Approved OTC Medications

If needed, you may use these over the counter medications. However, we advise you to avoid taking any unnecessary medications during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. If you have questions or concerns, please call our office or speak with your provider.

Pain Medication	Nausea
Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Extra Strength Tylenol DO NOT USE: Aspirin, Motrin , Advil (Ibuprofen), Aleve (unless specifically told to by your healthcare provider)	Try small frequent meals. Ginger Ale, Vitamin B6, Sea Bands Unisom 25mg tablets NOT capsules (1/2 tablet 30 minutes before breakfast, before lunch, before dinner. 1 tablet at bedtime.)
Anthistamines	Heartburn, Indigestion, Gas
Benadryl	Tums , Rolaids , Gas-X , Mylanta (safe to use for first 12 weeks), Zantac, Maalox, Prilosec OTC, Pepcid DO NOT USE: Pepto-Bismol
Decongestants	Cough/Colds
Sudafed (pseudoephedrine)	Robitussin (cough)
Insomnia	Yeast Infections
Unisom 25mg tablets NOT capsules (1 tablet at bedtime)	Monistat 3 or 7
Hemorrhoids	Constipation
Preparation H, Tucks, Witch Hazel	Colace, FiberCon, Citrucel, Metamucil, Milk of Magnesia, Fiberall