Prenatal Care

Allergies

Chlor-Trimeton

Benadryl

Actifed

Tavist-D

Claritin-D

 

Antacids

Tums

Rolaids

Children’s Mylanta

Zantac

Tagamet, Pepcid, Prilosec, Prevacid

(If no relief from Tums or Rolaids)

 

Colds,Flu

Tylenol – Aches and Pains

Sudafed – Congestion

Robitussin DM – Coughing

Chloraseptic/Cepacol Lozenges – Sore Throat

 

Constipation

High bran diet and increase water

Metamucil

Konsyl-D

Surfak

Colace

Milk of Magnesia

 

Cough

Robitussin plain

Robitussin DM – for dry cough (unless you have high blood pressure or are taking an antidepressant)

Mucinex

 

Decongestants

Claritin-D

Sudafed (avoid in first trimester, or if you have highblood pressure)

Instant Ocean Spray

Tavist-D

Tylenol Sinus

 

Diarrhea

Kaopectate

Immodium

BRAT diet – bananas, rice, applesauce, tea or toast

 

Dental

OK to see dentist . Have X-Rays with abdominal shield. Get “novocaine”, some antibiotics and some pain pills .

 HAVE DENTIST CALL US TO DISCUSS MEDICATIONS

Headache/MildPain

Tylenol or Extra Strength Tylenol

 

Heartburn/Gas

Mylanta

Maalox

Tums

Rolaids

Children’s Mylanta

Zantac

Tagamet, Pepcid, Prilosec, Prevacid (If no relief from Tums or Rolaids)

 

Hemorrhoids

Preparation H

Anusol HC

Tucks Pads

Sitz baths with or without Epsom salts

Konsyl Easy Mix – daily to keep stools soft

 

Iron Supplements

Slow Fe

Fergon

Irospan

 

Insomnia/Sleep Aid

Benadryl

Tylenol PM (if you also have pain)

Unisom

Chamomille Tea

 

Leg Cramps

Caltrate

Calcet

Viactiv

Calcium, Magnesium supplement

Epsom salt baths

 

Nausea

Small frequent meals (every 2-3 hours)

Sea bands (wristband)

Vitamin B6 100 mg twice a day

Ginger, Ginger Tea

Emetrol

 

Sore Throat

Warm salt water gargle several times/day

Cepacol Lozenges

Vicks Lozenges or spray

(Avoid anything with phenol or hexylresorcinol)