Does anyone have a list of OTC drugs that are safe for me to take in my 2nd trimester?
Answer:
Here is a list the doctor gave me for my initial OB appointment when I first found out I was pregnant. These are considered safe during pregnancy, as well as while breastfeeding:
Tylenol
Extra-Strength Tylenol
Sudafed for colds, Afrin Nasal Spray
Plain Robitussin for coughs
Kaopectate for diarrhea
Emetrol for nausea
Tums, Rolaids, Mylanta for heartburn or indegestion
Don't get it off here, call your local pharmacist, they should have a list for you or your OBGYN.
Ask your doctor for a list. They gave me a booklet with things that were safe, and anything else I consulted them about before taking.
You should ask your doctor. Probably the only safe thing would be children's aspirin.
there are very few otc drugs that are safe to take while you're pregnant and this is a really silly place to be asking such an important question. you should call the dr.
Speak to your pharmacist they are the most knowledgeable and free.
Otherwise you can call motherisk:
Motherisk's Home Line - (416) 813-6780 - for information about the risk or safety of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, herbal products, chemicals, x-rays, chronic disease and infections during pregnancy. [This is a toll call to our call centre. Callers may have to wait up to 10 minutes to speak to a counsellor.]
These Helplines are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
Dial a 10-10 number and it will cost you less than $2
Tylenol or cough drops
I wouldn't take anything else.
The last thing you should be doing in pregnancy is self prescribing. Don't take any drugs unless really necessary and then only with your doctors approval.
If what you are trying to do is to check if a particular drug is safe in pregnancy the best place to check is the British National Formulary. www.bnf.org
call your doctor.
When I was pregnant, they said tylenol ONLY!
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