Tuesday 26 April 2011

Karoksen




Karoksen may be available in the countries listed below.


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Naproxen

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


  • Turkey

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Monday 25 April 2011

Tenso Stop Plus




Tenso Stop Plus may be available in the countries listed below.


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Fosinopril

Fosinopril sodium salt (a derivative of Fosinopril) is reported as an ingredient of Tenso Stop Plus in the following countries:


  • Spain

Hydrochlorothiazide

Hydrochlorothiazide is reported as an ingredient of Tenso Stop Plus in the following countries:


  • Spain

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Bionect


Generic Name: sodium hyaluronate topical (SOE dee um HYE al ure ON ate)

Brand Names: Bionect, Gelclair, Hylira, RadiaPlexRx, Xclair


What is Bionect (sodium hyaluronate topical)?

Sodium hyaluronate is similar to the fluid that surrounds your joints. Sodium hyaluronate acts as a lubricant on the skin by restoring moisture and preventing friction or abrasion.


Sodium hyaluronate is used to treat skin ulcers such as bed sores or diabetic foot ulcers, as well as burn wounds, surgical incisions, cuts, abrasions, and other skin irritations.


Sodium hyaluronate topical is also used to treat dry or scaly skin.


Sodium hyaluronate oral gel is used to treat mouth sores or other irritation caused by infection, chemotherapy or radiation treatments, or dental work.


Sodium hyaluronate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about Bionect (sodium hyaluronate topical)?


You should not use this medication if you are allergic to sodium hyaluronate. Clean and disinfect the skin area before applying sodium hyaluronate topical. Avoid using a wound disinfectant that contains quarternary ammonium salts. Use only the wound disinfecting method your doctor recommends.

To prevent contaminating the medication tube or bottle, use a sterile rubber glove or finger cot while applying sodium hyaluronate topical. Also do not share the medication with other people.


Avoid getting sodium hyaluronate skin medication on your lips or in your mouth, nose, or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water. Only the oral gel form of sodium hyaluronate is safe to use in the mouth. Stop using the medication and call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse, or if you develop any new signs of skin infection such as redness, warmth, swelling, or oozing.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking Bionect (sodium hyaluronate topical)?


You should not use this medication if you are allergic to sodium hyaluronate. FDA pregnancy category C. Before using sodium hyaluronate, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether sodium hyaluronate topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Bionect (sodium hyaluronate topical)?


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


To use this medication on the skin:



  • Clean and disinfect the skin area before applying sodium hyaluronate topical cream, gel, film, or spray.




  • Apply enough of the medication to cover the wound or affected skin area entirely.




  • If you use sodium hyaluronate gel or cream on an open skin wound, dab a thin layer of the medicine onto the affected area with as little rubbing as possible.




  • To prevent contaminating the medication tube or bottle, use a sterile rubber glove or finger cot while applying sodium hyaluronate topical. Also do not share the medication with other people.




  • Cover the treated skin area with a sterile gauze pad or other dressing recommended by your doctor.




  • Sodium hyaluronate topical for use on the skin is usually applied 2 or 3 times per day. Follow your doctor's instructions.



To use the sodium hyaluronate oral gel:



  • Tear open the gel packet and pour the entire contents into a drinking glass. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water and stir this mixture well.




  • If you do not have water available while using the oral gel, you may use it undiluted.




  • Rinse your mouth thoroughly by swishing and gargling with the mixture in your mouth for at least 1 minute.




  • Make sure your gums, teeth, tongue, and insides of your cheeks are well coated with the medicine before spitting it out.




  • Avoid eating or drinking anything for at least 1 hour after using the oral gel.




  • Sodium hyaluronate oral gel may be used 3 times per day. Follow your doctor's instructions.




Stop using the medication and call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse while using this medication. Store sodium hyaluronate at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the tube or bottle tightly closed when not in use. Do not tear open an oral gel packet until you are ready to use it.

What happens if I miss a dose?


Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not apply 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 sodium hyaluronate applied to the skin or used as a mouth rinse is not likely to cause life-threatening symptoms.


What should I avoid while taking Bionect (sodium hyaluronate topical)?


Avoid getting sodium hyaluronate skin medication on your lips or in your mouth, nose, or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water. Only the oral gel form of sodium hyaluronate is safe to use in the mouth.

