Monday, 28 February 2011

Pentosane polysulfate sodique




Pentosane polysulfate sodique may be available in the countries listed below.


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Pentosan Polysulfate

Pentosane polysulfate sodique (DCF) is also known as Pentosan Polysulfate

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Glymor




Glymor may be available in the countries listed below.


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Pipethanate

Pipethanate hydrochloride (a derivative of Pipethanate) is reported as an ingredient of Glymor in the following countries:


  • Japan

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Sunday, 27 February 2011

Cronase




Cronase may be available in the countries listed below.


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Cromoglicic Acid

Cromoglicic Acid disodium salt (a derivative of Cromoglicic Acid) is reported as an ingredient of Cronase in the following countries:


  • Israel

Loratadine

Loratadine is reported as an ingredient of Cronase in the following countries:


  • Indonesia

Pseudoephedrine

Pseudoephedrine sulfate (a derivative of Pseudoephedrine) is reported as an ingredient of Cronase in the following countries:


  • Indonesia

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Thursday, 24 February 2011

Entrezon




Entrezon may be available in the countries listed below.


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Glibenclamide

Glibenclamide is reported as an ingredient of Entrezon in the following countries:


  • Japan

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Tuesday, 22 February 2011

Dical-D


Generic Name: calcium and vitamin D combination (KAL see um and VYE ta min D)

Brand Names: Calcarb with D, Calcet, Calcio Del Mar, Calcitrate with D, Calcium 600+D, Caltrate 600 with D, Caltrate 600 with D Plus Soy, Caltrate Colon Health, Citracal + D, Citracal 250 mg + D, Citracal Creamy Bites, Citracal Maximum + D, Citracal Petites, Citrus Calcium with Vitamin D, Dical-D, Os-Cal 250 with D, Os-Cal 500 + D, Os-Cal with D, Oysco 500 with D, Oysco D, Oyst-Cal-D, Oyster Shell Calcium with Vitamin D, Oyster-D, Oystercal-D, Posture-D H/P, Risacal-D


What is Dical-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?

Calcium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods. Calcium is necessary for many normal functions of your body, especially bone formation and maintenance.


Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.


Calcium and vitamin D combination is used to prevent or to treat a calcium deficiency.


Calcium and vitamin D combination may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about Dical-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?


Before you take calcium and vitamin D combination, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, past or present kidney stones, heart disease, circulation problems, a parathyroid disorder, or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.


Avoid taking any other vitamin or mineral supplements that contain calcium or vitamin D without first talking to your doctor.

Before taking calcium and vitamin D combination, tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.


What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking Dical-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?


If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication. Before you take calcium and vitamin D combination, tell your doctor if you have:


  • kidney disease;

  • past or present kidney stones;


  • heart disease;




  • circulation problems; or




  • a parathyroid gland disorder.




Talk to your doctor before taking calcium and vitamin D combination if you are pregnant. Talk to your doctor before taking calcium and vitamin D combination if you are breast-feeding.

How should I take Dical-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?


Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.


Take the calcium and vitamin D regular tablet with a full glass of water.

The chewable tablet should be chewed before you swallow it.


Store calcium and vitamin D combination at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?


Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. 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 irregular heartbeat, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, a metallic taste in your mouth, confusion, loss of appetite, constipation, weakness, headache, confusion, or fainting.


What should I avoid while taking Dical-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?


Avoid taking any other vitamin or mineral supplements that contain calcium or vitamin D without first talking to your doctor.

Dical-D (calcium and vitamin D combination) 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.

Less serious side effects may include:



  • an irregular heartbeat;




  • nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite;




  • dry mouth;




  • constipation;




  • weakness;




  • headache;




  • a metallic taste;




  • muscle or bone pain; or




  • drowsiness.



This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.


What other drugs will affect Dical-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?


Before taking calcium and vitamin D combination, tell your doctor if you are taking:



  • digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps);




  • antacids containing calcium, aluminum, or magnesium;




  • other calcium supplements;




  • calcitriol (Rocaltrol) or other vitamin D supplements; or




  • a tetracycline antibiotic such as demeclocycline (Declomycin), doxycycline (Adoxa, Doryx, Oracea, Vibramycin), minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin, Solodyn, Vectrin), or tetracycline (Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap).



This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with calcium and vitamin D combination. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.



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  • Dical-D Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
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  • Your pharmacist can provide more information about calcium and vitamin D combination.


Wednesday, 16 February 2011

Héparine




Héparine may be available in the countries listed below.


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Heparin

Héparine (DCF) is known as Heparin in the US.

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Sunday, 13 February 2011

Diltizem / Diltizem SR




Diltizem/Diltizem SR may be available in the countries listed below.


