|
SYMPTOM |
HELPFUL HINTS |
OVER THE COUNTER
MEDICATIONS |
|
ACNE |
|
Benzyl Peroxide |
|
|
BACK PAIN |
Pillows (knees, back, abdomen)
Support belt such as Mom-EZ |
Tylenol |
|
|
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 |
|
CONSTIPATION |
Increase fluids (water and juice) |
Milk of Magnesia
Metamucil
FiberCon
Fiber Choice
Citrucel |
Benefiber
Dulcolax
Docusol
Colace
Correctol |
|
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,
Toast, Tea ) |
Imodium
Kaopectate |
|
|
GAS |
Avoid spicy or fried foods |
Gas X
Beano |
Gasaid
Mylanta Gas |
|
HEADACHE OR MIGRAINE |
Rest in dark room.
Massage neck and shoulders. |
Tylenol
Tylenol PM |
Excedrin PM
Excedrin Tension |
|
HEARTBURN OR INDIGESTION |
Small, frequent meals.
Avoid spicy or fried foods. |
Mylanta
Gaviscon
Zantac 75 |
Pepcid AC
Tums
Maalox |
|
HEMORRHOIDS |
Good fiber intake. Avoid constipation and excess straining
during bowel movement. |
Preparation H
Anusol
Tucks Ointment/Medicated Pads |
Americaine
Nupercaine |
|
NAUSEA |
Small, frequent meals. Plain crackers before getting out of
bed. Sprite, 7-Up, Ginger ale |
Seabands (Bracelets)
Unisom
B6 50 mg |
|
|
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 |
|
SLEEP AID |
Warm (not hot) shower, warm decaffeinated tea. |
Benadryl
Tylenol PM |
|
|
SORE THROAT |
Decaffeinated Hot Tea (Honey) |
Tylenol Sore Throat
Chloraseptic Spray
Cepacol Spray |
Cough Drops Listed Above |
|
Disclaimer: This content is reviewed periodically and
is subject to change as new health information
becomes available. The information provided is
intended to be informative and educational and is
not a replacement for professional medical
evaluation, advice, diagnosis or treatment by a
healthcare professional. Last reviewed Nov. 7, 2011. |
