Medications During Pregnancy

It is always best to avoid any medication during pregnancy. Medication that is prescribed should be taken on a risk versus benefit ratio. This means that the benefit of the drug should clearly outweigh any potential risk to the baby. At this time, these medications are considered safe for the following conditions.

Analgesics (Pain Medication)

Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
Products containing ibuprofen and aspirin are not advised. If you have questions regarding their use, please consult your physician.

Antacids

Pepcid AC
Maalox
Mylanta
Riopan
Tums

Stool Softeners

Citrucel
Colace
Metamucil
Surfak
Dialose

Cold Medication

Before 14 weeks: Afrin nasal spray (use no more than three days)
After 14 weeks: Sudafed, Chlortrimeton, Tylenol Sinus, Benadryl

Cough Medicine

Robitussin (Plain), avoid cough medicine with the ingredient dextromethorphan

Nausea

Emetrol
Vitamin B6 (25 mg every eight hours)

Diarrhea

Kaopectate
Kaocon
Immodium A-D

Hemorroid Preparations

Anusol plain cream or Anusol H.C.
Preparation H
Tucks

If you have any questions regarding the above medications or any medications prescribed by another physician or dentist, please consult you physician or the phone nurse. Questions regarding medications allowed while nursing should be directed to your pediatrician.