Over the Counter (OTC)
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"OTC Meds or Not"
Asked by C.F. from Charleston
on January 28, 2009
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Lately there has been alot of talk about not giving children under 2 over the counter cold meds. Some doctors say its ok some not. what to do when your 15month old is ...
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- You can try the saline solution nose drops, it is supposed to break up the congestion in the nose or you can make your own with a little salt and warm water. Hope this...
- What OTC meds are you talking about? Sudafed? I would NOT give to a child 15 months old -- especially for sleep-time. A cool mist humidifier. Vapo-rub on the chest...
- Hi C.! I have struggled with the same issue, as I gave my son baby tylenol cold, etc. when he was an infant. He is 22 months now and I found something called "Hyland...
Over the Counter Medicine
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on March 3, 2010
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Hello Mommies, I need some helpful advise about safe cold medicine over the counter. My son is starting with a cold right now and before I run to the doctor as I usua...
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- I don't know how old your son is, but there is one OTC cold remedy that is approved and labeled for 4 years and up...PediaCare. It is the only one I've found for child...
- I can tell you now a Pharmacist is going to take the safe route and tell you he can't tell you anything if your child is under 6 yrs. old. If he told you that it was o...
- My childrens' pediatrician, who is now the head of prediatrics at a Kaiser in California has told me that any over the counter cough/cold medicine is safe for children...
Earache/ear Infection and OTC
Asked by P.O. from Jacksonville
on February 8, 2010
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Has anyone ever used OTC (over the counter) eardrops on their child (younger than 1yr old) to treat ear infections and/or ear ache. How was it, which one is more effe...
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- Have the child examined by a doctor before putting anything into his/her ear.. please. If it is perforated you won't know (unless it happens to bleed which it may n...
- No, but I use garlic in my ears and my kids ears if they have an ear ache or ear infection. I put a clove of garlic in mine before going to bed and when I wake up in t...
- Check the nutrition- is sugar in the picture? If yes- get it out. The International Chiropratic Pediatric assn will give you a referral- that is the way to get it fi...
Over the Counter Teeth Whitener
Asked by M.S. from Phoenix
on September 5, 2008
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Can you suggest to me which over the counter teeth whitener is best. I have not explored this avenue yet and would like to get rid of tea and coffee stains.
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- Hi M., I am very much involved in natural medicine since it saved my sister's life years ago. I do not use ANY toothpaste that has flouride in it, don't use an...
- I HIGHLY recommend Crest White Strips. I have been using them for years and constantly get compliments on how WHITE my teeth are. They are fairly inexpensive compared ...
- I used Crest Premium White strips after my husband bought them and couldn't keep them on his teeth! I had no problems with them and the results were fantastic! I did...
OTC Suggestion
Asked by A.G. from Ocala
on September 21, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone knew of an OTC remedy for thrush of the tongue for my 9 month old daughter? I have never experienced thrush before. It does not seem to be bo...
Fertility Pills - Natural (Over the Counter)
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on September 24, 2008
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This may seem like a silly question, but if I dont ask I would never know.
Is there any sort of natural or over the counter type of pill to take to help increase f...
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- Hi J., What a frustrating time this can be. Although I have never heard of any fertility pill over the counter... what you can do is prepair your body for getting p...
- I recommend the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility. It has great information about your body that we are never taught in school. With the tools and information in th...
- I have not tried it yet, but just read an article about Chasteberry supplements. It is natural and can be found at GNC, or probably anywhere that has vitamins. It is...
Is the New Allegra over the Counter Good?
Asked by N.I. from Daytona Beach
on August 8, 2011
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Hi everone!
I wanted to get your input. I have to take the prescription generic allegra for my allergies. Which are mostly strong all year round, except during the ...
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- it's the same drug as rx allegra - most of the allergy drugs go otc when their patents run out. and with med questions, go talk to the pharmacist, they are more knowl...
- By law any generic must be the same formula as the brand name. Sometime, but rarely, you may get an interaction because of the different fillers used.
- All allergy meds are OTC now... however, I'm able to get an RX for my daughters zyrtec (liquid) so her insurance covers it :) Allergy meds take a while to take effe...
Best OTC Medicine for Post Nasal Drip?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on June 17, 2011
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I don't know if I'm sick or if I have allergies but I am having intense post nasal drip that's translating to coughing fits and severe chest congestion. Help! Any OT...
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- i am having the same thing right now what i use is this- the generic kind of tylenol multi-system the cool burst, and i use affrin with menthol in it. that has been wo...
- I thought I had a cold but learned it's allergies. Zyrtec is great - takes a few days to kick in... Benedryl at night will help dry it up in the meantime. Also, do a...
- Walmart makes an allergy relief medicine that comes in a bottle (cherry flavored). I think it's suppose to be a generic of benedryl. It's inexpensive and it works. ...
Prescription Vs. over the Counter Prenatal Vitamins
Asked by L.K. from Minneapolis
on January 3, 2008
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Does anyone have an opinion on whether prescription prenatal vitamins are better than over the counter??
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- According to my OB, OTC are just as good as prescriptions, but like the other mom said. Go with what's cheaper.
- Prescription prenatals made me so sick and my doctor said that the over the counter pills were exactly the same... even recommended Flinstone Vitamins to take!
- If getting them by prescription makes them cheaper, go that route. If not, get OTC. They are pretty much the same thing. I couldn't take them when I was pg, they ma...
Over the Counter Virginal Yeast Infection Cream??
Asked by Y.P. from Los Angeles
on August 23, 2010
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I may have yeast infection in the virgina area. Could you recommend any good over the counter cream that I can try? Thanks!
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- Yeastaway by Boiron. Homeopathic. No side effects. this is the best price i've seen:http://www.vitacost.com/Boiron-Yeastaway-Vaginal-Suppositories/?csrc=PPCADWLT-yeas...
- Vagisil. Insert and go to sleep. You will be ok in the morning.
- If you are not sure, I would head to the doctor. Bacterial vaginosis can have similar symptoms and requires a different medication to clear it up. Just to be on the ...
