Generic Name: oxymetazoline nasal
(ox ee me TAZ oh leen)

What is Afrin No Drip Severe Congestion?

Oxymetazoline is a decongestant. It works by constricting (shrinking) blood vessels (veins and arteries) in your body. The nasal formulation acts directly on the blood vessels in your nasal tissues. Constriction of the blood vessels in your nose and sinuses leads to drainage of these areas and a decrease in congestion.

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Generic Name: zinc oxide (topical)
(ZINK OX ide)

What is Flanders Buttocks Ointment topical?

Flanders Buttocks Ointment is a mineral.

Flanders Buttocks Ointment topical (applied to the skin) is used to treat diaper rash, minor burns, severely chapped skin, or other minor skin irritations.

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Eurax

What is crotamiton topical?

Crotamiton is a scabicide. The exact way that crotamiton works is unknown.

Crotamiton topical is used to treat scabies and to reduce itching associated with certain conditions.

Crotamiton topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

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Generic Name: influenza virus vaccine (injectable)
(in floo ENZ a VYE rus VAK seen)

What is the most important information I should know about this vaccine?

The injectable Fluzone Preservative-Free (flu shot) is a “killed virus” vaccine. Influenza virus vaccine is also available in a nasal spray form, which is a “live virus” vaccine. This medication guide addresses only the injectable form of this vaccine.

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Generic Name: mometasone inhalation
(moe MET a sone)

What is Asmanex Twisthaler 30 Dose?

Mometasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Asmanex Twisthaler 30 Dose is used to prevent asthma attacks. It will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun.

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Crestor

What is rosuvastatin?

Rosuvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body. It works by reducing levels of “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of “good” cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).

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What is Unicap with Iron?

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: cyanocobalamin (oral)
(sye AN oh koe BAL a min)

What is the most important information I should know about oral CaloMist?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to cobalt, or if you have Leber’s disease. CaloMist can lead to optic nerve damage (and possibly blindness) in people with Leber’s disease.

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Generic Name: dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine
(dex troe meth OR fan, gwye FEN e sin, soo doe e FED rin)

What is Robitussin Cold and Cough?

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

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Generic Name: chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine
(klor fen IR a meen/fen ill toe LOX a meen/fen ill EFF rin)

What is Nalex-A?

Chlorpheniramine and phenyltoloxamine are antihistamines. They block the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in the body. Chlorpheniramine and phenyltoloxamine prevent sneezing; itchy, watery eyes and nose; and other symptoms of allergies and hay fever.

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