- Please check with the office before taking any over-the-counter or prescription medication.
- Regular strength acetaminophen (Tylenol) is the medication of choice for pain or fever. Please do not take aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen sodium unless directed by your physican. If you have a fever of 100.6 or higher, please call the office or your family doctor.
- For sinus congestion with colds, allergies, or flu, you may take pseudoephedrine (Sudafed). You may use a saline nasal spray, such as Ocean or Nasal. ? percent Neosynephrine nasal spray may be used for no longer than 3 days at a time. You may take Robitussin DM for coughs or chest congestion. A warm salt-water gargle is recommended for a sore throat. You may use a throat spray, or lozenges. A cool air vaporizer may help you sleep at night. It is essential to increase fluid intake and get sufficient rest. If your nasal or throat drainage changes from a clear color, please call your physician.
- Prenatal Vitamins We recommend a prenatal vitamin that contains folic acid prior to conception, throughout pregnancy and postpartum while breastfeeding.
