Prenatal Medication Guide
Medication Guidelines from Ventura’s Leading OBGYNs
Before you start or stop any medicine, it is always best to speak with the doctor who is caring for you while you are pregnant.
Pain Medication
Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Extra Strength Tylenol DO NOT USE: Aspirin, Motrin, Advil (Ibuprofen), Aleve (unless specified by your healthcare provider)
Anthistamines
Zyrtec, Claritin, Benadryl, Dimetapp
Decongestants
Sudafed (pseudoephedrine), Robitussin CF, Tylenol Cold and Sinus, Actifed, Dimetapp
Insomnia
Benadryl (for occasional use only)
Hemorrhoids
Preparation H, Tucks
Diarrhea
Imodium AD or KaopectateBRAT Diet (banana, rice, applesauce, toast)
Nausea
Try small frequent meals. Ginger Ale, Vitamin B6, Sea Bands Sweet fruit syrup from canned fruits, i.e. pears/peaches
Heartburn, Indigestion, Gas
Maalox, Mylanta, Zantac, Pepcid AC, Tums, Rolaids
Cough/Colds
Robitussin (cough)
Yeast Infections
Monistat 3 or 7
Toothache
Extra Strength Tylenol
Constipation
Increase fluid intake, Colace, Metamucil
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The team at Ventura County Obstetric & Gynecologic Medical Group are here to answer all of your pregnancy-related questions including questions about what medications are ok to take while pregnant. For more information, please call our office today at (805) 643-8695.