Generic Name: estradiol oral
(ess tra DYE ole)

What is Estra-V 40?

Estradiol is a form of estrogen. Estrogen is a female sex hormone necessary for many processes in the body.

Estradiol is used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis in women and men. Estradiol is sometimes used as part of cancer treatment in women and men.

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Generic Name: acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine
(a SEET a MIN oh fen, DEX troe me THOR fan, SOO doe ee FED rin)

What is Non-Drowsy Daytime?

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.

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

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Generic Name: multivitamin with fluoride
(MUL tee VYE ta min with FLOOR ide)

What is Poly-Vi-Flor?

Multivitamins provide essential vitamins and minerals that are not taken in to the body through diet.

Fluoride strengthens tooth enamel, which helps prevent dental cavities. In most major U.S. communities, fluoride is put into the water supply.

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What is Ferrogels Forte?

Multivitamin are a combination of many different vitamins that are normally found in foods and other natural sources.

Iron is normally found in foods like red meat. In the body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen.

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Generic Name: carbamide peroxide (otic)
(KAR ba mide per OX ide OH tik)

What is Auro-Dri (obsolete)?

Auro-Dri (obsolete) otic (for the ears) is used to soften and loosen ear wax, making it easier to remove.

Auro-Dri (obsolete) may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Generic Name: pentoxifylline
(pen tox I fi leen)

What is Pentoxil?

Pentoxil changes the shape of red blood cells in your blood. This makes it easier for these blood cells to fit into small arteries (blood vessels).

Pentoxil is used to improve blood flow. Improved blood flow helps to reduce leg cramps and other symptoms of vascular disease (disease related to veins and arteries).

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Generic Name: factor IX complex
(FAK tor NINE KOM plex)

What is Konyne 80?

Factor IX (nine) is a naturally occurring protein in the blood that helps blood to clot. A lack of clotting factors can cause uncontrolled bleeding, as the blood is unable to clot properly.

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Generic Name: chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine
(klor feh NEER ah meen, hye droe KOE doe N, sue do eh FEH drin)

What is Pediatex HC?

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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Soriatane

What is acitretin?

Acitretin is a retinoid, which is a form of vitamin A.

Acitretin is used to treat severe psoriasis in adults. It is usually given after other psoriasis medicines have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.

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Generic Name: psyllium
(SIL ee um)

What is Laxmar?

Laxmar 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.

Laxmar 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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