Daily Archives: 18 January 2012

Triacet

Generic Name: triamcinolone topical
(trye am SIN oh lone)

What is Triacet?

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

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

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Fiortal with Codeine

Generic Name: aspirin, butalbital, caffeine, and codeine
(AS pir in, bue TAL bi tal, KAF een, and KOE deen)

What is Fiortal with Codeine?

Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.

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CitraNatal Rx

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

What are CitraNatal Rx?

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 CitraNatal Rx.

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Alustra

Generic Name: hydroquinone topical
(HYE droe KWIN one)

What is Alustra?

Hydroquinone decreases the formation of melanin in the skin. Melanin is the pigment in skin that gives it a brown color.

Alustra is used to lighten areas of darkened skin such as freckles, age spots, chloasma, and melasma.

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Viogen-C

What is the most important information I should know about Viogen-C?

Never take more than the recommended dose of Viogen-C. 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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Tamone

Generic Name: tamoxifen
(ta MOX i fen)

What is Tamone?

Tamone blocks the actions of estrogen, a female hormone. Certain types of breast cancer require estrogen to grow.

Tamone is used to treat and prevent some types of breast cancer.

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Codiclear DH(obsolete)

Generic Name: guaifenesin and hydrocodone
(gwye FEN e sin and HYE droe KOE done)

What is Codiclear DH(obsolete)?

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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New Advanced Formula Prenatal Z

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

What are New Advanced Formula Prenatal Z?

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 New Advanced Formula Prenatal Z.

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sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate

Fleet Enema, Fleet Enema for Children, OsmoPrep, Visicol

What is sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate?

Sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate are forms of phosphorus, which is a naturally occurring substance that is important in every cell in the body.

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Natarex

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

What are Natarex?

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 Natarex.

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