Daily Archives: 11 January 2012

Endal HD

Generic Name: diphenhydramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine
(dye fen HYE dra meen, hye droe KOE dohn, feh nill EH frin)

What is Endal HD?

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in the body and reduces congestion.

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Emgel

Generic Name: erythromycin topical
(er ith roe MYE sin)

What is Emgel?

Emgel is an antibiotic that fights skin infection caused by bacteria.

Emgel is used to treat bacterial infections such as severe acne.

Emgel may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Syrex

Generic Name: sodium chloride (inhalation)
(SOE dee um KLOR ide)

What is Syrex inhalation?

Syrex is the chemical name for salt. Sodium chloride can reduce some types of bacteria in certain body secretions, such as saliva.

Syrex inhalation is used to produce sputum (mucus, or phlegm) from the mouth in order to collect it for medical testing. This medication may also be used to dilute other medications inhaled through a nebulizer.

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Prenatal Rx 1

Generic Name: prenatal multivitamins
(PRE nay tal VYE ta mins)

What are Prenatal Rx 1?

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

Prenatal vitamins are used to provide the additional vitamins needed during pregnancy. Minerals may also be contained in Prenatal Rx 1.

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Dymadon 2-12 Years Colour Free

Generic Name: acetaminophen (oral/rectal)
(a SEET a MIN oh fen)

What is Dymadon 2-12 Years Colour Free?

Dymadon 2-12 Years Colour Free is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.

Dymadon 2-12 Years Colour Free is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers.

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Mykrox

Generic Name: metolazone
(me TOL a zone)

What is Mykrox?

Mykrox is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Mykrox treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, or a kidney disorder such as nephrotic syndrome. This medication is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

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entacapone

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What is entacapone?

When used with carbidopa and levodopa (Atamet, Parcopa, Sinemet), entacapone increases levels of levodopa in the body.

Entacapone is used together with carbidopa and levodopa to treat “wearing-off” symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, such as stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control.

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Certuss-D

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

What is Certuss-D?

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

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Hydrocodone HD

Generic Name: chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine
(KLOR fe NEER a meen, HYE droe KOE done, FEN il EFF rin)

What is Hydrocodone HD?

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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Nescon-PD

Generic Name: guaifenesin and phenylephrine
(gwye FEN e sin and FEN il EFF rin)

What is Nescon-PD?

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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