This information is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The diagnosis or treatment of any disease or condition may be based on personal history, family history, symptoms, a physical examination, laboratory test results, and other information considered important by your doctor. Always talk with your doctor if you are unsure of a safe medication.
Allergy Shots
May be continued. Please consult with your allergist.
Allergies
Benadryl
Claritin
Zyrtec
Antibiotics
Amoxicillin
Ampicillin
Augmentin
Keflex
Penicillin
Zithromax
Z-Pack
NO TETRACYCLINES!
Colds
Afrin Nasal Spray
Sudafed or Sudafed Severe Cold (Diphenhydramine only)
Theraflu
AVOID PHENYLEPHRINE
Constipation
Colace
Gasex
Glycerin Rectal Suppositories
Metamucil
Milk of Magnesia
Cough
Mucinex DM NOT MUCINEX D
Phenergan with Codeine
Robitussin Cough Drops
Robitussin Cough Syrup (Regular and DM)
Diarrhea
Imodium AD
Gatorade
Headaches
Fioricet (if prescribed)
Tylenol (Regular or Extra Strength as directed)
NO ASPIRIN! NO IBUPROFEN!
Heartburn/Upset Stomach
Maalox
Mylanta
Pepcid
Prilosec – over the counter
Tums
Zantac – over the counter
Hemorrhoids
*Maintain adequate dietary fiber and liquid intake*
Anusol
Preparation H Rectal Suppositories or Cream
Sitz Baths
Tucks Pads
Nausea
Emetrol (as directed)
Phenergan
Unisom (½ TAB) CAUTION – may cause drowsiness
Vitamin B-6 (50mg every 6 hours as needed)
Sinus Colds
Afrin Nasal Spray (use no longer than three consecutive days)
Saline Nose Spray
Sore Throat
Cepacol
Chloraseptic
Cough Drops
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Gynazole
Monistat 7 Vaginal Cream
*NOTHING INSERTED INTO VAGINA*