Which Medications Are Safe To Take While Pregnant?

It is always a good idea to consult with your OBGYN before you take any medications during your pregnancy, as some medications are considered safe to take while others could possibly lead to issues for your developing baby. In today’s blog, we’re going to take a closer look at some of the medications that are commonly believed to be safe during your pregnancy, and which nonprescription medications should be avoided.

Safe Medications To Take While Pregnant

We can’t stress this enough, so we’re going to say this again. Please consult with your women’s care provider before you take any medication during your pregnancy. Each person and pregnancy is different, so it’s always wise to get an answer directly from your physician instead of relying on generally accepted information found on the internet. With that said, here’s a closer look at nonprescription medications that are thought to be safe to take while pregnant:

Headaches

• Tylenol, 325 mg, 2-3 pills, up to four times a day.

• Tylenol, 500 mg, 1-2 pills, up to four times a day.

• Be sure not to exceed 4,000 mg a day.

Common Cold and Congestion

• Benadryl

• Chlortrimeton

• Cough Drops

• Robitussin

• Robitussin DM

• Vicks Vapor Rub

Heartburn

• Gaviscon

• Maalox

• Mylanta

• Pepcid AC

• Rolaids

• Tums

• Zantac

Diarrhea/Constipation/Gas

• Diarrhea should not be treated for the first 24-48 hours. Afterwards, consider Kaopectate or Imodium AD.

• Constipation can be safely treated with Colace, Peri-Colace, or a fiber supplement.

• Gas can be safely treated with Gas-X, Mylanta II with Simethicone or Mylicon

Allergies

• Alavert

• Benadryl

• Claritin

• Tavist

• Zyrtec

Nausea/Motion Sickness

• Dramamine

• Ginger Tablets

• Sea Bands

• Vitamin C, 500 mg, once a day with food.

• Vitamin B6, 50 mg, one pill, up to three times a day.

Medications To Avoid While Pregnant

Here is a look at common non-prescription medications that should be avoided during pregnancy unless you receive direct clearance from your treating physician.

• Advil

• Alka Seltzer

• Aleve

• Aspirin

• Ibuprofen

• Motrin

• Pepto Bismol

We’ll end by once again noting that because medications can have significant effects on your body and your developing baby, you should always consult with your physician before taking any medication, even if they are on the safe list above. It’s always better to have a complete understanding of how medications could affect your individual pregnancy, so have a conservation with your care team before taking medications while pregnant.

For more information, or for help with a different women’s issue, reach out to the team at MetroPartners OBGYN today at (651) 770-3320.