Drug nameFDA pregnancy risk classificationDrug classCrosses placenta?Use in pregnancy
Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide (Maalox)*BAntacidNot knownGenerally regarded as safe
Calcium carbonate (Tums)CAntacidNot knownGenerally regarded as safe
Simethicone (Mylanta Gas)CAntiflatulentNoGenerally regarded as safe
Cimetidine (Tagamet)BAntihistamineYesPreferred after antacids; generally regarded as safe
Ranitidine (Zantac)BAntihistamineYesPreferred after antacids; generally regarded as safe
Nizatidine (Axid)CAntihistamineYesNot recommended (adverse animal studies)
Famotidine (Pepcid)BAntihistamineYesProbably safe, data needed