Drugs

Generic name: Covid-19 (6m-11y) vaccine, moderna (2023-2024) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Moderna Covid-19? COVID-19 is a serious disease caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2). COVID-19 is spread from person to person through the air. COVID-19 can affect your lungs or other organs. Symptoms may be mild or serious and include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, tiredness, body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, runny or stuffy nose, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. The COVID-19 vaccine is used to help prevent COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2. The FDA has authorized emergency use of the Moderna vaccine in children who are 6 months to 11 years of age. COVID-19 vaccine does not contain coronavirus and cannot give your child COVID-19. This vaccine will no...

Generic name: Ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Lo/Ovral-21? Ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. Ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. Ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Taking birth control pills can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, ...

Generic name: Loratadine Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Loratadine Reditab? Loratadine is an antihistamine that is used to treat symptoms of hay fever or other allergies, such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, and itching in your nose or throat. Loratadine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to loratadine. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had: kidney disease; or liver disease. The disintegrating tablet may contain phenylalanine and could be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregna...

Generic name: Topical emollients Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Loving Lotion? Emollients are substances that moisten and soften your skin. Topical (for the skin) emollients are used to treat or prevent dry skin. Topical emollients are sometimes contained in products that also treat acne, chapped lips, diaper rash, cold sores, or other minor skin irritation. There are many brands and forms of topical emollients available and not all are listed on this leaflet. Topical emollients may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use a topical emollient if you are allergic to it. Topical emollients will not treat or prevent a skin infection. Ask a ...

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Niraparib and Abiraterone? Niraparib and abiraterone is used in combination with prednisone to treat a certain type of prostate cancer that has already been treated with other medications and has spread to other parts of the body. Niraparib is in a class of medications called poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors. It works by killing cancer cells. Abiraterone is in a class of medications called androgen biosynthesis inhibitors. It works by decreasing the amount of certain hormones in the body. How should I use Niraparib and Abiraterone Niraparib and abiraterone comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken on an empty stomach once a day, at l...

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Maribavir Oral? Maribavir is an antiviral medicine used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in people 12 years and older weighing at least 77 lbs (35 kg) who have received an organ transplant. This medicine is used when an infection or disease does not respond to treatment with ganciclovir, valganciclovir, cidofovir or foscarnet. Maribavir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Tell your doctor if you have: end-stage kidney disease (including if you are on dialysis); or severe liver disease. Some drugs should not be used with maribavir. Your treatment plan may change if you also use: carbamazepine, phenytoin or phenobar...

Generic name: Topical emollients Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Maxilube? Emollients are substances that moisten and soften your skin. Topical (for the skin) emollients are used to treat or prevent dry skin. Topical emollients are sometimes contained in products that also treat acne, chapped lips, diaper rash, cold sores, or other minor skin irritation. There are many brands and forms of topical emollients available and not all are listed on this leaflet. Topical emollients may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use a topical emollient if you are allergic to it. Topical emollients will not treat or prevent a skin infection. Ask a docto...

Generic name: Multivitamins and minerals Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is M-Vit? 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 effects if taken ...

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Medicone Maximum Strength? Benzocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body. Benzocaine topical is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by minor skin irritations, sore throat, sunburn, vaginal or rectal irritation, ingrown toenails, hemorrhoids, and many other sources of minor pain on a surface of the body. Benzocaine is also used to numb the skin or surfaces inside the mouth, nose, throat, vagina, or rectum to lessen the pain of inserting a medical instrument such as a tube or speculum. Benzocaine topical should not be used to treat teething pain in infants, and is not approved for use in a child younger than 2 years old. There are many brands and forms of benzocaine topical available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet. Benzocaine top...

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Mesna? Mesna is used to prevent bleeding in the bladder (hemorrhagic cystitis) during chemotherapy with ifosfamide (Ifex). Mesna will not prevent other side effects caused by ifosfamide. Mesna may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to mesna, edetate sodium, sodium hydroxide, or benzyl alcohol. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine. Although mesna is not expected to harm an unborn baby, ifosfamide can harm an unborn baby if the mother or the father is using this medicine. If you are a woman, you may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this...