Listed below are over-the-counter/non-prescription medications and treatments that may be used to relieve discomforts experienced during your pregnancy. Please call your physician before taking any medications other than the ones listed below. 

Constipation	Colace Ducolax Fibercon Gas-X Senakot	Metamucil Milk of Magnesia Konsyl Ready Mix Surfak Glycerine suppositories
	Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water each day. Eat foods high in fiber such as raw fruits, vegetables, and bran.
Diarrhea	Imodium-AD Kaopectate   Bland diet or BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, tea or toast) Call your physician if symptoms persist for more than 24 hours.
Gas	Gas-X Maalox Mylanta Mylicon Phazyme
Heartburn/ Indigestion	Gaviscon Maalox Mylanta Pepcid AC Prevacid	Riopan Rolaids Tagamet TUMS Zantac
	Avoid spicy foods, greasy or fatty foods, chocolate and caffeine. Eat smaller, more frequent meals.  Eat your last meal of the day several hours before bedtime. Avoid lying down for 2 hours after eating or use pillows to elevate your upper body.
Hemorrhoids	Anusol cream or suppositories Preparation H Tucks Pads Witch Hazel
	Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water each day. Eat foods high in fiber such as raw fruits, vegetables, and bran. Sit in a tub of warm water to soothe discomfort.
Nausea/ Vomiting	Emetrol Ginger, Ginger Gum, Ginger Tea Peppermint or Oil of Peppermint Unisom 12.5 mg + vitamin B6 25 mg Vitamin B6 50 mg, 2-3 times a day
	Eat frequent, small meals. Eat toast or crackers first thing in the morning. Call your physician if vomiting persists for more than 24 hours.