Monthly Archives: October 2011

Denorex Medicated Balanced Strength

Generic Name: salicylic acid topical
(SAL i SIL ik AS id TOP ik al)

What is Denorex Medicated Balanced Strength?

Salicylic acid is a keratolytic (peeling agent). Salicylic acid causes shedding of the outer layer of skin.

Denorex Medicated Balanced Strength is used in the treatment of acne, dandruff, corns, and warts.

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permethrin topical

Elimite, Lice Bedding Spray, Nix Complete Lice Treatment System, Nix Cream Rinse, Nix Lice Control, RID Home Lice Control Spray for Surfaces

What is permethrin topical?

Permethrin is an anti-parasite medication.

Permethrin topical (for the skin) is used to treat head lice and scabies.

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Salicylic Acid Cleansing Bar

Generic Name: salicylic acid topical
(SAL i SIL ik AS id TOP ik al)

What is Salicylic Acid Cleansing Bar?

Salicylic acid is a keratolytic (peeling agent). Salicylic acid causes shedding of the outer layer of skin.

Salicylic Acid Cleansing Bar is used in the treatment of acne, dandruff, corns, and warts.

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Mavik

Generic Name: trandolapril
(tran DOE la pril)

What is Mavik?

Mavik is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.

Mavik is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), and to improve survival after a heart attack.

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Avandaryl

Generic Name: glimepiride and rosiglitazone
(gly MEP ir ide and row zih GLIH ta zone)

What is Avandaryl?

Avandaryl is a combination of two oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels.

Avandaryl is for people with type 2 diabetes who do not use daily insulin injections. This medication is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

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Symbicort 400/12 Turbohaler

Generic Name: budesonide and formoterol inhalation
(bue DES oh nide and for MOE te rol)

What is Symbicort 400/12 Turbohaler?

Budesonide is a steroid that reduces inflammation in the body.

Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways to improve breathing.

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Bicozene

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

What is Bicozene?

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

Bicozene 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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Tridil

Generic Name: nitroglycerin (oral/sublingual)
(NYE troe GLI ser in (OR al/sub LIN gwal))

What is Tridil?

Tridil is in a group of drugs called nitrates. Nitroglycerin dilates (widens) blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.

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Mosco Corn & Callus Remover

Compound W, DermalZone, Dermarest Psoriasis Skin Treatment, Dr Scholl’s Callus Removers, Dr Scholl’s Clear Away Wart Remover, Dr Scholl’s Corn Removers, Duofilm, Freezone Corn Remover, Hydrisalic, Keralyt, Mediplast, Oxy Face Scrub, Propa P.H., Salac, Salex, Scalpicin Scalp Relief, Sebucare, Stri-Dex, Wart-Off Treatment Callus Remover

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Robitussin-SF

Generic Name: dextromethorphan and guaifenesin
(DEX troe me THOR fan and gwye FEN e sin)

What is Robitussin-SF?

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

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.

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