Avita Cream

Pronunciation: TREH-tih-noyn
Generic Name: Tretinoin
Brand Name: Avita and Retin-A

Avita Cream is used for:

Treating acne. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Avita Cream is a vitamin A derivative. How it exerts its beneficial effects against acne is not fully known. Tretinoin appears to increase skin-cell turnover and to reduce the tendency for skin cells to stick together. This reduces the formation of acne and allows quicker healing of acne that does develop.

Do NOT use Avita Cream if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Avita Cream

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if this applies to you.

Before using Avita Cream:

Some medical conditions may interact with Avita Cream. 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, foods, or other substances


• if you have eczema, an abnormally high white blood cell count, or a sunburn

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Avita Cream. Because little, if any, of Avita Cream is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

Ask your health care provider if Avita Cream 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 Avita Cream:

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

• Avita Cream is for external use only.


• Remove all cosmetics with a mild soap before applying Avita Cream. Gently dry the area. Wait 20 to 30 minutes to make sure that your skin is completely dry.


• Apply a thin film of medicine to the affected area. Rub in gently.


• Wash your hands immediately after using Avita Cream.


• If you miss a dose of Avita Cream, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Avita Cream.

Important safety information:

• Avita Cream is for external use only. Avoid getting Avita Cream in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get Avita Cream in your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water.


• Avita Cream may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Avita Cream. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.


• For the first 2 to 3 weeks of treatment, your skin condition may appear to worsen. This is expected. Do not stop using Avita Cream at this time.


• Talk with your doctor before you use any other medicines or products on your skin. While you are using Avita Cream, you may use cosmetics.


• Do not apply Avita Cream to skin that is sunburned. Wait until the burn is fully healed before using Avita Cream.


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


• Avoid using other topical medication, cosmetics, or other products that have a strong drying effect. If you have dry skin from using these products, allow your skin to "rest" before using Avita Cream.


• Do not use Avita Cream for any condition other than that for which it was prescribed.


• Weather extremes, such as windy or cold weather, may irritate your skin more while you are using Avita Cream.


• Avita Cream may cause harm if it is swallowed. If you may have taken it by mouth, contact your poison control center or emergency room right away.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Avita Cream while you are pregnant. It is not known if Avita Cream is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Avita Cream, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Avita Cream:

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:

Redness, peeling, or feeling of warmth; sensitivity to sunlight; skin irritation; stinging at application site.

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); severe redness, swelling, blistering, or crusting of the skin.

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: Avita 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 clumsiness; dizziness; excessive redness, peeling, and discomfort; flushing; headache; stomach pain. Avita Cream may be harmful if swallowed.

Proper storage of Avita Cream:

Store Avita Cream at room temperature, between 59 and 80 degrees F (15 and 26 degrees C). Store in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat and light. Keep Avita Cream out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

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


• Avita Cream 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 Avita Cream. 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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Theo-24

Generic Name: theophylline (thee OFF i lin)

Brand Names: Elixophyllin, Theo-24, Theo-Time, TheoCap, Theochron, Uniphyl

What is Theo-24 (theophylline)?

Theophylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the lungs and chest, and makes the lungs less sensitive to allergens and other causes of bronchospasm.

Theophylline is used to treat the symptoms of asthma, bronchitis and emphysema.

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

What is the most important information I should know about Theo-24 (theophylline)?

If there are any changes in the brand, strength, or type of theophylline you use, your dosage needs may change. Always check your medicine when it is refilled to make sure you have received the correct brand and type as prescribed by your doctor. Ask the pharmacist if you have any questions about the medicine you receive at the pharmacy.

Do not start or stop smoking without first talking to your doctor. Smoking changes the way your body uses theophylline, and you may need to use a different dose. Avoid drinks or foods that contain caffeine, such as coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate. Caffeine may increase some of the side effects of theophylline.

There are many other medicines that can interact with theophylline. 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. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Theo-24 (theophylline)?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to theophylline.

