Drug Uses Allegra is
indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic
rhinitis in adults and children 6 years of age and older. Symptoms
treated effectively were sneezing, rhinorrhea, itchy
nose/palate/throat, itchy/watery/red eyes.
How Taken Allegra is
formulated as a capsule or tablet for oral administration. Allegra is
usually taken twice a day, in the morning and the evening. Follow your
doctor's instructions. Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Warnings/Precautions Do
not take Allegra if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have any serious
illness such as heart, kidney, or liver disease. You may require a
dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have
other illnesses. Allegra is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means
that it is not known whether Allegra will harm an unborn baby. Do not
take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are
pregnant. It is also not known whether Allegra passes into breast milk.
Do not take Allegra wit
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Drug Uses Viagra is used to treat impotence in men. Viagra increases the body?s ability to achieve and maintain an erection during sexual stimulation. Viagra does not protect you from getting sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.
How Taken Viagra comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It should be taken as needed about 1 hour before sexual activity. However, Viagra can be taken anytime from 4 hours to 30 minutes before sexual activity. Viagra should not be taken more than once a day. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Warnings/Precautions Before taking Viagra, tell your doctor if you have had a heart attack, stroke, or life-threatening irregular heartbeats within the last six months; have a history of heart failure; have coronary artery disease; have angina; have high or low blood pressure; have liver problems; have kidney problems; have ever had blood problems, including sic
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Iron is an essential mineral that relies heavily o
n adequate contact
with stomach acid for absorption in the digestive tract. For this
reason, many patients who have undergone gastric bypass surgeries
develop iron deficiency. In a state of iron deficiency, it is best to
supplement iron separately from other minerals to reduce competition
for absorption. Calcium, for example, can impair the absorption of
iron. This chewable iron is made from a special very soluble form that
has almost no iron taste — in fact, most people who taste it can't
believe it's iron at all. This formula also
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Drug Uses Flonase can relieve multiple nasal symptoms of congestion, sneezing, and itchy, runny nose. Flonase Nasal Spray is for topical administration to the nasal mucosa by means of a metering, atomizing spray pump.
How Taken To get the best results with Flonase, you should use it regularly, as prescribed by your doctor, since its effectiveness depends on regular use. Because Flonase helps relieve inflammation, once you begin treatment you should use it once a day, every day as directed by your healthcare professional. The recommended starting dosage in adults is 2 sprays (50 mcg of Flonase Nasal Spray propionate each) in each nostril once daily (total daily dose, 200 mcg). The same dosage divided into 100 mcg given twice daily (e.g., 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.) is also effective. After the first few days, patients may be able to reduce their dosage to 100 mcg (1 spray in each nostril) once daily for maintenance therapy. Some patients (12 years of age and older) with seasonal allergic rhinitis may find as-needed use of 200 mcg once daily effective for symptom control. Greater symptom control may be achieved with scheduled regular use.
Drug Uses Nasacort is FDA approved for the treatment of the nasal symptoms of seasonal and year round allergies such as nasal congestion, itchy runny nose, and sneezing. Nasacort Nasal Spray is an unscented, thixotropic, water-based metered-dose pump spray formulation unit containing a microcrystalline suspension of triamcinolone acetonide in an aqueous medium.
How Taken Nasacort Nasal Spray comes as a solution to inhale through the nose. It usually is inhaled one to four times a day at evenly spaced intervals. Before using triamcinolone, gently blow your nose to clear your nasal passages. Avoid blowing your nose for 15 minutes after inhaling the prescribed dose.
Warnings/Precautions Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection of any kind. The absorption of this drug into the system can inhibit the body's ability to fight off infections. You may not be able to use Nasacort Nasal Spray if you have an infection. Nasacort N
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Drug Uses Clarinex is an antihistamine used to relieve the symptoms of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis). Clarinex contains a long-acting tricyclic histamine antagonist with selective H1-receptor histamine antagonist activity.
How Taken Clarinex comes in tablets to take by mouth. It can be taken with or without food and is usually taken once daily. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Clarinex exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Warnings/Precautions Before taking Clarinex, tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to an antihistamine; kidney disease; or liver disease. You may not be able to take Clarinex, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. Clarinex is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Clari
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Drug Uses Nasonex is a nasal allergy spray for the treatment of seasonal and perennial allergy symptoms. Nasonex helps relieve itchy, runny noses, sneezing and congestion caused by dust mites, pet dander and tree and grass pollen. Nasonex Nasal Spray is a corticosteroid demonstrating anti-inflammatory properties. The Corticosteroids have been shown to have a wide range of effects on multiple cell types.
How Taken Shake Nasonex well before each use. Prime the spray pump as instructed by your pharmacist. Use as directed, generally two sprays in each nostril daily. Do not use this drug more often or longer than prescribed. Use Nasonex regularly during the prescribed treatment period for full benefit. If the drug is used for seasonal allergy, therapy is best started 2-4 weeks before the season. Improvement in symptoms occurs generally within 2 days and full benefit occurs after 1-2 weeks of use.
Warnings/Precautions Before using Nasonex, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you have a v
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Drug Uses Patanol is a prescription medication that you can use to stop the affects off allergies in your daily life. Patanol is a liquid drop that you use in your eyes to keep your eyes from itching because of the allergies that you suffer from. Itchy eyes can cause redness, which will go away as you quit rubbing your eyes and your eyes are not itchy anymore because you are using Patanol.
How Taken The recommended dose is one drop in each affected eye two times per day at an interval of 6 to 8 hours.
Warnings/Precautions Do not use Patanol if you have a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection in your eye unless you are also receiving proper anti-infective treatment. Patanol is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Patanol will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether Patanol passes into breast milk. Do not use Patanol without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedi
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Drug Uses Patanol is a prescription medication that you can use to stop the affects off allergies in your daily life. Patanol is a liquid drop that you use in your eyes to keep your eyes from itching because of the allergies that you suffer from. Itchy eyes can cause redness, which will go away as you quit rubbing your eyes and your eyes are not itchy anymore because you are using Patanol.
How Taken The recommended dose is one drop in each affected eye two times per day at an interval of 6 to 8 hours.
Warnings/Precautions Do not use Patanol if you have a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection in your eye unless you are also receiving proper anti-infective treatment. Patanol is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Patanol will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether Patanol passes into breast milk. Do not use Patanol without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-fee
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Drug Uses Zyrtec is an antihistamine. Antihistamines prevent sneezing, runny nose, itching and watering of the eyes, and other allergic symptoms. Zyrtec is used to treat allergies, hives (urticaria), and other allergic inflammatory conditions.
How Taken Zyrtec comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken once a day. It may be taken regularly or when allergy symptoms flare up. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Zyrtec exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Zyrtec may cause an upset stomach. Take Zyrtec with food or milk.
Warnings/Precautions Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease. You may need a lower dose or special monitoring during your therapy with Zyrtec. Zyrtec is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby. Do not take Zyrtec without first t
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Drug Uses Zyrtec is an antihistamine. Antihistamines prevent sneezing, runny nose, itching and watering of the eyes, and other allergic symptoms. Zyrtec is used to treat allergies, hives (urticaria), and other allergic inflammatory conditions.
How Taken Zyrtec comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken once a day. It may be taken regularly or when allergy symptoms flare up. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Zyrtec exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Zyrtec may cause an upset stomach. Take Zyrtec with food or milk.
Warnings/Precautions Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease. You may need a lower dose or special monitoring during your therapy with Zyrtec. Zyrtec is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby. Do not take Zyrtec without first t
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