All medication, whether prescribed or available over the counter, may pass through the placenta to your growing baby. Always check with your midwife, doctor or pharmacist before taking or applying anything.
| Pain Relief | Paracetamol +/- Codeine, Eg. Panadol, Panadeine Or Equivalent |
| Cough Suppressant | Benadryl Or Duratuss |
| Constipation | All Laxatives Are Safe, Eg Metamucil, Fybogel |
| Heartburn | All Antacids Are Safe, Eg. Mylanta, Gaviscon, Rennie |
| Vaginal Thrush | Vaginal Creams & Pessaries, Eg. Canesten, Nilstat, Monistat |
| Haemorrhoids | All Creams Are Safe, Proctosedyl, Rectinol |
| Anti-Histamines | Older Ones Are Known To Be Safe, Eg. Polaramine, Phenergen |
| Throat Lozenges | All Are Safe, Eg. Strepsile, Difflam |
| Iron Tablets | All Are Safe But May Cause Constipation |
| Vitamin Supplements | Elevit Or Blackmore’S Pregnancy And Breastfeeding Tablets |
| Antibiotics | Amoxil And Keflex Are Commonly Prescribed And Are Safe |
| Nasal Sprays | Temporary Relief Of Congestion, Eg. Saline, Sinex, Drixine |
| Dermatitis/Skin Rash | Hydrocortisone Cream, Eg Sigmacort |
| Dental / Minor Surgical Procedures | Local Anaesthetics Are Safe |
| Other Medications | If In Doubt, Telephone The Doctor To Check |
