KENNETH B. GOODRICH, M.D.
MEDICATIONS THAT ARE SAFE DURING PREGNANCY
Pregnant women who are between 4 and 12 weeks may safely take the following over the counter medications. Follow the directions on the container for adult doses.
PROBLEM |
OVER THE COUNTER |
CALL THE DOCTOR |
Morning sickness |
Vitamin B6 : take 50 mg/day to start; if not helpful, increase by 50mg and take 2 – 4 times per day until you reach a total of 200mg/day do not take more than 200 mg per day. |
Persistent vomiting; weight loss or an inability to tolerate fluids for 24 hours |
Mild headaches/ General aches and pains |
Acetominphen ( Tyelenol ) |
Severe and / or persistent headaches |
Nasal congestion due to a cold, sinusitis or allergies |
Ocean Mist nasal spray |
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Pregnant women who are 12 weeks may safely take the following over the counter medications. Follow the directions on the container for adult doses.
PROBLEM |
OVER THE COUNTER |
CALL THE DOCTOR |
Nasal congestion due to a cold, sinusitis or allergies |
Sudafed, Afrin nasal spray, Ocean Mist nasal spray |
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Cough due to minor throat irritation |
Robitussin ( or other brand of Guaifenesin) Robitussin DM or non-alcoholic cough syrup ( not to exceed 1 week’s use) |
Persistent cough – may be infection or other lung disorders |
Nasal congestion and cough |
Triaminic DM ( or other alcohol-free and antihistamine-free decongestant and antitussive) |
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Sore throat |
Alcohol-free lozenges, such as Chloraseptic lozenges |
Severe or persistent sore throat – may be infected and require antibiotics |
Mild to moderate diarrhea |
Donnagel chewable tablets, Kaopectate |
Diarrhea that persists for two days. If it is severe or associated with a fever, infection may be present and dehydration may occur. IV fluids and antibiotics may be necessary |
Constipation
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Metamucil, Milk of Magnesia |
Severe Straining |
Heartburn |
Maalox, Mylanta, Tums, papaya tablets taken with meals |
No relief of burning may be a stomach ulcer or other problems |
Gas |
Papaya tablets with meals, capsules of activated charcoal, Gas X tablets, Gelusil |
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Hemorrhoids |
Chilled witch hazel packs, sitz baths, Anusol HC |
Bleeding or Severe pain will require additional treatment |
Insomnia |
Catnip tea, warm baths and a good book !! 50 mg of Vitamin B6, warm milk and a turkey sandwich |
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KENNETH GOODRICH, M.D. - OBSTETRICIAN- GYNECOLOGIST
Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specializing in General Obstetrics and Gynecology, Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery- Hysterectomies
and Uterine Fibroids, HPV treatment for Women and Men, Surgery on Obese Women, Chronic Vaginal
Discharges, Sexually Transmiited Diseases, Menopause, Abnormal Bleeding ,Cellulite Reduction and
Aesthetic Services