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Diltiazem

Diltiazem hydrochloride (a derivative of Diltiazem) is reported as an ingredient of Diltizem/Diltizem SR in the following countries:


  • Bangladesh

  • Turkey

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Saturday, 12 February 2011

dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine


Generic Name: dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine (dye hye dro KOE deen, gwye FEN e sin, and soo doe e FED rin)

Brand names: Welltuss EXP, Pancof EXP, Hydro-Tussin EXP, DiHydro-GP, Uni-Cof Expectorant


What is dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine?

Dihydrocodeine is in a group of drugs called narcotics. It is a cough suppressant that 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).


The combination of dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine is used to treat cough, nasal, and sinus congestion, and to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.


Dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine?


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 take this medication with alcohol, other narcotic pain medications, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxers, or other medicines that can make you sleepy or slow your breathing. Dangerous side effects may result. Dihydrocodeine may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Dihydrocodeine should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Do not use any other over-the-counter cough or cold 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 guaifenesin or pseudoephedrine.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine?


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.

If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine:


  • liver or kidney disease;


  • heart disease or high blood pressure;




  • asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorders;




  • a history of head injury or brain tumor;




  • epilepsy or other seizure disorder;




  • diabetes;




  • a thyroid disorder;




  • low blood pressure;




  • gallbladder disease;




  • Addison's disease or other adrenal gland disorders;




  • enlarged prostate, urination problems;




  • mental illness; or




  • a history of drug or alcohol addiction.




FDA pregnancy category D. This medication can cause harm to an unborn baby. Do not use dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine without your doctor's consent if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. Use an effective form of birth control while you are using this medication. This medication may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Dihydrocodeine may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Dihydrocodeine should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Dihydrocodeine is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription.

How should I take dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine?


Take this medication exactly as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended. Cough or cold medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.


Always ask a doctor before giving cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough or cold medicine in very young children.

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 for one.


Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication. Take dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine with food if it upsets your stomach. 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 this medicine at room temperature, away from heat, light, and moisture.


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. An overdose of dihydrocodeine can be fatal.

Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, feeling restless or nervous, extreme dizziness or drowsiness, confusion, cold and clammy skin, shallow breathing, slow heart rate, pinpoint pupils, fainting, or coma.


What should I avoid while taking dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine?


Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medication. Alcohol can increase some of the side effects of dihydrocodeine. Do not take this medication with narcotic pain medications, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxers, or other medicines that can make you sleepy or slow your breathing. Dangerous side effects may result.

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 cold, allergy, or cough medicine without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine are contained in many medicines available over the counter. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of a certain drug. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains guaifenesin or pseudoephedrine.

Dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine 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 taking this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;




  • shallow breathing, slow heartbeat;




  • seizure (convulsions);




  • cold, clammy skin;




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




  • confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior;




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




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



Less serious side effects may include:



  • dizziness or headache;




  • constipation;




  • nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, mild loss of appetite;




  • feeling excited or restless;




  • sleep problems (insomnia);




  • warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin; or




  • skin rash or itching.



This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.


What other drugs will affect dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine?


Before taking dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:



  • cimetidine (Tagamet);




  • methyldopa (Aldomet);




  • medicines to treat high blood pressure;




  • rifampin (Rifadin, Rifater, Rifamate, Rimactane);




  • zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT);




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




  • antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), clomipramine (Anafranil), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), and others;




  • medicines to treat psychiatric disorders, such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), haloperidol (Haldol), mesoridazine (Serentil), pimozide (Orap), or thioridazine (Mellaril); or




  • seizure medication such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton).



This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can affect dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine. 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.



More dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine resources


  • Dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine Side Effects (in more detail)
  • Dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
  • Dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine Drug Interactions
  • Dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine Support Group
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  • Cough
  • Cough and Nasal Congestion
  • Expectoration
  • Hay Fever
  • Nasal Congestion
  • Sinusitis


Where can I get more information?


  • Your pharmacist can provide more information about dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine.

See also: dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine side effects (in more detail)


Monday, 7 February 2011

Modustatina




Modustatina may be available in the countries listed below.


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Somatostatin

Somatostatin x acetate (a derivative of Somatostatin) is reported as an ingredient of Modustatina in the following countries:


  • Italy

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Saturday, 5 February 2011

Diperpen




Diperpen may be available in the countries listed below.


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Pipemidic Acid

Pipemidic Acid is reported as an ingredient of Diperpen in the following countries:


  • Italy

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Isotrétinoïne




Isotrétinoïne may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Isotrétinoïne



Isotretinoin

Isotrétinoïne (DCF) is known as Isotretinoin in the US.

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Tuesday, 1 February 2011

Coyenpin




Coyenpin may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Coyenpin



Diclofenac

Diclofenac sodium salt (a derivative of Diclofenac) is reported as an ingredient of Coyenpin in the following countries:


  • Taiwan

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