Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Lydium




Lydium may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Lydium



Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid sodium salt (a derivative of Hyaluronic Acid) is reported as an ingredient of Lydium in the following countries:


  • Indonesia

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Monday, September 14, 2009

Bisoprolol-CT




Bisoprolol-CT may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Bisoprolol-CT



Bisoprolol

Bisoprolol fumarate (a derivative of Bisoprolol) is reported as an ingredient of Bisoprolol-CT in the following countries:


  • Germany

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Monday, September 7, 2009

Flutide Diskus




Flutide Diskus may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Flutide Diskus



Fluticasone

Fluticasone propionate (a derivative of Fluticasone) is reported as an ingredient of Flutide Diskus in the following countries:


  • Germany

  • Japan

  • Sweden

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Sunday, September 6, 2009

Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs


Pronunciation: DYE-fen-HYE-dra-meen
Generic Name: Diphenhydramine
Brand Name: Examples include Banophen and Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs


Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs is used for:

Preventing or treating symptoms of hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies or the common cold, such as runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose and throat, and itchy, watery eyes, and relieving cough. It may also relieve itching of the skin and allergic skin reactions. It is also used to treat and prevent motion sickness. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.


Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs is an antihistamine and anticholinergic. It works by blocking the action of histamine, reducing the symptoms of an allergic reaction. It also works in the brain to cause sedation.


Do NOT use Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs if:


  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs or to other similar medicines

  • you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB)

  • you are breast-feeding

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.



Before using Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs:


Some medical conditions may interact with Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:


  • if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

  • if you have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung disease, shortness of breath, or sleep apnea

  • if you have blockage of the stomach, intestine, or urinary tract; difficulty urinating; diabetes; ulcers; enlargement of the prostate; glaucoma; heart disease; high blood pressure; the blood disease porphyria; or thyroid disease

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:


  • Sodium oxybate (GHB) because an increase in sleep duration and a decrease in the ability to breathe are likely to occur

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.


How to use Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs:


Use Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.


  • Take Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs by mouth with or without food.

  • Use Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs exactly as directed on the package, unless instructed differently by your doctor. If you are taking Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs without a prescription, follow any warnings and precautions on the label.

  • For prevention of motion sickness: Take at least 30 minutes before activity or travel.

  • If you miss a dose of Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs.



Important safety information:


  • Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.

  • Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.

  • Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.

  • Do not become overheated in hot weather or while you are being active; heatstroke may occur.

  • Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.

  • Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs has diphenhydramine in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has diphenhydramine in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

  • Do not use Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs for a cough with a lot of mucus. Do not use it for a long-term cough (eg, caused by asthma, emphysema, smoking). However, you may use it for these conditions if your doctor tells you to.

  • If your symptoms persist for more than 1 week or if you develop a fever, contact your health care provider.

  • Use Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially dizziness, sedation, and lightheadedness upon standing.

  • Different brands of Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs may have different dosing instructions for CHILDREN. Follow the dosing instructions on the package labeling. If your doctor has given you instructions, follow those. If you are unsure of the dose to give a child, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs while you are pregnant. Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs.


Possible side effects of Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs:


All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:



Dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth, throat, and nose; excitability; thickening of mucus in nose or throat.



Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); convulsions; fast heartbeat or pounding in the chest; decreased alertness; hallucinations; tremor; wheezing.



This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.


See also: Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs side effects (in more detail)


If OVERDOSE is suspected:


Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include coma; excitement; hallucinations; loss of consciousness; muscle twitching; seizures; tremor; weakness.


Proper storage of Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs:

Store Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), or according to directions on the package label. Store in the original package or container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs out of the reach of children and away from pets.


General information:


  • If you have any questions about Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

  • Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.

  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

  • Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.



Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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Saturday, September 5, 2009

Chick Grower Developer




In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Ingredient matches for Chick Grower Developer



Amprolium

Amprolium is reported as an ingredient of Chick Grower Developer in the following countries:


  • United States

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Thursday, September 3, 2009

Cefixim Hexal




Cefixim Hexal may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Cefixim Hexal



Cefixime

Cefixime trihydrate (a derivative of Cefixime) is reported as an ingredient of Cefixim Hexal in the following countries:


  • Austria

  • Germany

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Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Dex PC


Generic Name: chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine (klor feh NEER a meen, dex troe meh THOR fan, and feh nill EH frin)

