Daily Archives: 24 January 2012

Vibra-Tabs

Generic Name: doxycycline
(DOX i SYE kleen)

What is Vibra-Tabs?

Vibra-Tabs is a tetracycline antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body.

Vibra-Tabs is used to treat many different bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections, acne, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, periodontitis (gum disease), and others.

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acetaminophen and pseudoephedrine

Alka-Seltzer Cold and Sinus, Allerest No Drowsiness, Bayer Select Decongestant, Benadryl Allergy Sinus Headache, Dristan Cold Non-Drowsy, Ornex, Ornex Maximum Strength, Sinarest Sinus, Sine-Off Maximum Strength, Tavist Sinus, Triaminic Softchews Allergy Sinus, Tylenol Sinus Childrens

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Fostex Bar 10%

Generic Name: benzoyl peroxide topical
(BEN zoyl per OX ide)

What is Fostex Bar 10%?

Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect, which allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away from the skin.

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Flintstones Complete

What is the most important information I should know about Flintstones Complete?

Never take more than the recommended dose of Flintstones Complete. 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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Cortalo with Aloe

Generic Name: hydrocortisone topical
(hye droe KOR ti sone)

What is Cortalo with Aloe?

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

Cortalo with Aloe is used to treat inflammation of the skin caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, or psoriasis.

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Oral Pain Relief

Generic Name: benzocaine topical
(BENZ oh kane TOP ik al)

What is Oral Pain Relief?

Benzocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.

Oral Pain Relief is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by minor skin irritations, sore throat, sunburn, teething pain, vaginal or rectal irritation, ingrown toenails, hemorrhoids, and many other sources of minor pain on a surface of the body. Benzocaine is also used to numb the skin or surfaces inside the mouth, nose, throat, vagina, or rectum to lessen the pain of inserting a medical instrument such as a tube or speculum.

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Resource Optisource

What is the most important information I should know about Resource Optisource?

Never take more than the recommended dose of Resource Optisource. 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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NTZ Long Acting Nasal

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

What is NTZ Long Acting Nasal?

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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H-C Tussive-NR

Generic Name: dexbrompheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine
(DEX brom fen IR a meen, HYE dro KOE done, FEN il EFF rin)

What is H-C Tussive-NR?

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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carteolol

Cartrol

What is carteolol?

Carteolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Carteolol is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

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