NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITH ANY MEDICATIONS!
For General Discomfort, Headache & Fever
Ibuprofen (Advil) 200 mg:
Take 2 tablets every 4-6 hours with food unless instructed otherwise.
Do not take this with acetaminophen.
Take no more than 12 tablets in 24 hours.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 325 mg:
Take 2 tablets every 4-6 hours unless instructed otherwise.
Do not take this with ibuprofen or alcohol.
Take no more than 12 tablets in 24 hours.
For Stuffy Nose, Clogged Ears
Phenylephrine(Pseudrephedrine free) 5mg:
Take 1 or 2 ever 4-6 hours for congestion.
This decongestant can be used with acetaminophen or Ibuprofen
Do not use this if you already use Claritin D or Allegra D.
For Cough
Guiatuss Syrup (Robitussin plain):
Take 2 teaspoons every 4 hours.
This is an expectorant cough medicine that helps to thin mucous.
It can be taken with ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or phenylephrine.
Guiatuss DM (Robitussin DM):
Take 2 teaspoons every 4 hours.
This is a mucous thinning expectorant with a cough suppressant.
It can be taken with ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or phenylephrine.
Do not use it with plain Guiatuss syrup.
For Sore Throat
Salt water gargles:
1/4 teaspoon salt to 8 oz. of warm water.
Gargle often.
Cough drops
Vitamin C drops
Fluids
Take all medications as directed!
REMEMBER:
Plenty of rest - Rest periods help if you are not able to take short naps or increase nighttime sleeping hours.
Large quantities of fluids - Increase your intake to 8-10 glasses a day. Water is a great expectorant.
Healthy Diet - Often small frequent meals work better if you have a decrease in appetite. Also remember, quality, not quantity is the key.
If you are using any of your own medications OR you receive prescription medications, do not use any of the above unless you are sure it is not in your medication. For example, Nyquil has pseudoval, acetaminophen, and DM in it. Guaifed Pd (a prescription medication for congestion and cough) has pseudoval and guiatuss.
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITH ANY MEDICATIONS!
If you do not feel better in a few days, call our Health Center:
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
610.282.1100, Ext. 1221 or 1232.
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