Brand Names: Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough, C-Phen DM, C-Phen DM Drops, Cardec DM, Cardec DM Drops, Ceron-DM, Ceron-DM Drops, Cerose DM, Corfen-DM, CP Dec DM, CP Dec-DM Drops, De-Chlor DM, De-Chlor DR, Dec-Chlorphen DM, Dex PC, DM-PE-Chlor, Donatussin DM Drops, Ed A-Hist DM, HistadecDM, Maxiphen ADT, Mintuss DR, Nasohist-DM, Neo DM Drops, Nohist-DMX, Norel DM, P Chlor DM, PD-Cof, PD-Cof Drops, Poly-Tussin DM, Quartuss DM, Reme Tussin DM, Rondec-DM, Rondec-DM Drops, Rondex-DM, Rondex-DM Drops, Sildec-PE DM, Sildec-PE DM Drops, Tri-Vent DPC, Trital DM, Tussplex DM, Zotex-12D


What is Dex PC (chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine)?

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.


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).


Chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine is used to treat sneezing, cough, runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.


Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.


Chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about Dex PC (chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine)?


Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. Do not use a cough or cold medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take cough or cold medicine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, or sleep medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of one or more types of medicine. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains an antihistamine, decongestant, or cough suppressant. Chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of this medication.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Dex PC (chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine)?


Do not use a cough or cold medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take cough or cold medicine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, or phenylephrine, or if you have:


  • kidney disease;

  • liver disease;


  • diabetes;




  • glaucoma;




  • heart disease or high blood pressure;




  • diabetes;




  • a thyroid disorder;




  • a stomach ulcer or a stomach obstruction,




  • emphysema or chronic bronchitis; or




  • an enlarged prostate or urination problems.



If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.


FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Artificially-sweetened liquid forms of cough-and-cold medications may contain phenylalanine. This would be important to know if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Check the ingredients and warnings on the medication label if you are concerned about phenylalanine.


How should I take Dex PC (chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine)?


Use this medication exactly as directed on the label or as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor.


Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. Take this medicine with a full glass of water. If you use the effervescent tablet, drop the tablet in 8 ounces of water and allow it to dissolve completely. Stir this mixture and drink all of it right away. To make sure you get the entire dose, add a little more water to the same glass, swirl gently and drink right away.

Measure the liquid form of this medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.


Take this medicine with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.

This medication can cause you to have unusual results with allergy skin tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are taking an antihistamine.


Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time if you have taken a cold medicine within the past few days.


Store the medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?


Since cough or cold medicine is usually taken only as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.


What happens if I overdose?


Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include feeling restless or nervous, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, warmth or tingly feeling, or seizure (convulsions).


What should I avoid while taking Dex PC (chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine)?


This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of this medication. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by this medication.

Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor's advice. Taking a stimulant together with a decongestant can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.


Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, or sleep medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Antihistamines, decongestants, and cough suppressants are contained in many medicines available over the counter. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of one or more types of medicine. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains an antihistamine, decongestant, or cough suppressant.

Dex PC (chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine) side effects


Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;




  • confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;




  • severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;




  • increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure);




  • confusion, hallucinations;




  • slow, shallow breathing;




  • urinating less than usual or not at all;




  • easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; or




  • nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).



Less serious side effects may include:



  • blurred vision;




  • dry mouth;




  • nausea, stomach pain, constipation;




  • mild loss of appetite, stomach upset;




  • warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin;




  • feeling excited or restless;




  • sleep problems (insomnia);




  • restless or excitability (especially in children);




  • skin rash or itching;




  • dizziness, drowsiness;




  • problems with memory or concentration; or




  • ringing in your ears.



This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.


What other drugs will affect Dex PC (chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine)?


Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:



  • an antidepressant;




  • a diuretic (water pill);




  • medication to treat irritable bowel syndrome;




  • celecoxib (Celebrex);




  • cinacalcet (Sensipar);




  • imatinib (Gleevec);




  • quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex);




  • ranolazine (Ranexa)




  • ritonavir (Norvir);




  • sibutramine (Meridia);




  • terbinafine (Lamisil);




  • medicines to treat high blood pressure;




  • aspirin or salicylates (such as Disalcid, Doan's Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others);




  • bladder or urinary medications such as darifenacin (Enablex), oxybutynin (Ditropan, Oxytrol) or tolterodine (Detrol); or




  • a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), carteolol (Cartrol), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), timolol (Blocadren), and others.



This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.



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Where can I get more information?


  • Your pharmacist can provide more information about chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine.

See also: Dex PC side effects (in more detail)