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My mother has been on calan sr and wants to switch to the generic. The pharmacist gave her verapamil er. Are er (exended release) and sr (sustained release) equivalent? Shoule she have received verapamil sr? ## Yes, they are the same, though the Verapamil is a generic. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. How is she doing? Is she on any other medications?

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Can anybody recommend a generic substitute for Endocet? There are so many out there that don’t have the same effect. I played this game six years ago and found Endocet, now they just took it away from me. What generic is equivalent? ## I am very sorry about what you're experiencing. As to Endocet, it contains the active ingredients Oxycodone, and Acetaminophen, so any generic that contains them in your prescribed dosage would be considered equivalent, however, since we are all different, they may not all work well for you. Ref: Endocet Information The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. Is it that your pharmacy is no longer carrying the one you were...

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I would like to know the equivalent medicine for ZOVIRAX LIP which will be available in India. ## I am a cardiac petient has been prescrined to take storvas 20 once a day. Is atorlip 20 substitute that? ## which is alternate ointment for Eldercoid ## OSMO Patches forRECTRO CAL CANEAL BURSITIS ## Whether pulmocef will be Equivalent of cetakind ## I WANT TO KNOW ALTERNATE OF STAMLO BETA ## Is the Budecort 200 inhaler equivalent to Budamate 200 inhaler?

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I've kept my coumadin levels very steady because I eat the same thing every day, one half of a bag of prewashed lettuce. Depending on the kind, the bags are normally 7or 9 ounces. The thing is I'm getting tired of it. So without changing my coumadin, how much fresh green beans or canned green beans should I eat? And is there a good place to find these answers? ## Hello, Robert! How are you? What type of lettuce? Not all of it is high in vitamin K, for instance iceberg lettuce is actually very low in it. However, you should also be okay with green beans, because they are also listed as being very low in it. A search for vitamin k levels in foods will turn up several websites that list the information for you, all are free to access. The FDA classifies Coumadin as a blood thinner ...

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I am living in saudi arabia pls. let me to know the equivallent of the 'NEUROBIN' tablet.. ## 'NEUROBIN' Equivalent need, if any one provide me the best suggestion and name of the available tablet/capsule. ## 'NEUROBIN' Equivalent need, provide me the best suggestion and name of the available tablet not capsule

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Is this drug in the family of drugs with cymbalta or could it be substituted for cymbalta ## Hello, Larry! How are you? Did you mean Duloxetine? That is the active ingredient in Cymbalta, so its what the generics would be called. The FDA classifies this medication as an SSNRI antidepressant. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi, I stay in the US. I have used the tablet wikoryl and it workd best for me. I want to know the exact US equivalent of the tablet. I am giving the composition. 1) Paracetemol 500mg 2)Phenylpherine 5 3) Caffeine : 16mg 4) Chlorophenireamine Maleate: 2 mg ## There are several different formulations available in the US that carry these ingredients, over the counter. Both name brand and generics or store brands. The main issue, however, will be finding all 4 of them. The FDA doesn't tend to like the combining of Phenylephrine with Caffeine, since they can both have similar effects on the human body. Such as raising blood pressure and accelerating the heart rate. If you look on this page, you'll see a list of many different products available: However, they don't include the ca...

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what is the equivalent to this medication my husband took it in Jamaica and it worked great with no side effects he is now in the USA and after two months of excrutiating pain and twelve medications later we are still at square one we are looking for the equivalent of the medication BaralginM ## Hello, Schelle! How are you? According to the FDA, Baralgin-M contains Metamizole. It is classified as an analgesic and antispasmodic. However, it has been withdrawn from the market here in the U.S. due to concerns over its safety. It has been known to cause severe allergic reactions, especially in people with asthma, that may include anaphylaxis. What medications has he tried?

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I am new in US about 3 weeks from India. I have headache and not able to sleep. I used to take Nicip Plus in India. I would like to know its equivalent in US over the counter so that I can sleep. ## Hello, Jagjit! How are you? Nicip Plus is listed as containing Paracetamol and Nimesulide, it is most commonly used to relived pain and swelling. Its typical side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. I'm sorry, there is no over the counter equivalent available here. What is causing your sleep problem, pain or just general insomnia? ## If your inability to sleep is mostly due to the headaches, there are some products available over the counter that may help, such as Tylenol PM, or Advil PM. They...

