Drug Uses Kenalog is used for the treatment of common mouth ulcers.
How Taken Use just enough to thinly cover your mouth ulcers. It is best to use the product at bedtime. However, if required, it can also be applied a further two to three times during the day. Do not apply more than four times in 24 hours.
Warnings/Precautions Do not eat or drink immediately after applying Kenalog. If you are pregnant, may become pregnant or are breast feeding, you should speak to your doctor before using this product.
Missed Dose If you miss an application, apply it as soon as possible.
Possible Side Effects After you use this medicine for a prolonged period of time there is the possibility of absorption into the body. This may cause side effects, particularly in infants and children or if the product is used under false teeth. If you notice any irritation or other side-effect which you t
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Drug Uses Gris-PEG is prescribed for the treatment of the following ringworm infections: Athlete's foot, Barber's itch (inflammation of the facial hair follicles), Ringworm of the body, Ringworm of the groin and thigh, Ringworm of the nails, Ringworm of the scalp. Because Gris-PEG is effective only for certain types of fungal infections, before treatment your doctor may perform tests to identify the source of infection.
How Taken Accurate diagnosis of the infecting organism is essential. Adults: Daily administration of 330 mg (as a single dose or in divided amounts) will give a satisfactory response. Children: Approximately 3.3 mg per pound of body weight per day is an effective dose for most children.
Warnings/Precautions Because Gris-PEG can make you sensitive to light, avoid exposure to intense natural or artificial sunlight. Notify your doctor if you develop lupus erythematosus (a form of rheumatism) or a lupus-like condition. Signs and symptoms of lupus include arthritis, red butterfly rash over the nose and cheeks, tiredness, weakness, sensitivity to sunlight, and skin eruptions. If you are being treated w
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Drug Uses
Elidel is a prescription medicine you put on your skin (topical) to
treat atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema. Elidel is for use on the
skin only. Elidel is for adults and children age 2 years and older. You
can use Elidel for short or intermittent long periods of treatment.
Intermittent means starting and stopping repeatedly, as directed by
your doctor. You can use it on all affected areas of your skin,
including your face and neck.
How Taken Apply a thin layer
of Elidel cream 1% to the affected skin twice daily and rub in gently
and completely. Elidel may be used on all skin surfaces, including the
head, neck.
Elidel should be used twice daily for as long as signs and symptoms
persist. Treatment should be discontinued if resolution of disease
occurs. If symptoms persist beyond 6 weeks, the patient should be
re-evaluated. The safety of Elidel Cream under occlusion, which may
promote systemic exposure, has not been evaluated. Elidel cream should
not be used with occlusive dressings.
Drug Uses Dovonex Cream is indicated for the treatment of plaque psoriasis.
How Taken Apply a thin layer of Dovonex Cream to the affected skin twice daily and rub in gently and completely.
Warnings/Precautions Use of Dovonex Cream may cause transient irritation of both lesions and surrounding uninvolved skin. If irritation develops, you should discontinue using Dovonex Cream. Do not use this medication for any disorder other than that for which it was prescribed.
Missed Dose If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects Some of the most frequent side effects that may occur while using Dovonex Cream are: skin irritation, rash, pruritus, dermatitis and worsening of psoriasis.
Storage Store at controlled room temperature 15�C - 25�C (59�F - 77�F). Do not freeze.
Overdose Topically applied Dovonex Cream can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects. If an overdose is su
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Drug Uses Diprolene AF Cream is indicated for relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in patients 13 years and older.
How Taken Apply a thin film of Diprolene AF Cream to the affected skin areas once or twice daily. Treatment with Diprolene AF Cream should be limited to 45 g per week.
Warnings/Precautions This medication is to be used as directed by the physician and should not be used longer than the prescribed time period. It is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. Do not use this medication for any disorder other than that for which it was prescribed. The treated skin area should not be bandaged or otherwise covered or wrapped as to be occlusive.
Missed Dose If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to
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Drug Uses Cleocin T is used to treat acne vulgaris.
How Taken Apply a thin film of Cleocin T Topical Solution or use a Cleocin T Topical Solution pledget for the application of Cleocin T twice daily to affected area. You may use more than one pledget. Use each pledget only once and then discard it.
Warnings/Precautions It is not known whether clindamycin is excreted in human milk following use of Cleocin T. However, orally and parenterally administered clindamycin has been reported to appear in breast milk.
Missed Dose If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects Orally and parenterally administered Cleocin T has been associated with severe colitis which may end fatally. Abdominal pain and gastrointestinal disturbances as well as gram-negative folliculitis have also been reported in association with the use of topical formulations of clindamycin.
Storage Do not use pledget if the seal is broken. Discard after single use. Keep all liquid dosage forms in containers tightly closed out of the reach of children.
Overdose Topically applied Cleocin T can be absorbed in sufficient
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Drug Uses Atarax is used for symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested.
How Taken For adults, 50-100 mg daily; for children under 6 years, 50 mg daily in divided doses and over 6 years, 50-100 mg daily in divided doses.
Warnings/Precautions It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Since many drugs are so excreted, you should use caution if taking this drug while pregnant.
Missed Dose If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects The side effects you may experience on Atarax are usually mild and transitory in nature: dry mouth, drowsiness.
Storage Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose The most common manifestation of Atarax overdosage is hypersedation. Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
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Drug Uses Aphthasol is used as a paste in the mouth to treat aphthous ulcers (canker sores).
How Taken Apply this medicine to the canker sore as soon as you notice it. Wash your hands immediately after using amlexanox paste. Keep using the medicine until the sore is healed. However, if it is not healed after 10 days, check with your doctor. Do not get any of the paste in your eyes. If any gets in your eyes, wash them out with water right away.
Warnings/Precautions Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to amlexanox. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives or dyes. Amlexanox has not been studied in humans. However, studies in animals have not found that it causes any birth defects or other problems.
