Avoid using medications during pregnancy, unless your provider prescribes one for you. However, occasionally illness or a new medical condition may develop requiring therapy.
The following is a list that you may use. There is no need to check with our office before using these medications.
Acne
- Benzoyl Peroxide
- Clindamycin
- Topical Erythromycin
- Salicylic Acid
AVOID
- Accutane
- Retin-A
- Tetracycline
- Minocycline
Antibiotics
- Ceclor
- Cephalosporins
- E-mycins
- Keflex
- Macrodantin
- Penicillin
- Zithromax
AVOID
- Tetracycline
- Minocycline
Colds/Allergies
- Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec, Allegra
- Chlor-Trimeton, Dimetapp
- Mucinex (guaifenesin) or Robitussin
- Sinofresh Nasal Spray
- Neti Pot Saline Flush
- Breathe Right Strips
- Cough Drops
- Salt Water Gargle
- Vicks Vapor Rub
Constipation
- Colace, Miralax, Senokot
- Dulcolax Suppository
- Metamucil
AVOID
- Laxatives
Cough
- Cough drops
- Robitussin DM
- Delsym
Gas
- Gas-X
- Mylicon
- Phazyme
Headaches
- Cold Compress
- Tylenol (Regular or Extra Strength)
- Acetaminophen
AVOID
- Ibuprofen
Heartburn
- Aciphex, Maalox, Mylanta, Pepcid, Milk of Magnesia
- Pevacid, Prilosec, Rolaids
- Zantac
- Tums (4/day limit)
AVOID
- Lying down after meals
- Alka Seltzer, Pepto Bismol
Hemorrhoids
- Anusol/Anusol H.C. (RX: Analapram 2.5%)
- Hydrocortisone OTC
- Preparation H, Tucks
- Vaseline Lotion
Herpes/Cold Sores
- Acyclovir
- Famvir
- Valtrez
- Abreva – Lip Balm
Leg Cramps
- Bendryl
- Magnesium
- Potassium (Bananas)
Lice
- RID
Nasal Spray
- Saline Nasal Spray
- Neti Pot Saline Flush
Nausea
- Vitamin B6 25mg, 3x a day
- Unisom ¼ or ½ tablet at bed
- Dramamine, Emetrol
- Ginger Root 250mg, 4x a day
- High Complex Carbs at bed
- Sea Bands – Acupressure
Pain
- Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
AVOID
- Aspirin, Aleve, Motrin, Advil, Ibuprofen
Rash
- Benadryl
- 1% Hydrocortisone Cream
Sleep Aids
- Benadryl
- Chamomile Tea
- Unisom, Tylenol PM
- Warm milk
Sore Throat
- Cepacol
- Cepastat
- Salt Water Gargle
- Throat Lozenges
Tooth Pain
- Orajel
Yeast Infection
- Gyne-lotrimin, Monistat-3 or 7
- Terazol-3 or 7 day
AVOID
- 1-day creams