Medication Use in Pregnancy
It is very important to pay special attention to the medications you are taking while pregnant. This is especially true during the first trimester which is a crucial time of development for your baby.
Medication You Can Take
Pain medications
Tylenol (acetaminophen) - any Tylenol Product
Codeine (by prescription only)
Heartburn, Indigestion or Gas
Tums
Rolaids
Gas-X
Pepcid
Zantac
Cough or Cold
Robitussin Cough
Robitussin DM
Sudafed
Robitussin CF
Tavist D
Saline nasal spray
Allergy
Zyrtec
Claratin
Benadryl
Nausea
Vitamin B6
Yeast Infection
Monistat
Hemorrhoids
Preparation H
Tucks medicated wipes
Toothaches
Orajel
Diarrhea
Imodium -- 1 dose. If diarrhea continues, call your provider.
Constipation
Colace
Lice
Rid
Medication You Should Not Take
Pain medications
Aspirin -- adult and baby
Other
All medications not approved by Dr. Adkins, Dr. Goldfarb or Dr. Shields