Missed Dose If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
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Drug Uses Zovirax is used to treat herpes infections of the skin, lip, and genitals; herpes zoster (shingles); and chickenpox. It does not cure herpes infections but decreases pain and itching and promotes healing. Topical Zovirax does not prevent the recurrence of sores but may decrease pain and itching if applied when the earliest symptoms first appear. Oral Zovirax decreases the frequency and severity of recurrent sores, but it is used only by people with severe herpes infections because of possible adverse effects. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How Taken Treatment with Zovirax topical should be started as soon as possible after the first appearance of symptoms (e.g. tingling, burning, blisters). Wash your hands before and after applying Zovirax topical. Wear a glove or a finger cot or use an applicator (e.g. cotton swab) when applying Zovirax topical to avoid spreading the virus to other body parts and to other people. Apply enough ointment to cover the lesion(s) completely. A one-half inch ribbon of ointment should cover approximately 4 sq
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Drug Uses Valtrex is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster (shingles), for the treatment or suppression of genital herpes in immunocompetent individuals and for the suppression of recurrent genital herpes in HIV-infected individuals and is also indicated for the treatment of cold sores (herpes labialis).
How Taken Valtrex comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 8 hours (three times a day) for 7 days to treat shingles. To treat genital herpes it is usually taken twice a day for 5 days. For cold sores, Valtrex is usually taken for one day only. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Use this medication as soon as possible after symptoms appear. Continue to take Valtrex even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Valtrex without talking to your doctor.
Warnings/Precautions Do not take Valtrex without first talking to your doctor if you are allergic to acyclovir (Zovirax). Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or immune system problems. You may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment w
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Drug Uses Famvir is an oral antiviral prescription medication that is prescribed for: treatment of recurrent genital herpes in otherwise healthy patients; suppression of recurrent genital herpes in otherwise healthy patients; treatment of recurrent herpes simplex virus infections (genital herpes and cold sores) in HIV-infected patients.
How Taken Famvir can be prescribed in one of three ways: -Episodic treatment: your doctor treats an outbreak of genital herpes as it occurs. The usual dose of Famvir is one 125-mg pill, twice a day, for 5 days. -Suppressive treatment: if you have frequent or severe outbreaks, you take one 250-mg pill, twice a day, for up to 1 year to suppress the genital herpes virus and help to prevent outbreaks. -Patients with HIV: Famvir is the only prescription oral antiviral therapy indicated for treating genital. In patients with herpes simplex and HIV, the dose of Famvir is 500 mg, twice a day, for 7 days. Famvir can be taken with or without food.
Warnings/Precautions Do not take Famvir if you are allergic to penciclovir (Denavir) without first talking to your doctor. Before taking this medica
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Drug Uses Denavir is a topical antiviral medication used for recurrent cold sores (herpes labialis) on the lips and face in otherwise healthy adult patients. Denavir topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
How Taken Apply Denavir every two hours during waking hours for four days to your cold sore with your finger or a cotton swab. Wash hands with soap and water to prevent it from coming into contact with your eyes or other areas; to prevent irritation and to prevent spread of the herpes virus.
Warnings/Precautions Denavir is a topical cream that is applied externally on the lips and face. Do not apply Denavir on mucous membranes inside the mouth, nose, genital or rectal areas. Denavir topical is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby. Do not use Denavir topical during pregnancy without first talking to your doctor. It is not known whether Denavir topical passes into breast milk. Do not use Denavir topical if you are breast-feeding a baby without first talking to your doctor.
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Condylox is the first ever FDA approved product that treats genital
warts. The active ingredients in Condylox get right to the problem and
start treating your genital warts immediately. Condylox is indicated
for the topical treatment of anogenital warts (external genital warts
and perianal warts).
How Taken Use it exactly as
the doctor prescribed it. Condylox is to be applied twice each day for
3 consecutive days, followed by 4 days without treatment. It is
recommended that no more than 10 cm of wart tissue and no more than 0.5
ml of the solution should be used in a day. This cycle is repeated at
weekly intervals for a maximum of 4 weeks.
Warnings/Precautions Talk to
your doctor before using Condylox topical if you have allergies to
medications, other medical conditions or if you take or use other
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Drug Uses Aldara Cream is used to treat external genital and perianal warts and is different from most other treatments. It is a patient-applied cream that helps the body fights the virus instead of just getting rid of the warts. So Aldara Cream actually treats warts from the inside out.
How Taken Aldara cream is easy to use at home. It's rubbed on the warts and left on during sleeping hours. Then it's washed off after waking. Use Aldara Cream exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Aldara Cream is for skin use only. Do not take by mouth or use in or near your eyes, lips or nostrils. Do not use Aldara Cream unless your healthcare provider has taught you the right way to use it. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have any questions. Aldara Cream is used for several skin conditions. Use Aldara Cream only on the area of your body to be treated. Your healthcare provider will tell you where to apply Aldara cream and how often and for how long to apply it for your condition. Do not use Aldara Cream longer than prescribed. Using too much Aldara Cream, or using it too often, or for too long can increase your chances for hav
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Drug Uses Acyclovir is used to treat herpes infections of the skin, lip, and genitals; herpes zoster (shingles); and chickenpox. It does not cure herpes infections but decreases pain and itching and promotes healing. Topical Acyclovir does not prevent the recurrence of sores but may decrease pain and itching if applied when the earliest symptoms first appear. Oral Acyclovir decreases the frequency and severity of recurrent sores, but it is used only by people with severe herpes infections because of possible adverse effects. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How Taken Treatment with Acyclovir topical should be started as soon as possible after the first appearance of symptoms (e.g. tingling, burning, blisters). Wash your hands before and after applying Acyclovir topical. Wear a glove or a finger cot or use an applicator (e.g. cotton swab) when applying Acyclovir topical to a
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Drug Uses
Zanaflex a muscle relaxant is used to help relax certain muscles in
your body. It relieves the spasms and increased muscle tone caused by
medical problems such as multiple sclerosis or spinal injury. This
medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or
pharmacist for more information.
