Generic Name: benzoic acid and salicylic acid (topical)(ben ZO ic acid, SAL ih SIL ik acid) What is Whitfields Ointment? Benzoic acid helps prevent infection caused by bacteria. Salicylic acid helps the body shed rough or dead skin cells.
Duac Care System
Generic Name: benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical
(BEN zoyl per OX ide and clin da MYE sin)
What is Duac Care System?
Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect that allows excess oil and dirt to be washed away.
Diatx Zn
What is the most important information I should know about Diatx Zn?
Never take more than the recommended dose of Diatx Zn. 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.
diphtheria, pertussis acellular, tetanus, and polio
Kinrix
What is diphtheria, pertussis acellular, tetanus, and polio vaccine?
Diphtheria, pertussis acellular, tetanus, and polio are serious diseases caused by bacteria.
Diphtheria causes a thick coating in the nose, throat, and airway. It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, or death.
DSS
Generic Name: docusate
(DOK ue sate)
What is DSS?
DSS is a stool softener. It makes bowel movements softer and easier to pass.
DSS is used to treat constipation, and to reduce pain or rectal damage caused by hard stools or by straining during bowel movements.
Diltiazem Hydrochloride XR
Generic Name: diltiazem
(dil TYE a zem)
What is Diltiazem Hydrochloride XR?
Diltiazem Hydrochloride XR is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels.
Diltiazem Hydrochloride XR is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain), and certain heart rhythm disorders.
Duomax
Generic Name: guaifenesin and phenylephrine
(gwye FEN e sin and FEN il EFF rin)
What is Duomax?
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.
Diaqua-2
Generic Name: furosemide
(fur OH se mide)
What is Diaqua-2?
Diaqua-2 is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine.
Diaqua-2 treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or a kidney disorder such as nephrotic syndrome. This medication is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Difil G Forte
Generic Name: dyphylline and guaifenesin
(DYE fil in and gwye FEN e sin)
What is Difil G Forte?
Dyphylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.
Durasal II
Generic Name: guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine
(gwye FEN e sin, soo doe e FED rin)
What is Durasal II?
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.
Dilex-G 400
Generic Name: dyphylline and guaifenesin
(DYE fil in and gwye FEN e sin)
What is Dilex-G 400?
Dyphylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.