***The following medications are generally considered safe for use during pregnancy. However, individual reactions may vary, and some medications may not be appropriate for everyone. Do not take any medication if you have an allergy or sensitivity to it. Always consult your healthcare provider before taking any medication during pregnancy to ensure it is safe for your specific medical needs.***
For pain or headache –
Tylenol (acetaminophen) 1000 mg every 4 – 6 hours as needed with maximum of 4000 mg/day.
For head congestion or sinus pressure –
Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) 60 mg every 4 – 6 hours as needed with max of 4 doses/day. After 13 weeks may take Sudafed 120 mg every 12 hours as needed.
Or Sudafed PE (phenylephrine) 10 mg every 4 – 6 hours as needed. Max of 5 doses/day.
For seasonal allergies –
Benadryl Allergy (diphenhydramine) 25 mg at bedtime. May take up to 4 X/day as needed but will cause drowsiness.
After 13 weeks, may take Zyrtec (cetirizine) 10 mg/day or Claritin (loratadine) 10 mg/day.
For chest congestion –
Robitussin (guaifenesin) every 4 – 6 hours as needed.
After 13 weeks may take Mucinex (guaifenesin) every 12 hours as needed.
For cough –
Robitussin DM (guaifenesin and dextromethorphan) at bedtime; should take plain Robitussin in the daytime.
After 13 weeks may take Mucinex DM at bedtime.
For constipation –
May take Fibercon tablets with 64 oz of water/day.
May take Milk of Magnesia as directed on the package.
For diarrhea –
May take Imodium AD (loperamide HCL 2 mg). Max of 4 tablets/day.
For heartburn or GERD –
Tums, Pepcid or Mylanta, per package instructions
For insomnia –
Tylenol PM (acetaminophen and diphenhydramine) 1 – 2 at bedtime.
For hemorrhoids –
Preparation H up to 2 times/day as needed or
Anusol HC (hydrocortisone) up to 2 times/day as needed.