How Taken Zanaflex comes as
a tablet to take it orally. It usually is taken two or three times a
day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and
ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not
understand. Take Zanaflex 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 this medication, tell your doctor if you have liver
disease, have kidney disease, have low blood pressure or you are on
medication to treat high blood pressure; or you are taking birth
control pills. You may not be able to take Zanaflex, or you may require
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Soma is a muscle relaxant used to relieve the pain and stiffness of muscle spasms and discomfort due to strain and sprain.
How Taken Soma is taken orally. The usual adult dosage of soma is one 350 mg tablet, three times daily and at bedtime. Usage in patients under age 12 is not recommended. It is recommended that you take Soma with food, or with milk, to minimize the likelihood that you will suffer an upset stomach as a result of taking the medication.
Warnings/Precautions Do not take Soma if you have acute intermittent porphyria. Before taking Soma, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease. You may need a lower dose or special monitoring during your therapy. It is not known whether Soma will harm an unborn baby. Do not take Soma without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is also not known whether Soma passes into breast milk. Do not take Soma without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Soma is not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age.
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Drug Uses Skelaxin is a muscle relaxant. Skelaxin is used to treat the pain and stiffness of muscle injuries, including strains, sprains and muscle spasms.
How Taken Skelaxin comes as a tablet to take by mouth. The recommended dose for adults and children over 12 years of age is two tablets (800 mg) three to four times a day. Skelaxin may be taken with food or immediately after meals to prevent stomach upset. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently or take it for a longer period of time than prescribed by your doctor. Warnings/Precautions Do not take Skelaxin if you have acute intermittent porphyria. Before taking Skelaxin, tell your doctor if you have liver disease. You may need a lower dose or special monitoring during your therapy. It is not known whether Skelaxin will harm an unborn baby. Do not take Skelaxin without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is also not known whether Skelaxin passes into breast milk. Do not take Skelaxin without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a
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Drug Uses Flextra DS is an analgesic and antipyretic used to treat pain, headache, and fever. Flextra DS may also be used to relieve pain in certain kinds of arthritic conditions. Flextra DS is also used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How Taken Take this medicine by mouth usually every 4 hours as needed or as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to therapy. Do not exceed the recommended dosage or take this medicine for longer than recommended (e.g., 10 days for adults, 5 days for children, or 3 days if used for fever); persistent symptoms of pain or fever may be the sign of a more serious medical condition. Consult your doctor for additional information.
Warnings/Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: lung problems (e.g., bronchitis, emphysema), glaucoma, enlarged prostate or any allergies. This medicine may mak
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Drug Uses
Flexeril is a muscle relaxant, used to treat the pain and stiffness of
muscle injuries, including strains, sprains and muscle spasms. The
active ingredient in Flexeril is cyclobenzaprine.
How Taken Flexeril comes in
10 mg tablets, and the normal dose in adults is one 10 mg tablet three
times daily. You should not exceed a total dosage of 60 mg of Flexeril
per day. It might be taken with food if stomach upset occurs. Take
Flexeril as directed. Do not increase your dose or take it more often
than prescribed.
Warnings/Precautions
Flexeril may not be suitable for all individuals. If you have had any
of the following conditions in the past, or are being treated for them
now, please inform your doctor. In some cases side effects may be
minimized by following your doctor's advice, but you may be advised not
to take Flexeril.
Before taking this drug, tell your doctor if you have: glaucoma, an
overactive thyroid gland, heart disease, difficulty urinating or any
allergies. Inform your doctor if you
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Drug Uses Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant, used to treat the pain and stiffness of muscle injuries, including strains, sprains and muscle spasms. The active ingredient in Cyclobenzaprine is cyclobenzaprine.
How Taken Cyclobenzaprine comes in 10 mg tablets, and the normal dose in adults is one 10 mg tablet three times daily. You should not exceed a total dosage of 60 mg of Cyclobenzaprine per day. It might be taken with food if stomach upset occurs. Take Cyclobenzaprine as directed. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed.
Warnings/Precautions Cyclobenzaprine may not be suitable for all individuals. If you have had any of the following conditions in the past, or are being treated for them now, please inform your doctor. In some cases side effects may be minimized by following your doctor's advice, but you may be advised not to take Cyclobenzaprine. Before taking this drug, tell your doctor if you have: glaucoma, an overactive thyroid gland, heart disease, difficulty urinating or any allergies. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding before taking this drug
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Drug Uses Transderm Scop is used to relieve nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness. Transderm Scop is an anticholinergic medicine. Anticholinergics have many effects in the body. For example, they decrease the secretion of fluids, slow the stomach and intestine, and dilate the pupils.
How Taken Transderm Scop comes as a patch to be placed on the skin behind your ear. Apply one patch to a clean, dry, hairless area behind the ear. The patch should be applied at least 4 hours before its effects will be needed. Each patch is good for 3 days. At the end of 3 days or when the Transderm Scop patch is no longer needed, remove the patch and throw it away. Wrap the patch in tissue or paper to avoid exposing anyone else to the remaining medication. Wash your hands and the area behind your ear thoroughly to remove any traces of Transderm Scop from the area. If a new patch needs to be applied, place a fresh patch on the hairless area behind your other ear.
Warnings/Precautions Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, an enlarged prostate, difficulty urinating, bladder problems, or glaucoma. Transderm Scop is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Transderm Scop will harm an unborn
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Drug Uses Antivert is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body. Antivert is used to treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness. Antivert may also be helpful in treating vertigo. This medicine may also be used for other purposes.
How Taken Antivert comes as a regular and chewable tablet and a capsule. For motion sickness, Antivert should be taken 1 hour before you start to travel. Doses may be taken every 24 hours if needed. For dizziness caused by an ear condition, follow your doctor's directions. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Antivert exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. The chewable tablets may be chewed or swallowed whole.
Warnings/Precautions This medicine may cause drowsiness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. This medicine will add to the effect
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Drug Uses Yasmin is a birth control pill used to prevent pregnancy. Yasmin differs from other birth control pills because it contains a progestin hormone called drospirenone. It does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases.
