THE UTMB WOMEN’S SPECIALTY CARE SAFE OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION LISTFOR PREGNANT WOMEN
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ACNE |
Benzyl Peroxide |
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BACK PAIN |
Pillows (knees, back, abdomen) Support belt such as Mom-EZ |
Tylenol |
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COLD/FLU/COUGH |
Increase water intake. It is very important to stay well hydrated. |
Tylenol Mucinex Robitussin (Plain) Triamnic Expectorant Benadryl Zyrtec Claritin Allegra |
Cough Drops – Vitamin C Halls Honey (No Zinc Lozenges) Nasal Saline Vick’s Vapor Rub |
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CONSTIPATION |
Increase fluids (water and juice) |
Milk of Magnesia Metamucil FiberCon Fiber Choice Citrucel |
Benefiber Dulcolax Docusol Colace Correctol |
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DIARRHEA |
Avoid milk or milk products. Don’t eat 4-6 hours, then drink clear liquids (broth, apple juice) B.R.A.T.T. DIET (Bananas, Rice, Applesause |
Imodium Kaopectate |
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GAS |
Avoid spicy or fried foods |
Gas X Beano |
Gasaid Mylanta Gas |
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HEADACHE OR MIGRAINE |
Rest in dark room. Massage neck and shoulders. |
Tylenol Tylenol PM |
Excedrin PM Excedrin Tension |
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HEARTBURN OR INDIGESTION |
Small, frequent meals. Avoid spicy or fried foods. |
Mylanta Gaviscon Zantac 75 |
Pepcid AC Tums Maalox |
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HEMORRHOIDS |
Good fiber intake. Avoid constipation and excess straining during bowel movement. |
Preparation H Anusol Tucks Ointment/Medicated Pads |
Americaine Nupercaine |
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NAUSEA |
Small, frequent meals. Plain crackers before getting out of bed. Sprite, 7-Up, Ginger ale |
Seabands (Bracelets) Unisom B6 50 mg |
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SINUS/ALLERGIES |
Increase water intake. This will help thin the drainage for quicker relief. |
Claritin Benadryl Tylenol Sinus |
Excedrin Sinus – (Aspirin Free) Vick’s Vapor Rub Nasal Saline |
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SLEEP AID |
Warm (not hot) shower, warm decaffeinated tea. |
Benadryl Tylenol PM |
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SORE THROAT |
Decaffeinated Hot Tea (Honey) |
Tylenol Sore Throat Chloraseptic Spray Cepacol Spray |
Cough Drops Listed Above |
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