Approved OTC Medications
Pain Medication |
Nausea |
| Tylenol (acetaminophen) Codeine (by prescription only) DO NOT USE: Aspirin, Motrin , Advil , Aleve (unless specifically told to by your healthcare provider) |
Try small frequent meals. Ginger Ale, Vitamin B6, Sea Bands Sweet fruit syrup from canned fruits, i.e. pears/peaches |
Anthistamines |
Heartburn, Indigestion, Gas |
| Zyrtec, Claritin , Benadryl , Dimetapp | Tums , Rolaids , Gas-X , Tagamet , Mylanta (safe to use for
first 12 weeks), Zantac DO NOT USE: Pepto-Bismol |
Decongestants |
Cough/Colds |
| Sudafed (pseudoephedrine), Robitussin CF, Tavist D, Ocean Mist nasal spray | Robitussin (cough) |
Insomnia |
Yeast Infections |
| Benadryl (for occasional use only) | Monistat 3 or 7 |
Hemorrhoids |
Toothache/Dentist |
| Preparation H | Orajel, Novacaine, Dental X-ray with lead shield |
Diarrhea |
Constipation |
| Imodium (1 dose – notify office if persists) BRAT Diet (banana, rice, applesauce, toast) |
Colace, FiberCon, Citrucel, Metamucil, Milk of Magnesia, Fiberall |
Lice Treatments |
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| Rid DO NOT USE: Kwell |