Medications in Pregnancy

It is best to avoid any medications during pregnancy if at all possible. However, some medications which have not been found to cause any problems during pregnancy may be taken.

You May Take:

Tylenol (acetaminophen)for headaches, aches and pain	Robitussin (plain or DM) for coughs or congestion
Sudafed (regular or 12 hour) for sinus congestion and allergy	Chlor-Trimeton for cold symptoms
Sucrets	Benadryl for itching and allergies
Cortisone creams (over the counter)for skin rashes	Neosporin
Citrucel or Metamucil for constipation/gastrointestinal problems	Fibercon
Colace	Milk of Magnesia
Kaopectate for diarrhea	Imodium AD
Mylanta II	Riopan Plus for indigestion
Tums	Maalox
Tucks pads	Anusol
Preparation H for hemorrhoids	Monistat for yeast infections
NutraSweet okay during pregnancy in limited amounts	Caffeine

Do Not Take Unless Prescribed by Your Physician:

Aspirin	Strong Laxatives
Advil/Nuprin/Aleve	Enemas or Douches
Alka Seltzer	Multi-symptom cold medications
Hormones or Birth Control Pills	Old Prescriptions
Alcohol or alcohol-containing medications	Nicotine

Do Not Stop:

Medications prescribed for medical problems such as seizures, hypertension, diabetes or asthma.

Do:

Discuss these medications with us or the prescribing physician as soon as you know you are pregnant.