Before taking theophylline, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

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  a stomach ulcer;

  
  


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  epilepsy or other seizure disorder;

  
  


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  a heart rhythm problem;

  
  


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  congestive heart failure;

  
  


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  fluid in your lungs;

  
  


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  underactive thyroid;

  
  


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  a high fever;

  
  


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  liver disease (such as cirrhosis or hepatitis);

  
  


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  kidney disease; or

  
  


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  if you have recently quit smoking cigarettes or marijuana.

  
  

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take theophylline.

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Theophylline can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Older adults may be more likely to have side effects from theophylline.

How should I take Theo-24 (theophylline)?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.

Take this medicine with a full glass of water.

You may take theophylline with or without food, but take it the same way every time.

Do not crush, chew, break, or open an extended-release tablet or capsule unless your doctor tells you to. Swallow the pill whole. It is specially made to release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking or opening the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.

Your doctor may tell you to break a regular theophylline tablet before you take it. Some tablets have special scored marks on them to make breaking the tablet easier. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Measure the liquid form of theophylline with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

If there are any changes in the brand, strength, or type of theophylline you use, your dosage needs may change. Always check your medicine when it is refilled to make sure you have received the correct brand and type as prescribed by your doctor. Ask the pharmacist if you have any questions about the medicine you receive at the pharmacy.

Do not start or stop smoking without first talking to your doctor. Smoking changes the way your body uses theophylline, and you may need to use a different dose. Store theophylline at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take 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. Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, insomnia, tremors, restlessness, uneven heartbeats, and seizure (convulsions). Seizures caused by a theophylline overdose can cause death or permanent brain damage.

What should I avoid while taking Theo-24 (theophylline)?

Theophylline can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinks or foods that contain caffeine, such as coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate. Caffeine may increase some of the side effects of theophylline.

Theo-24 (theophylline) 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 theophylline and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

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  seizure (convulsions);

  
  


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  worsening of your condition, or symptoms of new illness;

  
  


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  severe or ongoing nausea and vomiting, headache, fast or uneven heart rate, and trouble sleeping (insomnia);

  
  


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  coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;

  
  


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  ongoing fever;

  
  


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  feeling restless, irritable, nervous, or jittery.

  
  


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  tremors; or

  
  


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  urinating more than usual.

  
  

Less serious side effects may include:

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  mild nausea, loss of appetite, weight loss;

  
  


• 
  

  restlessness, tremor, or insomnia; or

  
  


• 
  

  headache, lightheadedness, or dizziness.

  
  

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.

What other drugs will affect Theo-24 (theophylline)?

Before taking theophylline, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

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  carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol);

  
  


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  cimetidine (Tagamet);

  
  


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  enoxacin (Penetrex);

  
  


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  ephedrine or similar medications found in cold medicine or diet pills;

  
  


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  erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Ery-Tab);

  
  


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  fluvoxamine (Luvox);

  
  


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  propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran);

  
  


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  rifampin (Rifadin, Rifater, Rifamate, Rimactane);

  
  


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  St. John's wort; or

  
  


• 
  

  thiabendazole (Mintezol).

  
  

This list is not complete and there are many other medicines that can interact with theophylline. 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. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.

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• Theophylline Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)


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• Quibron-T MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Quibron-T Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Theo-24 Prescribing Information (FDA)


• TheoCap Sustained-Release Capsules MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Theochron Sustained-Release Tablets MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Theolair tablets Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Theophyllines Monograph (AHFS DI)


• Uniphyl Prescribing Information (FDA)

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Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about theophylline.

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Meribin

Generic Name: biotin (Oral route)

BYE-oh-tin

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Appearex


• Meribin


• Nail-ex

Available Dosage Forms:

• Tablet


• Capsule

Therapeutic Class: Nutritive Agent

Pharmacologic Class: Vitamin B

Uses For Meribin

Biotin supplements are used to prevent or treat biotin deficiency.

