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Fluocinolone Acetonide

Fluocinolone acetonide is a corticosteroid primarily used in dermatology to reduce skin inflammation and relieve itching.[citation needed] It is a synthetic hydrocortisone derivative. The fluorine substitution at position 9 in the steroid nucleus greatly enhances its activity. It was first synthesized in 1959 in the Research Department of Syntex Laboratories S.A. Mexico City.[1] Preparations containing it were first marketed under the name Synalar. A typical do...

Metronidazole

Metronidazole, marketed under the brand name Flagyl among others, is an antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication.[4] It is used either alone or with other antibiotics to treat pelvic inflammatory disease, endocarditis, and bacterial vaginosis.[4] It is effective for dracunculiasis, giardiasis, trichomoniasis, and amebiasis.[4] It is an option for a first episode of mild-to-moderate Clostridium difficile colitis if vancomycin or fidaxomicin is una...

Metronidazole

Metronidazole, marketed under the brand name Flagyl among others, is an antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication.[4] It is used either alone or with other antibiotics to treat pelvic inflammatory disease, endocarditis, and bacterial vaginosis.[4] It is effective for dracunculiasis, giardiasis, trichomoniasis, and amebiasis.[4] It is an option for a first episode of mild-to-moderate Clostridium difficile colitis if vancomycin or fidaxomicin is una...

Fluorometholone

Fluorometholone (INN, BAN, JAN) (brand names Efflumidex, Flucon, FML Forte, FML, others), also known as 6α-methyl-9α-fluoro-11β,17α-dihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, is a synthetic glucocorticoid which is used in the treatment of inflammatory eye diseases.[1][2][3] The C17α acetate ester, fluorometholone acetate (brand name Flarex), is also a glucocorticoid and is used for similar indications.[1]&...

Charcoal + Simethicone

Simeticone (INN), also known as simethicone (USAN), is an anti-foaming agent used to reduce bloating, discomfort or pain caused by excessive gas. Contents 1 Medical uses 2 Side effects 3 Pharmacology 4 Chemistry 5 Names 6 References Medical uses Simeticone is used to relieve the symptoms of excessive gas in the gastrointestinal tract, namely bloating, burping, and flatulence.[2][3] While there is a lack of conclusive evidence that simeticone is effective...

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Flavocoxid[1] is a medical food consisting of plant derived flavonoids which have anti-inflammatory activity and are used to provide nutritional support to people with chronic osteoarthritis.[2] Flavocoxid has been approved for use as a medical food in the United States since 2004 and is available by prescription for use in chronic osteoarthritis in tablets of 500mg under the commercial name Limbrel.[3] Flavocoxid has been linked to occasional ...

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Flavoxate is an anticholinergic with antimuscarinic effects. Its muscle relaxant properties may be due to a direct action on the smooth muscle rather than by antagonizing muscarinic receptors. Contents 1 Clinical uses 2 Side effects 3 Contraindications 4 References 5 Further reading Clinical uses Flavoxate is used to treat urinary bladder spasms. It is available under the trade name Urispas (Paladin)(india), Genurin (by Recordati, Italy) in Italy and KSA, Uritac by El Saad company in S...

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Flax, also known as common flax or linseed, is a flowering plant, Linum usitatissimum, in the family Linaceae. It is cultivated as a food and fiber crop in regions of the world with temperate climates. Textiles made from flax are known in Western countries as linen and are traditionally used for bed sheets, underclothes, and table linen. Its oil is known as linseed oil. In addition to referring to the plant, the word "flax" may refer to the unspun fibers of the flax plant. The plant species i...

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Flecainide is a medication used to prevent and treat abnormally fast heart rates.[1] This includes ventricular and supraventricular tachycardias.[1] Its use is only recommended in those with dangerous arrhythmias or when significant symptoms cannot be managed with other treatments.[1] Its use does not decrease a person's risk of death.[1] It is taken by mouth or injection into a vein.[1][2] Common ...

Diclofenac Epolamine

Diclofenac, sold under the brand name Voltaren among others, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammatory diseases such as gout.[5] It is taken by mouth, rectally in a suppository, used by injection, or applied to the skin.[5][7] Improvements in pain last for as much as eight hours.[5] It is also available in combination with misoprostol in an effort to decrease stomach problems.[8&...

