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 Medication

Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Extra Strength Tylenol DO NOT USE: Aspirin, Motrin, Advil (Ibuprofen), Aleve (unless specifically by your healthcare provider)

Antihistamines

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 Kaopectate BRAT Diet (banana, rice, applesauce, toast)

Nausea

Try small frequent meals. Ginger Ale, Vitamin B6, Sea sickness wrist bands.

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

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.