Daily Archives: 31 October 2011

Caine Tips Oral Pain Relief

Generic Name: benzocaine topical
(BENZ oh kane TOP ik al)

What is Caine Tips Oral Pain Relief?

Benzocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.

Caine Tips Oral Pain Relief is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by minor skin irritations, sore throat, sunburn, teething pain, vaginal or rectal irritation, ingrown toenails, hemorrhoids, and many other sources of minor pain on a surface of the body. Benzocaine is also used to numb the skin or surfaces inside the mouth, nose, throat, vagina, or rectum to lessen the pain of inserting a medical instrument such as a tube or speculum.

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V-Lax

Generic Name: psyllium
(SIL ee um)

What is V-Lax?

V-Lax is a bulk-forming fiber laxative. Psyllium works by absorbing liquid in the intestines and swelling to create a softer, bulky stool that is easier to pass.

V-Lax is used to treat occasional constipation or bowel irregularity. Psyllium may also be used to treat diarrhea and may help lower cholesterol when used together with a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat.

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Ilozyme

Generic Name: pancrelipase (oral)
(pan kre LYE pace)

What is Ilozyme?

Ilozyme is a combination of three enzymes (proteins): lipase, protease, and amylase. These enzymes are normally produced by the pancreas and are important in the digestion of fats, proteins, and sugars.

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Eloxatin

Generic Name: oxaliplatin
(ox AL i PLA tin)

What is Eloxatin?

Eloxatin is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.

Eloxatin is used together with other cancer medications to treat colon and rectal cancer.

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phenylephrine nasal

Afrin 4 Hour Extra Moisturizing, Alconefrin-12, Alconefrin-25, Neo-Synephrine Nasal, Nostril Nasal Decongestant, Rhinall, Sinex Nasal Spray, Sinex Ultra Fine Mist

What is phenylephrine nasal?

Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

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Tannic-12 S

Generic Name: carbetapentane and chlorpheniramine
(kar BET a PEN tane and KLOR fen IR a meen)

What is Tannic-12 S?

Carbetapentane is a cough suppressant.

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

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Unasyn

Generic Name: ampicillin and sulbactam
(am pi SIL in and sul BAK tam)

What is Unasyn?

Unasyn are antibiotics in the penicillin group of drugs. They fight bacteria in your body.

The combination of Unasyn is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.

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Z-tuss DM

Generic Name: dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine
(dex troe meth OR fan, gwye FEN e sin, fen il EFF rin)

What is Z-tuss DM?

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

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Indocin SR

Generic Name: indomethacin
(in doe METH a sin)

What is Indocin SR?

Indocin SR is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Indomethacin works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

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Virilon

Generic Name: methyltestosterone
(METH il tes TOS te role)

What is Virilon?

Virilon is a man-made form of testosterone, a naturally occurring sex hormone that is produced in a man’s testicles. Small amounts of testosterone are also produced in a woman’s ovaries and adrenal system.

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