Approved Pregnancy Medication List

During pregnancy, women can be more susceptible to ailments like cold and flu and other conditions. Only certain medications are safe during pregnancy. The following are considered safe. Follow the labels for dosage and directions. Please contact your care center if you have additional questions.

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Acne:

• Clindamycin
• Topical Erythromycin
• AVOID: Accutane, Retin-A, Tetracycline, Minocycline, Vitamin A in addition to prenatal vitamin

Allergy (plain formulas recommended):

• Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)
• Claritin (Loratadine)
• Zyrtec (Cetirizine)
• Nasal saline rinse

Antibiotics:

• Ceclor
• Cephalosporins
• E-mycins
• Keflex
• Macrobid/Macrodantin
• Penicillin
• Zithromax
• Bactrim (AVOID in 3rd Trimester)
• AVOID: Cipro, Tetracycline, Minocycline, Levaquin

Cold/Sinus:

• Saline nasal sprays
• Vicks Vapor Rub
• Benadryl
• Robitussin DM (Dextromethorphan)
• Mucinex (guaifenesin)
• Chloraseptic spray
• Bedside humidifier
• Halls cough drops

Constipation:

• Miralax
• Colace (Docusate Sodium)
• Fibercon
• Metamucil
• Magnesium
• Culturelle chewable probiotic
• Citrucel

Diarrhea:

• Culturelle
• Chewable probiotic
• Imodium AD

Gas: 

• Gas-X
• Mylicon
• Phazyme

Headache:

• Cold compress
• Increased fluid intake
• Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Regular or Extra Strength
• Peppermint essential oil applied to temples (if no problem with high blood pressure)
• Lavender rice pack around neck

Heartburn/Upset Stomach:

• Avoid lying down for at least 1 hour after meals
• Maalox
• Mylanta
• Pepcid AC (Famotidine)
• Pepcid Complete
• Rolaids
• Tums (limit 6 per day)
• Gaviscon
• Prilosec
• Aciphex

Hemorrhoids:

• Preparation H
• Anusol/Anusal H.C.
• Tucks (witch hazel) pads
• Hydrocortisone OTC
• Vaseline Lotion applied to tissue

Herpes:

• Acyclovir
• Famvir
• Valtrex

Leg Cramps:

• Tums

Lice:

• Rid
• AVOID: Kwell

Nausea and Vomiting: 

• Emetrol
• Unisom (Doxylamine)
• Diclegis
• Vitamin B6
• Dramamine
• Ginger Root 250 mg, 4 x daily
• Sea bands
• High complex carbs at bedtime
• Peppermint
• Acupressure

Pain:

• Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
• AVOID: Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) and Naprosyn (Aleve

Rash:

• Benadryl
• 1% Hydrocortisone Cream

Sleep Issues:

• Benadryl
• Unisom
• Tylenol PM
• Lavender Essential Oil
• Warm Milk-add vanilla or sugar for flavor

Tooth Pain:

• Orajel

Yeast Infection (7 day creams preferred):

• Monistat
• Gyne-lotrimin
• Terazol
• AVOID: 1 day creams

With any medication or treatment, always be sure to consult with your physician with any questions or concerns about your specific health needs. We are here to help!