Colds, cough,
Tylenol, Tylenol Cold, Robitussin/Robitussin DM Mucinex, Chloraseptic,
sore throat
Cepacol Lozenges Actifed*, Sudafed*, Contac*, Drixoral*, Chlortrimeton*. *Decongestants should not be used the first 12 weeks of pregnancy or if you have high blood pressure Call: If fever over 101.8, no improvement in 2-3 days, anytime patient is concerned by symptoms. Constipation
Milk of Magnesia. Miralax (Constipation is best prevented during pregnancy by generous drinking of water (8 glasses/day), fresh fruit, regular exercise, and stool softeners.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Stool Softeners
Colace/Sodium Docusate, Metamucil, Citrucel, Fibercon, Benefiber
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Diarrhea
Kaopectate, Immodium, BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, tea)
Call: If fever, weak/dizzy, no improvement in 2-3 days ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Headache
Tylenol/Acetaminophen (regular or extra strength) Datril, Panadol
(Do not take Aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Naproxen, sodium)
Call: If dizziness or blurred vision
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Indigestion
Mylanta, Maalox, Tums, Rolaids, Zantac, Pepcid, Prilosec* (liquid antacids generally work better than tablets) *Avoid Prilosec in first trimester Call: If severe abdominal pain ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hemorrhoids
Preparation H, Anusol. Avoid constipation, straining
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Nose bleeds or gum bleeding Call: If persistent or patient is worried ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Nausea
Emetrol, Vitamin B6 10-25 mg (three times daily)
Call: If unable to keep liquids down for more than 24 hours, weak and dizzy (dehydrated)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yeast Infections
Monistat – 7 day Call: If no improvement after 7 day regimen
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dental
Dentist appointment – X-Rays with abdominal shield, Novocain without epinephrine
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Injections
Allergy shots, Tetanus, TB Test, Flu shots
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ **ALWAYS CALL FOR THE FOLLOWING: LABOR PAINS, BROKEN WATER, VAGINAL BLEEDING, BABY MOVING LESS THAN USUAL OR IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS.
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