Glycerin

.mw-parser-output .ib-chembox{border-collapse:collapse;text-align:left}.mw-parser-output .ib-chembox td,.mw-parser-output .ib-chembox th{border:1px solid #a2a9b1} Glycerol Names Preferred IUPAC name Propane-1,2,3-triol[1] Other names GlycerinGlycerinePropanetriol1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane1,2,3-Propanetriol Identifiers CAS Number 56-81-5Y 3D model (JSmol) Interactive image ChEBI CHEBI:17522Y ChEMBL ChEMBL692Y ChemSpider 733Y Drug...

Sodium Phosphates

Sodium phosphate is a generic term for a variety of salts of sodium (Na+) and phosphate (PO43−). Phosphate also forms families or condensed anions including di-, tri-, tetra-, and polyphosphates. Most of these salts are known in both anhydrous (water-free) and hydrated forms. The hydrates are more common than the anhydrous forms.[1] Contents 1 Uses 2 Adverse effects 3 Monophosphates 4 Di- and polyphosphates 5 References 6 External links Uses Sodium phosphates have...

Sodium Phosphates

Sodium phosphate is a generic term for a variety of salts of sodium (Na+) and phosphate (PO43−). Phosphate also forms families or condensed anions including di-, tri-, tetra-, and polyphosphates. Most of these salts are known in both anhydrous (water-free) and hydrated forms. The hydrates are more common than the anhydrous forms.[1] Contents 1 Uses 2 Adverse effects 3 Monophosphates 4 Di- and polyphosphates 5 References 6 External links Uses Sodium phosphates have...

Pramoxine

Pramocaine (INN and BAN, also known as pramoxine or pramoxine HCI) is a topical anesthetic discovered at Abbott Laboratories in 1953[1] and used as an antipruritic. During research and development, pramocaine hydrochloride stood out among a series of alkoxy aryl alkamine ethers as an especially good topical local anesthetic agent.[1] Pharmacologic study revealed it to be potent and of low acute and subacute toxicity, well tolerated by most mucous membranes and ...

Witch Hazel

Witch-hazels or witch hazels (Hamamelis) are a genus of flowering plants in the family Hamamelidaceae, with three species in North America (H. ovalis,[1] H.virginiana, and H.vernalis), and one each in Japan (H.japonica) and China (H.mollis). The North American species are occasionally called winterbloom.[2][3] Contents 1 Growth 2 Etymology 3 Species 4 Cultivation 4.1 Garden shrubs 5 Phytochemicals and hamamelis water 5.1 Topical ointment ...

Baclofen

Baclofen, sold under the brand name Lioresal among others, is a medication used to treat muscle spasticity such as from a spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis.[6][7] It may also be used for hiccups and muscle spasms near the end of life.[7] It is taken by mouth or by delivery into the spinal canal.[6] Common side effects include sleepiness, weakness, and dizziness.[6] Serious side effects may occur if baclofen...

Senna

Senna, the sennas, is a large genus of flowering plants in the legume family (Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae,[2] tribe Cassieae). This diverse genus is native throughout the tropics, with a small number of species in temperate regions. The number of species is estimated to be from about 260[3] to 350.[4] The type species for the genus is Senna alexandrina. About 50 species of Senna are known in cultivation.[5] Contents 1 ...

Chondroitin + Glucosamine

Glucosamine (C6H13NO5) is an amino sugar and a prominent precursor in the biochemical synthesis of glycosylated proteins and lipids. Glucosamine is part of the structure of two polysaccharides, chitosan and chitin. Glucosamine is one of the most abundant monosaccharides.[1] Produced commercially by the hydrolysis of shellfish exoskeletons or, less commonly, by fermentation of a grain such as corn or wheat, glucosamine has many names depending on country.[2] Alt...

Menthol

.mw-parser-output .ib-chembox{border-collapse:collapse;text-align:left}.mw-parser-output .ib-chembox td,.mw-parser-output .ib-chembox th{border:1px solid #a2a9b1} Menthol Names Preferred IUPAC name 5-Methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-ol Other names 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexan-1-ol2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol3-p-MenthanolHexahydrothymolMenthomentholPeppermint camphor Identifiers CAS Number 2216-51-5 (levomenthol)Y89-78-1 (racement...

Camphor + Menthol + Methyl Salicylate

Bengay, spelled Ben-Gay before 1995, is a topical analgesic heat rub for temporary relief from muscle and joint pain associated with arthritis, bruises, simple backaches, overuse, sprains and strains.[1] Contents 1 Overview 2 Hazards 3 Active ingredients 4 Other uses 5 See also 6 References 7 Further reading 8 External links Overview Bengay was developed in France by Dr. Jules Bengué (French pronunciation:​[yl be]) and brought to America in 1898. The name...