OTC Medication During Pregnancy
Over the counter medications during pregnancy can be a challenge when you do not know what to take, or if it will be a risk to your baby. Always consult your obstetrician if you have any concerns or if your symptoms are not improving.
Over the Counter Medications During Pregnancy
Although it is best to take as little medication as possible during pregnancy, the following are generally considered safe while pregnant, but please call your provider with questions.
Our Physicians only have privileges at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, and Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. Any other facilities will not be able to contact your Sweetwater OB GYN provider.
Symptoms and Over The Counter Medications
Headache,Fever
Tylenol or Tylenol Extra Strength
Stuffy Nose, Headaches, Muscle Aches, No Fever
Benadryl, Saline Nasal Drops Tylenol (plain, NO DECONGESTANT), Neti Pot
Stuffy, Runny Nose
Chlor-trimeton, Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec (plain, NO DECONGESTANT) Neti Pot
Cough
Robitussin
Sore Throat
Salt water gargle, Chloraseptic, Cepacol
Heartburn, Gas
Mylanta, Tums, Pepcid, Nexium
Constipation
Metamucil, Colace, Miralax, GasX
Diarrhea
Immodium & clear liquids for 24 hours. Call for appointment if it lasts for more than 24 hours.
Energy/Fatigue
B12 Supplements
Itching
Hydrocortisone Cream, Benadryl Cream
Painful Urination
Please call office.
NOTE: If you experience a fever greater than 100.4 with any of the above symptoms, please call the office.
ALL MEDICATIONS LISTED ABOVE ARE AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL DRUG STORE WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION
