Physicians for Women

Medications Acceptable in Pregnancy

Please review our Pregnancy Instructions document that contains helpful information on acceptable medications to use during your pregnancy.

Heartburn:

• Mylanta and Gelcaps
• Riopan
• Maalox
• Rolaids
• Tums
• Remain upright at least 30 minutes after a meal

Headaches:

• Tylenol (plain or extra strength)
• Acetaminophen
• NO ADVIL, NUPRIN, MOTRIN, ALEVE, or IBUPROPHEN

Constipation:

• Colace
• Peri-colace
• Metamucil
• Fiber laxatives (Fibercon, Perdiem)
• Senekot
• Increase fluids (water) - Have a minimum of 8-10 glasses per day
• Increase consumption of raw vegetables and fruit

Sinus Congestion/Flu-like symptoms:

• Increase fluid intake
• Rest as much as possible
• You may use Sudafed or Chlortrimeton
• Robitussin (plain) for coughs
• Humidifier or cool mist vaporizer
• Chloraseptic spray or lozenges
• Vitamin C (500 mg)

Hemorrhoids:

• Preparation H
• Tucks - Anusol
• Warm, shallow bath soaks
• If heavy rectal bleeding occurs, please call the office

Diarrhea:

• Increase fluids (Gatorade, Pedialyte, Kaolyte)
• Bland diet (NO spicy foods, fruits, juices, milk products)
• If diarrhea lasts longer than two days, please call the office

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