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    Medications During Pregnancy

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    This document provides guidance on handling common conditions in pregnant women, including medications that are considered safe and their recommended dosages. Acetaminophen, loratadine, dextromethorphan, psyllium, loperamide, hydrocortisone cream, calcium carbonate, cetirizine, clotrimazole, vitamin B6, amoxicillin, sitz baths, and clindamycin are all discussed with details on usage, counseling, and pregnancy categories. The document directs readers to the Info Carousel section of the MediHelp App for additional slides on safely treating conditions during pregnancy.

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    This document provides guidance on handling common conditions in pregnant women, including medications that are considered safe and their recommended dosages. Acetaminophen, loratadine, dextromethorphan, psyllium, loperamide, hydrocortisone cream, calcium carbonate, cetirizine, clotrimazole, vitamin B6, amoxicillin, sitz baths, and clindamycin are all discussed with details on usage, counseling, and pregnancy categories. The document directs readers to the Info Carousel section of the MediHelp App for additional slides on safely treating conditions during pregnancy.

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    This document provides guidance on handling common conditions in pregnant women, including medications that are considered safe and their recommended dosages. Acetaminophen, loratadine, dextromethorphan, psyllium, loperamide, hydrocortisone cream, calcium carbonate, cetirizine, clotrimazole, vitamin B6, amoxicillin, sitz baths, and clindamycin are all discussed with details on usage, counseling, and pregnancy categories. The document directs readers to the Info Carousel section of the MediHelp App for additional slides on safely treating conditions during pregnancy.

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    Medications During Pregnancy

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    SEIYADU IBRAHIM K
    This document provides guidance on handling common conditions in pregnant women, including medications that are considered safe and their recommended dosages. Acetaminophen, loratadine, dextromethorphan, psyllium, loperamide, hydrocortisone cream, calcium carbonate, cetirizine, clotrimazole, vitamin B6, amoxicillin, sitz baths, and clindamycin are all discussed with details on usage, counseling, and pregnancy categories. The document directs readers to the Info Carousel section of the MediHelp App for additional slides on safely treating conditions during pregnancy.

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    Pregnancy

    Medications: A
    Pharmacist guide
    MediHelp App
    Info Carousel Section
    How to handle some
    conditions in pregnant
    women

    Drugs should be safe during pregnancy

    Non pharmacological ttt are prefered


    Acetaminophen
    Pain and Safest during pregnancy

    Fever Dosage
    500-1000 mg every 4-6 hours as needed,
    not to exceed 3000 mg per day.

    Patient Counseling
    Avoid use of NSAIDs like ibuprofen
    and aspirin

    Pregnancy
    Category B
    Loratadine
    Allergic human studies done and showed no risk.

    Rhinitis Dosage
    10 mg PO qDay or 5 mg twice daily; not
    to exceed 10 mg qDay

    Patient Counseling
    May cause drowsiness, be cautious

    Pregnancy
    Category B
    Dextromethorphan
    About 15-30 mg dextromethorphan equal
    Cough and to 8-15 mg codeine as an antitussive
    Cold Dosage
    Liquid and syrup:10-20 mg PO q4hr OR
    30 mg q6-8hr

    Patient Counseling
    Concurrent use nonselective MAO
    inhibitors is contraindicated

    Pregnancy
    Category C
    Psyllium
    Constipation Metamucil

    Dosage
    2.5-30 g/day PO in divided doses

    Patient Counseling
    Increase fluid intake and dietary
    fiber.

    Pregnancy
    Category B
    Loperamide
    Diarrhea Imodium

    Dosage
    4 mg initially, then 2 mg after each
    loose stool; not to exceed 16 mg/day

    Patient Counseling
    Discontinue if no improvement seen
    within 48 hours

    Pregnancy
    Category B
    Hydrocortisone cream
    Skin Rash over-the-counter strength

    Dosage
    Apply a thin layer to the affected area
    up to 4 times daily.

    Patient Counseling
    Prolonged use may increase risk of
    secondary infection

    Pregnancy
    Category: C
    Calcium carbonate
    Heartburn Tums

    Dosage
    Chew 2-3 tablets as symptoms occur,
    do not take for symptoms that persist
    for >2 weeks

    Patient Counseling
    Kidney stones reported with use; exercise
    caution in patients with history

    Pregnancy
    Category B
    Cetirizine
    Allergy Zyrtec

    Dosage
    5-10 mg PO qDay, depending on
    severity of symptoms; not to exceed 10
    mg qDay

    Patient Counseling
    May cause CNS depression; avoid
    activities requiring mental alertness until
    accustomed to medication

    Pregnancy
    Category B
    Clotrimazole
    Thrush Gyne-Lotrimin

    Dosage
    10 mg PO slowly dissolved in mouth tid
    or until steroids reduced to
    maintenance levels

    Patient Counseling
    For maximum efficacy, must dissolve
    dosage form in mouth

    Pregnancy
    Category C
    Vitamin B6
    Nausea and Pyridoxine

    Vomiting Dosage
    10-25 mg PO q8hr

    Patient Counseling
    Small, frequent meals and avoiding
    triggers can also help.

    Pregnancy
    Category: A/C-when exceeding RDA
    recommendations
    Amoxicillin
    Urinary Tract Mild to moderate infections

    Infection
    Dosage
    500 mg PO q12hr or 250 mg PO q8hr

    Patient Counseling
    Complete the full course of antibiotics
    even if symptoms improve; drink plenty
    of fluids.

    Pregnancy
    Category: B
    Sitz Baths
    Hemorrhoids Also witch hazel or hydrocortisone topical

    Dosage
    Sitting in warm water for 10-15 minutes
    several times a day can help relieve
    symptoms.

    Patient Counseling
    Increase fiber intake and water
    consumption to prevent constipation.

    Pregnancy
    Category B for witch hazel or C for
    hydrocortisone topical,
    Clindamycin
    Bacterial Cleocin

    Vaginosis
    Dosage
    Clindamycin: 300 mg PO q12hr for
    7 days.

    Patient Counseling
    Complete the full course of antibiotics
    even if symptoms resolve.

    Pregnancy
    Category B
    Thank you
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