NCOG Medical Group | Medications and Pregnancy

The following medications can be used for minor symptoms. Be sure to take the medication only as directed by your health care provider or as written on the label. If your symptoms are not relieved or get worse, contact the office.

For information on use of specific medications and substances during pregnancy please visit the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists website, http://otispregnancy.org/index.asp.

Symptoms	Over the Counter Medication:
Headache	Tylenol (plain), regular or extra-strength. Do not take aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin or Aleve).
Cold	Tylenol (plain), regular or extra-strength for aches and fever. Sudafed (plain) for nasal congestion. Robitussin (plain), Robitussin DM for cough. Rest and drink plenty of fluids.
Constipation	Metamucil, Fiber-all, Milk of Magnesia, bran, Colace, Citracel
Diarrhea	Kaopectate. Drink small sips of clear liquids.
Indigestion	Tums, Rolaids, Maalox, Mylanta II, Zantac, Tagamet
Hemorrhoids	Preparation H, Anusol HC.
Nausea and Vomiting	Vitamin B6 (up to 75 mg. a day), Emetrol, Ginger, Acupuncture
Yeast Infection	Monistat, Gyne-Lotrimin, Femstat.

Herbal remedies and supplements have not been proven by the FDA to perform as described. Please talk to your physician about herbal remedies/supplements prior to using during pregnancy.