Avoid using medications during pregnancy, unless we specifically prescribe one for you; however, occasionally illness or a new medical condition may develop requiring therapy. The following is a list that you may use. There is no need to check with our office before using these medications:
Your first prenatal appointment with our Grapevine obstetricians is a busy one. At this appointment, we perform several prenatal tests.
| Approved Pregnancy Medication | Indication and Symptoms |
|---|---|
|
Tylenol |
Fever, muscle aches, headaches
|
|
Gaviscon |
Heartburn, indigestion
|
|
Maalox |
Heartburn, indigestion
|
|
Mylanta |
Heartburn, indigestion
|
|
Riopan |
Heartburn, indigestion
|
|
Kaopectate |
Diarrhea
|
|
Imodium |
Diarrhea |
|
Throat Lozenges & Sprays |
Sore throat
|
|
Zicam |
Early cold symptoms
|
|
Robitussin |
Cough |
|
Mucinex |
Cough |
|
Mucinex-DM |
Cough suppressant
|
|
Robitussin-DM |
Cough suppressant
|
|
Zyrtec |
Cold or allergy
|
|
Claritin |
Cold or allergy
|
|
Claritin-D |
Cold or allergy
|
|
Tavist |
Cold or allergy
|
|
Tavist-D |
Cold or allergy
|
|
Benadryl |
Cold or allergy
|
|
Sudafed |
Cold or allergy
|
|
Vitamin B6 |
Nausea |
|
Nestrex |
Nausea |
|
Colace |
Constipation
|
|
Surfak |
Constipation
|
|
Benadryl 25 mg |
Sleep or allergies
|
|
Tylenol PM |
Sleep or allergies
|
|
Citracal |
Leg cramps
|
|
Viactiv |
Leg cramps
|
|
Caltrate |
Leg cramps
|
|
Tums |
Indigestion or GERD
|
|
Pepcid AC |
Indigestion or GERD
|
|
Category “B” |
|
|
Antibiotics |
Antibiotics from the Penicillin,
Macrolide or Cephalosprin class. |
Alcohol – Whatever goes into your body affects your baby too. Avoid drinking alcohol while you are pregnant.
Alcohol – Whatever goes into your body affects your baby too. Avoid drinking alcohol while you are pregnant.
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