Type of Remedy: Allergy

• Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®)

• Loratidine (Claritin®)

• Cetirizine (Zyrtec®)

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Type of Remedy: 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

*Note: 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.

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Type of Remedy: Diarrhea

• Loperamide ([Imodium®] after 1st trimester, for 24 hours only)

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Type of Remedy: Constipation

• Methylcellulose fiber (Citrucel®)

• Docusate (Colace®)

• psyllium (Fiberall®, Metamucil®)

• polycarbophil (FiberCon®)

• polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX®)*

*Occasional use only

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Type of Remedy: First Aid Ointment

• Neomycin/polymyxin B/bacitracin (Neosporin®)

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Type of Remedy: Headache

• Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Do not use Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)​

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Type of Remedy: 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

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Type of Remedy: Hemorrhoids

• Phenylephrine/mineral oil/petrolatum (Preparation H®)

• Witch hazel (Tucks® pads or ointment)

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Type of Remedy: Insect repellant

N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET®)

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Type of Remedy: Nausea and Vomiting

• Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

• Vitamin B6 

• Doxylamine (Unisom) 

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Type of Remedy: Rashes

• Diphenhydramine cream (Benadryl)

• Hydrocortisone cream or ointment

• Oatmeal bath (Aveeno®)

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Type of Remedy: Sleep

• Diphenhydramine (Unisom SleepGels®, Benadryl)

*Occasional use only

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Type of Remedy: Yeast Infection

• Miconazole (Monistat®) - Use 7 Day Package

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*Please note: No drug can be considered 100% safe to use during pregnancy.