Avoid using a wound disinfectant that contains quarternary ammonium salts. Use only the wound disinfecting method your doctor recommends.


Bionect (sodium hyaluronate topical) 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 the medication and call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse, or if you develop any new signs of skin infection such as redness, warmth, swelling, or oozing.

Sodium hyaluronate oral gel may cause a mild burning sensation in your mouth.


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 Bionect (sodium hyaluronate topical)?


It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied sodium hyaluronate. But many drugs can interact with each other. 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.



More Bionect resources


  • Bionect Side Effects (in more detail)
  • Bionect Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
  • Bionect Support Group
  • 0 Reviews for Bionect - Add your own review/rating


  • Bionect Cream MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Gelclair Gel MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Hylira Gel MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)



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  • Dermatological Disorders


Where can I get more information?


  • Your pharmacist can provide more information about sodium hyaluronate topical.

See also: Bionect side effects (in more detail)


Sunday 24 April 2011

Meforex




Meforex may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Meforex



Metformin

Metformin is reported as an ingredient of Meforex in the following countries:


  • Bangladesh

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Flumoxal




Flumoxal may be available in the countries listed below.


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Flubendazole

Flubendazole is reported as an ingredient of Flumoxal in the following countries:


  • Argentina

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Friday 22 April 2011

Berlicort




Berlicort may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Berlicort



Hydrocortisone

Hydrocortisone 21-acetate (a derivative of Hydrocortisone) is reported as an ingredient of Berlicort in the following countries:


  • Indonesia

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Thursday 14 April 2011

Lactamox




Lactamox may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Lactamox



Amoxicillin

Amoxicillin trihydrate (a derivative of Amoxicillin) is reported as an ingredient of Lactamox in the following countries:


  • Indonesia

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Friday 8 April 2011

Diazepam Gel



Pronunciation: dye-AZ-e-pam
Generic Name: Diazepam
Brand Name: Examples include Diastat and Diastat AcuDial


Diazepam Gel is used for:

Treating episodes of increased seizure activity (cluster seizures) in certain patients with epilepsy who already take other seizure medicines.


Diazepam Gel is a benzodiazepine. It works in the brain to decrease seizures.


Do NOT use Diazepam Gel if:


  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Diazepam Gel

  • you have narrow-angle glaucoma, severe liver disease, or certain severe mental problems (eg, psychosis)

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



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Before using Diazepam Gel:


Some medical conditions may interact with Diazepam Gel. 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 or other substances

  • if you have a history of liver or kidney problems, lung or breathing problems (eg, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD], pneumonia), myasthenia gravis, porphyria (a blood disease), or glaucoma, or you are at risk for narrow-angle glaucoma

  • if you have a history of depression, other mental or mood problems, suicidal thoughts or actions, or alcohol or other substance abuse or dependence

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


  • Antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline, fluoxetine), barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (eg, phenelzine), narcotic medicines (eg, morphine, hydrocodone), phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine), valproate, or valproic acid because they may increase the risk of Diazepam Gel's side effects, such as severe drowsiness and confusion

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Diazepam Gel 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 Diazepam Gel:


Use Diazepam Gel as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.


  • An extra patient leaflet is available with Diazepam Gel. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.

  • A health care provider will teach your caregiver how to use Diazepam Gel. Be sure your caregiver understands how to use Diazepam Gel. Contact your health care provider if you or your caregiver have any questions about using Diazepam Gel.

  • If you are using Diastat AcuDial, the pharmacist will set the dial to the appropriate dose before you receive Diazepam Gel. Check the syringe as soon as you pick up Diazepam Gel from the pharmacy. Make sure that you can see the dose in the display window and that the dose is correct. Make sure that you can see the green "ready" band on the syringe just below the cap. If you have questions about how to tell whether the dial is set to the correct dose or whether the syringe is ready to use, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

  • To use Diazepam Gel, place the patient on their side where they cannot fall. Get the syringe. Push up with your thumb and remove the cap from the syringe. Be sure the seal pin is removed with the cap. Lubricate the rectal tip with the lubricating jelly provided.

  • Turn the patient on their side facing you. Bend the upper leg forward and separate the buttocks to expose the rectum.

