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Generic name: valproic acid [ val-pro-ik-a-sid ] Drug class: Fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants Availability: Discontinued Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Valproic acid , Valproate sodium What is Stavzor? Stavzor affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures. Stavzor is used to treat various types of seizure disorders. It is sometimes used together with other seizure medications. Stavzor is also used to treat manic episodes related to bipolar disorder (manic depression), and to prevent migraine headaches. Stavzor may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Do not use Stavzor t...

Generic name: guaifenesin, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine [ gwye-fen-e-sin, hye-droe-koe-done, soo-doe-ee-fed-rin ] Drug class: Upper respiratory combinations Availability: Rx and/or otc Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Entex hc , Hycofenix , Guaifenesin, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine What is Su-tuss hd elixir? Su-Tuss HD Elixir is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, sinus congestion, and chest congestion caused by the common cold. Su-Tuss HD Elixir will not treat a cough with mucus, or cough that is caused by smoking, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis. Su-Tuss HD Elixir contains a narcotic cough medicine and may be habit-forming. Su-Tuss HD Elixir may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. ...

Generic name: chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine [ klor-fen-ir-a-meen-and-fen-il-eff-rin ] Drug class: Upper respiratory combinations Availability: Rx and/or otc Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Dallergy drops , Ed a-hist , Ed chlorped d , Nohist lq , Phenagil What is Sudafed pe sinus and allergy? Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Sudafed PE Sinus and Allergy is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of the common cold or seasonal allergies, including sneezing, run...

Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 [ pol-ee-eth-il-een-glye-kol ] Drug class: Laxatives Availability: Rx and/or otc Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Glycolax , Miralax , Clearlax , Gavilax , Gialax What is Sunmark clearlax? SunMark ClearLax is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water in the intestinal tract to stimulate bowel movements. SunMark ClearLax is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation or irregular bowel movements. SunMark ClearLax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use this medicine if you have a bowel obstruction or intestinal b...

Generic name: efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir [ ef-av-ir-enz, la-miv-ue-deen, and-ten-of-oh-vir ] Drug class: Antiviral combinations Dosage form: tablet, film coated Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Symfi lo , Efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir What is Symfi? Symfi contains a combination of efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir. Efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir are antiviral medicines that prevents human immunodeficiency virus human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. HIV is the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This medicine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS. Symfi is for use in adults and children who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kilograms). Symfi Lo is for use in...

Generic name: hylan g-f 20 [ hi-lan-g-f-20 ] Drug class: Viscosupplementation agents Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Synvisc , Hylan g-f 20 What is Synvisc-one? Synvisc-One is similar to the fluid that surrounds the joints in your body. This fluid acts as a lubricant and shock absorber for the joints. Synvisc-One is used to treat knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. It is usually given after other arthritis medications have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms. Synvisc-One may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not receive Synvisc-One if you ar...

Generic name: levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive [ lee-voe-nor-jes-trel ] Drug class: Contraceptives Availability: Over the counter Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Kyleena , Liletta , Plan b one-step , Bionafem , Econtra ez What is Take action? Take Action is used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or failure of other forms of birth control (such as condom breakage, or missing 2 or more birth control pills). Take Action may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Take Action will not terminate pregnancy if the fertilized egg has already attached to the uterus. Ask a doctor or pha...