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An antidote is a substance which can counteract a form of poisoning.[1] The term ultimately derives from the Greek αντιδιδοναι antididonai, "given against". The antidotes for some particular toxins are manufactured by injecting the toxin into an animal in small doses and extracting the resulting antibodies from the host animals' blood. This results in an antivenom that can be used to counteract poison produced by certain species of snakes...

I ate some popcorn in the cinema last night and was sick 5 hours later. I ache all over now and feel tired. My son had the other half i took home and he feels slightly sick but is ok to go to school. ## Activated charcoal tablets will absorb chemicals and poison out of your system. They're sold at pharmacies and Walmart.

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What is Vitamin A made of? Can it cause poisoning? ## There are actually several things it may be derived from, so it depends on which supplement you purchase. It is also naturally available in many foods. And yes, it can cause toxicity, but only if someone takes extremely large amounts, so one should never exceed the recommended dosage or RDA, as listed by the FDA. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Does gabapentin help after you have suffered from the adverse effects of cipro or another fluoroquinolone? ## Hi Jerri, Gabapentin is marketed for use in treating neuropathy (nerve pain), seizures and pain caused by shingles. Did the effects of Cipro cause such symptoms? If so, you can talk to your doctor about prescribing Gabapentin. Can you describe what adverse effects you experienced? Depending on the conditions you're faced with, there may be something better suited than Gabapentin. I hope this helps and that you get well soon!

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My metal Hip replacement is on the recall list for Smith & Nephew for loosening & leeching metal / metal poisoning. The hip was recalled in 2012 but my health provider (Kaiser) Never notified me. I am now experiencing severe swelling & redness around my ankles & my feet & really all lower legs are painful & numb at the same time. Also getting sharp cramp like pain in front of upper legs. Are these symptoms of metal poisoning from Titanium? If not what causes this dibilataing type of pain. Kaiser keeps telling me my back is causing my symptoms but I do not agree. Sciatica always gets the back of my legs & my pain is in the front of my upper leg & all around swelling st the ankle. Is there a good test for titanium in the system? What about Chromium and/or C...

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Have lead poisoning from teen years. now in 50's, My ear seems plugged after the 10 days and a short trip to higher elevation. Dizzy and weak also. ## Hi noknee, How are you? Sorry to hear about your previous run in with lead poisoning. I had no idea lead remained in your system for such a long time. Although from what I understand, there are ways to detox it out with proper exercise and dieting (e.g - juicing fresh fruits/vegetables, taking activated charcoal, as well as various "heavy metal detox" supplements on the market). At the moment there don't appear to be any methods for determining if prescription antibiotics interact with lead specifically, so you may need to have your doctor evaluate the condition of your ear and see if it might even be the result of an alle...

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Found this wanting to know what it is and is it dangerous? I have a dog and I don't think he ate any but just wanting to know what it is. ## This tablet contains Ibuprofen 200 mg (NDC 47682-0100). Inactive Ingredients: - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Hypromelloses - Lactose - Magnesium Stearate - Polydextrose - Polyethylene Glycols - Povidone - Silicon Dioxide - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato - Starch, Corn - Stearic Acid - Titanium Dioxide - Triacetin Ref: DailyMed The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. It has a very narrow margin of safety in dogs, so you should watch for any possible signs of poisoning, such as lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea and unusual behavior.

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I found a few of these in a little coin purse i forgot about in my purse, but i can't remember what they are for. it's a long pink pill with CCHF on it. ## These contain 360mgs of Activated Charcoal, commonly used to help treat poisoning and other chemical reactions. Is there anything else I can help you with? ## They're not for poisoning, they're anti-gas charcoal capsules.

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what kind of pill is a small white tablet nothing on one side and 54 on top and 647 on the bottom. ## what kind of pill is a small white tablet nothing on one side and 54 on top and 647 on the bottom. ## The white pill in description marked 54 647 is noted to be Pilocarpine hcl (5 mg). Pilocarpine has been used in the treatment of chronic open-angle glaucoma and acute angle-closure glaucoma for over 100 years. It is often used as an antidote for scopolamine, atropine, and hyoscyamine poisoning as well. In ophthalmology Pilocarpine is also used to reduce the possibility of glare at night from lights if the patient underwent implantation of phakic intraocular lenses; the use of Pilocarpine would reduce the size of the pupils, relieving these symptoms. Pilocarpine is also used to treat dry...

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I am in Mexico with food poisoning and a friend gave me what was thought to be an ibuprofen to help with aches but then realized it was actually amoxicillin. Can I take just the one pill or should I take a course of them? ## There shouldn't be any issue, unless your doctor feels otherwise. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Has there been any change? How are you feeling now? Are you on any other medications?

