Generic Name: barium sulfate (oral and rectal)(BER ee um SUL fate) What is Tonopaque? Tonopaque is in a group of drugs called radiopaque (RAY dee oh payk) contrast agents. Barium sulfate works by coating the inside of your esophagus, stomach, …
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Daily Archives: 25 January 2012
Prenate GT
Generic Name: prenatal multivitamins
(PRE nay tal VYE ta mins)
What are Prenate GT?
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 Prenate GT.
NeoBenz Micro
Generic Name: benzoyl peroxide topical
(BEN zoyl per OX ide)
What is NeoBenz Micro?
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.
Sudafed
Generic Name: pseudoephedrine
(SOO doe ee FED rin)
What is Sudafed?
Sudafed is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
Sudafed is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears, called the eustachian (yoo-STAY-shun) tubes.
disulfiram
Antabuse
What is disulfiram?
Disulfiram interferes with the metabolism of alcohol resulting in unpleasant effects when alcohol is consumed.
Disulfiram is used to treat chronic alcoholism.
Disulfiram may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Pseubrom
Generic Name: brompheniramine and pseudoephedrine
(brom fen EER a meen and soo doe e FED rin)
What is Pseubrom?
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.
Vitamin A, D
What is Vitamin A, D?
Vitamin A, Ds are a combination of many different vitamins that are normally found in foods and other natural sources.
Vitamin A, Ds are used to provide vitamins that are not taken in through the diet. Multivitamins are also used to treat vitamin deficiencies (lack of vitamins) caused by illness, pregnancy, poor nutrition, digestive disorders, and many other conditions.
Morphine IR
Generic Name: morphine
(MOR feen)
What is Morphine IR?
Morphine IR is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers.
Morphine IR is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Short-acting morphine is taken as needed for pain. Extended-release morphine is for use when around-the-clock pain relief is needed.
Neutrogena T/Derm
Generic Name: coal tar topical
(KOL TAR TOP ik al)
What is the most important information I should know about coal tar?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to coal tar.
Before using coal tar, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you are receiving ultraviolet radiation treatment for your psoriasis.
Medinol Under 6
Generic Name: acetaminophen (oral/rectal)
(a SEET a MIN oh fen)
What is Medinol Under 6?
Medinol Under 6 is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.
Medinol Under 6 is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers.
Arixtra 10 mg/dose
Generic Name: fondaparinux
(fon DAP a rin ux)
What is Arixtra 10 mg/dose?
Arixtra 10 mg/dose prevents the formation of blood clots.
Arixtra 10 mg/dose is used to prevent blood clots. It is often used in people who have undergone certain types of surgery.