How Taken This oral contraceptive comes in a packet of 28 tablets. The first 21 tablets are the active pills; they contain the active ingredients (hormones) ethinyl estradiol and drospirenon. The last seven tablets in a 28-tablet packet are the reminder pills; they are different in color and do not contain any hormone. Day 1 start: Take the first active pill of the first pack during the first 24 hours of your period. You will not need to use a back-up method of birth control, since you are starting the pill at the beginning of your period. Sunday start: Take the first active pill of the first pack on Sunday after your period starts, even if you are still bleeding. If your period starts on Sunday, start the pack that same day. Use another method of birth control (such as condoms or spermicides) if you have sex during 7 days after you start your first
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Drug Uses
Triphasil is an oral contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy, also to
regulate your menstrual cycle. Some brands of birth control pills can
be used for treating acne or as a pill for emergency contraception
("morning after"). Please consult your doctor or pharmacist. By using
of this medication you or your partner are not protected against
sexually transmitted diseases like HIV, gonorrhea etc.
How Taken This medication is
to be taken with food or immediately after a meal (to prevent stomach
upset). If it is possible, try to take this medication at the same time
each day, this makes easier for you to remember to take it. You should
learn the proper use of your particular medication brand. Follow
carefully your dosing schedule and always ask your doctor or pharmacist
if you have any questions. During the first week of taking this
medication you should use a supplemental form of birth control since it
takes a while to be effective. If used as a "morning after" pill,
please follow the directions from your doctor.
Drug Uses Ortho Tri-Cyclen is an estrogen and progestin combination used to prevent pregnancy. It may also be used to regulate the menstrual cycle, treat symptoms of menopause, or treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How Taken THE RIGHT WAY TO TAKE THE PILL IS TO TAKE ONE PILL EVERY DAY AT THE SAME TIME. If you miss pills you could get pregnant. This includes starting the pack late. The more pills you miss, the more likely you are to get pregnant. MANY WOMEN HAVE SPOTTING OR LIGHT BLEEDING, OR MAY FEEL SICK TO THEIR STOMACH DURING THE FIRST 1-3 PACKS OF PILLS. If you feel sick to your stomach, do not stop taking the pill. The problem will usually go away. If it doesn't go away, check with your health care professional. MISSING PILLS CAN ALSO CAUSE SPOTTING OR LIGHT BLEEDING, even when you make up these missed pills. On the days you take 2 pills to make up for missed pills, you could also feel a little sick to your stomach. IF YOU HAVE VOMITING OR DIARRHEA, or IF YOU TAKE SOME MEDICINES, including some antibiotics, your pills may not work as well. Use a back-up method (suc
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Drug Uses Ortho Evra is a contraceptive (birth control) skin patch used to prevent pregnancy. It is a combination hormonal contraceptive because it contains two hormones, estrogen and progestin. It does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases.
How Taken This birth control method uses a 28-day (four week) cycle. One topical patch is applied and kept in place for one week. A new topical patch is applied each week for three weeks in a row (21 total days). You should not apply a patch during the fourth week (a one-week break). During the one-week break, you should have your menstrual period. Every new patch should be applied on the same day of the week; this will be your 'Patch Change Day'. Follow your healthcare provider's instructions regarding when to start using Ortho Evra and whether back-up contraception is needed temporarily. Clean and dry the area of skin where the patch will be applied. The patch can be placed on the buttock, abdomen, upper outer arm, or upper torso in a place where it won't be rubbed by tight clothing. Never put the patch on the breas
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Drug Uses Mircette Tablets are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy if you elect to use this product as a method of contraception.
How Taken Oral contraceptives must be used consistently to prevent pregnancy. Take this medication with food or immediately after a meal to avoid stomach upset. Try to take this medication at the same time each day. This may help you to remember to take it regularly. Oral contraceptives come in packets of 21 or 28 tablets. If you have a 21-tablet packet, take one tablet daily for 21 days and then wait 7 days (no tablets) before starting a new packet. If you have a 28-tablet packet, take one tablet daily for 28 days in the order specified in your packet. The last seven tablets in a 28-tablet packet are a different color. These tablets do not contain ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel; they contain iron (ferrous fumarate) or an inactive ingredient and are used to permit continuous daily dosing during the entire 28-day cycle. This eliminates the need to count the number of days between cycles. A new 28-tablet packet should be started the day after taking your 28th tablet. When first startin
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Drug Uses Alesse is one of the most effective methods for birth control (99% effective when taken as directed). Alesse contains natural hormones that stop the ovary from releasing an egg and prevent a man's sperm from entering the uterus. So with Alesse you can put your mind at ease and enjoy intimate moments with your partner.
How Taken Take the first pill in a package on the first Sunday after your period begins (unless otherwise directed by your doctor). Take one pill every day, no more than 24 hours after your last dose. Try to take the pills at a time that you will remember every day--for example just before bed, with a meal, or first thing in the morning. Taking your pill at night may help to reduce any nausea or headache that you may experience because of the hormones. If you are on a 28-day cycle, take one pill every day. When the pack runs out, throw it away. Begin a new pack the following day. The 28-day cycle contains seven pills that are either placebos (with no active ingredients) or iron supplements. These are "reminder" pills to keep you on your regular cycle. They are taken
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Drug Uses Zyloprim reduces the production of uric acid in your body. Zyloprim is used to treat gout, increased levels of uric acid caused by cancer treatment, and kidney stones that are caused by high levels of uric acid.
How Taken Zyloprim comes as a tablet to take it orally. It usually is taken once a day, preferably after a meal. Drink at least eight glasses of water or other fluids each day while taking Zyloprim unless directed to do otherwise by your doctor. Avoid excessive amounts of vitamin C supplements or fruit juice while taking Zyloprim. Too much vitamin C may increase your chance of developing kidney stones.