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prescription bottle says Genebs 325mg - what is this pill? ## Main Ingredient: Acetaminophen Genebs is an antipyretic and analgesic medicine primarily used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain associated with common cold, flu, toothaches, arthritis, menstrual cramps, and other conditions. Genebs is most commonly used by people who are sensitive or allergic to aspirin. Although, Genebs is not effective against inflammation, compared to Aspirin or Ibuprofen, it is well tolerated by most people, including children and has few side effects. Genebs Caution People with known liver problem or condition should not take Genebs. Every year more than 800,000 people in the United States alone, die from the so-called "Tylenol poisoning" (Tylenol is a brand name of Acetaminophe...

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Thyroid removed 5 yrs.ago Prescribed Levothyroxine,Cozaar and Beloc. Last 2 yrs.any sun exposure rash appears on exposed skin,frantic itching & burning,skin like sand-paper,Tried antihistamines,both pills and creams, but no change.Difficult to get medical advice,-Brit.living on Cyprus. Could the drugs be the cause.I know chemo takers can't be in the sun. ## All three of the medications you listed can cause sun sensitivity. Learn more Levothyroxine details here. Learn more Losartan details here. Learn more Metoprolol details here. Another relevant question is, have you ever had sun poisoning, or a very severe sun burn? ## Thanks for response regarding sun sensitivity and my 3 medications. I'm still almost covered in burning, itchy rash after 3 weeks. Have taken Clarityn,Pirit...

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used for rat poisoning in humans ## It's sad to see things were to scared to test on ourselves being tested on animals; even rats. In the case of supplements or Vitamin K in this instance, you never know exactly what they do in their testing facilities to ensure it works the way they want it to work. Word of advice: Get your vitamins and minerals from whole fresh ripe raw organic fruits and vegetables, and you can be assured you are getting plenty of what you need if you incorporate this eating habit on a regular basis. You are also doing the rats (and other animals) a favor by not supporting and buying into these failed products. ## Vitamin K is an essential nutrient that is vital for calcium metabolism, blood clotting, heart health and much more. Usually the blood thinner called C...

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I had food poisoning after eating a thai fish dish the symtoms were (violent) diahorea and vomiting. I was prescribed levomac 500. Was this the correct medicine ? ## Did it help? Levomac contains the active ingredient Levofloxacin, which is an antibiotic and is effective at treating many different types of bacteria. Learn more: ## The diahorea stopped after my bowel and stomach were emptied. I do not want to build up a tolerance to antibiotics when they may be required for something more serious. I am aware that in Sweden a doctor may face jail for improper use of antibotics.

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When I diagnosed with food poisoning my doctor prescribed Purbac DS for me forgetting that Im allergic to Sulphur. I was on day 3 of taking the tablets when I realized that I was consuming Sulphur. My stomach is constantly heavy and bloated like I consumed cement. I sometimes take Chinese tea to relieve the constipation but it doesn't seem to be helping because one day I had bloody diarrhea. I need to kow how can I make this bloated ness and heavy feeling in my stomach go away? ## How are you doing now? It's usually just a matter of time to let the effects wear off. Learn more Purbac details here. I had a bad reaction to this same antibiotic earlier this year and it took several weeks for all of the annoying effects to wear off. However, if you've have blood stool, you shoul...

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An antidote is a substance which can counteract a form of poisoning.[1] The term ultimately derives from the Greek αντιδιδοναι antididonai, "given against". The antidotes for some particular toxins are manufactured by injecting the toxin into an animal in small doses and extracting the resulting antibodies from the host animals' blood. This results in an antivenom that can be used to counteract poison produced by certain species of snakes...

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An antidote is a substance which can counteract a form of poisoning.[1] The term ultimately derives from the Greek αντιδιδοναι antididonai, "given against". The antidotes for some particular toxins are manufactured by injecting the toxin into an animal in small doses and extracting the resulting antibodies from the host animals' blood. This results in an antivenom that can be used to counteract poison produced by certain species of snakes...

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An antidote is a substance which can counteract a form of poisoning.[1] The term ultimately derives from the Greek αντιδιδοναι antididonai, "given against". The antidotes for some particular toxins are manufactured by injecting the toxin into an animal in small doses and extracting the resulting antibodies from the host animals' blood. This results in an antivenom that can be used to counteract poison produced by certain species of snakes...

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An antidote is a substance which can counteract a form of poisoning.[1] The term ultimately derives from the Greek αντιδιδοναι antididonai, "given against". The antidotes for some particular toxins are manufactured by injecting the toxin into an animal in small doses and extracting the resulting antibodies from the host animals' blood. This results in an antivenom that can be used to counteract poison produced by certain species of snakes...

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An antidote is a substance which can counteract a form of poisoning.[1] The term ultimately derives from the Greek αντιδιδοναι antididonai, "given against". The antidotes for some particular toxins are manufactured by injecting the toxin into an animal in small doses and extracting the resulting antibodies from the host animals' blood. This results in an antivenom that can be used to counteract poison produced by certain species of snakes...