Vitamins are compounds that you must have for growth and health. They are needed in only small amounts and are usually available in the foods that you eat. Biotin is necessary for formation of fatty acids and glucose, which are used as fuels by the body. It is also important for the metabolism of amino acids and carbohydrates.

A lack of biotin is rare. However, if it occurs it may lead to skin rash, loss of hair, high blood levels of cholesterol, and heart problems.

Some conditions may increase your need for biotin. These include:

• Genetic disorder of biotin deficiency


• Seborrheic dermatitis in infants


• Surgical removal of the stomach

Increased need for biotin should be determined by your health care professional.

Claims that biotin supplements are effective in the treatment of acne, eczema (a type of skin disorder), or hair loss have not been proven.

Biotin supplements are available without a prescription.

Importance of Diet

For good health, it is important that you eat a balanced and varied diet. Follow carefully any diet program your health care professional may recommend. For your specific vitamin and/or mineral needs, ask your health care professional for a list of appropriate foods. If you think that you are not getting enough vitamins and/or minerals in your diet, you may choose to take a dietary supplement.

Biotin is found in various foods, including liver, cauliflower, salmon, carrots, bananas, soy flour, cereals, and yeast. Biotin content of food is reduced by cooking and preserving.

Vitamins alone will not take the place of a good diet and will not provide energy. Your body needs other substances found in food, such as protein, minerals, carbohydrates, and fat. Vitamins themselves cannot work without the presence of other foods.

The daily amount of biotin needed is defined in several different ways.

• For U.S.—


• Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are the amount of vitamins and minerals needed to provide for adequate nutrition in most healthy persons. RDAs for a given nutrient may vary depending on a person's age, sex, and physical condition (e.g., pregnancy).


• Daily Values (DVs) are used on food and dietary supplement labels to indicate the percent of the recommended daily amount of each nutrient that a serving provides. DVs replace the previous designation of United States Recommended Daily Allowances (USRDAs).

• For Canada—


• Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNIs) are used to determine the amounts of vitamins, minerals, and protein needed to provide adequate nutrition and lessen the risk of chronic disease.

Because lack of biotin is rare, there is no RDA or RNI for it. Normal daily recommended intakes for biotin are generally defined as follows:

• Infants and children—
  
  • Birth to 3 years of age: 10 to 20 micrograms (mcg).
  
  
  • 4 to 6 years of age: 25 mcg.
  
  
  • 7 to 10 years of age: 30 mcg.
  
  


• Adolescents and adults—
  
  • 30 to 100 mcg.
  
  

Before Using Meribin

If you are taking this dietary supplement without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label. For this supplement, the following should be considered:

Allergies

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.

Pediatric

Problems in children have not been reported with intake of normal daily recommended amounts.

Geriatric

Problems in older adults have not been reported with intake of normal daily recommended amounts.

Interactions with Medicines

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. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

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. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Proper Use of biotin

This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain biotin. It may not be specific to Meribin. Please read with care.

Dosing

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.

• For oral dosage form (capsules or tablets):
  
  • To prevent deficiency, the amount taken by mouth is based on normal daily recommended intakes:
    
    • Adults and teenagers—30 to 100 micrograms (mcg) per day.
    
    
    • Children 7 to 10 years of age—30 mcg per day.
    
    
    • Children 4 to 6 years of age—25 mcg per day.
    
    
    • Children birth to 3 years of age—10 to 20 mcg per day.
    
    
  
  
  • To treat deficiency:
    
    • Adults, teenagers, and children—Treatment dose is determined by prescriber for each individual based on severity of deficiency.
    
    
  
  

Missed Dose

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.

If you miss taking biotin supplements for one or more days there is no cause for concern, since it takes some time for your body to become seriously low in biotin. However, if your health care professional has recommended that you take biotin, try to remember to take it as directed every day.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not refrigerate. Keep from freezing.

Store the dietary supplement 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.

Meribin Side Effects

No side effects have been reported for biotin in amounts up to 10 milligrams a day. However, check with your health care professional if you notice any unusual effects while you are taking it.

