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Generic name: benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical [ ben-zoyl-per-ox-ide-and-clin-da-mye-sin ] Drug class: Topical acne agents Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available What is Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical? Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect that allows excess oil and dirt to be washed away. Clindamycin is an antibiotic that prevents bacteria from growing on the skin. Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat acne. Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings This medicine can cause a rare but serious al...

Generic name: dibucaine topical [ dye-bue-kane ] Drug class: Topical anesthetics Dosage form: topical ointment (1%) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available What is Dibucaine topical? Dibucaine is an anesthetic, or numbing medicine. Dibucaine topical (for the skin) is used to treat minor pain and itching caused by minor cuts or burns, insect bites or stings, sunburn, or other skin irritations. Dibucaine topical is also used to relieve rectal pain and itching caused by hemorrhoids or other rectal irritations. Dibucaine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of you...

Generic name: diphtheria, haemophilus b, hepatitis b, pertussis, polio, tetanus [ dif-theer-ee-a, hem-off-il-us-b, hep-a-tye-tis-b, per-tus-iss, poe-lee-oe, tet-a-nus- ] Drug class: Vaccine combinations Dosage form: intramuscular suspension (-) What is Diphtheria, haemophilus b, hepatitis b, pertussis, polio, tetanus? Diphtheria, haemophilus influenzae type B, hepatitis B, pertussis, polio, and tetanus are serious diseases caused by bacteria or virus. Diphtheria causes a thick coating in the nose, throat, and airway. It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, or death. Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) can cause breathing problems or meningitis. Hib infection usually affects children and can be fatal. Hepatitis B causes inflammation of the liver, vomiting, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)...

Generic name: anti-inhibitor coagulant complex [ an-tee-in-hib-i-tor-koe-ag-yoo-lant-kom-plex ] What is Feiba? Feiba is used in people who have hemophilia and have developed antibodies to clotting factor medications. Hemophilia, an inherited blood-clotting disorder, is often treated with medicines containing clotting factors that help control bleeding. When the body develops antibodies or "inhibitors" to the clotting factor, this treatment becomes less effective in preventing bleeding episodes. Feiba works by bypassing the effects of these inhibitors to improve blood clotting and decrease the risk of bleeding. Feiba is used to treat or prevent bleeding episodes in people with hemophilia A or B who have developed inhibitors. Feiba is also used to control bleeding related to surgery in people with hemophilia and inhibitors. This medicine is not for tre...

Generic name: heparin (flush) [ hep-a-rin ] Drug class: Heparins Dosage form: intravenous solution (1 units/ml; 10 units/ml; 100 units/ml) What is Heparin (flush)? Heparin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) that prevents the formation of blood clots. Heparin flush is used to flush (clean out) an intravenous (IV) catheter, which helps prevent blockage in the tube after you have received an IV infusion. Heparin flush should not be used to treat or prevent blood clots in the body. A separate heparin product is available to use for this purpose. Heparin flush may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Heparin flush should not be used to treat or pre...

Generic name: hyaluronidase, pertuzumab, and trastuzumab [ hye-al-ure-on-i-dase, per-tooz-ue-mab, and-tras-tooz-ue-mab ] Drug class: HER2 inhibitors Dosage form: subcutaneous solution (20,000 units-600 mg-600 mg/10 ml; 30,000 units-1200 mg-600 mg/15 ml) What is Hyaluronidase, pertuzumab, and trastuzumab? Hyaluronidase, pertuzumab, and trastuzumab is a combination cancer medicine that is used alone or with other medicines to treat early-stage breast cancer. hyaluronidase, pertuzumab, and trastuzumab is also used to treat HER2-positive breast cancer that is advanced or has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic). Hyaluronidase, pertuzumab, and trastuzumab is used for breast cancer only if your tumor tests positive for a protein called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). HER2 protein can speed the growt...

Generic name: camphor and menthol topical [ kam-for-and-men-thol-top-ik-al ] Drug class: Topical rubefacient What is Icyhot advanced? IcyHot Advanced (for the skin) is a combination product that is used to relieve itching, minor muscle, or joint pain. This product may also be used as a chest rub to soothe symptoms associated with the common cold. IcyHot Advanced may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Follow all directions on the label and package. Use exactly as directed. Before Taking Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it...

Generic name: lactase [ lak-tase ] Drug class: Digestive enzymes What is Lactase? Lactase is an enzyme that helps your body break down lactose in dairy products. If you are lactose-intolerant, consuming a dairy product can cause gas, bloating, stomach pain, or diarrhea. Lactase is a dietary supplement that can help prevent these symptoms in people with lactose intolerance who consume milk or other dairy products. It is not certain whether lactase is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Lactase should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor. Lactase is often sold as a dietary supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for supplements and some marketed products have been found to be contaminated with toxic met...