how to choose medicine
When choosing medicine at the store it is important to read the label to check for the following things:
COUGH
if you want to reduce your cough, or to stop yourself from coughing take medicine that contain dextromethorphan such as Robitussin Maximum Strength, Vicks 44 Cough Relief
if you want to cough more effectively, or have a lot of mucus, look for medicine that that contains guaifenesin which thins mucus such as Mucinex DM, Robitussin
HEADACHES/PAIN
look for medicine that contains Acetaminophen such as Tylenol
*do not take medicine that contain acetaminophen and drink alcohol
PAIN AND FEVER
Look for for medicine that contains aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen. Such as Aleve, Ibuprofen,Advil, Motrin IB or Aspirin.
SNEEZING/RUNNY NOSE AND ITCHY/WATERY EYES
look for antihistamines such as Robitussin Cold & Allergy, Benadryl, NyQuil, Alka-Seltzer Plus Night Time Cold Medicine, or Dimetapp Cold and Allergy Elixir.
CONGESTION
the following medicines reduce the swelling of tissues in the nose making breathing easier.
Contac Non-drowsy, Sudafed, Sudafed PE
HEARTBURN/UPSET STOMACH/DIARRHEA
look for medicine such as Pepto Bismol, or Imodium.
MINOR CUTS/SCRAPES/BURNS
A first aid antibiotic ointment (Bacitracin, Neosporin, Polysporin) can be applied to help prevent infection and keep the wound moist, then a bandaid or gauze can be placed on top. Change a least once a day.
HIVES
Look for medicine like Zyrtec, Claritin , Allegra, or Clarinex (desloratadine)
- "PURPOSE": product category (such as antihistamine, antacid, or cough suppressant)
- "USES": symptoms or diseases the product will treat or prevent
- "WARNINGS": when not to use the product, when to stop taking it, when to see a doctor, and possible side effects
COUGH
if you want to reduce your cough, or to stop yourself from coughing take medicine that contain dextromethorphan such as Robitussin Maximum Strength, Vicks 44 Cough Relief
if you want to cough more effectively, or have a lot of mucus, look for medicine that that contains guaifenesin which thins mucus such as Mucinex DM, Robitussin
HEADACHES/PAIN
look for medicine that contains Acetaminophen such as Tylenol
*do not take medicine that contain acetaminophen and drink alcohol
PAIN AND FEVER
Look for for medicine that contains aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen. Such as Aleve, Ibuprofen,Advil, Motrin IB or Aspirin.
SNEEZING/RUNNY NOSE AND ITCHY/WATERY EYES
look for antihistamines such as Robitussin Cold & Allergy, Benadryl, NyQuil, Alka-Seltzer Plus Night Time Cold Medicine, or Dimetapp Cold and Allergy Elixir.
CONGESTION
the following medicines reduce the swelling of tissues in the nose making breathing easier.
Contac Non-drowsy, Sudafed, Sudafed PE
HEARTBURN/UPSET STOMACH/DIARRHEA
look for medicine such as Pepto Bismol, or Imodium.
MINOR CUTS/SCRAPES/BURNS
A first aid antibiotic ointment (Bacitracin, Neosporin, Polysporin) can be applied to help prevent infection and keep the wound moist, then a bandaid or gauze can be placed on top. Change a least once a day.
HIVES
Look for medicine like Zyrtec, Claritin , Allegra, or Clarinex (desloratadine)