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PAIN MEDICATION
Tylenol (acetaminophen) for minor aches and pains, headaches.
Regular or extra strength
DO NOT USE:
Aspirin, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, Excedrin
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HEARTBURN, INDIGESTION, GAS
Tums Pepcid
Rolaids Tagamet
Gas-X Zantac
Acid
Maalox
DO NOT USE:
Pepto-Bismol (contains aspirin)
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COUGH/COLDS
Robitussin (cough)
Robitussin DM (non productive cough)
Mucinex DM
Tylenol cold, Tylenol Sinus,
Tylenol Sore Throat
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DECONGESTANTS
Sudafed (pseudoephedrine)
Robitussin CF
Mucinex and Mucinex-D/PE
Ocean Mist nasal spray (saline solution)
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ANTIHISTAMINES
Zyrtec
Claritin
Benadryl
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NAUSEA
Small frequent meals
Ginger Ale
Vitamin B6
Sweet fruit syrup from canned fruits, i.e. pears/peaches
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INSOMNIA (unable to sleep)
Benadryl Tylenol PM
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YEAST INFECTIONS
Monistat(gently insert applicator 1 inch)
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HEMORRHOIDS
Preparation H (safe throughout entire pregnancy)
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TOOTHACHE
Orajel
May see dentist, have cavity filling with Novacaine, have dental x-ray
with lead shield.
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DIARRHEA
Imodium
Follow the BRAT diet (banana, rice,
applesauce, toast)
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CONSTIPATION
Fibercon Metamucil
Colace Citrucel
Milk of Magnesia Fiberall
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LICE TREAMENTS
Rid (only)
DO NOT USE:
Kwell
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SWEETENERS
Nutrisweet Equal Splenda
Use artificial sweeteners in
moderation.
DO NOT USE:
Sweet and Low
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