Daily Archives: 12 January 2012

Benylin Multi-Symptom

Generic Name: diphenhydramine and pseudoephedrine
(dye fen HYE dra meen/ soo doe e FED rin)

What is Benylin Multi-Symptom?

Diphenhydramine 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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AK-Spore Ointment

Generic Name: bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic
(BAS i TRAY sin, NEE oh MYE sin, POL ee MIX in off THAL mik)

What is AK-Spore Ointment?

Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B are antibiotics that kill bacteria.

AK-Spore Ointment (for the eyes) is used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria.

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Alphatrex

Generic Name: betamethasone topical
(bay ta METH a sone)

What is Alphatrex?

Betamethasone is a topical steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.

Alphatrex is used to treat the inflammation caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis. The dental paste form of betamethasone is used to treat mouth ulcers.

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Orapred ODT

Generic Name: prednisolone
(pred NIS oh lone)

What is Orapred ODT?

Orapred ODT is in a class of drugs called steroids. Prednisolone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Orapred ODT is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders.

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PARACETAMOL BIOGARAN

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

What is PARACETAMOL BIOGARAN?

PARACETAMOL BIOGARAN is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.

PARACETAMOL BIOGARAN is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers.

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API Healthcare Paracetamol

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

What is API Healthcare Paracetamol?

API Healthcare Paracetamol is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.

API Healthcare Paracetamol is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers.

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Uni-Hist DM Pediatric Syrup

Generic Name: brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine
(brom fen EER a meen, dex tro me THOR fan, gwye FEN e sin, soo doe e FED rin)

What is Uni-Hist DM Pediatric Syrup?

Brompheniramine 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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docosanol topical

Abreva

What is docosanol topical?

Docosanol is an antiviral medication used to treat cold sore infections caused by the herpes simplex virus. Docosanol shortens the healing time and the length of time symptoms are present.

Docosanol topical is used to treat cold sores on the face and lips.

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Omega-500

Generic Name: omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
(oh MAY ga 3 POL ee un SAT yoo ray ted FAT ee AS ids)

What is Omega-500?

Omega-500 are found in oil from certain types of fish, vegetables, and other plant sources. These fatty acids are not made by the body and must be consumed in the diet. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids work by lowering the body’s production of triglycerides. High levels of triglycerides can lead to coronary artery disease, heart disease, and stroke.

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FIRST-Progesterone VGS 400

Generic Name: progesterone
(proe JESS te rone)

What is FIRST-Progesterone VGS 400?

FIRST-Progesterone VGS 400 is a female hormone important for the regulation of ovulation and menstruation.

FIRST-Progesterone VGS 400 is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not yet reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of progesterone in the body. Progesterone is also used to prevent overgrowth in the lining of the uterus in postmenopausal women who are receiving estrogen hormone replacement therapy.

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