Highland FAQ's

Medications Relatively Safe to Take During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

You may take the following medications without calling us first. However, please contact us if the medications do not begin to help after a few days, or you seem to be getting worse.

Cold or Sinus:
-Sudafed throughout pregnancy

-Actifed after the first 12 weeks of pregnancy and breastfeeding is well established

-Plain Tylenol (1or 2) may be taken for minor symptoms

(Try not to take more than what is needed. We suggest only a dose in the morning and one in the evening)

Coughs:

-Robitussin (Plain) as directed through the day

-Robitussin DM at night

Sore Throat:

-Chloraseptic Spray

-Throat Lozenges

-Plain Tylenol

Constipation:

-Metamucil (another bulk forming product)

-Citrucel

-Fibercon

-Plenty of water

Diarrhea:

-Kaopectate, as directed

-Clear fluids for 24 hours, then BRAT diet (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast)

-Imodium AD (1-2 Doses only)

(If diarrhea doesn’t resolve after second dose of Imodium or after 24 hours, please call us)

Nausea:

-Mylanta, as directed

-Vitamin B6-25mg to 50 mg every 12 hours

-Dry toast, crackers, ginger ale, and/or small frequent meals of food that appeals to you

Heartburn:
-Mylanta

-Tums

-Rolaids

-Alka Mints, as directed

Hemorroids:

-Preparation H

-Anusol

-Tucks

Plain Tyenol (Acetaminophen) may be taken for mild headaches and/or minor aches and pains. DO NOT take Aspirin, Advil, Motrin or Ibuprofen. Be sure that if any other health care provider prescribes medication for you, that he/she is aware that you are pregnant.