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Safe Medications During Pregnancy
The following over-the-counter medications may be helpful in treating symptoms during pregnancy.
| Problem | Medication |
|---|---|
| Nausea | Non-pharmacologic interventions
Over the counter interventions
|
| Constipation | Daily use Bulk forming laxatives (Metamucil, FiberCon, Citrucel)Occasional use Milk of Magnesia, Lactulose, Dulcolax |
| Diarrhea | BRAT diet Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast |
| Acid Reflux | Tums or Rolaids Tagamet, Zantac, Pepcid, Prilosec |
| Sleep Disturbance | Non-pharmacologic interventions
Over the counter interventions
|
| Pain and Fever | Tylenol (in as limited a number of doses as possible) |
| Sore Throat | Tylenol, Cepacol Lozenges or Spray |
| Congestion |
Use of pseudoephedrine is limited to 2nd and 3rd trimesters and only for severe congestion in patients without high blood pressure. |
| Cough | Chlor-Trimeton, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin |
| Seasonal Allergies | Claritin, Zyrtec, Rhinocort Allergy, Flonase Allergy Relief, or Nasonex |
