Q. What are the approved medications for pregnant women?
A. There are a variety of medications that can be taken while pregnant, but it's important to read all labels, only take things prescribed to you, and always consult a doctor if you have any questions.
Here's a list to get you started.
COLDS
All Tylenol products, Robitussin DM, Dayquil (not Nyquil), Sudafed, Zyrtec, Claritin, Benadryl
ALLERGIES
Sudafed, Benadryl, Zyrtec, Claritin, Sinutab, Dimutab, Tylenol Sinus
DIARRHEA
Imodium, bananas
CONSTIPATION
Miralax, Fibercon, Colace, Metamucil, Dulcolax
NAUSEA/VOMITING
Vitamin B6, ginger products, Emetrol, B-Natal lozenges/lollipops
HEARTBURN/ACID REFLUX
Tums, Rolaids, Mylanta, Maalox, Pepcid, Zantac
HEADACHES/ACHES AND PAINS
Tylenol, cold/hot compress
HEMORRHOIDS
Anusol, Preparation H, Tucks
LEG CRAMPS
Calcium 500-1,000 mg, bananas
INSOMNIA
Tylenol PM, Benadryl, warm milk, warm bath