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Hiberix

Generic Name: haemophilus b conjugate vaccine (Intramuscular route)

hee-MOF-i-lus B KON-joo-gate VAX-een

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• ActHIB


• Hiberix


• Hibtiter


• Pedvaxhib

Available Dosage Forms:

• Solution


• Powder for Solution


• Powder for Suspension

Therapeutic Class: Vaccine

Uses For Hiberix

Haemophilus b conjugate vaccine is an active immunizing agent that is used to prevent infection caused by the Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) bacteria. The vaccine works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease.

Haemophilus b conjugate vaccine is prepared by adding a diphtheria, meningococcal, or tetanus-related substance to the process. However, this vaccine does not take the place of the regular vaccines for diphtheria, tetanus, or meningococcus that children and adults should receive. All of the haemophilus b conjugate vaccines work the same way, but they may be given at different ages or using a different schedule.

Infections with Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) bacteria can cause life-threatening illnesses, such as meningitis (a brain disease), epiglottitis (a throat disease that can cause suffocation), pericarditis (a heart disease), pneumonia (a lung disease), and septic arthritis (a bone and joint disease). Hib meningitis may cause death or leave the child with serious and permanent damage, such as mental retardation, deafness, epilepsy, or partial blindness.

Haemophilus b conjugate vaccine is recommended for all children 2 months to 5 years of age (i.e., up to the 6th birthday).

The Hiberix® vaccine is used as a booster dose for children who have already received the primary series with a haemophilus b conjugate vaccine. The vaccine will "boost" or increase the protection that the child had from an earlier dose.

This vaccine is to be administered only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

Before Using Hiberix

In deciding to use a vaccine, the risks of taking the vaccine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this vaccine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

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.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of the haemophilus b conjugate vaccine in children 2 months to 5 years of age. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children 6 years of age and older and children younger than 2 months of age.

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of the Hiberix® vaccine in children 15 months to 4 years of age. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children 5 years of age and older and children younger than 15 months of age.

Geriatric

The haemophilus b conjugate vaccine is not recommended for adult or geriatric patients.

Pregnancy

	Pregnancy Category	Explanation
All Trimesters	C	Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women.

Breast Feeding

Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

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. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

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. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this vaccine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Guillain-Barré syndrome (nervous system disorder that causes paralysis), history of after a vaccine with tetanus—Your doctor will decide if you should receive this vaccine.

• Weakened immune system—May not work as well in patients with this condition.

Proper Use of haemophilus b conjugate vaccine

This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain haemophilus b conjugate vaccine. It may not be specific to Hiberix. Please read with care.

A nurse or other trained health professional will give your child this vaccine. This vaccine is given as a shot into a muscle.

The exact schedule for your child's vaccines will vary depending on the brand of medicine used and your child's age at the time of the first dose. In general, your child will receive the first dose at 2 to 6 months of age, followed by 2 more doses at least 8 weeks apart. Your child will usually receive a booster dose at 15 to 18 months of age, although he or she can receive this medicine up until the age of 5 years.

It is important that your child receive all of the doses of vaccine in this series. Try to keep all of your scheduled appointments. If your child does miss a dose of this vaccine, make another appointment as soon as possible.

Your child may receive other vaccines at the same time as this one, but in a different body area. You should receive information sheets about all of the vaccines your child receives. Make sure you understand all of the information that is given to you.

Precautions While Using Hiberix

It is very important that your child return to your doctor’s office at the right time for each dose. Be sure to notify your doctor of any side effects that occur after your child receives this vaccine.

This vaccine may interfere with laboratory tests that check for Hib disease. Make sure your doctor knows that your child received the vaccine if a severe infection occurs during the 2 weeks after the vaccine is given.

Tell the doctor right away if your child is allergic to latex rubber. The vaccine syringes and vials may contain dry natural latex rubber. This may cause an allergic reaction in patients who are sensitive to latex.