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I recently, had my med changed from vicodin 7.5mg 5xqd to lortab 10-500mg tablet. 5xqd question is, "Is the lortab a higher dose of medication than the vicodin. ## Lortab and Vicodin both contain Hydrocodone, a synthetic opiate or opioid, as their narcotic analgesic. As such, your dosage strength increase is only in the amount of pills you are now taking, not in the opioid ingredient. Oxycodone, used in Percocets and OxyContin, is slightly stronger . . . a 5/325 Perc is equivalent to a 7.5 Lortab. I am not gonna go into the added NSAIDs like THVQEDylenol, ASAP, or aspirin on this question. The best of luck and the least of pain to you . . . Q ## Vicodin and Lortab both contain Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone, so you were taking 7.5mgs of the Hydrocodone and your dosage has been raised...

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I was prescribed 10 mg Opana when my dr changed my 60 mg morphine to reduce the mg quantity due to the Narcotics and Controlled Substance bs. the pharmacist said it was equivalent as far as the dosage and ability to control the pain. I took a whole one due to not being able to break it and feel there is no comparison. Is this something that gets better the more you take it? ## It actually takes 20mgs of Opana to equal each 60mgs of Morphine. So, that may be why you're not getting as much relief. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Have you informed your doctor that this dose isn't helping your pain?

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The said medicine is not available in the Indian market. I am a heart patient - had CABG about 14 years ago. Medicines I am taking are : Deplatt CV 20 (1 tab daily), Monotrate OD 50 (1 tab daily), Valzaar 80 (2 tabs daily), Nebicard 10 (1 tab daily), Flavedon MR 35 mg (2 tabs daily); for prostrate problem, I am taking Urimax 0.4 (1 tab daily); for arthritis, I am taking Folitrax 7.5 (1 tab weekly). Along with these I am taking Cobadex Czs (1 tab daily) and Folvite 5 (1 tab daily). Is Folvite 5 necessary? I understand Cobadex Czs also has 'Folic acid'. Is any of these medicines superfluous? I am 64 years old.

Can anyone tell me what the US equivalent to Enantyum would be. I had dental surgery in Guatemala and was given 25mg tablets but running out. I'm hoping not to need them but want to keep my options open. ## Hi Jackie, Based on my research, Enantyum contains Dexketoprofen. I've read that ketoprofen would most likely be the equivalent in US. Ketoprofen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ketoprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Ketoprofen Details I hope this helps!

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Is daxid equivalent to zoloft can I use the zoloft as a equivalent to daxid ## Yes, they both contain the active ingredient Sertraline, so they are interchangeable, as long as the doses are the same. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I recently relocated to India from US, my husband uses Dulera inhaler (mometasone furoate/formoterol fumarate dihydrate) regularly. What is the equivalent medicine available in India? ## I am using Dulera please tell me the drugstore where I can get this in Kanpur, India, or its equivalent

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What is the U.S equivalent of Rifagut/Rifaxin (a drug available in India) that you can find over the counter? ## I'm sorry, but there are no oral antibiotics like this available over the counter in the U.S. They can be obtained via doctor's prescription only. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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i want to know the name of the OTC medicine available in USA which is equivalent of Loprin 75 of India. ## Hello, Mukesh! How are you? Loprin contains the active ingredient Aspirin, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat pain, fever and swelling. It is also frequently used for heart health and blood thinning. Learn more Aspirin details here. It is available over the counter here in most food and drug stores as name brands and store brands/generics. If you have trouble finding it, any store employee or pharmacist will be able to help you. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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How much Morphine equals 10 mgs of Hydrododone? ## Hello, Ol Granny! They are equivalent to each other, so 10mgs of one equals 10mgs of the other. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am currently taking three 20mg oxycontin a day. Due to insurance reasons the Dr wants to switch me to dilaudid or morphine er. Given the choice, which one gives better pain relief and at what dose would be the equivalent to my 60 mg of oxy which is not currently controlling the pain? Thank you. ## Dilaudid is the more potent of the 2, so you'd have to take less of it to be equal to your current dose or Oxycodone or to raise it for more pain relief. According to NIH tables, it would only take 7.5mgs of it to equal each 20mgs of Oxycodone. The FDA warns that these medications carry the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## HI magnum5471, From my experience, ...

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How many ir 15 would I have to take to equal 4 oxycodone-APAP pills? ## Hello, KayDawn! How are you? I can't give you a definitive answer, since you didn't not provide the dosage of the Oxy/Apap tablets, but the dosage would be equivalent, since they both are Oxycodone regular release. However, you should not take more than your doctor has prescribed. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Sorry. The dosage is 4 oxycodone APAP 10/325 mg. I have recently been switched to I.r. 15mg. How many of the I.r. 15mg pills would equal 4 10mg oxycodone apap pills? ## One 15 is equal to 1 ...

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