What Medicine Can I Take While Pregnant?
A List of Approved Medications For Pregnant Women
Avoid using medications during pregnancy, unless we specifically prescribe one for you; however, occasionally illness or a new medical condition may develop requiring therapy. The following is a list that you may use. There is no need to check with our office before using these medications:
Approved Pregnancy Medication |
Indication and Symptoms |
| Tylenol | Fever, muscle aches, headaches |
| Gaviscon | Heartburn, indigestion |
| Maalox | Heartburn, indigestion |
| Mylanta | Heartburn, indigestion |
| Riopan | Heartburn, indigestion |
| Kaopectate | Diarrhea |
| Imodium | Diarrhea |
| Throat Lozenges & Sprays | Sore throat |
| Zicam | Early cold symptoms |
| Robitussin | Cough |
| Mucinex | Cough |
| Mucinex-DM | Cough suppressant |
| Robitussin-DM | Cough suppressant |
| Zyrtec | Cold or allergy |
| Claritin | Cold or allergy |
| Claritin-D | Cold or allergy |
| Tavist | Cold or allergy |
| Tavist-D | Cold or allergy |
| Benadryl | Cold or allergy |
| Sudafed | Cold or allergy |
| Vitamin B6 | Nausea |
| Nestrex | Nausea |
| Colace | Constipation |
| Surfak | Constipation |
| Benadryl 25 mg | Sleep or allergies |
| Tylenol PM | Sleep or allergies |
| Citracal | Leg cramps |
| Viactiv | Leg cramps |
| Caltrate | Leg cramps |
| Tums | Indigestion or GERD |
| Pepcid AC | Indigestion or GERD |
| Category “B” | |
| Antibiotics | Antibiotics from the Penicillin, Macrolide or Cephalosprin class. |
Alcohol – Whatever goes into your body affects your baby too. Avoid drinking alcohol while you are pregnant.
Caffeine – In addition, you should avoid consuming a lot of caffeine. Studies have shown that moderate caffeine intake does not affect pregnancy, however, caffeine is a mild diuretic and you need to drink plenty of water.
Our ObGyns are here to help you plan for your pregnancy.
