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Over-the-counter medications that can be taken during pregnancy

Health Information

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Constipation:

  • Miralax® 
  • Colace 
  • Docusate 
  • Benefiber® 
  • Metamucil® 
  • Fiber bars 
  • Increased water consumption

Diarrhea:

Increase fluids, such as Gatorade, BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast). If severe, lasting more than 48 hours or if bloody, consult provider.

Gas

  • Simethicone 
  • Mylanta® 
  • Gas X®

Headaches, cold symptoms, allergies:

  • Sudafed® for stuffy nose 
  • Zyrtec®, Claritin® (Loratadine) or Benadryl® (Diphenhydramine HCl) for allergies 
  • Mucinex® (Guaifenesin)or Hall’s drops for cough 
  • Chloraseptic® spray for sore throat

Insomnia

  • Benadryl® 
  • Unisom®

Nausea and/or vomiting:

  • Tums® or Viactiv® chews 
  • Over-the-counter Zantac® Emetrol 
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)- 50 mg daily  
  • Candied Ginger (sold at Whole Foods and Williams & Sonoma) 
  • ½ tablet Unisom® at bedtime

Skin

Do not use any form of Retin A (Tretinoin) during the length of your pregnancy 
Refrain from using skin treatments first trimester

Yeast infection

  • Miconazole Nitrate (Monistat®)

Note: These medications are considered safe when taken as instructed, but please consult with your doctor before starting any new medication.

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    Chandler Pav H
    UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital - Pavilion H
    800 Rose St.
    Third Floor, Room HA-302
    Lexington, KY 40536
    Call 859-323-5000
    Fax 859-323-4607

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    UK Midwife Clinic
    141 N. Eagle Creek Drive
    Suite 200
    Lexington, KY 40509
    Call 859-323-9897
    Monday - Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm

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