Probenecid Medic may be available in the countries listed below.
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Probenecid is reported as an ingredient of Probenecid Medic in the following countries:
- Denmark
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Probenecid Medic may be available in the countries listed below.
Probenecid is reported as an ingredient of Probenecid Medic in the following countries:
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Felodipin Retard 1A Farma may be available in the countries listed below.
Felodipine is reported as an ingredient of Felodipin Retard 1A Farma in the following countries:
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Generic Name: bioflavonoids and zinc glycinate (BYE oh FLAV oh noids and ZINK GLYE sin ate)
Brand Names: Limbrel250, Limbrel500
Bioflavonoids and zinc glycinate is a medical food. It works by reducing swelling and providing pain relief.
Bioflavonoids and zinc glycinate is used in the dietary management of osteoarthritis symptoms, such as swelling, stiffness, and joint discomfort.
Bioflavonoids and zinc glycinate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Before taking bioflavonoids and zinc glycinate, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven).
You must remain under the care of a doctor while you are using bioflavonoids and zinc glycinate. Visit your doctor regularly.
Before taking bioflavonoids and zinc glycinate, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions.
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
You must remain under the care of a doctor while you are using bioflavonoids and zinc glycinate. Visit your doctor regularly.
Bioflavonoids and zinc glycinate is usually taken once every 12 hours. Follow your doctor's instructions.
See also: Bioflavonoids and zinc glycinate dosage (in more detail)
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
confusion, headache, anxiety, feeling restless;
fever, cough, rapid heart rate, feeling short of breath;
blue lips or fingernails, weak or shallow breathing;
feeling like you might pass out;
bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness; or
nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Less serious side effects may include:
mild nausea;
diarrhea; or
gas.
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.
Usual Adult Dose for Osteoarthritis:
Bioflavonoids-zinc glycinate 250 mg-50 mg oral capsule:
1 capsule orally every 12 hours.
Bioflavonoids-zinc glycinate 500 mg-50 mg oral capsule:
1 capsule orally every 12 hours.
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven).
There may be other drugs that can interact with bioflavonoids and zinc glycinate. 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.
Flumazen may be available in the countries listed below.
Flumazenil is reported as an ingredient of Flumazen in the following countries:
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Verotina may be available in the countries listed below.
Fluoxetine hydrochloride (a derivative of Fluoxetine) is reported as an ingredient of Verotina in the following countries:
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Lofexidine Hydrochloride may be available in the countries listed below.
Lofexidine Hydrochloride (BANM, USAN) is also known as Lofexidine (Rec.INN)
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Glossary
BANM | British Approved Name (Modified) |
Rec.INN | Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization) |
USAN | United States Adopted Name |
Indotard may be available in the countries listed below.
Indometacin is reported as an ingredient of Indotard in the following countries:
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Amocomb may be available in the countries listed below.
Amoxicillin is reported as an ingredient of Amocomb in the following countries:
Clavulanic Acid is reported as an ingredient of Amocomb in the following countries:
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Generic Name: phenytoin (Oral route)
FEN-i-toin
In the U.S.
In Canada
Available Dosage Forms:
Therapeutic Class: Anticonvulsant
Chemical Class: Hydantoin (class)
Phenytoin is used to control seizures (convulsions) in the treatment of epilepsy. It is also used to prevent and treat seizures that occur during brain surgery. This medicine is an anticonvulsant that works in the brain tissue to stop seizures.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of phenytoin in children.
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of phenytoin in geriatric patients. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving phenytoin.
Pregnancy Category | Explanation | |
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All Trimesters | D | Studies in pregnant women have demonstrated a risk to the fetus. However, the benefits of therapy in a life threatening situation or a serious disease, may outweigh the potential risk. |
Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following may cause an increased risk of certain side effects but may be unavoidable in some cases. If used together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use this medicine, or give you special instructions about the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco.
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain phenytoin. It may not be specific to Dilantin. Please read with care.
Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.
This medicine may be used with other seizure medicines. Keep using all of your seizure medicines unless your doctor tells you to stop.
Do not change brands or dosage forms of phenytoin without first checking with your doctor. Different products may not work the same way. If you refill your medicine and it looks different, check with your pharmacist.
Swallow the tablet whole or chew it thoroughly before being swallowed together with a glass of water.
Measure the oral suspension with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. Rinse the dosing spoon or cup with water after each use.
If you are receiving tube feeding preparations, it is best to take this medicine before or after a feeding.
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine to see if it is working properly and to allow for a change in the dose. Blood tests may be needed to check for any unwanted effects.
Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away. Your doctor may want you to join a pregnancy registry for patients taking a seizure medicine.
Lymph node problems may occur while using this medicine. Check with your doctor right away if you have swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in your neck, armpit, or groin.
Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor. Your doctor may want you to gradually reduce the amount you are using before stopping completely.
If you develop a skin rash, hives, or any allergic reaction to this medicine, stop taking the medicine and check with your doctor as soon as possible.
This medicine may affect blood sugar levels. If you notice a change in the results of your blood or urine sugar tests or if you have any questions, check with your doctor.
This medicine may cause some people to be agitated, irritable, or display other abnormal behaviors. It may also cause some people to have suicidal thoughts and tendencies or to become more depressed. If you, your child, or your caregiver notice any of these side effects, tell your doctor or your child's doctor right away.
In some patients (usually younger patients), tenderness, swelling, or bleeding of the gums (gingival hyperplasia) may appear soon after phenytoin treatment is started. To help prevent this, brush and floss your teeth carefully and regularly and massage your gums. Also, see your dentist every 6 months to have your teeth cleaned. If you have any questions about how to take care of your teeth and gums, or if you notice any tenderness, swelling, or bleeding of your gums, check with your doctor or dentist.
Before you have any medical tests, tell the medical doctor in charge that you are taking this medicine. The results of some tests may be affected by this medicine.
Avoid drinking alcohol while you are receiving this medicine.
Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Dilantin side effects (in more detail)
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