(Follow package directions for over-the-counter medications.)
Pain/Fever
Tylenol, Extra strength Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
Avoid: Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, Naprosyn (products containing Aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
Colds/Flu/Allergies/AsthmaOLDS/FLU/ALLERGIES/ASTHMA
Claritin/D, Sudafed, Actifed, Benadryl, Robitussin DM, Lozenges, Alavert/D, Allegra/D, Zyrtec, Ventolin, Flonase, TB Testing
Flu Shot
Safe anytime in pregnancy
Antibiotics
Penicillin, Ampicillin, Erythromycin, Zithromycin, and Macrobid are a few of the many safe antibiotics. They may be safely prescribed by primary care physicians.
Constipation/Hemorrhoids/Diarrhea
Colace, Metamucil, Fibercon, Preparation H, Anusol, Imodium
Heartburn/Nausea/Reflux/Indigestion
Tums Ultra, Dramamine, Zantac, Maalox, Gaviscon
Topical Medications
Monistat, any over the count 7-day antifungal cream.
Hydrocortisone, Benadryl Cream, Bengay, Tiger Balm, Therapatch.
Download pdf version of Brigham Obstetrics and Gynecology Common Medications Safe in Pregnancy.
