| 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 |
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