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Medicine For Cough While Pregnant

Health Encyclopedia: Home Pharmacy

Definition


Alternative Names

Drugs to keep at home; Medications to have at home


Information

For common minor symptoms and illnesses, over-the-counter medicines are available. Always follow the manufacturer's directions and warnings when using these products. If you have any questions, consult with your doctor before starting a new over-the-counter drug. All medications lose their effectiveness (expire) over time and eventually should be replaced. Che...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Pregnancy, Head Colds and Medication
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...with warm salt water or mouthwash. And for a cough, medicine with dextromethorphan and... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Q&A #8
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...possibility that GERD is the cause. Question #3 - Medicine and GERD: I sometimes forget to take... Read more »

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Over-the-counter Epinephrine Inhalers Are Going Away
By Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America , Health Expert

...routinely carry a metered dose inhaler to administer medicine in case of an emergency. However,... Read more »

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Menstrual Cycle and Incontinence: Does Your Period Affect Bladder Control?
By Jasmine Schmidt , Health Expert

I set out this week to write an article about how a woman’s monthly cycle can affect her bladder... Read more »

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Diabetes and H1N1
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...This includes covering your mouth when you cough (coughing into your elbow), washing hands... Read more »

Health Guide

Time for a Flu Shot?
...flu complications. How is Influenza spread?Flu viruses spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching... Read more »
Sinusitis: Treatment for Acute Sinusitis
...medication is no longer needed. Over time, these devices can become reservoirs for bacteria.Discard the medicine if it becomes cloudy or unclear.Decongestants Taken by Mouth. Pseudoephedrine is... Read more »
Psoriasis: Other Medications
...(particularly sulfasalazine, oral gold, and d-penicillamine). Patients should report any symptoms, such as coughing or shortness of breath, which might indicate lung injury.Severe anemia from... Read more »
Stop Smoking Methods
...to 3 monthsImproved circulation; lung function increases up to 30%.1 to 9 monthsDecreased rates of coughing, sinus infection, fatigue, and shortness of breath; regrowth of cilia in the airways,... Read more »
Immunizations: Introduction
...problems in neurologic development, including autism and speech problems.In 2004, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Safety Review Committee reported the results of studies in the U.S. and several... Read more »

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