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I had colds and a cough about a week ago. Then I took symdex 3x a day. I should've had a menstruation period last March 26 but until now it was delayed. I suffer from stomachache and difficult bowel movements. Is this an effect of the medicine I had taken? Is this normal? And it can be a cause of my menstruation period??? ## Ganyan din ako. Nagkasakit ako nung march 23 kaya nag take ako ng symdex 3x a day. Until now wala pa din period ko, march 27 ako dapat magkaron pero hanggang ngayon wala pa din. 10 days late na. Pong nangyari sayo? Nagkaron ka ba? ## Nagkaroon k ba princess? ## I also had symdex but i only took 3 tabs. My period hasnt come too. I took pt but show negative. Im more than 2 weeks delay now. ## Symdex D is listed as containing Pehnylpropanolamine, Chlorpheniramine, ...

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I would like to find out about the availability of Drixoral Cold and Allergy pills. They are round little green pills. ## It is no longer available in the U.S., but I understand that it's said to still be available in Canada. Learn more Drixoral details here. Have you tried seeing if you can order it somewhere? ## I NEED TO FIND DRIXORAL COLD AND ALLERGY TABLETS. CAN YOU HELP ME LOCATE THEM IN THE U S A . THANKS AL ## another company is going to begin selling Daxophed-D tablets in the last quarter of 2014. It has the same ingredients as Drixoral. The company is KVK-Tech, inc. They are planning on having it available in October 2014 ## Where? ## Yes, Where please. I am looking as well. Without having to go to Canada. ## Reading this thread... Yes! Where? This is the only product that...

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My husband is sensitive to medications. When we find one he can tolerate, it has to always be by that manufacturer, otherwise he has abdominal pain, bloating, gas, etc. when he starts a new medication, sometimes have to try several manufacturers before we can find one he tolerates. Manufacturers are changing all the time. Most likely he has a sensitivity or allergy to a filler. Is there any way to find a way or is there a way to find out what causes these problems? I live in fear every 3 months when I have to refill any of his 7 meds. I need help. Any suggestions? ## Has your husband ever been tested for allergies, and sensitivities? Have you tried checking the inactive ingredients of his medications to see if you can pinpoint what might be causing the problem when he tries a new one? R...

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Can I take this with a blood thinner ## Hello, Tracey! How are you? Which blood thinner? I need to know the specific one, in order to check for any problems or possible interactions for you. Can you please post back and specify? Thank you! Benzonatate is a non-narcotic cough suppressant and the FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, headache and nasal congestion. ## with xarelto? can it be taken with blood thinner?

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Dark spots on face and one on kneck. My doctor said it looks like spots from a allergic reaction to something. Every once in a while if I eat something, my bottom lip starts to swell then hours later, the dark spots start to itch and if I scratch, form redness around the spot. ## The best suggestion I can make is that you consult an allergist/immunologist, or a dermatologist to get a proper diagnosis, and discover possible treatment options. You can learn more about allergies here. How long has this been going? How many spots are there?

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Hi I have taken allergex many times before as I am extremely allergic with no major side effects. I am in the middle of exams so I decided to take one allergex at night to help me sleep and to prevent allergies but I am feeling really paranoid and I get nightmares that keep me up all night. Can it be because of the allergex or is this just due to exam stress? ## Hello, Suzi! How are you doing? It is rather difficult to say what might be causing it, it could be do to either one. Medications can definitely do that, but so can stress and worrying. If it continues, you should consult your doctor for assistance. Is there anything else I can help with? ## All is good I have decided rather not to use the allergex and have not had any problems since.. I think it was just stress related though, ...

