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Generic name: Salicylic acid topical Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Psoriasin Medicated Wash? Salicylic acid is a keratolytic (peeling agent) that causes shedding of the outer layer of skin. Salicylic acid topical (for the skin) is used in the treatment of acne, dandruff, seborrhea, or psoriasis, and to remove corns, calluses, and warts. Salicylic acid topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use salicylic acid topical if you are allergic to it. Using this medicine in a child or teenager with flu symptoms or chickenpox can cause a serious or fatal condition called Reye's syndrome. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine i...

Generic name: Measles, mumps, and rubella (mmr) vaccine Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Priorix? Measles, mumps, and rubella are serious diseases caused by viruses spread from person to person. Becoming infected with rubella virus (also called German Measles) during pregnancy can result in a miscarriage or serious birth defects. The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is used to help prevent these diseases by causing your body to develop immunity to the disease. This vaccine will not treat an active infection that has already developed in the body. MMR vaccine is for use in people 12 months of age and older who have never received the vaccine or had the diseases. Like any vaccine, the MMR vaccine may not provide protection from disease in every person. ...

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Pramosone? Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation. Pramoxine is an anesthetic, or "numbing medicine." It works by interfering with pain signals sent from the nerves to the brain. Hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat itching and discomfort caused by allergic reactions, eczema, minor burns, insect bites, or other skin conditions. Hydrocortisone and pramoxine rectal (for the rectum) is used to treat itching or swelling caused by hemorrhoids or other inflammatory conditions of the rectum or anus. Hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. ...

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Pimecrolimus Topical? Pimecrolimus topical (for the skin) is used short term to treat mild to moderate eczema in adults and children at least 2 years old. This medicine is not for use in people who have a weak immune system. Pimecrolimus may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use pimecrolimus if you are allergic to it. Not approved for anyone younger than 2 years old. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: skin cancer; a bacterial or viral skin infection (including herpes or chickenpox); Netherton's syndrome (a genetic skin disorder); or a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicine)...

Generic name: Methyl salicylate topical Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Penetran Pain Relieving? Methyl salicylate topical (for the skin) is used for temporary relief of minor aches and pains caused by strains, sprains, arthritis, bruising, nerve pain, simple backache, or pain in the lower spine. Methyl salicylate topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had an allergy (especially to aspirin or other salicylates). Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you breastfeed, avoid applying this medicine to your nipple area. Do not use t...

Generic name: Oxymetazoline nasal Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Oxymeta-12? Oxymetazoline is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Oxymetazoline nasal (for the nose) is for temporary relief of nasal congestion (stuffy nose) caused by allergies or the common cold. Oxymetazoline nasal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use oxymetazoline nasal if you are allergic to it. FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether oxymetazoline nasal will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this ...

Generic name: Multivitamins and minerals Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Optimetabolix 2:1? This medicine is a combination of many different vitamins and minerals that are normally found in foods and other natural sources. Multivitamins and minerals are used to provide substances that are not taken in through the diet. Multivitamins and minerals are also used to treat vitamin or mineral deficiencies caused by illness, pregnancy, poor nutrition, digestive disorders, certain medications, and many other conditions. Multivitamins and minerals may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Multivitamins and minerals can cause serious or life-threatening side effec...

Generic name: Naphazoline and pheniramine ophthalmic Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Ocuhist? Naphazoline is a vasoconstrictor. It works by narrowing swollen blood vessels in the eyes to reduce eye redness. Pheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of itchy or watery eyes. Naphazoline and pheniramine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is for temporary relief of minor eye redness or itching caused by ragweed, pollen, grass, or animal dander and hair. Naphazoline and pheniramine ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use this medicine if you are all...

Generic name: Insulin regular Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Novolin R Penfill? Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Regular insulin is a short-acting insulin that starts to work within 30 minutes after injection, peaks in 2 to 3 hours, and keeps working for up to 8 hours. Regular insulin is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. This medicine may be used for type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Regular insulin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to insulin, or if you are having an episode of hypoglycemia (low bloo...

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Nicotine? Nicotine is the primary ingredient in tobacco products. Nicotine nasal spray and inhalation are medical products used to help you stop smoking and help reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms as you quit smoking. Nicotine nasal or inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to nicotine or menthol. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: heart disease, irregular heartbeats; high blood pressure; chest pain, heart attack or stroke; blood circulation problems; a blood vessel disorder such as Buerger's disease, Prinzmetal angina, or Raynaud's syndrome; insulin...