Medication Information

 

OB Patients

Illness and Medication recommendations

Colds, Flu
OK to take:

  • Tylenol – Aches and pains Sudafed – Congestion
  • Robitussin DM – Coughing
  • Chloraseptic/Cepacol lozenges – Sore throat

Come in to see the Doctor if

  • Fever over 101
  • Coughing up a lot of phlegm
  • Not getting better in 2-3 days
  • Anytime patient is worried

Allergies
OK to take:

  • Benadryl

Constipation
OK to take:

  • Konsyl Easy Mix – Stool softener and natural laxative
  • Milk of Magnesia – to make it go
  • Colace – if (hard-like little rocks – twice a day, takes a week to work)

Diarrhea
OK to take:

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

Come in to see the Doctor if

  • Fever
  • Not improved in 2-3 days
  • Weak and dizzy

Nausea and Vomiting
OK to take:

  • Vitamin B6, Ginger, Ginger Tea
  • Emetrol – over the counter syrup to settle stomach

Come in to see the Doctor if

  • Unable to even keep liquid down for more than one day.
  • Weak and dizzy (dehydrated)

Heartburn/Gas
OK to take:

  • Mylanta
  • Maalox

Come in to see Doctor if

  • Bad abdominal pain

Headaches
Ok to take:

  • Tylenol (or Extra Strength) 2 tabs every 4 hours
  • DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN OR ADVIL

Come in to see the Doctor if

  • Dizziness or blurred vision
  • Not getting better

Hemorrhoids
OK to take:

  • Konsyl Easy Mix – daily to keep stools soft
  • Preparation H or Anusol

Nose Bleeds or Gum Bleeding

  • Common in pregnancy

Come in to see Doctor if

  • Persistent or patient is worried

Leg Cramps – especially in both legs
OK to take:

  • Oscal 500 or similar over the counter calcium, twice a day

Come in to see the Doctor if

  • Only one leg hurting all the time

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.

 

ALWAYS COME IN FOR THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

  • LABOR PAINS
  • BROKEN WATER BAG
  • VAGINAL BLEEDING
  • BABY MOVING LESS THAN USUAL

 

If any question with one of the above conditions, put the doctor on the phone right away!!!!!