Drugs

Generic name: Antihemophilic factor (human) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Refacto? Antihemophilic factor (clotting factor) is a naturally occurring protein in the blood. People with hemophilia A have a deficiency in clotting factor VIII. Recombinant antihemophilic factor replaces clotting factor VIII in the blood. Recombinant antihemophilic factor is used to treat or prevent bleeding episodes in adults and children with hemophilia A. This medicine is sometimes given before a surgery. Recombinant antihemophilic factor can help prevent joint damage in children who have hemophilia A and no prior joint damage. Recombinant antihemophilic factor is not for use in treating von Willebrand disease. Jivi is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old. Recombinant antihemophilic factor may also be used for purposes not l...

Generic name: Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Pyrinyl Liquid Shampoo? Piperonyl butoxide is a chemical that stops the breakdown of pyrethrins, an insecticide chemical. Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat lice. Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical if you are allergic to it, or if you have an allergy to chrysanthemums or ragweed. FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pre...

Generic name: Prednisone Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Prednicot? Prednisone is a steroid that reduces inflammation in the body, and also suppresses your immune system. Prednisone is used to treat many different conditions such as hormonal disorders, skin diseases, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, allergic conditions, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, eye diseases, lung diseases, asthma, tuberculosis, blood cell disorders, kidney disorders, leukemia, lymphoma, multiple sclerosis, organ transplant rejection, swelling from a brain tumor or injury. Prednisone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use prednisone if you are allergic to...

Generic name: Albumin (human) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Plasbumin-25? Albumin is a protein produced by the liver that circulates in plasma (the clear liquid portion of your blood). Medicinal albumin is made of plasma proteins from human blood. This medicine works by increasing plasma volume or levels of albumin in the blood. Albumin is used to replace blood volume loss resulting from trauma such as a severe burns or an injury that causes blood loss. This medicine is also used to treat low albumin levels caused by surgery, dialysis, abdominal infections, liver failure, pancreatitis, respiratory distress, bypass surgery, ovarian problems caused by fertility drugs, and other many other conditions. Albumin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. ...

Generic name: Loperamide Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Pepto Diarrhea Control? Loperamide is used to treat diarrhea. Loperamide is also used to reduce the amount of stool in people who have an ileostomy (re-routing of the bowel through a surgical opening in the stomach). Loperamide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use loperamide if you are allergic to it, or if you have: stomach pain without diarrhea; diarrhea with a high fever; ulcerative colitis; diarrhea that is caused by a bacterial infection; or stools that are bloody, black, or tarry. Ask your doctor before using loperamide to treat diarrhea caused by taking an antibiotic ...

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is P & S Liquid? Phenol topical is used on the skin to help protect skin from infection in minor cuts, scrapes, or burns. Phenol topical is used on the scalp to treat dandruff. Some forms of phenol topical are used inside the mouth to provide temporary relief of minor mouth pain or irritation, sore throat, or canker sore pain. Phenol topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use phenol topical if you are allergic to it. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have any medical conditions or allergies. If you are breastfeeding, avoid applying this medicine to breast areas that may ...

Generic name: Benzocaine topical Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Orajel Baby? 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 thi...