Mucofadin may be available in the countries listed below.
Chondroitin Polysulfate sodium salt (a derivative of Chondroitin Polysulfate) is reported as an ingredient of Mucofadin in the following countries:
Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide sodium (a derivative of Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide) is reported as an ingredient of Mucofadin in the following countries:
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Generic Name: iodoquinol (Oral route)
eye-oh-doe-KWIN-ol
In the U.S.
Available Dosage Forms:
Therapeutic Class: Amebicide, Intestinal
Chemical Class: Halogenated Hydroxyquinoline
Iodoquinol belongs to the group of medicines called antiprotozoals. These medicines are used to treat infections caused by protozoa (tiny, one-celled animals). Iodoquinol is used most often in the treatment of an intestinal infection called amebiasis. However, it may be used to treat other types of infection as determined by your doctor.
Iodoquinol is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, iodoquinol is used in certain patients with the following parasite infections:
For patients taking this medicine for extraintestinal or invasive amebiasis infection:
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Children may be more likely to develop certain side effects, especially if given high doses for a long time.
Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of iodoquinol in the elderly with use in other age groups.
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain iodoquinol. It may not be specific to Diquinol. Please read with care.
Take this medicine after meals to lessen possible stomach upset, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
If the tablets are too large to swallow whole, they may be crushed and mixed with a small amount of applesauce or chocolate syrup.
To help clear up your infection completely, keep taking this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few days. Do not miss any doses.
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
This medicine may cause blurred vision or loss of vision. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not able to see well . If these reactions are especially bothersome, check with your doctor.
If you must have thyroid function tests, make sure the doctor knows that you are taking this medicine or have taken it within the past 6 months.
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Diquinol side effects (in more detail)
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Prednigalen may be available in the countries listed below.
Prednisolone 21-acetate (a derivative of Prednisolone) is reported as an ingredient of Prednigalen in the following countries:
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StreptoHefa may be available in the countries listed below.
Streptomycin is reported as an ingredient of StreptoHefa in the following countries:
Streptomycin sulfate (a derivative of Streptomycin) is reported as an ingredient of StreptoHefa in the following countries:
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Tiaprid-1A Pharma may be available in the countries listed below.
Tiapride hydrochloride (a derivative of Tiapride) is reported as an ingredient of Tiaprid-1A Pharma in the following countries:
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Cepodix may be available in the countries listed below.
Cefpodoxime is reported as an ingredient of Cepodix in the following countries:
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Crede Mintic Roxilev may be available in the countries listed below.
In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.
Levamisole is reported as an ingredient of Crede Mintic Roxilev in the following countries:
Rafoxanide is reported as an ingredient of Crede Mintic Roxilev in the following countries:
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Mevamyst may be available in the countries listed below.
Levocarnitine is reported as an ingredient of Mevamyst in the following countries:
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Relieving congestion, cough, and throat and airway irritation due to colds, flu, or hay fever. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Dextromethorphan/Guaifenesin/Pseudoephedrine Liquid is a decongestant, cough suppressant, and expectorant combination. It works by constricting blood vessels, reducing swelling in the nasal passages, and loosening mucus and lung secretions in the chest, making coughs more productive. The cough suppressant works in the brain to help decrease the cough reflex.
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Dextromethorphan/Guaifenesin/Pseudoephedrine Liquid. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Dextromethorphan/Guaifenesin/Pseudoephedrine Liquid. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Dextromethorphan/Guaifenesin/Pseudoephedrine Liquid may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Use Dextromethorphan/Guaifenesin/Pseudoephedrine Liquid as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Dextromethorphan/Guaifenesin/Pseudoephedrine Liquid.
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness; excitability; headache; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; trouble sleeping; weakness.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); difficulty urinating; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; tremor.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Dextromethorphan/Guaifenesin/Pseudoephedrine side effects (in more detail)
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include blurred vision; confusion; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; vomiting.
Store Dextromethorphan/Guaifenesin/Pseudoephedrine Liquid at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Dextromethorphan/Guaifenesin/Pseudoephedrine Liquid out of the reach of children and away from pets.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Dextromethorphan/Guaifenesin/Pseudoephedrine Liquid. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Tonarsyl may be available in the countries listed below.
In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.
Inosine is reported as an ingredient of Tonarsyl in the following countries:
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Treating irritable bowel syndrome and intestinal inflammation in combination with other medicines. It may also be used along with other medicines to treat intestinal ulcers. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Donnatal is an anticholinergic and barbiturate combination. It works by decreasing the motion of the muscles in the stomach and intestine and providing mild sedation.
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Donnatal. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Donnatal. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Donnatal may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Use Donnatal as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Donnatal.
When used for long periods of time or at high doses, Donnatal may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. This is known as TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if Donnatal stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.
Some people who use Donnatal for a long time may develop a need to continue taking it. People who take high doses are also at risk. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction. If you stop taking Donnatal suddenly, you may have WITHDRAWAL symptoms. These may include anxiety, nausea, sleeplessness, body aches, seizures, and delirium.
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Bloated feeling; blurred vision; clumsiness; constipation; decreased sweating; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; excessive daytime drowsiness ("hangover effect"); feeling of a whirling motion; headache; lightheadedness; nausea; nervousness; tired feeling; trouble sleeping.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); agitation; confusion; diarrhea; difficulty focusing eyes; disorientation; exaggerated feeling of well-being; excitement; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; loss of coordination; loss of taste; memory loss; muscle pain; pounding in the chest; severe or persistent trouble sleeping; trouble urinating; unusual weakness; very slow breathing; vision changes; vomiting.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Donnatal side effects (in more detail)
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include change in size of pupil; deep sleep; hot, dry skin; loss of consciousness; severe dry mouth; severe or persistent headache or nausea; slowed or fast breathing; trouble swallowing; vomiting.
Store Donnatal at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Donnatal out of the reach of children and away from pets.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Donnatal. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Cefuroxim Teva may be available in the countries listed below.
Cefuroxime axetil (a derivative of Cefuroxime) is reported as an ingredient of Cefuroxim Teva in the following countries:
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Ifolem may be available in the countries listed below.
Ifosfamide is reported as an ingredient of Ifolem in the following countries:
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