Hiberix Side Effects

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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

• Diarrhea


• loss of appetite


• vomiting

Less common

• Earache


• redness or swelling in the ear

Rare

• Chest pain


• chills


• convulsions (seizures)


• cough


• fever over 102 degrees F (39 degrees C)


• lack or loss of strength


• shortness of breath


• sneezing


• sore throat


• tightness in the chest


• troubled breathing


• wheezing

Incidence not known

• Bluish lips or skin


• dizziness


• fast heartbeat


• hives


• itching (especially of the feet or hands)


• large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs


• puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue


• reddening of the skin (especially around the ears)


• skin rash


• swelling of the eyes, face, or inside of the nose


• swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin


• unusual tiredness or weakness (sudden and severe)

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:

More common

• Fever less than 102 degrees F (39 degrees C)


• irritability


• redness, pain, swelling, tenderness, or warm feeling at the injection site


• reduced physical activity


• restlessness


• sleepiness

Less common

• Prolonged crying lasting more than 4 hours


• unusual high-pitched crying

Incidence not known

• Hives or welts


• sleepiness or unusual drowsiness

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: Hiberix side effects (in more detail)

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Boots Allergy Relief 1 Year Plus Antihistamine 2 mg-5ml Syrup

Boots Allergy Relief 1 Year Plus Antihistamine 2 mg/5 ml Syrup

(Chlorphenamine Maleate)

Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.

This medicine is available without prescription to treat minor conditions. However, you still need to give it carefully to get the best results from it.

• Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again


• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice


• The leaflet is written in terms of giving this medicine to your child, but if you are an adult who is intending to take this medicine yourself the information in this leaflet will apply to you as well

What this medicine is for

This medicine contains Chlorphenamine Maleate, which belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines, which act to relieve the symptoms of allergic reactions.

It can be used to relieve itching and redness of the skin and swelling associated with allergies, insect bites, hayfever and other allergic conditions including reactions to food and medicines and year round sneezing and runny nose.

Before you give this medicine

This medicine can be given to children from the age of 1 year. However, some children should not be given this medicine or you should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.

Do not give:

• 
  If your child is under 1 year
  


• 
  If your child is having an asthma attack
  


• 
  If your child is allergic to any of the ingredients, or any other antihistamines (your child may have had a rash, difficulty breathing, swollen lips or face after taking them)


• 
  If your child is taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (for depression) or has taken them in the last 14 days

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:

• If your child has epilepsy, heart or circulatory disease, liver problems


• If your child has high blood pressure or glaucoma


• If your child has asthma, bronchitis or bronchiectasis


• If your child has an overactive thyroid


• If your child has difficulty passing urine


• If your child has an obstruction in their intestine


• If your child has a rare blood disease called porphyria

Other important information

Information about some of the ingredients: This medicine contains maltitol liquid, which may have a mild laxative effect. If you have been told by your doctor that your child has an intolerance to some sugars, consult your doctor before giving this medicine. This medicine contains 1 g maltitol per 5 ml spoonful. This provides 2 kcal per spoonful.

This medicine contains small amounts of alcohol (ethanol), less than 100 mg per 5 ml spoonful.

Information for adults intending to take this medicine

Driving and using machines: This medicine may cause drowsiness. If affected do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcoholic drink.

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you are a man with prostate problems.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Do not take this medicine.

If your child takes other medicines

Before you give this medicine, make sure that you tell your pharmacist about ANY other medicines you might be giving your child at the same time, particularly the following:

• Other antihistamines


• Strong painkillers


• Sleeping tablets


• Tranquillisers, antidepressants or other medicines for mental problems


• Phenytoin (for epilepsy)


• Atropine

If you are unsure about interactions with any other medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for your child, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.

How to give this medicine

Check the seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not give the medicine.

Use the measuring spoon provided. The small end measures 2.5 ml and the big end measures 5 ml.

• 
  Children of 12 to 23 months
  


• 
  2.5 ml - Twice a day. Don’t give more than 5 ml (Two 2.5 ml spoonfuls) in 24 hours.
  


