Diflucan

What is fluconazole?

Fluconazole is an antifungal antibiotic.

Fluconazole is used to treat infections caused by fungus, which can invade any part of the body including the mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and the blood.

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What is the most important information I should know about Zincvit?

Never take more than the recommended dose of Zincvit. Avoid taking more than one vitamin/mineral product at the same time unless your doctor tells you to. Taking similar products together can result in a vitamin overdose or serious side effects.

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

What is GG-DM SR?

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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Janumet

What is metformin and sitagliptin?

Metformin and sitagliptin are oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels.

Metformin works by decreasing glucose (sugar) production in the liver and decreasing absorption of glucose by the intestines.

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Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone
(ETH in il ess tra DYE ole and nor ETH in drone)

What is Nelova 1/35?

Nelova 1/35 contains a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

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Mellaril, Mellaril-S

What is thioridazine?

Thioridazine is an anti-psychotic medication in a group of drugs called phenothiazines (FEEN-oh-THYE-a-zeens). It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain.

Thioridazine is used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.

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

What is Aveeno Diaper Rash topical?

Aveeno Diaper Rash is a mineral.

Aveeno Diaper Rash 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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Generic Name: methylprednisolone
(METH il pred NIS oh lone)

What is Medralone 40?

Medralone 40 is in a class of drugs called steroids. Methylprednisolone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Medralone 40 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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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 Pediatric (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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What is the most important information I should know about Procycle Multi Vitamin with Minerals?

Never take more than the recommended dose of Procycle Multi Vitamin with Minerals. Avoid taking more than one vitamin/mineral product at the same time unless your doctor tells you to. Taking similar products together can result in a vitamin overdose or serious side effects.

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