Prenatal Medication
Before you start or stop any medicine, it is always best to speak with Dr. Stephen Dalm 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)
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
Have More Questions? Call today!
If you have further questions about what medications are safe to take while pregnant, contact our office today. Call (616) 247-1700 to discuss what medications are safe.