Over-the-counter medications that can be taken during pregnancy

Constipation:

• Miralax^® 
• Colace 
• Docusate 
• Benefiber^® 
• Metamucil^® 
• Fiber bars 
• Increased water consumption

Diarrhea:

Increase fluids, such as Gatorade, BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast). If severe, lasting more than 48 hours or if bloody, consult provider.

Gas

• Simethicone 
• Mylanta^® 
• Gas X^®

Headaches, cold symptoms, allergies:

• Sudafed^® for stuffy nose 
• Zyrtec^®, Claritin^® (Loratadine) or Benadryl^® (Diphenhydramine HCl) for allergies 
• Mucinex^® (Guaifenesin)or Hall’s drops for cough 
• Chloraseptic^® spray for sore throat
• Tylenol^®

Insomnia

• Benadryl^® 
• Unisom^®

Nausea and/or vomiting:

• Tums^® or Viactiv^® chews
• Famotidine 
• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)- 50 mg daily  
• Candied Ginger (sold at Whole Foods and Williams & Sonoma) 
• ½ tablet Unisom^® at bedtime

Skin

Do not use any form of Retin A (Tretinoin) during the length of your pregnancy 
Refrain from using skin treatments first trimester

Yeast infection

• Miconazole Nitrate (Monistat^®)

Note: These medications are considered safe when taken as instructed, but please consult with your doctor before starting any new medication.