What's New
Our office is taking on a new look. We are excited to offer a more welcoming and comfortable setting for our patients. Our exam suites have been redecorated and have taken on a spa like feel. We hope that our patients can be more relaxed and feel at home. Check out the pictures of our newly decorated suites.
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1505 Eastland Drive, Suite 500,Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone: (309) 662-2273
Fax: (309) 662-2014
Over–the–Counter Medications during your Pregnancy
The following over–the–counter medications (OTC) may be safely taken after 12 weeks gestation by a pregnant woman, following the directions on the container for appropriate dosage.
| Problem | OTC | Precautions |
|---|---|---|
| Mild headaches/aches/pains | Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Regular or extra strength | Call if severe and/or persistent headaches. |
| Nasal congestion, sinusitis, allergies/cold symptoms | Tylenol Cold or Tylenol Sinus, Sudafed, Ocean Nasal Spray, Benadryl | Call if no improvement in 2-3 days or condition worsens. |
| Cough | Robitussin (plain, no alcohol) | Persistent cough |
| Sore throat, minor irritation | Throat lozenges, Cepacol lozenges, Chloroseptic, salt water gargles | Severe or persistent sore throat |
| Mild rashes/allergies | Benadryl, Chlortrimeton, Caladryl/Calamine lotion, baking soda baths, corn starch, Aveeno lotion/bath | |
| Diarrhea | Kaopectate, Immodium, Clear liquids x 24 hours then BRAT diet (Bananas, rice, applesauce, toast), no dairy products | For diarrhea that persists for more than 2 days and is accompanied by fever or severe diarrhea or blood, call provider. | Fever | Acetaminophen, Tylenol regular or extra strength | Call your provider if fever persists, (>101°Call if no reliefF) without relief with medication | Constipation | Milk of Magnesia, Metamucil, Colace/ Pericolace, Increase fiber and fluids, exercise | Avoid severe straining. |
| Hemorrhoids | Tucks pads, Anusol, warm sitz baths 3 times daily, witch hazel pads | Bleeding or severe pain |
| Heartburn/Indigestion | Tums, Maalox/Mylanta, decrease caffeine and chocolate, do not recline until 2 hours after eating | If no relief, call provider |
| Nausea | Vitamin B6 (25 mg, 3 times per day) and Unisom (1/2 tablet, 3 times per day), Ginger Tea, Bio Bands, Peppermint, Ginger candy, (eat every 2 hours) | If you experience persistent vomiting, decrease in weight, decrease in urine output, call provider |
| Yeast Infection | 3–7 day Monistat vaginal cream | Call if no relief |
If you have further questions or concerns you should contact your providers at Ob/Gyn Care Associates during office hours at (309) 662-CARE (2273).