Medications

Heartburn and digestion

Antacids, stool softeners and laxatives.

3 brands in this group. “Review status” describes the state of our page, not the safety of the drug.
BrandGeneric nameReview status
Tums Calcium carbonate Cites retired FDA letter category
Colace Docusate sodium Not yet reviewed
Milk of Magnesia Magnesium hydroxide Not yet reviewed
  • Tums

    Can you take Tums (calcium carbonate) while pregnant? Tums (generic calcium carbonate), an over-the-counter chewable antacid, is usually considered safe in…

    Calcium carbonate

  • Colace

    Is Colace safe during pregnancy Colace (generic name docusate or docusate sodium) is a stool softener usually considered safe for managing constipation in…

    Docusate sodium

  • Milk of Magnesia

    Is milk of magnesia safe during pregnancy? Milk of magnesia (generic name magnesium hydroxide [1] ) is an over-the-counter oral laxative, used for relieving…

    Magnesium hydroxide

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