Condition | Safe Medications to Take During Pregnancy* |
Allergy | Benadryl Chlor-Trimeton Claritin |
Cold and Flu |
Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Tylenol Cold Warm salt/water gargle Saline nasal drops or spray Emergen-C Robitussin DM Vicks Cough Syrup Halls |
Constipation | Metamucil Citrucil Fiberall/Fibercon Colace Senekot Milk of Magnesia |
Diarrhea | For 24 hours, only after 12 weeks of pregnancy: Kaopectate Immodium |
First Aid Ointment | Bacitracin Neosporin |
Headache | Tylenol (acetaminophen) |
Heartburn | Maalox Mylanta Tums |
Hemorrhoids | Preparation H Anusol Tucks Witch hazel |
Nausea and Vomiting |
Citrus fruits (oranges, papaya, etc.)
Ginger Vitamin B6 25mg tablet 2-3 times a day Unisom 12.5mg (half a tab) 2-3 times a day |
Rashes | Oatmeal bath (Aveeno) Caladryl lotion or cream Hydrocortisone cream or ointment |
Yeast Infection |
Monistat or Terazol Do not insert applicator too far |
*Please Note: No drug can be considered 100% safe to use during pregnancy. |