Warnings/Precautions Before taking Zyloprim, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease. You may need a lower dose of Zyloprim or special monitoring during your therapy. Zyloprim is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Zyloprim will harm an unborn baby. Do not take Zyloprim without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. Zyloprim passes into breast milk. Do not take Zyloprim without first talking to your doctor if you a
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Drug Uses Colchicine is used to treat attacks of gout.
How Taken Take each dose of Colchicine with a full glass of water. You may take this medicine up to once every hour until the pain is relieved, until the maximum amount of medicine has been taken, or until nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea occurs. To prevent an attack from occurring, you may take Colchicine every day or several days a week. Do not take more doses than your doctor prescribed.
Warnings/Precautions Do not take Colchicine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Talk to your doctor if you are or plan on becoming pregnant as this medicine may have harmful effects on the unborn baby.
Missed Dose If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects Some of the side effects that may occur while taking Colchicine include: difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; fever; rash; numbness or tingling. <
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Drug Uses Zithromax is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis, skin infections, ear infections, and sexually transmitted diseases.
How Taken Zithromax comes as a capsule, tablet, and liquid to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day for 2-5 days. Take Zithromax exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Shake the liquid well before each use to mix the medication evenly. The capsules and tablets should be taken with a full glass of water. Continue to take Zithromax even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Zithromax without talking to your doctor. Take Zithromax liquid at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. The capsule and tablet may be taken with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food.
Warnings/Precautions Before taking Zithromax, tell your doctor if you have liver disease. You may not be able to take Zithromax, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment. Zithromax is in the FDA pregnancy category B.
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Drug Uses Use Tetracycline to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria.
How Taken The usual daily dose is 1g to 2g. Your doctor may increase the dosage in case of severe infections. You should continue therapy for at least 24 to 48 hours after the symptoms and fever have subsided.
Warnings/Precautions Talk to your physician before taking this medicine if you are hypersensitive to tetracyclines. Using Tetracycline in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit and increases the risk of the development of drug-resistant bacteria.
Missed Dose If you skip doses or do not complete the full course of therapy, you may risk a decrease in the effectiveness of the immediate treatment. Also there is a chance that bacteria will develop resistance and will not be treatable by Tetracycline or other antibacterial drugs in the future.
Possible Side Effects Side effects you may experience may include: anorexia, epigastric distress, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
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Drug Uses Amoxil is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called penicillin. It fights bacteria in the body. Amoxil is used to treat many different types of infections, such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, and infections of the skin. Amoxil may also be used for other purposes.
How Taken Amoxil comes as a capsule, chewable tablet, liquid, and pediatric drop to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 8 hours (three times a day). Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Amoxil exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Shake the liquid and pediatric drops well before each use to mix the medication evenly. Use the bottle dropper to measure the dose of pediatric drops. The pediatric drops and liquid may be placed on a child's tongue or added to formula, milk, fruit juice, water, ginger ale, or other cold liquid and taken immediately. The tablets should be crushed or chewed thoroughly before they are sw
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Drug Uses Vermox is used to treat threadworms and other common worm infections.
How Taken Take Vermox orally. Your doctor will tell you how much Vermox to take and for how long you should continue to take it. Always read the label on your medicine and follow your doctor�s instructions carefully.
Warnings/Precautions Do not give Vermox to children younger than 2 years of age. If you are or think you may be pregnant, do not take Vermox. Talk to your doctor first. The active ingredient in Vermox may get into breast milk, so it is therefore not advisable to breast feed while you are taking Vermox.
Missed Dose If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects You may experience minor adverse reactions such as mild, short-lived stomach ache or diarrhoea, or possibly an allergic reaction such as rash, shortness of breath, itching etc.
Storage Keep Vermox in a safe place where children cannot reach or see them. Do not store above
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Drug Uses Use Eurax to treat scabies or to reduce itching associated with certain conditions.
How Taken Shake the lotion well before use. Apply a thin layer of the cream or lotion to all body parts from the neck down to the soles of your feet (scabies does not usually infect the head). Apply the medication to dry skin and rub it in well. Leave the medication on for 24 hours, then, without washing, apply a second dose. Thoroughly wash off the medication 48 hours after the last application.
Warnings/Precautions Do not use more of this medication than is recommended. Do not take this medication by mouth. Avoid application to the mouth, nose, or eyes. Treat sexual and other close contacts who are also infected. To prevent reinfection, wash all clothing, hats, bed clothes, bed linens, hair brushes, and combs with a strong cleanser in hot water to remove any mites or eggs.
Missed Dose Two doses of Eurax, 24 hours apart, are recommended. If the second dose is missed, retreatment may be necessary. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.
Possible Side Effects You are not likel
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Drug Uses Elimite is used for the treatment of scabies.
How Taken Massage the skin from the head to the soles of the feet with Elimite. 30 grams should be sufficient for an application. Wash the cream off after 8 to 14 hours. Do not apply to open cuts or wounds. This could cause too much medication to be absorbed by your body. Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are breast-feeding. Elimite may pass into breast-milk.
Warnings/Precautions Do not apply this medication to the eyes, nose, or mouth. Use water to wash it off immediately if this happens. You should avoid sexual contact with others until the infection has been cured.
Missed Dose Elimite is applied only once so it is unlikely for you to miss a dose.
Possible Side Effects Notify your doctor if any of the following side effects occur: itching, burning or stinging, tingling, numbness, redness, swelling, or rash.
Storage Store at 15� to 25�C (59� to 77�F). Keep out of the reach of children.
Overdose Excessive use of this medicine may result in increased irritation and erythema. Contact
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Drug Uses Albenza is indicated for the treatment of parenchymal neurocysticercosis due to active lesions caused by larval forms of the pork tapeworm. This medicine may also be used for the treatment of cystic hydatid disease of the liver, lung, and peritoneum, caused by the larval form of the dog tapeworm.
How Taken Albenza should be taken with food.
Warnings/Precautions Albenza may cause fetal harm, therefore, you should begin treatment after a negative pregnancy test. During therapy, because of the possibility of harm to the liver or bone marrow, routine (every 2 weeks) monitoring of blood counts and liver function tests should take place. Talk to your doctor about possible harm to the fetus if you plan on becoming pregnant while on Albenza or within 1 month of completing treatment.
