Colds
- Use a humidifier
- Normal saline nasal spray
- Vitamin C
- Guaifenesin (Plain Robitussin® or Mucinex®)
- Cough drops
- NO Nyquil®
- NO multi-system drugs
- We do not recommend zinc
Congestion
- Claritin® (plain)
- Normal saline nasal spray
- NO Afrin®
Nausea
- Dramamine
- Unisom® (doxylamine)
- Vitamin B6 50 mg tid (three times a day)
- Small frequent meals (protein)
- Citrus
- Fluids different than solids – drink, then wait to attempt eating
- Motion sickness wrist bands
- Mint candies
Sleep/Itching/Allergies
- Benadryl® (1-2 times a week only)
- Unisom® (Doxylamine)
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 Reflux/Heartburn
- Tums®
- Mylanta®
- Pepcid®
- Zantac®
- Decrease sugar
- NO Pepto Bismol®
Pain
- Tylenol® – 2 extra strength at a time – max 4 grams daily (8 extra strength)
- Heating pads – low settings for 10-15 minute intervals
- Warm baths
- Stretching
- NO aspirin, Motrin®, ibuprofen, Advil® or Aleve®
Constipation
- Increase water
- Increase fiber – Benefiber/Fibercon/Metamucil/etc.
- Fruits and vegetables
- Colace®
Hemorrhoids
- Tucks®
- Preparation H®
- Increase fiber
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