
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.
Type of Remedy: Allergy
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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®)
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Loratidine (Claritin®)
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Cetirizine (Zyrtec®)
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Type of Remedy: Cold and Flu
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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)*
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Dextromethorphan (Robitussin®)*
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Guaifenesin (Mucinex® [plain]) *
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Vicks Vapor Rub® mentholated cream
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Mentholated or non-mentholated cough drops
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(Sugar-free cough drops for gestational diabetes should not contain blends of herbs or aspartame)
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol®)*
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Saline nasal drops or spray
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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
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Loperamide ([Imodium®] after 1st trimester, for 24 hours only)
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Type of Remedy: Constipation
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Methylcellulose fiber (Citrucel®)
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Docusate (Colace®)
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psyllium (Fiberall®, Metamucil®)
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polycarbophil (FiberCon®)
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polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX®)*
*Occasional use only
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Type of Remedy: First Aid Ointment
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Neomycin/polymyxin B/bacitracin (Neosporin®)
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Type of Remedy: Headache
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Do not use Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)​
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Type of Remedy: Heartburn
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Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium carbonate (Gaviscon®)*
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Famotidine (Pepcid AC®)
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Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide (Maalox®)
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Calcium carbonate/magnesium carbonate (Mylanta®)
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Calcium carbonate (Titralac®, Tums®)
*Occasional use only
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Type of Remedy: Hemorrhoids
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Phenylephrine/mineral oil/petrolatum (Preparation H®)
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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
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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
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Vitamin B6
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Doxylamine (Unisom)
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Type of Remedy: Rashes
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Diphenhydramine cream (Benadryl)
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Hydrocortisone cream or ointment
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Oatmeal bath (Aveeno®)
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Type of Remedy: Sleep
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Diphenhydramine (Unisom SleepGels®, Benadryl)
*Occasional use only
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Type of Remedy: Yeast Infection
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Miconazole (Monistat®) - Use 7 Day Package
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*Please note: No drug can be considered 100% safe to use during pregnancy.