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.
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