Table 3.
Response of CPs to use of over-the-counter (OTC) medications during pregnancy.
| Medication | Not Safe in the first trimester | Must weigh risks and benefits for individual patients | Safe in the first trimester | I don’t know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N (%) | N (%) | N (%) | ||
| Acetaminophen | 2 (0.8) | 9 (3.5) | 237 (92.6) | 8 (3.1) |
| Aspirin | 7 (2.7) | 141 (55.1) | 94 (36.7) | 14 (5.5) |
| Bismuth subsalicylate | 120 (46.9) | 71 (27.7) | 53 (20.7) | 12 (4.7) |
| Caffeine | 16 (6.30 | 63 (24.6) | 170 (66.4) | 7 (39.0) |
| Dextromethorphan hydro bromide | 11 (4.3) | 66 (25.8) | 137 (53.5) | 39 (15.2) |
| Guaifenesin | 42 (16.4) | 33 (12.9) | 164 (64.1) | 17 (6.6) |
| St. John’s Wort | 202 (78.9) | 24 (9.4) | 10 (3.9) | 19 (7.4) |
| Ibuprofen | 145 (56.6) | 47 (18.4) | 23 (9.0) | 40 (15.6) |
| Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride | 32 (12.5) | 87 (34) | 101 (39.5) | 35 (13.7) |
| Supplement Vitamin A | 124 (48.4) | 46 (18) | 15 (5.9) | 67 (26.2) |