Missed Dose If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects The symptoms are usually mild and resolved without treatment.
Drug Uses Wellbutrin SR (Anti Depressant) is a pharmaceutical prescription antidepressant, which acts directly on the brain and other nerve cells. It is also used to treat ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder), bipolar depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, cocaine addiction, nicotine addiction, and lower back pain. Also, aids in quitting smoking (identical to Zyban). It is chemically unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor, or other known antidepressant agents.
How Taken Wellbutrin SR comes as a tablet to take it orally. It is usually taken one to three times a day and may be taken with or without food. Do not crush, chew, or divide Wellbutrin SR. Do not stop taking Wellbutrin SR without talking to your doctor, especially if you have taken large doses for a long time. Your doctor probably will want to decrease your dose gradually. This drug must be taken regularly for a few weeks before its full effect is felt.
Warnings/Precautions Before taking Wellbutrin SR, tell your doctor if you have: history of seizures or head injury or brain tumor, heart disease,
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Drug Uses Remeron Tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder. Remeron is used to relieve symptoms of depression such as feelings of sadness, worthlessness, or guilt; loss of interest in daily activities; changes in appetite; tiredness; sleeping too much; insomnia; and thoughts of death or suicide.
How Taken Remeron is available in a regular tablet formulation (Remeron) that should be swallowed with water. The recommended starting dose for Remeron Tablets is 15 mg/day, administered in a single dose, preferably in the evening prior to sleep.
Warnings/Precautions Do not take Remeron if you are currently taking, or have taken within the last 14 days, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. Before taking Remeron, tell your doctor if you have liver disease; have kidney disease; have a manic-depressive disorder; have blood problems; have high or low blood pressure or heart disease; have had a heart attack in the last 6 weeks; or have epilepsy or seizures. You may not be able to take Remeron, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions list
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Drug Uses Paxil is an agent in a newer class of antidepressant medication known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Depression and anxiety disorders might be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. One of these chemicals is serotonin, which helps send electrical signals from one nerve cell to another. In the process, serotonin is released from one nerve cell (the sender) and travels to the next (the receiver), where it is either absorbed or returns back to the original sender cell.
How Taken Paxil comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once daily and may be taken with or without food. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take Paxil even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Paxil without talking to your doctor, especially if you have taken large doses for a long time. Your doctor probably will want to decrease your dose gradually. This drug must be taken regularly for a few weeks before its full effect is felt.
Warnings/Precautions Before taking Paxil, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney di
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Drug Uses The antidepressant Lexapro is a member of the family of medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Lexapro offer advantages in the treatment of depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
How Taken Lexapro comes as a tablet and a liquid taken by mouth. It is usually taken once daily and may be taken with or without food. Take Lexapro exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take Lexapro even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Lexapro without talking to your doctor. This drug must be taken regularly for a few weeks before its full effect is felt.
Warnings/Precautions Before taking Lexapro, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, have kidney disease, suffer from seizures, or suffer from mania or have suicidal thoughts. You may not be able to take Lexapro, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. Lexapro should not be taken during treatment with citalopram (Celexa). Also, if you have had an allergic reaction to cital
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Drug Uses Fluoxetine is a drug used medically in the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and many other disorders. It is a psychotropic drug for oral administration.
How Taken Fluoxetine usually is taken once or twice a day. To be effective, it should be taken regularly. Make a habit of taking it at the same time you do some other daily activity. It may be 4 weeks before you feel any relief from your depression, but the drug's effects should last about 9 months after a 3-month treatment regimen. For obsessive-compulsive disorder, the full effect may take 5 weeks to appear.
Warnings/Precautions Unless you are directed to do so by your doctor, do not take this medication if you are recovering from a
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Drug Uses Elavil is indicated for the relief of symptoms of
depression. Endogenous depression is more likely to be alleviated than
are other depressive states.
How Taken Elavil comes as a
tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken one to four times a day
and may be taken with or without food. Take Elavil exactly as directed.
Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by
your doctor. Continue to take Elavil even if you feel well. Do not stop
taking Elavil without talking to your doctor, especially if you have
taken large doses for a long time. Your doctor probably will want to
decrease your dose gradually. This drug must be taken regularly for a
few weeks before its full effect is felt.
Warnings/Precautions Before
taking Elavil, tell your doctor if you have liver disease; kidney
disease; asthma; thyroid disease; diabetes; stomach or intestinal
problems; high blood pressure or heart disease; had a heart attack in
the last 6 weeks; an enlarged prostate or difficulty urinating; or
glaucoma. You may not be able to take Elavil, or you may require a
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Drug Uses Effexor XR is a potent inhibitor of the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine-two neurotransmitters thought to play important roles in the pathophysiology of depression. Correcting the imbalance of these two chemicals may help relieve symptoms of depression.
How Taken Effexor XR comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken two or three times a day and should be taken with food. Each capsule should be swa
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Drug Uses Celexa is in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Celexa affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression. Celexa is used to treat depression.
How Taken Celexa comes as a tablet taken by mouth. It is usually taken once daily and may be taken with or without food. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Celexa exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often that prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take Celexa even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Celexa without talking to your doctor. This drug must be taken regularly for a few weeks before its full effect is felt.
Warnings/Precautions Before taking Celexa, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, have kidney disease, suffer from seizures, or suffer from mania or have suicidal thoughts. You may not be able to take
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Drug Uses Vaniqa (Cream) is a prescription medication applied to the skin for the reduction of unwanted facial hair in women. Vaniqa interferes with an enzyme found in the hair follicle of the skin needed for hair growth. This results in slower hair growth and improved appearance where Vaniqa is applied. Vaniqa does not permanently remove hair or "cure" unwanted facial hair. It is not a depilatory. Your treatment program should include continuation of any hair removal technique you are currently using. Vaniqa will help you manage your condition and improve your appearance.
