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Hydrocortisone
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Hydrocortisone
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| Indication: temporarily relieves itching due to minor skin irritations, inflammation and rashes |
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| Dose: Apply to affected area not more than 3-4 times a day. |
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Hydrocortisone
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| Side Effects: increased appetite, nervousness, difficult sleeping |
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| Indication: relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach |
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| Side effects: pruritus, constipation |
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Chlorpheniramine
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| Brand Name: Chlor- Trimeton |
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Chlorpheniramine
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| Indication: hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies (sneezing,runny nose, itchy watery eyes) |
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| Dose: 4mg po q4-6h, not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours |
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Chlorpheniramine
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| Side Effects: drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite |
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| Brand Name: Metamucil; Fiberall |
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| Indication: constipation, hemorrhoids |
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| Doses: 1-2 teaspoons (6g per tsp) in the evening and/or before breakfast |
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| Side Effects: abdominal distention; flatulence |
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Tetrahydrozoline
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Tetrahydrozoline
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| Indication: relief or burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye |
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| Dose: Put 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed. |
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Tetrahydrozoline
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| Side Effects: sting or burn; blurred vision |
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Calcium Carbonate
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| Brand Name: Caltrate; Tums |
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Calcium Carbonate
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| Indication: relief for hyperacidity due to peptic ulcers, gastristis, peptic esophagitis, gastric hyperacidity |
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| Dose: 500mg tablets: chew 2-4 tablets prn |
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Calcium Carbonate
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| Side Effects: constipation, flatulence |
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| Indication: prevention & treatment of common cold & flu |
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| Side Effects: GI upset, dizziness, pruritis |
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| Interaction: immunosuppressant decrease effect |
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Evening primrose
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| Indication: PMS, menopause symptoms |
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Evening Primrose
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| Side effects: anticoagulants may increase bleeding; anesthesia may cause seizures |
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Evening Primrose
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| Interactions: rare nocturnal seizure; pregnancy complications |
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| Indication: migraines, rheumatoid arthritis, menstrual irregularities |
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| Side Effects: tongue irritation, abdominal pain, post-feverfew syndrome (nervousness, insomnia, joint pain, fatigue) |
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| Interactions: NSAIDS decrease the effect; iron decreases absorption; |
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