Safe Medications
If you are pregnant or nursing, it’s even more difficult if you have a cold or virus. If you experience symptoms, check this list first before calling your doctor.
If a medication is not on this list, please call our office (910)323-2103 and leave a detailed message for the Triage Nurse at Ext 1236 before taking it. She will document your call, review your chart, consult with the doctor, and call you back with further instructions.
Safe Medications During Pregnancy
If you are pregnant or nursing, it can be difficult to know what medications are safe. If you experience symptoms, check this list first before calling your doctor.
If a medication is not on this list, please call our office at (910) 323-2103 and leave a detailed message for the Triage Nurse at Ext 1236 before taking it. She will review your chart, consult with your provider, and return your call with guidance.
Safe Medications During Pregnancy
If you are pregnant or nursing, it can be difficult to know what medications are safe. If you experience symptoms, check this list first before calling your doctor.
If a medication is not on this list, please call our office at (910) 323-2103 and leave a detailed message for the Triage Nurse at Ext 1236 before taking it. She will review your chart, consult with your provider, and return your call with guidance.
| Symptom | Medication |
|---|---|
| Fever, Headache, Pain, Body Ache |
Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Extra Strength Tylenol, Store Brands). Before 20 weeks: Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Store Brands); Before 20 weeks: Naproxen (Aleve) |
| Stuffy Nose | Sudafed (pseudoephedrine), Saline Nasal Spray |
| Allergies, Hay Fever | Benadryl, Zyrtec, Claritin, Chlor-Trimeton, Tylenol Sinus (or store brand) |
| Sore, Scratchy Throat | Cepacol Lozenges, Chloraseptic Lozenges |
| Multiple Cold/Flu Symptoms |
Tylenol Cold/Flu/Sinus Products (or store brand), Before 20 weeks: Motrin Cold/Flu/Sinus (or store brand) Use alcohol-free liquids |
| Constipation | Stool Softeners: Colace or Surfak Laxatives: Senokot, Dulcolax, Milk of Magnesia |
| Cough | Robitussin products (alcohol-free) |
| Diarrhea | Kaopectate, Imodium |
| Dry Skin | Lotions and creams are okay—no need to buy expensive brands |
| Gas | Mylicon (simethicone) |
| Heartburn | Tums, Mylanta, Maalox, Pepcid, Tagamet (for severe heartburn) |
| Hemorrhoids | Tucks Pads, Preparation H, Anusol |
| Insomnia | Benadryl, Nytol, Sominex (diphenhydramine) |
| Minor Cuts or Scrapes | Neosporin or store-brand antibiotic ointment |
| Minor Rash / Itchy Skin | Hydrocortisone cream |
| Nausea / Vomiting | Vitamin B6 (25 mg by mouth, 3x/day), Dramamine |
| Vaginal Yeast Infection | Monistat (or store brand), Lotrimin, Femstat |
