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Women's Group of Northwestern
APPROVED MEDICATION LIST FOR OBSTETRICAL PATIENTS
HEADACHE

• Tylenol 8 Hour Extended Relief Caplets

Directions: Do not take more than directed (see overdose warning). Take 2 caplets every 8 hours
with water. Swallow whole - do not crush, chew or dissolve. Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours. Do not use for more than 10 days.
• Tylenol Extra Strength Tablets, Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer
Directions: Take 2 tablets every 4-6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24

ABSOLUTELY NO ASPIRIN, ADVILOR ALLEVE DURING PREGNANCY.

NASAL CONGESTION

• Sudafed/Actifed

Directions: Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride (60 mg), Take every 4-6 hours and do not take more than 4

• Benadryl Allergy Relief
Directions: Take 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours. Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours.


UPPER RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS

• Actifed Cold & Allergy Tablets

Directions: Take 1 tablet every 4-6 hours and do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours.

• Actifed Maximum Strength Cold & Sinus Capsules
Directions: Take 2 caplets. Dosage may be repeated every 6 hours while symptoms persist, not to
• Robitussin Expectorant Syrup

Directions: Take 2-4 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours. Do not take more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period.

• Robitussin PE Syrup

Directions: Take 2 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours. Do not take more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period.

• Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Sinus Medicine, Non-Drowsy Effervescent Tablets
Directions: Take 2 tables fully dissolved in 4 oz of water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours.
• Tylenol Flu Maximum Strength, Non-Drowsy
Directions: Take 2 gelcaps every 6 hours. Do not take more than 8 gelcaps in 24 hours.
• Tylenol Flu Maximum Strength Night
Directions: Take 2 gelcaps at bedtime. May repeat every 6 hours. Do not take more then 8 gelcaps in
. 24 hours.

INHALERS/ASTHMA
• The following medications are approved to take during pregnancy, please take as directed by your prescribing physician
Albuterol, Beclomethasone, Proventil, Singulair, Theophyline, Theodor, Ventolin.

GASTROINSTESTINAL UPSET

• Mylanta Antacid Liquid
Directions: Shake well. Take 2-4 teaspoonfuls between meals, at bedtime or as directed by a physician.
Do not take more than 24 teaspoonfuls in a 24-hour period, or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks. • Tums Chewable Tablets ( Antacid )
Directions: Antacid: Chew 2-3 tablets as symptoms occur. Repeat hourly if symptoms return.
• Phazyme or Gax-X
Directions: Chew or swallow 1 or 2 tablets thoroughly as needed after a meal. Do not exceed 4 tablets
Per day.
SEVERE GI UPSET (Zantac or Pepcid Ac are histamine blockers and work by decreasing the amount of acid the
stomach produces).
• Zantac 150 tabs Max Strength
Directions: To relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water, to prevent symptoms, swallow
1 tablet with a glass of water 30 to 60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that
cause
heartburn, can be used up to twice daily (do no take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours).
• Pepcid Ac
Directions: To Relieve symptoms, swallow 1 gelcap with a glass of water. To prevent symptoms swallow 1
gelcap with a glass of water at any time from 15 to 60 minutes before eating food or drinking
beverages that cause heartburn. Do not use more than 2 gelcaps in 24 hours.
NAUSEA AND VOMITTING
Over the counter Emetrol, ginger lozenges (can be purchased at the health food stores), Sea Bands
• Emetrol Liquid Cherry
Directions: Administer one or two tablespoons every 15 minutes or until distress subsides.
• Sea Band Motion Sickness Bands
Indications: The Sea-Band has been clinically tested against nausea vomiting in travel, pregnancy,
anaesthesia, chemotherapy and all conditions which include nausea.
Directions: Simple to use, the Sea-Band does not need specialist handling. Care should be taken however
to
Position the bands according to the instructions provided with the product. They become effective
Within 5 minutes even if nausea has already started. They can be worn continuously.
CONSTIPATION

• Fibercon Caplets
Directions: FIBERCON acts like natural fiber so continued use for 1 to 3 days is normally required to provide
full benefits. FIBERCON dosage may vary according to diet, exercise previous laxative use or
severity constipation. Take 2 caplets once a day (daily maximum up to 4 times a day). • Benefiber Fiber Supplement
Directions: Stir 1 tablespoon (tbsp) of Benefiber into at least 4 oz. of any beverage or soft food (hot or cold).
Use 8oz. if using 2 tbsp. Stir until dissolved. 1-2 tbsp up to 3 times daily.
• Phillips Milk of Magnesia
Directions: Shake well before using. FOR LAXATIVE USE 2-4 tablespoonful (tbsp) at bedtime or upon
arising, followed by a full (8oz) of liquid.
• Citrucel Clear Mix Fiber Laxative
Directions: Dissolve 1 leveled scoop in 8 oz. of any cold non-carbonated beverage of your choice, up to 3
times daily at the first sign of constipation or irregularity. Use enclosed clear scoop. Generally
produces effect in 12-72 hours.

VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS

Over the counter Monistat can be used. If symptoms persist or worsen, call for an appointment.
• Monistat-7 or Monistat 3
Directions: Applicator-Insert 1applicatorful into the vagina at bedtime for 7 nights in a row. External Cream-
squeeze a small amount of cream onto your fingertip. Gently apply the cream onto the itchy,
irritated skin outside the vagina. Use daily for up to 7 days as needed. • Vagisil Anti-Itch Crème
Directions: Apply a fingertip amount (approximately 1-inch strip) to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times
daily.

HEMORRHOIDS

• Anusol
Directions: When practical cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly.
Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before applying this product.
Anusol Ointment is to be applied externally or in the lower portion of the anal canal up to 5 times
daily.
• Preparation H Cream
Directions: When practical cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly.
Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before applying this product.
Apply externally or in the lower portion of the anal canal only. Apply externally to the effected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement. • Tucks Hemorroidal Pads with Witch Hazel
Directions: When practical cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly.
Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before applying this product.
Apply to the affected area by patting and then discard. Can be used up to 6 times daily or after
each bowel movement.

SMALL RASHES OR ITCHING
• Benadryl cream or tablets, 1% Hydrocortisone cream, Calamine lotion, and Aveeno Oatmeal bath.
LEG CRAMPS
Calcium 500 mg at bedtime ,1/2 banana per day (potassium)
ANTIBIOTICS
• The following medications have been approved to take during pregnancy, please take as directed by your
Acyclovir ( Zovirax ) in the last month, Ampicillin, Amoxicillin, Erythromycin, Keflex, Cephalosporins,
Metronidazole ( After 1st trimester), Zithromax

We limit the use of most herbal remedies in pregnancy. Please notify us regarding any herbal remedies you
are considering using. High dose vitamin supplementation is not recommended in pregnancy and can be
harmful to your baby.

Source: http://www.womenobgyn.net/pdf/wgon_medication_list.pdf