Daily Archives: 23 February 2012

Relasin-HC

Generic Name: chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine
(KLOR fe NEER a meen, HYE droe KOE done, FEN il EFF rin)

What is Relasin-HC?

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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acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and diphenhydramine

Diabetic Tussin Night Time Formula

What is acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and diphenhydramine?

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

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GenRx Tamoxifen

Generic Name: tamoxifen
(ta MOX i fen)

What is GenRx Tamoxifen?

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

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

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Luminal

Generic Name: phenobarbital
(fee noe BAR bi tal)

What is Luminal?

Luminal is in a group of drugs called barbiturates (bar-BIT-chur-ates). Phenobarbital slows the activity of your brain and nervous system.

Luminal is used to treat or prevent seizures. It is also used short-term to treat insomnia, or as a sedative before surgery.

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Actifed

Generic Name: triprolidine and pseudoephedrine
(try PROE li deen and soo doe e FED rin)

What is Actifed?

Triprolidine 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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isoniazid and rifampin

Rifamate

What is isoniazid and rifampin?

Isoniazid and rifampin are antibiotics. They prevent tuberculous bacteria from multiplying in your body.

Isoniazid and rifampin are used together to treat tuberculosis (TB).

Isoniazid and rifampin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

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Phrenilin with Caffeine and Codeine

Generic Name: acetaminophen, butalbital, caffeine, and codeine
(a SEET a MIN o fen, bue TAL bi tal, KAF een, and KOE deen)

What is Phrenilin with Caffeine and Codeine?

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

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mumps virus vaccine

Mumpsvax

What is mumps virus vaccine?

Mumps is a serious diseases caused by a virus. It is spread from person to person through the air.

Mumps virus causes fever, headache, and swollen glands, but more serious symptoms include hearing loss, and painful swelling of the testicles or ovaries. Mumps can cause breathing problems or meningitis, and these infections can be fatal.

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Midol Maximum Strength Cramp Formula

Generic Name: ibuprofen
(EYE bue PROE fen)

What is Midol Maximum Strength Cramp Formula?

Midol Maximum Strength Cramp Formula 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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hydrocodone and ibuprofen

Ibudone, Reprexain, Vicoprofen

What is hydrocodone and ibuprofen?

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

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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