Obstetrical Associates, Inc. -  Safe Medications

There are many over-the-counter products that can be taken during pregnancy without consulting your physician. Here is a list of safe medications that you may take at your discretion. Generic products are OK too.

Please take all medications only as directed on the label.

Cold/flu - Symptoms including congestion, cough, fever, aches, and sore throat:
Sudafed Tablets (pseudoephedrine)
Liquid Robitussin
Plain Tylenol (acetaminophen)
Chloroseptic

Constipation
Metamucil
Citrucel
Colace (docusate sodium)
Milk of Magnesia

Hemorrhoids
TUCKS Pads - Witch Hazel
Anusol Cream
Dermaplast Spray
Preparation H

Headache - Back Pain
Tylenol (2 every 4 hours)

Indigestion - Heartburn
TUMS
Rolaids
GasX
Pepcid-AC
Zantac

Diarrhea
Imodium

Allergic Rash - Insect Bites
Cortisone Cream (1%)
Benadryl Cream
Caladryl Lotion
Benadryl Capsules
Claritin

Vaginal Yeast Infection
Monistat 7 Cream
Mycelex G Cream
Gyne-Lotrimin Cream
Femstat Cream


If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact any of the Obstetrical Associate providers at 508-730-1666

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