Approved Medication List
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicines Approved for Use During Pregnancy
Wake County Human Services Prenatal Clinic: 919-250-4701
(Nights, weekends and holidays, call WakeMed at 919-350-8000 and ask for the OB resident on call.)
| Symptoms |
Medication |
| Constipation |
- First, increase fiber in your diet and drink more water. If that does not help, then try Colace (ducosate calcium or ducosate sodium), Peri-colace or Metamucil.
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| Cough |
- Robitussin DM* or plain Robitussin* (*Do not use if you have diabetes.)
- Any cough drops
- Robitussin Cold & liquid gels
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| Fever |
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| Headaches |
- Tylenol Regular or Extra-Strength (Call the clinic if you have blurred vision, spots before your eyes or other visual disturbances like flashing lights.)
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| Hemorrhoids |
- Preparation H, Tucks or Anusol (follow label instructions)
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| Sore Throat |
- Any throat lozenge (e.g., Sucrets)
- Chloraseptic spray*
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| Indigestion |
- Tums, Mylanta, Rolaids, Maalox or Riopan
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| Nasal Congestion |
- Benadryl or Claritin over the counter (loratadine)
Follow directions—not recommended for people with history of high blood pressure. |
| Nausea & Vomiting |
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| Painful Urination |
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| Skin Rash |
- Cortaid Cream (1% hydrocortisone)
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| Vaginal Discharge, Odor or Irritation |
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