Is Mylanta OK to take in 1st tri for severe indigestion?

[dusty]

The last 24 hours I have had severe indigestion and wind (am doubled over) and in desperation went to the chemist as my more gentle remedies are not working. I took one dose and am now feeling a bit better (not doubled over but still somewhat uncomfortable).

Does anyone know whether Mylanta poses any problems at this stage of pg or whether there is something else (that is strong like Mylanta) that could work?

[bon]

I think Mylanta is safe. I didn't need to use it during first tri, but was popping the tablets like they were candy during the later parts of my pregnancy and as long as you don't exceed the maximum 24 hr dosage then it should be fine.

[Campari]

I'm sure Mylanta is fine too, but my GP recommended Gaviscon liquid, and Tums, and Rennies. I have had awful reflux / indigestion through this pg, and have found Rennies (tablets) work...

[Inanna]

Big hugs my love. I got horrendous heartburn as well during my pregnancies. Antacids are generally safe - just ask the pharmacist. I would suggest you phone your obstetrician & get a prescription. The drug of choice is safe in pregnancy & you will feel like a new woman very quickly.

I couldn't sleep, eat or function properly as mine was so bad - so you have heaps of my empathy.

[Indadhanu]

I got a bottle of Mylanta in my Bounty Bag at my first hospital appointment, I was just before 12 weeks... so I thought it would be ok! I have heard otherwise though, and I just stuck to 'preventatives' and Fruit Tingles, Rennies when it got very bad.
Something about the Aluminum in it I think, but I dont know for sure. My HB wasnt extreme so I never really found out about it.

[Inanna]

It's true Leasha some antacids do have aluminium in them. You just need to check which ones. Gaviscon was safe when I was pregnant but I am loathe to say that as it could have changed ingredients. The same with Mylanta - it did have aluminium but that could have changed.

[~Trish~]

Big hugs , it's awful isn't it? I had shocking heartburn and indigestion when pg with DD. I took Mylanta constantly while pg, I was under the impression it was OK to take.

I hope it passes soon preggie lady .

[*LittleMissSummer*]

My doctor said Mylanta was safe but also did mention tums but i cant stand that stuff. I suffered from really bad reflux before falling pregnant and i havent had any at all, oh i did at the beginning but it was when i threw up and it was really acidy. I even had spaghetti last night and that usually is a nightmare but am sweet as pie.

[~Raven~]

My chemist said it's fine but taking too much of it can block up the other end thus causing a whole other issue

[MrsBump]

I found black and gold fizz buttons worked really well for me. They are like fruit tingles but alot more acidic....
Goodluck

[Trillian]

Oh hun, I hope this is as bad as it gets for you this pg LOL. It's so awful. I used mylanta rolltabs and had several packets all over the place to combat it as soon as I could feel it starting.

[dusty]

Thanks for your feedback. Mylanta dose have aluminium so I will contact my Dr too.
I am eating very small bland meals & that seems to help. But the idea of food is uck.
Milk is good so am sipping that.
Trillian I hope it doesn't hang around but my sisters both had it bad the whole way through their pgs....

[Hummingbird]

I found the Gaviscon Dual Action liquid quite good, it's in a pink bottle.

[Snacks]

Last time I had chewable quick eze and I found it effective. Hope you find something that works for you, mate.

[Miss K]

This thread is soo soo handy I have the worst indigestion!! I am sucking on mints and I find Milk makes it worse and I have Gaviscon liquid and mylanta tablets but too scared to use them but might try the fruit tingles aswell ... I thought this early in preg wouldn't have any side effects but last 2 days indigestion and reflux in fill swing!!

[Dansta]

i found tums was a god send. i had bad heart burn from 10wks with DS, and on and off since about 8 with this bub. taking up to 8 tabs of tums a day is good - two after each meal plus two before bed = wonderful, i also found that with DS i had 'midnight' sickness and taking two before i threw up helped it to be less acidic on the way back up...

[alioops]

I loved Gaviscon, the box was marked aluminium free. I still have a heap of it.