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

What is Cortane?

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

Cortane 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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Generic Name: cortisone
(KOR ti sone)

What is Cortone Acetate?

Cortone Acetate is in a class of drugs called steroids. Cortisone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Cortone Acetate 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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Generic Name: carbinoxamine
(car bi NOX a meen)

What is Carbinoxamine PD?

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

What is Children's Tylenol Sinus?

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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Generic Name: carteolol
(KAR tee oh lole)

What is Cartrol?

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

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

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Generic Name: salicylic acid topical
(SAL i SIL ik AS id TOP ik al)

What is Clear Logix Oil Fighting Daily Wash?

Salicylic acid is a keratolytic (peeling agent). Salicylic acid causes shedding of the outer layer of skin.

Clear Logix Oil Fighting Daily Wash is used in the treatment of acne, dandruff, corns, and warts.

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

What is Chigger-Tox?

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

Chigger-Tox 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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Generic Name: acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine
(a SEET a MIN oh fen, KLOR fen EER a meen, DEX troe meth OR fan, SOO doe ee FED rin)

What is the most important information I should know about acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan and pseudoephedrine?

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Generic Name: indinavir
(in DIN a veer)

What is Crixivan?

Crixivan is an antiviral medication in a group of HIV medicines called protease (PRO-tee-ayz) inhibitors. Indinavir prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body.

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Somnote

What is chloral hydrate?

Chloral hydrate is a hypnotic and a sedative medication that slows the activity of your central nervous system. Chloral hydrate has both fast-acting and long-lasting sedative effects.

Chloral hydrate is for short-term use as a sedative or sleep medicine. It is sometimes given before a surgery to help you relax.

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