  • Gently insert the syringe tip into the rectum. Slowly count to 3 while gently pushing the plunger in until it stops. Slowly count to 3 before removing the syringe from the rectum. Slowly count to 3 while holding the buttocks together to prevent leakage of the medicine.

  • Keep the patient on their side facing you. Continue to observe the patient as directed by the patient's doctor.

  • Do not reuse the syringe or other materials. If you are using Diastat AcuDial, pull on the plunger until it is completely removed from the syringe. Point the tip of the syringe over the toilet or sink. Replace the plunger into the syringe, gently pushing it in until it stops. Flush the toilet or rinse the sink with water until you can no longer see any gel.

  • Throw away all used materials in the trash can. Keep out of the reach of children and away from pets.

  • Contact the patient's doctor at once if seizures continue for 15 minutes after using Diazepam Gel, unless the patient's doctor tells you otherwise.

  • Contact the doctor at once if you are alarmed by the frequency or severity of the seizures, or the color or breathing of the patient.

  • Contact the doctor at once if the seizures are different from the patient's usual seizure episodes or if the patient is having unusual or serious problems.

  • Do NOT use Diazepam Gel more often than once every 5 days unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

  • Do NOT use Diazepam Gel more often than 5 times per month unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

  • If you miss a dose of Diazepam Gel, contact your doctor right away.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Diazepam Gel.



Important safety information:


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

  • Check with your doctor before you drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Diazepam Gel; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.

  • Do NOT use more than the recommended dose or use more often than prescribed without checking with your doctor.

  • Contact the doctor at once if the patient develops new or worsening seizures.

  • Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Diazepam Gel before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.

  • Use Diazepam Gel with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially drowsiness or decreased coordination.

  • Diazepam Gel should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 2 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.

  • Diazepam Gel should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 6 months old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.

  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Diazepam Gel may cause harm to the fetus. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Diazepam Gel while you are pregnant. Diazepam Gel is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using Diazepam Gel. Discuss with your doctor how long you should wait to breast-feed after using Diazepam Gel.

Some people who use Diazepam Gel for a long time may develop a need to continue taking it. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction. If you are addicted to Diazepam Gel and you suddenly stop using it, you may have WITHDRAWAL symptoms. These may include feeling weak, dizzy, or lightheaded. You may also have nausea, muscle twitching, trembling of the hands and fingers, hallucinations, trouble sleeping, increased sweating, or seizures.



Possible side effects of Diazepam Gel:


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:



Decreased coordination; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; nervousness; stomach pain; stuffy nose.



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); anxiety; hallucinations; mental or mood changes; muscle spasms or twitching; new or worsened seizures; overexcitement; shortness of breath; sleep disturbances; trouble sleeping; 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: Diazepam 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; confusion; loss of consciousness; severe drowsiness; slow reflexes.


Proper storage of Diazepam Gel:

Store Diazepam Gel at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Diazepam Gel, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and away from pets.


General information:


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

  • Diazepam Gel 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 Diazepam Gel. 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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  • Diazepam Side Effects (in more detail)
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  • Diazepam Support Group
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Docetaxel Servycal




Docetaxel Servycal may be available in the countries listed below.


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Docetaxel

Docetaxel is reported as an ingredient of Docetaxel Servycal in the following countries:


  • Argentina

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Thursday 7 April 2011

Piroxicam Merck




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Piroxicam

Piroxicam is reported as an ingredient of Piroxicam Merck in the following countries:


  • France

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Lincoban




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

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Lincomycin

Lincomycin hydrochloride monohydrate (a derivative of Lincomycin) is reported as an ingredient of Lincoban in the following countries:


  • Italy

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Tuesday 5 April 2011

Lorsilan




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Lorazepam

Lorazepam is reported as an ingredient of Lorsilan in the following countries:


  • Bosnia & Herzegowina

  • Croatia (Hrvatska)

  • Slovenia

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Sunday 3 April 2011

Celocurine




Celocurine may be available in the countries listed below.


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Suxamethonium Chloride

Suxamethonium Chloride is reported as an ingredient of Celocurine in the following countries:


  • France

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Friday 1 April 2011

Gasprid




Gasprid may be available in the countries listed below.


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Cisapride

Cisapride is reported as an ingredient of Gasprid in the following countries:


  • Poland

Tegaserod

Tegaserod is reported as an ingredient of Gasprid in the following countries:


  • Colombia

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