Fever, Headache, Pain, Body Aches
Tylenol, Extra-Strength Tylenol (acetaminophen)
Motrin, Advil (ibuprofen) before 28 weeks
Aleve (naproxen) before 28 weeks

Stuffy Nose
Sudafed (pseudoephedrine)
Saline Nasal Spray

Allergies/Hayfever
Benadryl
Chlor-Trimeton
Tylenol Sinus (or store brand)

Sore/Scratchy Throat
Cepacol Lozenges
Chloraseptic Lozenges

Multiple Cold/Flu Symptoms
Tylenol Cold/Flu/Sinus Products (or store brand)
Motrin Cold/Flu/Sinus Products (or store brand)
If using liquid Cold/Flu/Sinus products, choose liquids that are "Alcohol Free".

Cough
Robitussin Products "Alcohol Free"

Heartburn
Tums
Mylanta
Maalox
Pepcid
Zantac or Tagamet for severe heartburn

Nausea and/or Vomiting
Vitamin B-6 25 mg by mouth three times a day
Dramamine

Gas
Mylicon (simethicone)

Diarrhea
Kaopectate
Imodium

Constipation
Stool Softeners: Colace or Surfak
Laxatives: Senokot, Dulcolax, or Milk of Magnesia

Hemorrhoids
Tucks Pads
Preparation H
Anusol

Vaginal Yeast Infection
Monistat (or store brand)
Lotrimin
Femstat

Insomnia
Benadryl, Nytol, Sominex (diphenhydramine)

Minor Cuts or Scrapes
Neosporin (or store brand antibiotic ointment)

Minor Rash/Itchy Skin
Hydrocortisone cream

Acne
Over-the-counter creams and astringents are okay

Dry Skin
Lotions/Creams are okay. No need to buy expensive brands

Do not take aspirin or aspirin products. Do not use decongestant nasal sprays.

**If a medication is not on this list, please call our office at 323-2103 and leave a detailed message for the Triage Nurse at extension 245 before taking it. She will document your call, pull your chart, consult with the doctor, and call you back with further instructions.**