Safe Medications in Pregnancy

Support garments (bellybands, Gabrialla belt), medium to low heels, heat and massage, chiropractic adjustment, acupuncture, rest

Tylenol

Good support bra, avoid stimulation

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Tylenol Cold products, Coricidin HBP

Increase hydration, nasal saline rinse, steam inhalation, humidifier or vaporizer

Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec

Increase roughage (fresh vegetables and fruits), drink more water, eat dried fruits

Super Aloe tablets at FCWC, Natural Calm, Milk of Magnesia, Doxidan, Fibercon, Citrucel, Senokot, Metamucil, Surfak, Peri-Colace

Honey, peppermint, salt/water gargle, humidifier or vaporizer

Robitussin or Mucinex — only after 16 weeks

Increase hydration, BRAT diet

Imodium AD, Kaopectate

Cool environment, support hose or compression stockings, avoid rapid changes in position, adequate diet and hydration, avoid fatigue, deep breathing

Dramamine

Rest, adequate diet

Vitamin B complex, diffuse peppermint oil

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Mylicon, Gas X

Relaxation techniques, medication

Tylenol, Magnesium 500mg once or twice daily, beverages or Tylenol with 50–65mg of caffeine, Natural Calm

Sleep with head elevated, decrease fatty foods, eat small frequent meals

Papaya enzymes (as often as needed), Tums, Maalox, Mylanta, Zantac, Prilosec OTC, Pepcid AC

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Annusol, Preparation H, or Tucks pads applied as directed on the package

Soothing baths, decrease caffeine, relaxation techniques like sleep apps or yoga nidra

Benadryl 25mg before bed (limit 2–3 times/week), Zzzquil, Chamomile tea, Melatonin, Unisom SleepTABS

Small meals, avoid odorous and greasy foods, separate food and drink intake, Sea-Band acupressure, acupuncture

Ginger, Vitamin B6 50mg every 6 hours PLUS Unisom SleepTABS every night

Warm compresses, roll to side lying position, push with hands to sitting position in the AM

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Honey, salt/water gargle, humidifier or vaporizer

Throat lozenges, Chloraseptic spray

Daily bathing, increased fluid intake, comfortable (looser fitting) clothing

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Increase hydration, bigger shoes, remove rings, elevate legs when awake and sleeping, wrist support braces for carpal tunnel, compression stockings

Dilute rosemary oil, Alfalfa 500mg 3 times a day in the 3rd trimester only

Resting on your side, vaginal exercises (Kegel), pregnancy Spanx

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