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Over-the-Counter
Medicines
Safe In Pregnancy
Complaint
Constipation
Cough/Cold
Cuts and Scrapes
Dental Pain
Medicine
Add fiber supplements such as Metamucil®, Fibercon®, or Citrucel®. Increasing fiber intake via
bran cereals, oatmeal, leafy greens, and prunes is another alternative. Increase your fluid
intake. You may also add Colace® 100mg by mouth twice daily or Senakot®
Robitussin®, Mucinex®
Bacitracin®, Neosporin®, Polysporin®
Tylenol®. Avoid aspirin products which could cause bleeding problems for mother and baby.
Also avoid ibuprofen products, such as Advil®, Motrin® or Aleve® unless your doctor or nurse
specifically recommends these drugs.
Diarrhea
Immodium® or Kaopectate®. Ensure adequate hydration by taking in plenty of clear liquids
such as Gatorade, ginger ale, and jello. Call if symptoms persist over 24 hrs. DO NOT TAKE
PEPTO-BISMOL®.
Fever
Take Tylenol®*, Extra-Strength Tylenol®*, or any aspirin-free pain reliever (acetaminophen).
Avoid aspirin products, which could cause bleeding problems for mother and baby. Also
avoid ibuprofen products, such as Advil®, Motrin® or Aleve® unless your doctor or nurse
specifically recommends these drugs. If your temperature is over 101o F (38.3o C) call the
clinic.
Gas
Headache
Heartburn/
Indigestion
Head Lice
Hemorrhoids
Gaviscon®, Mylicon®, Riopan®
Tylenol®. Avoid aspirin products, which could cause bleeding problems for mother and baby.
Also avoid ibuprofen products, such as Advil®, Motrin® or Aleve® unless your doctor or nurse
specifically recommends these drugs.
TUMS®, Rolaids®, Zantac®, Mylanta®, or Maalox®. Avoid fatty, fried, or spicy foods. Try eating
small, frequent meals (5-6 times daily) rather than 3 large meals.
Nix®
Annusol HC®, Tucks®, Preparation H®, or Dermaplast®. Warm sitz baths for 30 minutes twice
daily. Air dry and sleep without underwear. Avoid constipation and see recommendation
above for constipation as this may exacerbate/worsen your hemorrhoids.
Leg Cramps
TUMS®, Vitamin with Potassium.
Leg Swelling
Elevate legs above waist, and lay on your left side. Wear well-fitting shoes and support hose.
Muscle Aches
Tylenol®. Avoid aspirin products, which could cause bleeding problems for mother and baby.
Also avoid ibuprofen products, such as Advil®, Motrin® or Aleve® unless your doctor or nurse
specifically recommends these drugs.
Nausea/Vomiting
Emetrol®. Stay hydrated and call the clinic if you are unable to tolerate fluids for over 8 hours.
May also take Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 10 to 24mg every 8 hours and doxylamine (Unisom®
sleep taps) 25mg at bedtime. Note that B6 supplements are not FDA regulated; there is a
prescription of the above combination available called Diclegis. Check dosage availability
for vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) over the counter.
Nosebleeds
Painful urination
Rash/ Itch
Sleep Problems
Seasonal Allergies
Sinus Congestion
Sore Throat
Yeast Infection
Apply ice pack to nose. Particularly in winter time with dryer air consider the use of a
humidifier.
Call the clinic
Benadryl®, Aveeno®, Cortaid®. If you experience severe, whole-body itching in the late second or
early third trimester, call the clinic.
Benadryl®, Tylenol PM®, or Unisom®.
Claritin®, Zyrtec®, Benadryl®, Mucinex®
Tylenol® with Sudafed® (pseudoephedrine no phenylephrine) or Actifed®. You many also use a
sinus rinse with a Netipot or saline nasal spray.
Chloroseptic lozenges and sprays such as Cepacol®. Salt water gargles (one teaspoon of table
salt in one quart of water). Call if associated temperature rises above 101o Fahrenheit or
38.3o Celsius.
Monistat®
Westside OB-GYN Center
and Westside Women’s Center
For a full list of safe over-the-counter medicines,
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