For Our OB Patients

Safe Medications

If you are pregnant or nursing, it's even more difficult if you have a cold or virus. If you experience symptoms, check this list first before calling your doctor.

These medications are safe to take as directed on the label and are available over the counter. If symptoms persist, contact the office at (302) 224-8400 to schedule an appointment. This list is meant only as a guideline and should not be considered a replacement for medical advice directly from your doctor.

 

Allergies
Tylenol Allergy-Sinus, Claritin

Chest Congestion
Sudafed, Actifed

Colds
Tylenol Cold, Tylenol Allergy-Sinus, Contac, Sinutab

Coughs
Robitussin DM, Mucinex, Chloraseptic Spray, Lozenges

Constipation
Colace, Metamucil, Citrucel, Fibercon, Benefiber

Diarrhea
Kaopectate, Immodium

Headaches
Tylenol, Extra Strength Tylenol, Tylenol Migraine, Aspirin-Free Excedrin

Heartburn
Tums, Mylanta, Maalox, Zantac 75, Pepcid AC

Hemorrhoids
Preparation H Ointment with Cortisone, Tucks

Insomnia
Tylenol PM, Benadryl, Unisom

Laxatives
Pericolace, Milk of Magnesia, Dulcolax

Motion Sickness
Dramamine

Nausea/Vomiting
Unisom, Emetrol, Flat Coke or Ginger Ale; Avoid Solids for 24 hrs.

Please call the office at (302) 224-8400
if your temperature rises above 101 degrees or if symptoms persist.

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All About Women of Christiana Care, Inc.
4735 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Suite 2300
Newark, DE 19713
FAX (302) 633-6508

PHONE (302) 224-8400