• 
  


• 
  Children of 2 to 5 years
  


• 
  2.5 ml - Every 4 to 6 hours, if you need to. Don’t give more than 15 ml (Six 2.5 ml spoonfuls) in 24 hours.
  


• 
  


• 
  Children of 6 to 11 years
  


• 
  5 ml - Every 4 to 6 hours, if you need to. Don’t give more than 30 ml (Six 5 ml spoonfuls) in 24 hours.
  


• 
  


• 
  Children of 12 years and over, and adults
  


• 
  10 ml - Every 4 to 6 hours, if you need to. Don’t give more than 60 ml (Twelve 5 ml spoonfuls) in 24 hours.
  

Give this medicine to your child to swallow.

Do not give to children under 1 year.

Do not give more than the amount recommended above.

If symptoms do not go away within 5 days talk to your pharmacist or doctor.

If you give too much:

Talk to your doctor or go to your nearest hospital casualty department straight away. Take the medicine and this leaflet with you.

Possible side effects

Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.

• Drowsiness (which may make your child fall asleep)


• Dizziness, blurred vision, headaches, fits


• Dry mouth, difficulty in passing urine, sweating


• Skin rash, sensitivity to sunlight, other allergic reactions


• Indigestion, stomach pain, loss of appetite


• Tremors, muscle pain or weakness, impaired movement or co-ordination, pins and needles


• Change in heart rate, palpitations, low blood pressure, ringing in the ears, hair loss


• Blood problems such as anaemia, weariness


• Sleep disturbance


• Liver problems (which may cause yellowing of the skin or eyes)


• Chest pain


• Cough, phlegm on the chest – these may be caused by thickened bronchial secretions (mucous) in your lungs


• Difficulty concentrating, irritability, depression


• Hyperactivity in children


• Confusion in the elderly

Very young children and elderly adults may be more likely to get some of these side effects.

If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.

How to store this medicine

Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.

Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.

What is in this medicine

Each 5 ml of oral solution contains Chlorphenamine Maleate 2 mg, which is the active ingredient.

As well as the active ingredient, the solution also contains purified water, glycerol (E422), maltitol liquid (E965), citric acid monohydrate, sodium benzoate (E211), mint flavour (containing ethanol 0.2 vol %).

This pack contains 150 ml. The medicine is a clear, colourless mint flavoured syrup.

Who makes this medicine

Manufactured by the Marketing Authorisation holder

The Boots Company PLC

Nottingham

NG2 3AA

PL00014/0606

Leaflet prepared July 2007

If you would like any further information about this medicine, please contact

The Boots Company PLC

Nottingham

NG2 3AA

Other formats

To request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or audio please call, free of charge: 0800 198 5000 (UK only).

Please be ready to give the following information:

Product Name: Boots Allergy Relief 1 Year Plus Antihistamine 2 mg/5 ml Syrup.

Reference number 00014/0606.

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BTC12108 vG dated 19/09/07

Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets

Pronunciation: Not applicable.
Generic Name: Cat's Claw
Brand Name: Generics only. No brands available.

Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets are used for:

Stimulating the immune system. It is also said to have anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antiviral, and antioxidant properties, which may be useful in arthritis, allergies, asthma, diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, cancer, viral infections, irregular menstrual cycles, ulcers, gastritis, and hemorrhoids. It may also have other uses.

Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets are an herbal product. It contains certain chemicals that work by reducing inflammation and fighting certain viruses.

Do NOT use Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets


• you are pregnant


• you have or are scheduled for an organ transplant or skin graft


• you have a blood clotting disorder or hemophilia

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

Before using Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets:

Some medical conditions may interact with Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are 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, foods, or other substances


• if you have low blood pressure, are undergoing chemotherapy, or have conditions that decrease your immune response

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Chemotherapy or immunosuppressants (eg, cyclosporine, prednisone) because the effectiveness may be decreased by Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets 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 Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets:

Use Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Dosing depends on the use and the source of the product.


