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Bactroban Ointment
Bactroban OintmentGeneric Name: Mupirocin (mue-PIR-oh-sin)Brand Name: BactrobanBactroban Ointment is used for:Treating impetigo, a type of skin infection. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Bactroban Ointment is an antibacterial. It kills sensitive bacteria by stopping the production of essential proteins needed by the bacteria to survive.Do N...
Bactroban Nasal Ointment
Bactroban Nasal OintmentGeneric Name: Mupirocin (mue-PIR-oh-sin)Brand Name: Bactroban NasalBactroban Nasal Ointment is used for:Treating infections in the nose. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Bactroban Nasal Ointment is an antibacterial. It works by stopping the production of essential proteins needed by the bacteria to survive.Do NOT use ...
BAL In Oil
BAL In OilGeneric Name: dimercaprol (DYE mer KAP rol)Brand Names: BAL In OilWhat is BAL In Oil (dimercaprol)?Dimercaprol is a chelating (KEE-late-ing) agent. A chelating agent is capable of removing a heavy metal, such as lead or mercury, from the blood.Dimercaprol is used to treat poisoning with arsenic, gold, or mercury. It is also used together with another medication called edet...
Balacet
BalacetGeneric Name: acetaminophen and propoxyphene (a SEET a MIN oh fen and proe POX i feen)Brand Names: Balacet, Darvocet A500, Darvocet-N 100, Darvocet-N 50, Propacet 100What is Balacet (acetaminophen and propoxyphene)?Propoxyphene is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers.Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever and a fever reducer that increases the effects of p...
Balanced B-50 Controlled-Release Tablets
Balanced B-50 Controlled-Release TabletsGeneric Name: Vitamins with Lipotropics (VYE-ta-mins/lye-po-TROE-piks)Brand Name: Examples include Balanced B-50 and Nat-Rul B-125Balanced B-50 Controlled-Release Tablets are used for:Providing vitamins and certain other nutrients as a supplement to the diet. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Balanced B-5...
Balmex topical
BalmexGeneric Name: zinc oxide (topical) (ZINK OX ide)Brand Names: ARC, Balmex, Boudreaux Butt Paste, Caldesene, Calmol-4 Suppository, Critic Aid, Delazinc, Desitin, Desitin Creamy, Desitin Creamy Diaper Rash Ointment, Diaper Rash Ointment, Diaper Relief, Flanders Buttocks Ointment, Medi-Paste, PeriGuard, Pinxav, RVPaque, Seniortopix Healix, Sportz Block Dark, Sportz Block Light, Sportz Block ...
Balnetar
BalnetarGeneric Name: coal tar topical (KOL TAR TOP ik al)Brand Names: Balnetar, Betatar Gel, Coal Tar, Cutar, Denorex, Denorex Dry Scalp, Denorex Extra Strength, Denorex Medicated Shampoo and Conditioner, DHS Tar Shampoo, Doak Tar, Doak Tar Oil, Elta Tar, Fototar, G-TAR, Ionil T, Ionil T Plus, MG 217 Psoriasis, MG217 Medicated Tar, Neutrogena T/Derm, Neutrogena T/Gel, Neutrogena T/Gel Extra S...
balsalazide
balsalazideGeneric Name: balsalazide (bal SAL a zide)Brand Names: ColazalWhat is balsalazide?Balsalazide reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation in the colon (bowel).Balsalazide is used to treat active ulcerative colitis.Balsalazide may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.What is the most important information I should ...
balsalazide
balsalazide (Oral route)bal-SAL-a-zideCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.ColazalAvailable Dosage Forms:CapsuleTherapeutic Class: Gastrointestinal AgentChemical Class: Salicylate, Non-AspirinUses For balsalazideBalsalazide is used to treat active ulcerative colitis in patients 5 years of age and older. It helps to decrease inflammation in the colon by blocking the pr...
Balsalazide
Balsalazide Generic Name: Balsalazide (bal-SAL-a-zide)Brand Name: ColazalBalsalazide is used for:Treating mildly to moderately active inflammation of the colon (ulcerative colitis). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Balsalazide is an anti-inflammatory. How it works is not fully known. It appears to reduce ulcerative colitis (inflammation of t...
Balsalazide disodium
Balsalazide disodiumBrand names: ColazalWhy is Balsalazide disodium prescribed?Colazal is used in the treatment of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (chronic inflammation and ulceration of the lower intestine). It is an anti-inflammatory medicine specially formulated to release the active ingredient, mesalamine, directly to the lining of the colon. Its ability to provide reli...
Balsalazide Disodium
Balsalazide DisodiumPronunciation: (bal-SAL-a-zide die-SO-dee-um)Class: GI agentTrade Names:Colazal- Capsule 750 mgPharmacologyReduces inflammation of colon by preventing local production of substances such as arachidonic acid that are involved in inflammatory process.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionVery low systemic absorption. T max is approximately 1 to 2 h.DistributionAt ...
balsam Peru, castor oil, and trypsin topical
balsam Peru, castor oil, and trypsinGeneric Name: balsam Peru, castor oil, and trypsin (topical) (BAL sum pe ROO, KAS tur oyl, TRIP sin)Brand names: Allanderm-T, Granul-Derm, Granulderm, Granulex, Optase, Revina NLT, TBC, Trypsin, Vasolex, Xenaderm, Granumed, DermusprayWhat is balsam Peru, castor oil, and trypsin?Balsam Peru increases blood flow to a wound area, and also helps fight ba...
Balsam Peru/Castor Oil/Trypsin Ointment
Balsam Peru/Castor Oil/Trypsin OintmentGeneric Name: Balsam Peru/Castor Oil/Trypsin (BAL-sum pe-ROO/KAS-tor oil/TRIP-sin)Brand Name: XenadermBalsam Peru/Castor Oil/Trypsin Ointment is used for:Treating skin wounds and promoting wound healing.Balsam Peru/Castor Oil/Trypsin Ointment is a wound agent. It works by stimulating blood vessel activity and removal of unhealthy tissue....
Balsam Peru/Castor Oil/Trypsin Spray
Balsam Peru/Castor Oil/Trypsin SprayGeneric Name: Balsam Peru/Castor Oil/Trypsin (BAL-sum pe-ROO/KAS-tor oil/TRIP-sin)Brand Name: Granul-DermBalsam Peru/Castor Oil/Trypsin Spray is used for:Treating skin wounds and promoting wound healing.Balsam Peru/Castor Oil/Trypsin Spray is a wound agent. It works by stimulating blood vessel activity and removal of unhealthy tissue. The c...