Medication Information
| 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 creamHydrocortisone cream or ointment Benadryl cream |
| Yeast Infection |
Monistat or Terazol Do not insert applicator too far |
| *Please Note: No drug can be considered 100% safe to use during pregnancy. | |
Office Hours
Although office hours may vary, Dr. Capetanakis sees patients in the office on Wednesdays and Fridays. If you call the office outside of office hours, you will reach the voicemail. Please leave a detailed message; as we are diligent, and do our best to return all phone calls by the next business day, if not the same day.
Contact
P: 760-634-2814
F: 760-634-6785
Location
535 Encinitas Blvd #120
Encinitas, CA 92024