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

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