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Medications During Pregnancy |
Today, there is much discussion and controversy about the use of medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding. We advocate not taking medication unless absolutely necessary. Be sure and speak with a pharmacist if you have any questions regarding any medication, especially if there are combinations of drugs in one medication. If you're breastfeeding, our lacation conselors also have information on the safety of various medications.
Occasionally during your pregnancy you may experience an ache or a pain, a cold or flu, or indigestion or heartburn. If your symptoms are severe enough, you may find it necessary to take an over-the-counter medicine (one that is available at the drug store without a prescription). Below are some suggestions for common problems.
| Discomfort | Information | Medication in Pregnancy
Dose per manufacturer's recommendations | Medication in Breastfeeding
Dose per manufacturer's recommendations. | | For headache, aches, and pains | If no relief, report this to your doctor | Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
Icy Hot (ointment/patches) | Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) | | Colds | Drink plenty of fluids.
Rest.
Use medications with caution if blood pressure or thyroid problems. Consult physician. Avoid combination products. Buy individual agents and use only what medication you need to treat your symptoms. | Day time use:
For nasal, sinus, chest congestion:
Sudafed PE (Pseudoephedrine) **DO NOT USE IN 1ST TRIMESTER
Mucinex (Guafenesin)
Vicks Vapor Rub
For runny nose:
Chlotrimeton (Chlorpheniramine)
Night time use:
Benadryl (Diphenhydramine HCL) | Sudafed PE (Pseudoephedrine)
Vicks Vapor Rub | | Cough | Drink plenty of fluids.
Rest.
Use a cool steamer.
Hard candy or throat lozenges for dry throat. | To produce cough:
Mucinex (Guaifenesin)
Robitussin, Tussin
To supress cough:
Robitussin DM (Guaifenesin/Dextromethorphan) | Same as pregnancy. | | Sore Throat | Gargle with a warm salt solution.
Use hard candy, may try lozenges if needed. If a sore throat persists longer than three days, call your primary MD for a throat culture.
Drink plenty of fluids. | Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
Any throat lozenges that can be purchased over the counter without a prescription.
Severe sore throat: Cloraseptic Spray | Same as pregnancy. | | Flu | Stay home and rest. Treat symptoms as they develop. For vomiting and diarrhea you may take clear liquids (ice chips, 7-up, tea, jello, broth). You may add food gradually after 24-48 hours. (Start with bland foods such as soda crackers) | Fever:
Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
(Example: Immodium)
Diarrhea:
Kaopectate (Attapulgite)
Immodium (Lopermide) | Continue to nurse your baby. Same as pregnancy. | | Constipation | Increase fluid intake to 64 oz. daily. Add fiber to your diet (fruit, vegetables, bran cereal, wheat bread, muffins, bagels) | Metamucil, Natural Bran, Docusate (Example: Colace which is stool softener), Milk of Magnesia | Same as pregnancy. | | Heartburn | Eat small, frequent meals. Avoid greasy, spicy and acidic foods. Limit carbonated soda, tea and caffeine. Avoid laying down within 3 hours of eating. | Antacids (Examples: Mylanta, Maalox, Tums, Rolaids, Riopan)
Simethicone (Example: Gas-X)
Rantidine (Example: Zantac)
Famotidine (Example: Pepcid AC) | Same as pregnancy. | |
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