Medications should be taken as directed and no more than seven days.

Constipation is a very common symptom during pregnancy. The following medications can be taken to relieve constipation:

• Probiotics

Other helpful tips:

• Increase your water intake to 8-10 glasses per day
• Eat plenty of fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables and cereals, foods rich in fibre
• Exercise! Walking is a good exercise during pregnancy

If constipation persists, call us for further instructions.

The following medications can be taken to relieve diarrhoea:

• IMMODIUM

You can also try the B.R.A.T. diet (banana, rice, apple, tea/toast). If diarrhoea persists, call us for further instructions.

The following medications can be taken to relieve haemorrhoids:

• Procto-Synalar N (cream or suppository)

Other helpful tips:

• Adopt a dietary fibre diet, drink as many fluids as possible, avoid a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory treatment, take shallow Sitz baths and rest.

The following medications can be taken to relieve pain:

• Apotel
• DEPON
• PANADOL
• PARACETAMOL

The following medications may be taken for indigestion, heartburn, and upset stomach:

• MAALOX
• MAALOX PLUS

The following medication may be used only after medical instruction and prescription:

• NEXIUM
• PENRAZOL
• ZANTAC

The following medications can be taken to relieve nausea:

• Besix (vitamin B6, 2 times a day)
• Emestop

Other helpful tips:

• Ginger root (2 tablets, 2-4 times a day)
• Light, frequent meals
• 8-10 glasses of water per day