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 “novocaineâ€, 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!!!!!