Over-the-Counter Medications

The following list of over-the-counter (OTC) medications ARE SAFE for you to take during your pregnancy. If the medication IS NOT on this list or you have ANY QUESTIONS, please CALL OUR OFFICE at (719) 634-1532.

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HEADACHES
Tylenol 
Extra Strength Tylenol
Tylenol PM at bedtime
DO NOT TAKE – IBUPROFEN, ASPIRIN OR ALEVE

HEAD COLD / CONGESTION
Drixoral
Actifed (after 13 weeks of pregnancy)
Sudafed
ChlorTrimetron
Tylenol Cold Formula
Benedryl
Claritin
Zyrtec

COUGH
Robitussin DM (after 13 weeks of pregnancy)
Robitussin PE (after 13 weeks of pregnancy)
Cough Drops
Any OTC cough syrup NOT containing aspirin, ibuprofen or dextromethorphan

SORE THROAT
Gargle with warm salt water
OTC lozenges
Sucrets
Cepacol

DIARRHEA
Immodium AD
Kaopectate
Pepto-Bismol

HEARTBURN / INDIGESTION
Mylanta
Tums
Rolaids
Gaviscon
Maalox
Pepcid AC
Zantac
HEMORRHOIDS
Preparation H
Tucks
Annusol Suppositories

DRY SKIN
Any lotion unless you have sensitive skin - then use unscented

NAUSEA / MORNING SICKNESS
Cola Syrup
Emetrol
Nestrex
1 Vitamin B6 (50mg) & 1 Benedryl at bedtime
Sea Bands (Wal-Mart OTC pharmacy)

CONSTIPATION
Milk of Magnesia
Colace
Surfak
Glycerin Suppositories
Doxidan
Metamucil
Fiber Con
Citrucel

DO NOT TAKE – FEENAMINT, EX-LAX OR ANY CHOCOLATE LAXATIVES

BE SURE TO DRINK 8 PLUS GLASSES OF WATER DAILY TO HELP PREVENT CONSTIPATION

YEAST INFECTION
Any over-the-counter anti-fungal (Monistat, generic brand, etc.)