Generic Name: potassium phosphate and sodium phosphate
(poe TASS ee um FOSS fate and SEW dee um FOSS fate)

What are K-Phos M.F.?

Phosphorus is a naturally occurring substance that is important in every cell in the body. The majority of phosphorus in the body is found in the bones. The potassium and sodium salt forms of phosphorus are called phosphates.

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

What is Tri-Norinyl?

Tri-Norinyl 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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Generic Name: betamethasone (oral)
(bay ta METH a sone)

What is Celestone Soluspan?

Celestone Soluspan is in a class of drugs called steroids. Betamethasone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Celestone Soluspan 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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Advil Cold and Sinus, Advil Cold and Sinus Liqui-Gel, Dayquil Pressure and Pain Caplet, Dristan Sinus, Motrin Childrens Cold, Motrin Cold and Flu, Motrin IB Sinus, Motrin Sinus Headache

What is ibuprofen and pseudoephedrine?

Ibuprofen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

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Generic Name: acetaminophen and propoxyphene
(a SEET a MIN oh fen and proe POX i feen)

What is Darvocet-N 50?

Propoxyphene is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers.

Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever and a fever reducer that increases the effects of propoxyphene.

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Generic Name: acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine, and pseudoephedrine
(a seet a MIN oh fen, klor fen IR a meen, soo doe e FED rin)

What is Comtrex Allergy Sinus Maximum Strength?

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.

Chlorpheniramine 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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Generic Name: dextromethorphan
(dex troe meth OR fan)

What is Triaminic Thin Strips Nasal Congestion(obsolete)?

Triaminic Thin Strips Nasal Congestion(obsolete) is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

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Generic Name: chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine
(klor feh NEER ah meen, hye droe KOE doe N, sue do eh FEH drin)

What is Cordron-HC NR?

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

What is Panoxyl 5?

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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Generic Name: acetaminophen and pseudoephedrine
(a SEET a MIN oh fen and soo doe e FED rin)

What is Benadryl Allergy Sinus Headache?

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

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