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Med's you can use while TTC and when PG..

Posted by on Mar. 15, 2010 at 12:01 AM
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I thought this would help us all out at one time or another.

Some of the most common questions women have during pregnancy are related to the safety of medications that were taken prior to getting pregnant, or the safety of medications that they might need to take during their pregnancy.


The American Pregnancy Association is working with the Reproductive Toxicology Center, another Non-Profit organization, for the purpose of delivering vital information related to medication interactions during pregnancy.   REPROTOX® is a database used by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in their evaluation and communication regarding medication use during pregnancy. 


It is important to remember that the information provided by REPROTOX® is only reference material and should not replace the guidance and direction provided directly by your health care provider.


The list below is a list of ingredients used in common over-the-counter medications. The problem with evaluating specific medications is that many over-the-counter medications contain two or more ingredients.  It is important to evaluate each ingredient separately. These medications should be available in the REPROTOX® database for you to evaluate potentially using during your pregnancy.  It is always beneficial to discuss any questions with your health care provider.

REPROTOX® has also created a consumer friendly subscription program for visitors from the American Pregnancy Association.  Learn More...


Acetaminophen
Aluminum Hydroxide
Aspirin
Bisacodyl USP
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Caffeine
Calcium
Calcium Carbonate
Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Cimetidine
Dextromethorphan
Doxylamine Succinate
Famotidine
Guaifenesin
Ibuprofen
Loperamide
Loratadine
Magnesium Hydroxide     
Magnesium Trisilicate        
Methylcellulose        
Miconazole   
Naproxen
Omeprazole
Phenylephrine
Pseudoephedrine
Ranitidine
Simethicone  

Posted by on Mar. 15, 2010 at 12:01 AM
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Chaix
by on Mar. 15, 2010 at 5:22 PM

 Ibuprofen - This you have to be careful I was on it for most of my pregnancy and it can cause your fluid to get low

mflevin
by on Mar. 17, 2010 at 8:59 PM

I think you also have to be careful with aspirin...my migraine headache med had aspirin in it (Excedrin Migraine) and the doc prescibed me a med that was made with tylenol instead (doesn;t work, IMO but she said it was safer to take)....

candcsmom2008
by on Mar. 18, 2010 at 12:50 AM

Yeah I was looking at those and also Caffeine... HUMMM

mflevin
by on Mar. 19, 2010 at 1:35 AM

Caffeine is okay in small doses..i think the last i read up to 3 cups of coffee was ok....I drink caffeine to keep the headaches away...that way I do not have to rely on too many 'extra' meds...

candcsmom2008
by on Mar. 19, 2010 at 8:07 AM

That makes sence..

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