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Please note that the list of commonly-recommended medications is for established patients and is not to be used for medical advice outside of The Country Doctor's patients. Please call with any questions about the medications or dosing of over the counter medications. Take any over the counter medication at your own risk.
What dose of Acetaminophen (Tylenol) could I give my baby or child? What dose of Ibuprofen (Motrin) could I give my baby or child? What dose of Benadryl could I give my baby or child? Prior to giving any of the listed medications, please consult a physician if the person is under 12 months of age, has an infection, and/or has a potentially serious life-threatening illness.
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Do not give Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen at the same time. You may use Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen as alternating dosing methods, such as a dose of Tylenol and then 4 hours later a dose of Ibuprofen. Please read the side of the package for additional warnings.
Infant Tylenol (Acetaminophen) at 80mg/0.8cc:
Infant Motrin (Ibuprofen), available usually as 50mg/1.25cc; Please note that the manufacturer does not recommend using Motrin under age 12 months.
Children's Tylenol (Acetaminophen) at 160mg/teaspoon
Children's Motrin (Ibuprofen), which is commonly available at 100mg/5mL*:
*1 teaspoon = 5ml = 5cc; do not give Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen at the exact same time.
ASPIRIN IS NOT RECOMMENDED SECONDARY TO THE RISK OF FEVER AND REYE'S SYNDROME.
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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) liquid, with the teaspoon dose based on the 12.5mg/5mL
ADULT AND SOME YOUNG ADULT MEDICATION DOSAGES
Ibuprofen (Motrin), which is commonly available in gelcaps or tablets of 200mg each, over the counter. Do not use if you are pregnant, have GERD (reflux), or liver/kidney disease. For fever or patients with chronic illnesses, please call your physician for dosing recommendations. See the side of the package for the full warning instructions.
Do not use if you are pregnant, have GERD (reflux), or liver/kidney disease. For fever or patients with chronic illnesses, please call your physician for dosing recommendations. See the side of the package for the full warning instructions.
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Ocean spray and other nasal saline solutions
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Since many of the PPO and HMO plans are phasing out payment for prescription antihistamines, here is the over the counter version of the former prescription medication, Claritin (Loratadine). This over the counter nondrowsy antihistamine is available in the same strength as the prescription version, and it is used to treat seasonal allergies. The generic is Loratadine and is cheaper than brand name Claritin. Claritin with the D has sudafed, which can increase the blood pressure, make the heart race, and cause people to feel "shaky."
Zyrtec 10mg is available in generic for 2008. It has a similar dosing schedule to claritin.
Allegra is available otc for 2011.
Prilosec 20mg is over the counter for Reflux/GERD/Gastritis/Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers. Many insurances plan to stop paying for proton pump inhibitors, such as Prilosec, Prevacid, Aciphex, Nexium, and Protonix, now that Prilosec is over the counter. The manufacturer recommends, that if you take Prilosec for 14 days or longer, you should see a physician for care and followup, as you may have GERD.
*This medication list is only for The Country Doctor's patients and does not establish a relationship between The Country Doctor and nonpatients. Any person outside of a regular patient at The Country Doctor, who wants to use the information on this page, should contact his or her physician for medication questions. Please read the OTC medication warnings closely on each package. The use of OTC medications is done by each patient's own choice.