Prenatal Medication
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 MedicationTylenol (acetaminophen) or Extra Strength Tylenol DO NOT USE: Aspirin, Motrin, Advil (Ibuprofen), Aleve (unless specifically by your healthcare provider) AntihistaminesZyrtec, Claritin, Benadryl, Dimetapp DecongestantsSudafed (pseudoephedrine), Robitussin CF, Tylenol Cold and Sinus, Actifed, Dimetapp InsomniaBenadryl (for occasional use only) HemorrhoidsPreparation H, Tucks DiarrheaImodium AD or Kaopectate BRAT Diet (banana, rice, applesauce, toast) | NauseaTry small frequent meals. Ginger Ale, Vitamin B6, Sea sickness wrist bands. Heartburn, Indigestion, GasMaalox, Mylanta, Zantac, Pepcid AC, Tums, Rolaids Cough/ColdsRobitussin (cough) Yeast InfectionsMonistat 3 or 7 ToothacheExtra Strength Tylenol ConstipationIncrease fluid intake, Colace, Metamucil |
Schedule Your Prenatal Visit at Ventura County Obstetrics and Gynecology
Call our office at (805) 643-8695 and schedule an appointment with one of our obstetricians at Ventura County Obstetrics and Gynecology today.