WHAT A PAIN
The over-the-counter dosing of this common NSAID is 200 - 400 mg every 4 - 6 hours as needed, with a max dose of 1.2 g/day.
What is ibuprofen?
These tablets containing calcium carbonate can be used for fast heartburn relief or daily calcium supplementation.
What are Tums?
These products with the brand names HumaLOG and NovoLOG are both rapid-acting insulins.
What are lispro and aspart?
This vitamin can be taken by mouth daily as a tablet or once weekly - monthly as an IM injection.
What is Vit B12?
I use a nasal spray that starts with F once a day for my allergies.
What is fluticasone (or flonase)?
This longer-acting OTC NSAID goes by the brand name Aleve
What is naproxen?
This osmotic laxative / heartburn reliever might be referred to as "MoM" by some older patients.
What is Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide)?
This long-acting or "basal" insulin goes by the brand names Basaglar, Lantus, and Toujeo.
What is glargine?
This mineral that helps treat anemia might be combined with Vitamin C to increase its absorption.
What is iron?
I occasionally take a pill for constipation at bedtime that starts with an "S".
It's recommended to wear patches containing this drug for no more than 12 hours in a 24 hour period.
What is lidocaine?
Many drugs with the ending "-prazole" are part of this class of medications that block the acidification of the stomach.
What are proton pump inhibitors?
This intermediate- and short-acting insulin combo is available without a prescription, sold under the brand names HumuLIN N 70/30 or NovoLIN 70/30.
NPH / Regular
It's especially important to select the right tablet size for this vitamin that helps build strong bones. It can be taken at a high dose of 50,000 units once weekly or a low dose of 800 - 1,000 units once daily.
What is Vitamin D2 and D3?
I use a gel that starts with a V on my knuckles for my arthritis.
What is voltaren (diclofenac)?
This is the typical anti-inflammatory dose of aspirin, 4 times higher than the "baby" dose.
What is 325 mg?
This stool softener is often paired with senna, as in the products Colace 2-in-1 and Senokot-S.
What is docusate?
This long-acting or "basal" insulin is sold under the brand name Tresiba, and is available as U-100 or U-200.
What is degludec?
This supplement is an important component of prenatal multivitamins.
What is folic acid?
I take a blood thinner that starts with X every evening with dinner.
What is Xarelto (rivaroxaban)?
Patients may exceed this max daily dose of acetaminophen because they don't realize it's a "hidden" ingredient in cold and flu products.
What is 4 g?
What is 17 g once daily (dissolved in 4-8 ounces of liquid)?
This is the brand name for insulin glargine U-300.
What is Toujeo?
This mineral comes in the salt forms oxide, glycinate, and chloride. Diarrhea is a common side effect.
What is magnesium?
I've taking a drug that starts with a D the past couple nights to help me sleep.
What is doxylamine (Unisom) or diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?