Generic Name: capsaicin topical
(kap SAY sin TOP i kal)

What is Dr.s Cream?

Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers that makes them hot. Capsaicin is used in medicated creams and lotions to relieve muscle or joint pain.

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Generic Name: guaifenesin, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine
(gwye FEH neh sin , high droe KOE dohn , and feh nill EH frin)

What is Donatussin DC?

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.

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Generic Name: belladonna alkaloids and phenobarbital
(BEL a DON a AL ka loids and FEEN oh BAR bi tal)

What is Donnatal Extentabs?

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

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Generic Name: docusate
(DOK ue sate)

What is Docusoft S?

Docusoft S is a stool softener. It makes bowel movements softer and easier to pass.

Docusoft S is used to treat constipation, and to reduce pain or rectal damage caused by hard stools or by straining during bowel movements.

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Generic Name: chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, and phenylephrine
(KLOR fe NEER a meen, METH skoe POL a meen, FEN il EFF rin)

What is Denaze?

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: chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan
(klor feh NEER a meen and DEX troe meh THOR fan)

What is Dimetapp Long Acting Cough Plus Cold?

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in the body. Chlorpheniramine prevents sneezing; itchy, watery eyes and nose; and other symptoms of allergies and hay fever.

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Generic Name: dibucaine (topical)
(DYE bue kane)

What is Dibucaine topical?

Dibucaine topical (for the skin) is an antiseptic, or numbing medicine.

Dibucaine topical is used to treat pain and itching cause by minor burns, insect bites, hemorrhoids, sunburn, or other minor skin irritations.

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Cardura, Cardura XL

What is doxazosin?

Doxazosin is in a group of drugs called alpha-adrenergic blockers. Doxazosin causes the blood vessels (veins and arteries) to relax and expand, improving blood flow. Doxazosin also relaxes muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.

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Generic Name: docusate
(DOK ue sate)

What is DOK?

DOK is a stool softener. It makes bowel movements softer and easier to pass.

DOK is used to treat constipation, and to reduce pain or rectal damage caused by hard stools or by straining during bowel movements.

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Viravan-PDM

What is dextromethorphan, pseudoephedrine, and pyrilamine?

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

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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