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Twirla: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (transdermal) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Twirla? Ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel transdermal (skin patch) is a combination birth control medicine used to prevent pregnancy. Ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Using this medicine can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. You are even more at risk if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or if you are overweight Smoking can greatly increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. Your risk increases the older you are and the more you smoke. You shoul...

Triderma Diabetic Foot Defense Healing: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Topical emollients Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Triderma Diabetic Foot Defense Healing? Emollients are substances that moisten and soften your skin. Topical (for the skin) emollients are used to treat or prevent dry skin. Topical emollients are sometimes contained in products that also treat acne, chapped lips, diaper rash, cold sores, or other minor skin irritation. There are many brands and forms of topical emollients available and not all are listed on this leaflet. Topical emollients may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use a topical emollient if you are allergic to it. Topical emollients will not treat or prevent...

Tolfrinic: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Multivitamin with iron Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Tolfrinic? Multivitamins are a combination of many different vitamins that are normally found in foods and other natural sources. Iron is normally found in foods like red meat. In the body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen. Multivitamins with iron are used to provide vitamins and iron that are not taken in through the diet. They are also used to treat iron or vitamin deficiencies caused by illness, pregnancy, poor nutrition, digestive disorders, and many other conditions. Multivitamin and iron may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. ...

Theraflu Expressmax Day Cold & Cough: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Theraflu Expressmax Day Cold & Cough? Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine is a combination medicine used to treat headache, fever, body aches, cough, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. This medicine will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema. Acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this ...

Taysofy: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (birth control) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Taysofy? Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. This medicine is also used to treat moderate acne in women who are at least 15 years old and have started having menstrual periods, and who wish to use birth control pills. There are many available brands of ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet. Ethinyl estradio...

Suplevit: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Multivitamin with iron Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Suplevit? Multivitamins are a combination of many different vitamins that are normally found in foods and other natural sources. Iron is normally found in foods like red meat. In the body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen. Multivitamins with iron are used to provide vitamins and iron that are not taken in through the diet. They are also used to treat iron or vitamin deficiencies caused by illness, pregnancy, poor nutrition, digestive disorders, and many other conditions. Multivitamin and iron may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. ...

Stiolto Respimat 60 ACT: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Olodaterol and tiotropium Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Stiolto Respimat 60 ACT? Olodaterol and tiotropium is a combination medicine used to prevent airflow obstruction and reduce flare-ups in adults with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including bronchitis and emphysema. Olodaterol and tiotropium is for use only in people with COPD and should not be used to treat asthma. Olodaterol and tiotropium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to olodaterol, tiotropium, or ipratropium. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: heart disease, high blood pressure; seizures; a thyroi...

Sodium Biphosphate And Sodium Phosphate: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Sodium Biphosphate And Sodium Phosphate? Sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate are forms of phosphorus. Sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate rectal is a combination medicine used in adults and children to treat constipation and to clean the bowel before colon surgery, x-rays, or endoscopy examinations. Sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you have: kidney disease; heart problems; or constipation with stomach cramps, nausea, or vomiting. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if: you've had a...

Senna-Gen: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: Senna Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Senna-Gen? Senna is also known as Cassia, Fan Xie Ye, Alejandrina, Séné, Sennae, and Tinnevelly. Senna is likely effective in alternative medicine as an aid in treating occasional constipation in adults and children at least 2 years old. Senna is sometimes used together with another laxative or stool softener such as lactulose, psyllium, docusate, or mineral oil. Senna is possibly effective as a bowel preparation before colonoscopy. Other uses not proven with research include weight loss, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, anal fissures (tears in the lining of the anus), or after anal or rectal surgery. It is not certain whether senna is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Senna should not be used...

Salicylic Acid And Sodium Thiosulfate Topical: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Salicylic Acid And Sodium Thiosulfate Topical? Sodium thiosulfate is an antifungal medicine that fights infections caused by fungus. Salicylic acid helps your skin absorb the sodium thiosulfate. Salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfate topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat a skin infection called tinea versicolor, that appears as white patches on the skin. Salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfate topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to salicylic acid, sodium thiosulfate, or sulfa drugs. It is not known whether salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfa...