Medication Use During Pregnancy
Please call the office during regular office hours to speak with our nurse about over the counter medication options at (706) 341-3311.
Please note: No drug can be considered 100% safe to use during pregnancy
Allergy
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®)
Loratidine (Claritin®)
Cetirizine (Zyrtec®)
Cold and Flu
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)*
Dextromethorphan (Robitussin®)*
Guaifenesin (Mucinex® [plain]) *
Vicks Vapor Rub® mentholated cream
Mentholated or non-mentholated cough drops
(Sugar-free cough drops for gestational diabetes should not contain blends of herbs or aspartame)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol®)*
Saline nasal drops or spray
Warm salt/water gargle
*Do not take the "SA" (Sustained Action) form of these drugs or the "Multi-Symptom" form of these drugs.
Do not use Nyquil® due to its high alcohol content.
Diarrhea
Loperamide [Imodium®]
can be used after 1st trimester, for 24 hours only
Constipation
Methylcellulose fiber (Citrucel®)
Docusate (Colace®)
psyllium (Fiberall®, Metamucil®)
polycarbophil (FiberCon®)
polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX®)*
*Occasional use only
Hemorrhoids
Phenylephrine/mineral oil/petrolatum (Preparation H®)
Witch hazel (Tucks® pads or ointment)
First Aid Ointment
Neomycin/polymyxin B/bacitracin (Neosporin®)
Insect repellant
N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET®)
Rashes
Diphenhydramine cream (Benadryl)
Hydrocortisone cream or ointment
Oatmeal bath (Aveeno®)
Yeast Infection
Miconazole (Monistat®) - Use 7 Day Package
Nausea and Vomiting
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Vitamin B6
Doxylamine (Unisom)
Heartburn
Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium carbonate (Gaviscon®)*
Famotidine (Pepcid AC®)
Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide (Maalox®)
Calcium carbonate/magnesium carbonate (Mylanta®)
Calcium carbonate (Titralac®, Tums®)
*Occasional use only
Headache
Do not use Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Sleep
Diphenhydramine (Unisom SleepGels®, Benadryl)
*Occasional use only