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Safe Medications

There has been much controversy over the use of medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Do not use a medication until you clear it with your obstetrician unless it is prescribed by them.

There are some over the counter (OTC) medications that are considered safe for common discomforts of pregnancy when taken as directed.

If symptoms continue or become more pronounced, please call the office (210) 858-1101.


Cold/Sinusitis

  • Benadryl
  • Cepocal Throat Lozenges
  • Chloraseptic Spray
  • Chlortrimeton
  • Claritin
  • Cold Exe Lozenges
  • Mucinex DM
  • Ocean Nasal Spray
  • Plain or Extra Strength Tylenol
  • Robitussin DM Plain
  • Sudafed Plain
  • Vitamin C 500mg daily in addition to a prenatal vitamin
  • Zyrtec

Headaches

If you do not obtain relieve with the treatments listed or have visual disturbances, call the office.

  • Plain or Extra Strength Tylenol (Acetaminophen products only)
  • Ice Packs

Nausea

Eating something dry immediately upon wakening such as toast or crackers will ease nausea. Instead of eating three large meals, try eating six smaller bland meals spaced evenly throughout the day. If you feel that your nausea is uncontrolled, you may need a prescription medication.

  • Emetrol-cola flavored drink
  • Ginger Capsules (250 mg 4 times a day)
  • Sea Band Acupressure Wristbands

Heartburn or Indigestion

Avoid spicy foods. Eat smaller, more frequent meals.

  • Gaviscon
  • Maalox
  • Mylanta
  • Pepcid AC
  • Prilosec
  • Riopan
  • Rolaids
  • Tums
  • Zantac

Constipation

To relieve constipation increase the intake of fluids, apple juice, fiber and water.

  • Milk of Magnesia
  • Metamucil
  • Prunes or Prune juice
  • Surfak (stool softner)

Diarrhea

Keep well hydrated with clear liquids including bouillon, jello, 7-up, soup, or Gatorade.

  • Kaopectate
  • Immodium AD
  • BRAT diet (bread, rice, applesauce, toast)

Hemorrhoids

Straining and constipation may cause hemorrhoids. Increase the amount of fluids and fiber in your diet to reduce constipation. Sitting in a tub of warm water is a soothing measure for hemorrhoids.

  • Anusol
  • Nypercainal Ointment
  • Preparation H
  • Witch Hazel Tucks Pads

Skin Itching

Straining and constipation may cause hemorrhoids. Increase the amount of fluids and fiber in your diet to reduce constipation. Sitting in a tub of warm water is a soothing measure for hemorrhoids.

  • Aveeno Lotion/cream/bath
  • Benadryl Lotion
  • Calamine Lotion
  • Sama Lotion
From Our Patients
“Dr. Akonye has been amazing to our family. She’s was my doc through all 4 of our pregnancies & I couldn’t have asked for a more down to earth person to walk us through every one of them.” – Priscilla Terrazas