How Taken Apply a thin layer of Vaniqa Cream to affected areas of the face and adjacent involved areas under the chin and rub in thoroughly. Do not wash treated area for at least 4 hours. Use twice daily at least 8 hours apart or as directed by a physician. You should continue to use hair removal techniques as needed in conjunction with Vaniqa. (Vaniqa should be applied at least 5 minutes after hair removal). Cosmetics or sunscreens may be applied over treated areas after cream has dried.
Warnings/Precautions Do not use Vaniqa if yo
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Drug Uses Seasonale is used to prevent pregnancy. This medication does not protect against transmission of HIV (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia, genital herpes, genital warts, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, and syphilis.
How Taken Take one pill at the same time every day until you have taken the last pill in the tablet dispenser. Do not skip pills even if you are spotting or bleeding or feel sick to your stomach. Do not skip pills even if you do not have sex very often.
Warnings/Precautions If you are breastfeeding, consult your healthcare provider before starting oral contraceptives. Some of the drug will be passed on to the child in the milk.
Missed Dose If you miss pills you could get pregnant. This includes starting the pack late. The more pills you miss, the more likely you are to get pregnant. Try not to exceed 24 hours between pills.
Possible Side Effects Seasonale may cause your blood pressure to rise. A spotty darkening of the skin is possible, particularly of the face. Other, less serious side effects you may experience include nau
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Drug Uses Naprosyn is indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, juvenile arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendonitis and bursitis, and acute gout. It is also indicated in the relief of mild to moderate pain, and for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. Naprosyn Suspension is recommended for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in order to obtain the maximum dosage flexibility based on the patient's weight.
How Taken Naprosyn comes as a regular tablet, an extended-release tablet, and a liquid to take by mouth. It usually is taken twice a day for arthritis, every 8 hours for gout, and once a day (extended-release tablets) or every 6-8 hours (regular tablets) as needed for pain. Naprosyn may cause an upset stomach. Take
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Drug Uses
Microzide is used for the treatment of edema, and for high blood pressure.
How Taken It it recommended
that you take Microzide early in the day. Take this medicine with milk
or food to reduce the risk stomach pain.
Warnings/Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially about: gout, diabetes, liver problems, urinary problems, any allergies.
Missed Dose If you miss a
dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time for the
next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects Some
of the side effects that may occur while taking Microzide include:
black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; cough or hoarseness;
fever or chills; joint pain; lower back or side pain; painful or
difficult urination; pinpoint red spots on skin; skin rash or hives;
stomach pain with nausea and vomiting; unusual bleedi
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Drug Uses Levbid is used to control conditions such as excessive stomach acid production, excessive secretion from the pancreas, and excessive sweating and drooling associated with diseases like Parkinson's disease.
How Taken Take each dose with a full glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or open the capsules. Swallow them whole. The capsules are specially formulated to release slowly in your body.
Warnings/Precautions Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have: numbness or tingling in your hands or feet; liver disease; ulcerative colitis; thyroid problems; high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat, or any type of heart disease; enlargement of the prostate; or asthma, chronic lung disease, or allergies. You may not be able to take Levbid, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. It is not known whether Levbid will harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medicine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Missed Dose Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.
Drug Uses Evista is a prescription medicine used by women after menopause to treat or prevent a condition called osteoporosis. You should take calcium and vitamin D along with Evista if you do not get enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet.
How Taken The recommended dosage is one 60-mg Evista tablet daily, which may be administered any time of day without regard to meals.
Warnings/Precautions Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have a history of blood clots; stroke; cancer; increased triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood); or liver disease. You may not be able to take Evista, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. Evista is in the FDA pregnancy category X. This means that Evista is known to cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not take Evista if you are pregnant or if you could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether
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Drug Uses Xenical is used to help obese people who fit certain weight and height requirements lose weight and maintain weight loss. Xenical works in your intestines, where it blocks some of the fat you eat from being absorbed. This undigested fat is then eliminated in your bowel movements. Use Xenical together with a reduced-calorie diet. The weight management effects of Xenical continue only as long as you are taking it.
How Taken Xenical comes in a capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken tree times a day with food. Take Xenical exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Xenical should be given with meals. A diet consisting of daily intake of fat (30% of total calories), carbohydrates, and protein should be distributed evenly over 3 main meals.
Warnings/Precautions Do not take Xenical without first talking to your doctor if you have a chronic malabsorption syndrome, or gallbladder problems. You may not be able to take Xenical if you have any of the conditions listed above. Before taking Xenical, talk to your doctor if you have a history of kidney stones, have diabetes, have anorexia or bulimia, take any other weight-loss medicine, or take cyclosporine. You may not be able to take Xenical, or you may require a dosag
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Drug Uses Temovate cream is a topical anti-inflammatory medication that helps reduce itching, redness, and swelling associated with many skin conditions. Temovate cream is safe for virtually every skin type, and produces very little side effects.
How Taken Apply a thin layer of Temovate cream or Ointment to the affected skin areas twice daily. Before applying this medicine, you should wash and dry the affected areas. Gently rub this medicine sparingly onto the affected areas, until it is evenly distributed. Do not cover or bandage the skin area after applying the cream or ointment. Be careful to keep it out of your eyes. If the scalp application gets into your eyes, flush your eyes with a lot of water. Follow your doctor's directions with this medicine.
Warnings/Precautions Return to your doctor if the condition does not improve or if it gets worse. Temovate topical alone will not treat the condition if it is an infection. Temovate topical is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Temovate topical will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use this medicatio
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Drug Uses Use Sumycin to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria.
How Taken The usual daily dose is 1g to 2g. Your doctor may increase the dosage in case of severe infections. You should continue therapy for at least 24 to 48 hours after the symptoms and fever have subsided.
Warnings/Precautions Talk to your physician before taking this medicine if you are hypersensitive to tetracyclines. Using Sumycin in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit and increases the risk of the development of drug-resistant bacteria.
