Problem

Action/Medication

Allergies

Claritin, Chlor-Trimeton, Benadryl

Cold

Rest, increase fluids, cool mist vaporizer.

Congestion

Drixoral, Sudafed, Contact, 1/2% Neo-Synephrine Nasal Spray, or Coricidin-D.

Cough

Robitussin DM.

Sore Throat

Throat lozenges such as Cepacol or Chloraseptic. Fisherman's Friend. Gargle with warm salt water.

Constipation

Increase fluids, bran flakes, Metamucil or Fiber-Con, Colace or Surfak. Milk of Magnesia safe if used sparingly.

Diarrhea

Immodium—use sparingly!!!! Focus on BRAT Diet (Bananna, Rice, Apple Sauce,Toast) and rehydrate with pedialyte or your own home made pedialyte (1 quart of clean cool water, 5 Tablespoons of table sugar and ½ tsp of table salt and ½ tsp of Baking Soda) Add a twist of lime or orange for flavor.

Dizziness or Fainting

Call office.

Fever

Tylenol, plain. Call office if fever is greater than 100.4° or persists.

Flu, General Aches & Pains

Rest, Tylenol or Extra-Strength Tylenol (1,000 mg every 6 hours).

Headaches

Tylenol or Extra-Strength Tylenol.

Hemorrhoids

Tucks; Anusol or Wyanoids hemorrhoid suppositories.

Indigestion (Heartburn)

Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids or Tums; Zantac or Pepcid (over-the-counter).

Insomnia

Tylenol PM or Benadryl

Leg Cramps

Mylanta: 2teaspoons at bedtime. Calcium/magnesium supplement.

Nausea

Push fluids in frequent, small amounts. You may try any of the following:

1. Ginger capsules, 500mg as directed
2. B‑6 25mg three to four times daily plus Unisom (doxylamine) 1/2 tab twice daily
3. Dramamine, 25mg

Skin itching.

Aveeno soap, Aveeno lotion, Keri lotion, Benadryl lotion.

Swelling

Call office if persistent or significant, especially in late pregnancy.

Urinary Frequency

Drink plenty of liquids, especially cranberry juice; avoid coffee, tea, and caffeine. If fever, chills, or pain when urinating, call office.

Varicose Veins.

Elevate legs, support hose.

AVOID: Aspirin, ibuprofen, Pepto-Bismol, and diet high in salt.