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Safe Medications Chart

Allergy Medications

Hemorrhoids

Claritin or Claritin D
Zyrtec or Zyrtec D
Xyzal ( by Rx only)
Singulair (by Rx only)
Benadryl
Preparation H
Anusol-1
Tucks

Asthma

Insomnia

Albuterol Benadryl
Tylenol PM
Unisom Sleep Tabs

Constipation

Iron Supplement

Metamucil
FiberCon
Colace
Peri-Colace
Miralax
Ferro-Sequels

Cough

Lice Treatments

Robitussin Rid
DO NOT USE: Kwell

Decongestants

Nausea & Vomiting

Sudafed (pseudoephedrine-found behind pharmacy counter)
Chlor-Trimeton
Saline Nasal Spray
Taken in combination together:
Vitamin B6 (12.5mg in the morning and / or 12.5mg in the afternoon,as needed)
Unisom (12.5-25mg every 8 hours as needed or 25mg at bedtime)
Zofran ODT (by Rx only)
Phenergan (by Rx only)

Diarrhea

Pain Medication

Imodium (1 dose – notify office if persists)
BRAT Diet ( banana, rice, applesauce, toast)
Tylenol (acetaminophen) Regular or Extra Strength
DO NOT USE: Aspirin, Motrin, Advil, Aleve

Gas

Toothache / Dentist

Gaviscon
Mylicon
Orajel
Novacaine
Select Antibiotics
Dental x-ray with lead shield

Heartburn & Indigestion

Yeast Infections

Tums
Rolaids
Maalox
Mylanta
Zantac
Tagamet
Prilosec
DO NOT USE: Pepto Bismol or Alka Seltzer
Monistat (ideally after 12 weeks gestation)
Terazol 7 (ideally after 12 weeks gestation- by Rx only)