Missed Dose If you skip doses or do not complete the full course of therapy, you may risk a decrease in the effectiveness of the immediate treatment. Also there is a chance that bacteria will develop resistance and will not be treatable by Sumycin or other antibacterial drugs in
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Drug Uses Retin-A is often used to improve the appearance and texture of the skin. It produces a mild, superficial peel of the epidermis. Retin-A has effects on the both the superficial (epidermis) and the deep (dermis) parts of the skin. The major benefit is to decrease the effects of sunlight caused aging by increasing the speed with which the surface cells are replaced.
How Taken Apply a thin layer to affected area once a day at bedtime. Use a gauze pad or cotton swab to apply the liquid. Wash your hands immediately after use. Using this medication more frequently or in excessive amounts does not improve the results, but may increase side effects. Avoid applying near the eyes, mouth, or open cuts since this medication can irritate
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Drug Uses Renova used to treat wrinkles, brown spots, and surface roughness on the face. Renova is also effective against stretch marks, such as those seen on the abdominal wall in women after pregnancy. This can also be used to treat acne. Renova works by binding to specific cell receptors of skin after a topical application. After the cell receptors have been activated, there is a modification in gene expression, subsequent protein synthesis, and cell growth and differentiation. Thus, the epidermal cell is modified to produce a greater amount of new skin. In clinical studies there is an enhanced production of collagen in areas of treated skin.
How Taken Apply a thin layer to affected area once a day at bedtime. Use a gauze pad or cotton swab to apply the liquid. Wash your hands immediately after use. Using this medication more frequently or in excessive amounts does not improve the results, but may increase side effects. Avoid applying near the eyes, mouth, or open cuts since this medication can irritate sensitive skin. Acne may appear to worsen when the medication is first used; continue therapy. It may take three to six weeks before the full benefits of this medication are seen. Use mild soap when washing your face. Do not wash face excessively. Abrasive soaps, cleansers, medicated cr
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Drug Uses Use Protopic only to treat eczema that has been diagnosed by a doctor.
How Taken Apply a thin layer of Protopic to all skin areas that your doctor has diagnosed as eczema. Try to cover the affected areas completely.
Warnings/Precautions Avoid sunlight and sun lamps, tanning beds, and treatment with UVA or UVB light. If you need to be outdoors after applying Protopic, wear loose fitting clothing that protects the treated area from the sun. In addition, ask your doctor what other type of protection from the sun you should use.
Missed Dose Apply Protopic as soon as you can remember.
Possible Side Effects The most common side effects of Protopic are stinging, soreness, a burning feeling, or itching of the skin treated with Protopic. These side effects are usually mild to moderate and are most common during the first few days of treatment and typically lessen if your skin heals.
Drug Uses Penlac is an antifungal indicated as topical treatment for onychomycosis of fingernails and toenails.
How Taken Before you start applying Penlac, remove any loose nail or nail material using nail clippers or nail files. Apply Penlac once daily (preferably at bedtime) to all affected nails with the applicator brush provided. Apply the lacquer evenly over the entire nail. Allow the lacquer to dry (approximately 30 seconds) before putting on socks or stockings. After applying this medication, wait 8 hours before taking a bath or shower.
Warnings/Precautions Use Penlac only on nails and immediately adjacent skin. Avoid contact with the eyes and mouth.
Missed Dose Apply Penlac as soon as you remember.
Possible Side Effects The most common adverse reactions are rash-related. Inform your health care professional if the area of application shows signs of increased irritation (redness, itching, burning, blistering, swelling, oozing)
Storage Store Penlac at room temperature between 59� and 86� F (15� and 30� C). Keep out of the reach of children.
Overdose Overdoses are highly unlikely to occur. Seek medical attention if you suspect an overdose.
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Drug Uses Nizoral is a medicine used for the treatment of systemic fungal infections or for other conditions determined by your physician. You should not use Nizoral Tablets for fungal meningitis.
How Taken It is recommended that you use Nizoral once daily until the infection has disappeared. If the infection is serious, your doctor may increase the daily dosage.
Warnings/Precautions You should report to your doctor any signs and symptoms which may indicate liver dysfunction so that appropriate biochemical testing can be done. Such signs and symptoms may include unusual fatigue, anorexia, nausea and/or vomiting, jaundice, dark urine or pale stools. Nizoral tablets may alter your metabolism.
Missed Dose If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects Stop taking this medicine and check with your doctor if any of these side effects occur: fever and chills; skin rash or itching; dark or amber urine; fever and sore throat; loss
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Drug Uses Lamisil Tablets are indicated for the treatment of onychomycosis of the toenail or fingernail due to dermatophytes.
How Taken Lamisil comes as a tablet to take orally. It is usually taken once a day for 6 weeks for fingernail fungus and once a day for 12 weeks for toenail fungus. Take Lamisil exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Your fungus may not be completely cured until a few months after you finish taking Lamisil. This is because it takes time for a healthy nail to grow in.
Warnings/Precautions Do not take Lamisil without first talking to your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it, liver disease, kidney disease, problems with your immune system, or blood problems. You may not be able to take Lamisil, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above. Lamisil is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Do not take Lamisil without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. Lamisil passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Drug Uses Kenalog is used for the treatment of common mouth ulcers.
How Taken Use just enough to thinly cover your mouth ulcers. It is best to use the product at bedtime. However, if required, it can also be applied a further two to three times during the day. Do not apply more than four times in 24 hours.
Warnings/Precautions Do not eat or drink immediately after applying Kenalog. If you are pregnant, may become pregnant or are breast feeding, you should speak to your doctor before using this product.
Missed Dose If you miss an application, apply it as soon as possible.
Possible Side Effects After you use this medicine for a prolonged period of time there is the possibility of absorption into the body. This may cause side effects, particularly in infants and children or if the product is used under false teeth. If you notice any irritation or other side-effect which you think may be as a result of using this product, stop treatment and consult with your doctor.
Storage Keep out of the reach of children. Do not store above 30�C. Do not store near a radiator,
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