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The is in a clear bottle with a red screw on cap. The liquid is yellow in color It has oil in it that separates and goes to the top when bottle sits. To use run the bottle under warm water and shake to mix. Applythe warm liquid tothe child's chest and under nose to relieve symptoms of croupe. Instead of placing a drop under the nose you can also place it on a pillowcase or sheet. ## It was made by the Lee's company and yes, it is patent protected. The reason it is no longer available is that it contained Camphor, yes, even in the liquid that was taken internally and the FDA has recognized this as being unsafe. Camphor is now only approved to be used topically. As to the other ingredients, I am sorry, I have been unable to discover that. Does anyone else know anything about this?...

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Medicine for cough and cold; it was last known to be out on the market in 1980 ## I'm a newly expecting grandmother. Do you know where I can order/buy Save the Baby. By the way its been on the market since the mid-1930's in upstate NY.. ## I have found it listed for sale on a website, here's the link: KY General Store Click Here [Editor's note: Feb 2010 - the KY General store web site appears to have been taken down. There should be a more current link available further into this discussion thread.] ## We used Save the Baby for many years for ourselves and our children. It worked great. We are now out of it. Were you able to find a source for the product? ## Its available on elydrugs.biz. They always have it and its free shipping. "Since 1874 Lee's Save the Baby ...

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I've been on Dexona and Practin 4mg for 5 years with continuous side effects. I used to be lean. One of my friends suggested it, who has used it for 2 months and stopped and he has some skin problems. If i stop taking it for one day i start facing some problems. What would be the side effects for me if i stop using this at this point? Also, what are the tests i need to take? Currently I experience laziness, a headache sometimes, hypertension, and i feel very tense when it comes to small issues. ## Have you discussed it with a doctor? PRactin contains the active ingredient Cyproheptadine, it is an antihistamine and, while it does cause weight gain in some people due to appetite changes, using it in such a manner, without your doctors approval is not safe. Any weight gain achieved is ...

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Can i take cipla actin and arvs? ## Can i use cipla actin and arvs? I want to know if there is no side effects ## . Im hiv ppsitev so i wnt to knw can I use cipla actin.while I'm eating arvs ## I want to give my 7 months old baby cipla actin is this safe for him please help ## Can I take cipla actin with my arvs? Will I gain weight? ## I want to know that tehre are no side effects if I use cipla actin and my arvs cz. I'm hiv+ Please, I need the help before I take it cz. I really want to gain my weight back. ## Can I take cipla actin while I'm taking arvs It's been 9 months but still i haven't got my weight back ## According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (umm.edu / drug interaction tool), there are no drug interactions listed between Cyproheptadine (Cip...

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Walgreens doesn't have Comtrex anymore. Has it been discontinued? If not, where can I get it? ## Yes, Comtrex is still available, however, since it contains Pseudoephedrine, along with Acetaminophen and Chlorpheniramine as the active ingredients, it is now kept behind the pharmacy counter. You'll have to go to the pharmacy and ask for it, which means presenting an ID and signing for the purchase. [1] Pseudoephedrine Drug Information: MedlinePlus [2] Acetaminophen Drug Information: MedlinePlus [3] Chlorpheniramine Drug Information: MedlinePlus I hope this helps! ## You cannot find this behind pharmacy counters any more - I bought some while in Erie, PA for the hollidays at Giant Eagle. Amazon also carries the drug but at a very expensive price. ## Can you still find Comtrex col...

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I have been on Losartan 50mg by Camber for years. I had my prescription filled and got the Solco brand at Walgreens. For 3 weeks, I could barely function, terrible cough, backache, anxiety and nervousness. This stuff was poison. Stopped it for 4 days....symptoms started to disappear. Got the Camber brand through mail order again and things are going back to normal. Anyone else have anything similar happen? ## The symptoms you've described can be normal side effects of Losartan, according to FA reports. Other side effects may also include hypotension, increased urination, heartburn, and leg pain. Ref: Losartan Information There is a chance that the generic manufactured by Solco is a bit stronger than the one you usually take, which may explain why you were suddenly miserable. The Hat...

