Listed are medications you can take safely for the minor discomfort
of pregnancy. In general, it is best to avoid any medications during
the first twelve (12) weeks of pregnancy. If you are taking
a prescription, we should be notified as soon as possible. You can
also call the Pregnancy Health line at: (856) 665-6000.
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PAIN MEDICATION
Tylenol (acetaminophen) for minor aches and pains, headaches.
Codeine (by prescription only)
DO NOT USE:
Aspirin
Motrin
Advil
Aleve
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HEARTBURN, INDIGESTION, GAS
Tums
Rolaids
Gas-X
Mylanta (safe to use for first 12 weeks)
Tagamet
Zantac Acid
DO NOT USE:
Pepto-Bismol (contains aspirin)
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COUGH/COLDS
Robitussin (cough)
Robitussin DM (non productive cough)
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DECONGESTANTS
Sudafed (pseudoephedrine)
Robitussin CF
Tavist D
Ocean Mist nasal spray (saline solution) |
ANTIHISTAMINES
Zyrtec
Claritin
Benadryl
Dimetapp
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NAUSEA
Small frequent meals
Ginger Ale
Vitamin B6
Sea Bands (form of acupuncture on wrists)
Sweet fruit syrup from canned fruits, i.e. pears/peaches |
INSOMNIA (unable to sleep)
Benadryl
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YEAST INFECTIONS
Monistat |
HEMORRHOIDS
Preparation H (safe throughout entire pregnancy)
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TOOTHACHE
Orajel
May see dentist, have cavity filling with Novacaine, have dental
x-ray with lead shield. |
DIARRHEA
Imodium (1 dose - if it persists please notify office)
Follow the BRAT diet (banana, rice, applesauce, toast)
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SWEETENERS:
Nutrisweet
DO NOT USE:
Sweet and Low |
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LICE TREAMENTS
Rid (only)
DO NOT USE:
Kwell
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CONSTIPATION
Colace
FiberCon
Citrucel
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Metamucil
Milk of Magnesia
Fiberall |
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