• Use as directed on the package, unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.


• Swallow whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.


• If you miss taking a dose of Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets for 1 or more days, there is no cause for concern. If your doctor recommended that you take it, try to remember your dose every day.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets.

Important safety information:

• Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets may cause dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets. Using Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.


• Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets may cause lightheadedness or fainting. Alcohol, hot weather, exercise, and fever can increase these effects. To prevent them, sit or stand up slowly, especially in the morning. Also, sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness, lightheadedness, or weakness.


• Do not confuse cat's claw with devil's claw. They have different properties and claims.


• Do not use cat's claw while taking chemotherapy. Stop taking cat's claw 2 days before starting the chemotherapy and do not restart until 2 to 6 days after your chemotherapy is finished.


• This product has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as safe and effective for any medical condition. The long-term safety of herbal products is not known. Before using any alternative medicine, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.


• Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets are not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 3 years of age. Talk with your doctor about risks and benefits before giving Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets to your child.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use cat's claw if you are pregnant. Do not breast-feed while taking cat's claw.

Possible side effects of Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets:

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:

Diarrhea; dizziness; fatigue; weakness.

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); bleeding from gums; blood in urine or stools.

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: Cat's Claw 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.

Proper storage of Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets:

Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and light unless otherwise directed on the package label. Do not store in the bathroom. Most herbal products are not in childproof containers. Keep Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets are 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 Cat's Claw Controlled-Release Tablets. 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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LiquiPrep Solution

Pronunciation: mag-NEE-zee-um SEYE-trate
Generic Name: Magnesium Citrate
Brand Name: Examples include Citrate of Magnesia and LiquiPrep

LiquiPrep Solution is used for:

Clearing the bowels before tests or for treating constipation.

LiquiPrep Solution is a laxative. It works by attracting and retaining water in the intestine, which allows the bowel to evacuate.

Do NOT use LiquiPrep Solution if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in LiquiPrep Solution


• you are taking aluminum salt (eg, aluminum hydroxide) or quinolones (eg, ciprofloxacin)

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

Before using LiquiPrep Solution:

Some medical conditions may interact with LiquiPrep Solution. 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, foods, or other substances


• if you have a history of bowel obstruction or kidney conditions, appendicitis, heart failure, or rectal bleeding

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

• Aluminum salts (eg, aluminum hydroxide) or anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by LiquiPrep Solution


• Bisphosphonates (eg, risedronate), digoxin, penicillamine, quinolone antibiotics (eg, ciprofloxacin), or tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline) because their effectiveness may be decreased by LiquiPrep Solution

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

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

• Take LiquiPrep Solution on an empty stomach. Take LiquiPrep Solution with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL).


• If you also take a bisphosphonate (eg, alendronic acid), digoxin, or a tetracycline (eg, doxycycline), do not take them within 2 to 4 hours of taking LiquiPrep Solution. Check with your doctor if you have questions.


• If you miss a dose of LiquiPrep Solution, take it as soon as you remember. Continue to take it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use LiquiPrep Solution.

Important safety information:

• Do not use LiquiPrep Solution if you experience abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or rectal bleeding except under the direction of your doctor.


• If you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts for 2 weeks or more, check with your doctor and do not use any more of LiquiPrep Solution.


• Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than 1 week without checking with your doctor.


• LiquiPrep Solution should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 2 years old; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using LiquiPrep Solution while you are pregnant. It is not known if LiquiPrep Solution is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use LiquiPrep Solution, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of LiquiPrep Solution:

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:

Diarrhea; stomach discomfort.

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); blood in the stool; cramps; dizziness; fainting; irregular heartbeat; severe diarrhea; sweating; weakness.

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: LiquiPrep 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.

Proper storage of LiquiPrep Solution:

Store LiquiPrep Solution at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep LiquiPrep Solution out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

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


• LiquiPrep Solution 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 LiquiPrep Solution. 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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