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  • What should you take when pregnant

    • Best time to take folic acid during pregnancy.

    Safe medications during pregnancy

    ProblemSafe medicine to take when pregnantHeartburn, gas and bloating, upset stomach

    Antacids for heartburn (Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, Tums)

    Simethicone for gas pains (Gas-X, Maalox Anti-Gas, Mylanta Gas, Mylicon)

    Cough or cold

    Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

    Note that many combination medications contain acetaminophen.

    Take the lowest effective total dose, and don't exceed the maximum recommended daily dose.

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    • May not be safe to take for prolonged periods, so take only as needed.

    Cough drops

    Vicks VapoRub

    Not safe to take:

    Cold remedies that contain alcohol

    The decongestants pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine, which can affect blood flow to the placenta

    Pain relief, headache, and fever

    Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

    Note that many combination medications contain acetaminophen.

    Take the lowest effective total dose, and don't exceed the maximum recommended daily dose. May not be safe to take for prolonged periods, so take only as needed.

    Allergy relief

    Loratadine, an antihistamine (Alavert, Claritin

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