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. Take 1/2 tablet (12.5mg) and 1 tablet Vitamin B6 (25 mg) in the Morning. Take 1/2 tablet (12.5mg) Unisom and 1 tablet Vitamin B6 (25mg) in the afternoon and take 1 tablet Unisom (25mg) with 1 tablet Vitamin B6 (25mg) at bedtime. |
Anthistamines |
Heartburn, Indigestion, Gas |
| Benadryl | Tums , Rolaids , Gas-X , Mylanta (safe to use for first 12 weeks), Zantac, Maalox, 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 |