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Is it true that by taking this drug you will be able to gain weight, enlarge breasts and develop hips? If so, after how long from when you start taking the Apetito? ## I really want to gain weight, so i bought appetine pills. Will they really help me gain weight? ## Yes, it's true. It took me two months to have a beautiful body, but it has one side effect - you get a pot belly. ## drink banana shake three times a day u can gain weight upto 8kg in 15 days .....and for making healthy banana shake add 3 bananas in half cup of milk.. ## where can i find super apetito in ireland, would like to gain some weight ## I want to take apetito tablets to gain weight are they not cancerous? and after how long will i see the difference and when to stop? thanx.. ## were can i buy apetito tablets in...

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Please convey... What is the expiry period of sinarest vapocap strips which have a mfg. date of Sep 2014? ## Could you please let me know the expiry date of my Sinarest hydrochoride? The mfg. date is May 2016. Thank you. ## I want to know the expiry date of my Sinarest Tablets with a batch number of: SAT 1631 MFG DT. Jun. 16. It's used to treat colds. ## Hello Hilal, Since Centuar Lab does not openly share the shelf life of the sinarest medication I cannot give you an exact date as to when your pills will be expiring, however, I have provided a link to their webpage where you may contact them and ask for yourself. So long as you have the mfg date and the batch number they should be able to give you the information you are looking for. Just in case you already took some of the medica...

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Found my old bottle but expired July 2012.. is it OK to take it? ## Liquids have a much shorter shelf life, because they tend to degrade faster than other forms of medications and they can also turn rancid, which could make you ill. Thus, it would be best to just dispose of it. Is there anything else I can help with? ## it is fine sorry i didn't see this before. I have saved mined up to 4 yrs. & it worked.... I work for a chemist & he told me aspirin integrity stays intact 30 yrs. However this is NOT the formula for all drugs, but from personal exp. my cough med, stayed intact fine. Ever notice on all drugs now-a-days says expires in one year. what a miracle that everything goes bad in 12 months at the same time. ## We have the same thing, 2 year old Ceratussin AC and hubby ...

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Hi, I'm 24yrs old and my weight is 40kgs. I am not yet on ARVs but I'm HIV positive. I previously weighed 50kgs and I would like to get back to my weight. Is Cipla actin safe for me? ## I'm glad u asked that question because I've also been asking it at the clinic I take my arvs from but was advised to tell the pharmacist that I'm HIV + before buying anything over the counter....I hope someone out there will have the answers we are looking for. I desperately need to gain my appetite back & my weight. ## Before combining any two or more substances, I think it's always best to contact your prescribing doctor first just to be on the safe side. However according to the US National Institute of Health, there are no contraindications listed between Cyproheptadine (t...

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The pill I found is 2 in a pack and they are pretty big pills. They are gel, red, oval looking and say 512 on one side... You can tell it's some type of allergy or sinus medication that you can buy over the counter. ## Hi Angie, I located an oval orange colored gel (liquid-filled) pill marked with "512", that reportedly contains a combination of Acetaminophen (325mg) + Dextromethorphan (10mg) + Phenylephrine hydrochloride (5 mg), used for treating upper respiratory conditions such as colds, coughing and/or allergy symptoms. For verification, the pill itself is said to be manufactured by McKesson Drug Company and carries a National Drug Code of 70677-0011. I hope this helps! ## Mine is red with the same 512 but not sure if it is that same one. ## It is generic dayquil. It is ...

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Has anyone that has used Flonase got cataracts? I have them because of it and nasonex. Are there any class actions against the makers of this? I would not have used it if I had known. ## Have the doctors definitively tied your cataracts to the medications? We have had other posts on here about vision issues developing from people using these types of medications. The problem, however, is proving they are what caused it. And no, I'm sorry, but I know of no class action suits in regards to this. ## My eye surgeon said they were definately caused by steroids and the only one I have used is flonase. She said she could tell by the location of my cataracts, they are posterior and can only be caused by steroid use. If enough people have this kind, I would think it could be proven. ## i hav...

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