Allergies |
Claritin, Chlor-Trimeton, Benadryl |
Cold |
Rest, increase fluids, cool mist vaporizer |
– Congestion |
Sudafed, ½% Neo-Synephrine Nasal Spray, Ayr nasal spray |
– Cough |
Robitussin D |
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 |
Bland diet; Imodium |
Dizziness or Fainting |
Call office |
Fever |
Tylenol, plain, Call office if fever is greater than 100.4 or persists |
Flu, General Aches & Pain |
Rest, Tylenol or Extra Strength Tylenol (1,000 mg every 6 hours) |
Headaches |
Tylenol or Extra-Strength Tylenol. Do not exceed package dose |
Hemorrhoids |
Tucks; Anusol or Wyanoids hemorrhoid suppositories, Preparation HC |
Indigestion (Heartburn) |
Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids or Tums; Zantax or Pepci |
Insomnia |
Tylenol PM |
Leg Cramps |
Mylanta: 2 teaspoons at bedtime. Calcium/magnesium supplement |
Nausea |
Push fluids if frequent, small amounts. You may try any of the following: Emetrol, Meclizine, Dramamine 25mg, Vitamin B-6 25mg 3-4 times per day alone or with Unisom (doxylamine) ½ tablet two times a day |
Skin itching |
Aveeno soap, Aveeno lotion, Keri lotion, Benadryl lotio |
Swelling |
Call office if persistent or significate, especially in late pregnancy |
Urinary Frequency |
Drink plenty of fluids, especially cranberry juice, avoid coffee, tea and caffeine. If fever, chills, or pain when urinating, call office. |
Varicose Vein |
Elevate legs, support hose, Jobst hose |