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Generic name: Medium chain triglycerides Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Liquigen? Medium chain triglycerides is a medical food derived from fatty acids and safflower oil, a polyunsaturated fat. Medium chain triglycerides is for dietary use in people whose bodies cannot digest certain foods properly. This includes people who are gluten or lactose intolerant, or who have unintended weight loss or need increased calories for other medical reasons. Medium chain triglycerides does not contain protein or carbohydrates. Medium chain triglycerides may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reactio...

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Loratadine And Pseudoephedrine? Loratadine and pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine used to treat sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, sinus pain, itchy or watery eyes or nose, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold. Loratadine and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Do not use loratadine and pseudoephedrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe t...

Generic name: Topical emollients Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Loving Lather II? 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 a skin infection. Ask...

Generic name: Hydroquinone topical Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Lustra? Hydroquinone topical (for the skin) is used to lighten areas of darkened skin such as freckles, age spots, melasma (sun damage), or chloasma (darkened skin caused by hormonal changes). Hydroquinone 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 hydroquinone or peroxide. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had: liver or kidney disease; asthma or sulfite allergy; or if you are using any antibiotic medicine. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. D...

Generic name: Calcium carbonate Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Maalox Regular Strength? Calcium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods. Calcium is necessary for many normal functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium carbonate is used to prevent or to treat a calcium deficiency. There are many brands and forms of calcium carbonate available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet. Calcium carbonate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have ever had: kidney disease; kidney stones; cancer; a parathyroid gland disorder; or high levels ...

Generic name: Acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Margesic? Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Butalbital is in a group of drugs called barbiturates. It relaxes muscle contractions involved in a tension headache. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It relaxes muscle contractions in blood vessels to improve blood flow. Acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine is a combination medicine used to treat tension headaches that are caused by muscle contractions. Acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibit...

Generic name: Dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Maxifed DMX? Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, sinus congestion and chest 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. Dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine may al...

Generic name: Methylprednisolone (injection) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is M-Prednisolone? Methylprednisolone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Methylprednisolone is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, allergic disorders, gland (endocrine) disorders, and conditions that affect the skin, eyes, lungs, stomach, nervous system, or blood cells. Methylprednisolone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not be treated with methylprednisolone if you are allergic to it. You may not be able to receive a methylprednisolon...

Generic name: Phenylephrine (rectal) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Medicone Hemorrhoidal? Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels. Dilated blood vessels can cause hemorrhoids. Phenylephrine rectal is used on the rectum to relieve itching, burning, irritation, and swelling caused by hemorrhoids. Phenylephrine rectal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to it phenylephrine (often used in certain cold or allergy medicines). Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have: heart disease; high blood pressure; enlarged prostate or urination problems...

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Melphalan Flufenamide? Melphalan flufenamide is used together with dexamethasone (a steroid medicine) to treat adults with multiple myeloma. Melphalan flufenamide is given after at least four other cancer treatments did not work or have stopped working. Melphalan flufenamide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not be treated with melphalan flufenamide if you are allergic to it. Tell your doctor if you have any type of infection. Using melphalan flufenamide may increase your risk of developing other cancers, such as leukemia. Ask your doctor about this risk. You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before s...

Generic name: Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (birth control) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Merzee? 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 estradiol...