Medications in Pregnancy That Are Considered Safe

In pregnancy, you only want to take medication if you really need it. But here is a list for various discomforts that for my patients are considered safe:

For Heartburn and Indigestion:

• Tums,Mylanta,or Maalox

• Gaviscon

• Pepcid AC

• Zantac

For Colds or Allergies:

• Claritin or Claritin-D

• Sudafed

• Benadryl

For Fever(mild),Headaches or Muscle aches:

• Tylenol

For Cough:

• Robitussin or Robitussin-DM

For Nausea:

• B-100 Complex or B-6 Complex

• Emetrol

For Constipation:

• Colace

• Surfak

• Miralax

For Diarrhea:

• Kaopectate

• Imodium

For Sleep

• Benadryl

• Tylenol PM

For Leg Cramps:

• Tums,Citracal,or Caltrate

• Viactiv

NO ALCOHOL OF ANY KIND!

I NEVER say it is ok to drink alcohol in pregnancy.

I realize there are some theories out there saying a glass of wine occasionally is just fine...I DISAGREE!! Don't take any chances with your baby.

What about Caffine in Pregnancy?

You should avoid consuming a lot of caffeine.

Studies have shown that a small amount of caffeine (less than 1 Coke/day) does not affect a pregnancy. Caffeine is a mild diruetic,however, so you MUST drink plenty of water!