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Pregnancy Resources: Over the Counter Medications
The following is a small list of over-the-counter medications that you may take during pregnancy. If you are experiencing any of the following ordinary ailments, you may try these medications without calling the office. If your symptoms become more severe, or you have used these medications for at least three days without relief, please call the office for further guidance. Our office number is 214-823-7900.
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Headache |
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Tylenol (Extra Strength) You may take 2 extra
strength tablets (500 mg each) every 6 hours
PLEASE DO NOT USE ASPIRIN, NAPROXEN (ALEVE), OR IBUPROFEN (MOTIN, ADVIL) UNLESS
INSTRUCTED BY THE OFFICE.
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Cold Symptoms
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Sudafed, Benadryl, Claritin, Contac, Tylenol |
Stuffy Head and Runny Nose
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Tylenol Cold & Sinus, Ocean Nasal Spray |
Cough |
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Robitussin DM (be sure to increase your fluids
with any cold/cough-this thins secretions and
lessens your congestion).
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Sore Throat |
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Cepacol, Chloraseptic, warm salt water gargle
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Heartburn, Gas, Indigestion, "Sour Stomach"
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Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, TUMS, Pepcid ,Zantac, Tagamet, Prilosec OTC
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Constipation |
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INCREASE YOUR FLUIDS, Fiber supplements such as Metamucil or Citrucel, Stool softeners such as Colace or Surfak (may use up to twice daily).
IF YOUR CONSTIPATION PERSISTS PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE FOR INSTUCTION (214)823-7900.
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Diarrhea |
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Imodium
PLEASE CALL IF DIARRHEA
PERSISTS IN SPITE OF MEDICATION
(214)823-7900
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Nausea, Vomiting |
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Emetrol CALL IF PERSISTENT-Remember to “rest” your stomach by taking in clear fluids only for at least 12 hours-if you cannot hold in any fluids during that time, CALL THE OFFICE (214)823-7900
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Hemorrhoids |
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TUCKS or Witch Hazel Pads, Warm Sitz Baths
Preparation-H (call if bleeding).
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Painful Urination |
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CALL THE OFFICE (214)823-7900 |
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