Safe medications in pregnancy
| Symptom | Medication/Treatment |
| Pain | Paracetamol +/- codeine e.g. Panadol or Panadeine or equivalent |
| Cough | Benadryl or Duratuss |
| Constipation | All laxatives safe. Try Metamucil or Fybogel first |
| Heartburn | All antacids safe e.g. Mylanta, Gaviscon, Rennie |
| Vaginal thrush | Vaginal creams and pessaries all safe e.g. Canestan, Nilstat, Monistat |
| Haemorrhoids | All creams safe e.g. Proctocedyl, Rectinol |
| Allergies | Antihistamines - Older ones are known to be safe e.g. Polaramine, Phenergan |
| Sore throat | Throat lozenges - All safe e.g. Strepsils, Difflam |
| Iron deficiency | Iron tablets - All safe but may cause constipation |
| Vitamin deficiency | Vitamin supplements - Elevit or Blackmores pregnancy & breastfeeding |
| Bacterial infection | Antibiotics - Amoxil, Keflex commonly prescribed and are safe. |
| Nasal congestion | Nasal sprays - Temporary relief of congestion e.g. Saline, Sinex, Drixine |
| Dermatitis/skin rashes | Hydrocortisone cream e.g. Sigmacort |
| Pain associated with dental/minor surgical procedures | Local anaesthetic is safe |
| Other symptoms | If in doubt regarding other medications or if you have any concerns, please phone us to check |
Mothersafe
Mothersafe is a free telephone service in NSW for women concerned about exposure to medications and other toxins during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This includes, prescribed medication or over the counter medicines. They are available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Call 9382 6539
Contact us.
If you have any questions regarding safe medications in pregnancy, please get in touch.
Phone
02 8805 7900
E-mail
office@norwestog.com