Type of Remedy: Allergy
Safe Medications to Take During Pregnancy
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®)
Loratidine (Claritin®)
Cetirizine (Zyrtec®)
Type of Remedy: Cold and Flu
Safe Medications to Take During Pregnancy
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)*
Dextromethorphan (Robitussin®)*
Guaifenesin (Mucinex® [plain]) *
Vicks Vapor Rub® mentholated cream
Mentholated or non-mentholated cough drops
(Sugar-free cough drops for gestational diabetes should not contain blends of herbs or aspartame)
Pseudoephedrine ([Sudafed®] after 1st trimester)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol®)*
Saline nasal drops or spray
Warm salt/water gargle
*Note: Do not take the "SA" (Sustained Action) form of these drugs or the "Multi-Symptom" form of these drugs. Do not use Nyquil® due to its high alcohol content.
Type of Remedy: Diarrhea
Safe Medications to Take During Pregnancy
Loperamide ([Imodium®] after 1st trimester, for 24 hours only)
Type of Remedy: Constipation
Safe Medications to Take During Pregnancy
Methylcellulose fiber (Citrucel®)
Docusate (Colace®)
psyllium (Fiberall®, Metamucil®)
polycarbophil (FiberCon®)
polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX®)*
*Occasional use only
Type of Remedy: First Aid Ointment
Safe Medications to Take During Pregnancy
Bacitracin
Neomycin/polymyxin B/bacitracin (Neosporin®)
Type of Remedy: Headache
Safe Medications to Take During Pregnancy
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Type of Remedy: Heartburn
Safe Medications to Take During Pregnancy
Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium carbonate (Gaviscon®)*
Famotidine (Pepcid AC®)
Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide (Maalox®)
Calcium carbonate/magnesium carbonate (Mylanta®)
Calcium carbonate (Titralac®, Tums®)
Ranitidine (Zantac®)
*Occasional use only
Type of Remedy: Hemorrhoids
Safe Medications to Take During Pregnancy
Phenylephrine/mineral oil/petrolatum (Preparation H®)
Witch hazel (Tucks® pads or ointment)
Type of Remedy: Insect repellant
Safe Medications to Take During Pregnancy
N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET®)
Type of Remedy: Nausea and Vomiting
Safe Medications to Take During Pregnancy
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Vitamin B6
Type of Remedy: Rashes
Safe Medications to Take During Pregnancy
Diphenhydramine cream (Benadryl)
Hydrocortisone cream or ointment
Oatmeal bath (Aveeno®)
Type of Remedy: Sleep
Safe Medications to Take During Pregnancy
Diphenhydramine (Unisom SleepGels®, Benadryl)
Type of Remedy: Yeast Infection
Safe Medications to Take During Pregnancy
Miconazole (Monistat®)
*Please note: No drug can be considered 100% safe to use during pregnancy.
(Source: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/4396-medicine-guidelines-during-pregnancy)