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613536 tn?1294238447

Where was that list with the safe medications?

Anybody remember that list that was posted about safe medications?  If you happen to know of a good website or know where the post is, could you please repost it or let me know - Thanks!!
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613536 tn?1294238447
It did - thanks so much!
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621803 tn?1302888341
Here's another one, that's on my gynecologist's website.  Hopefully the site will show up once I post....

http://womenobgyn.com/meds_in_pregnancy.htm
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613536 tn?1294238447
Great thanks!
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590587 tn?1240528978
(always ask your doctor what is okay for you to take!)


A pretty good one is on W e b M D  

http:/ / w w w . w e b m d . c o m / b a b y / g u i d e / t a k i n g - m e d i c i n e - d  u r i n g - p r e g n a n c y           (take out all the spaces)


Allergy
Benadryl (diohenhydramine), Claritin

Cold and Flu
Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Tylenol Cold
Warm salt/water gargle
Saline nasal drops or spray
Sudafed, Actifed, Dristan, Neosynephrine*
Robitussin DM, Trind-DM, Vicks Cough Syrup, Romilar, Halls*
*Do not take "SA" (sustained action) forms of these drugs or the "Multi-Symptom" forms of these drugs.

Constipation
Metamucil
Citrucil
Fiberall/Fibercon
Colace
Milk of Magnesia
Senekot

Diarrhea
For 24 hours, only after 12 weeks of pregnancy:
Kaopectate
Immodium
Parepectolin

First Aid Ointment
J & J
Bacitracin
Neosporin
Polysporin

Headache
Tylenol (acetaminophen)

Heartburn
Maalox
Mylanta
Tums
Riopan
Titralac
Gaviscon

Hemorrhoids
Preparation H
Anusol
Tucks
Witch hazel

Nausea and Vomiting
Vitamin B6 100 mg tablet
Emetrol (if not diabetic)
Emetrex
Sea bands
Ginger or candied ginger
Rashes
Hydrocortisone cream or ointment
Caladryl lotion or cream
Benadryl cream
Oatmeal bath (Aveeno)

Yeast Infection
Monistat or Terazol
Do not insert applicator too far

*Please Note: No drug can be considered 100% safe to use during pregnancy.
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