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About Food Grade Mineral Oil
Mineral oil is a clear transparent oil that has many uses. It is inexpensive and available in most drugstores. It is commonly used in manufacturing as well as in the home; it is also a common ingredient in some cosmetics. Other names for mineral oil include liquid paraffin and liquid petrolatum.
How to Identify Prescription Pills Out of the Bottle
Prescription pills that have been removed from their original container can present a problem for patients, caretakers, parents, or anyone else responsible for ensuring that a medication is safe and the exact medication that's been prescribed. Fortunately, pharmaceutical companies use a unique combi
The Labeling of Medical Air
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the labeling of compressed medical gases, including medical air (a mixture of oxygen and nitrogen). A Compliance Policy Guide specifies the procedure for issuing warnings for labeling violations and follow up for noncompliance.
Side Effects of Generic Metrogel
The generic name for MetroGel is metronidazole. It is an amoebicide and antibiotic that is used for acne rosacea, severe skin ulcers and bed sores. Metronidazole also comes in a cream (MetroCream) and a lotion (MetroLotion) form. The gel, cream and lotion forms all serve the same...
Homemade Peppermint Oil Headache Remedy
Peppermint oil is an essential oil that has many medicinal benefits. Stress is a common problem that can be relieved, as it provides soothing relief from life's every day worries. It is also used as an immune booster and in pain relief applications. Headaches can be treated at home with the use of p
What Are Tamoxifen Side Effects?
Tamoxifen is a type of SERM, or selective estrogen receptor modulator. Tamoxifen is used in breast cancer therapy. It is made of synthetic hormones, and according to the Mayo Clinic, the drug is also used in women who may have the risk of developing breast cancer. The drug works by blocking the prod
What Is Selenium Yeast?
Selenium is essential in small amounts to all animal life. It is a trace element, and can be toxic when there is an overabundance in the body. Selenium is important for helping the body to form functional proteins. Selenium is found in supplements, among them selenium yeast supplements. Selenium
Fruits Containing Vitamin B
The B vitamins are very important to the proper functioning of the body. The B vitamin complex is made up of a collection of vitamins, the most important being vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9 and B12. Eating fruits that contain a variety of B vitamins will ensure that you will be getting the right a
Telazol Side Effects
Telazol is a short-acting veterinary anesthetic agent combining tiletamine HCL for anesthesia and zolazepam HCL for muscle relaxation. Telazol is used for cats and dogs to restrain or anesthetize animals for minor procedures, such as dentistry, neutering or suturing cuts.
Sage Leaf Herb Uses
Add sage leaf herbs to your favorite soups or salads.fresh sage. herbs and spices image by joanna wnuk from Fotolia.comSage, also called Salvia officinalis, is an anti-inflammatory herb. The leaf has uses in the kitchen as well as the medicine cabinet. This herb has a strong sweet yet...
Foods High in Vitamin C & E
Vitamins C and E are replenished easily by certain foods. Vitamin C is mostly in fruits and vegetables, whereas vitamin E is more diversified, and is in seeds, nuts, vegetables, fruit, fish and a few other foods like peanut butter. How do you know if you need these two vitamins? Certain lifestyles r
Burdens of SREs Associated With Bone Metastases
Do patients with skeletal-related events have decreased survival?
Vitamins That are Essential for Skin
Our skin is the largest organ of our body, performing numerous functions necessary for life. The skin needs nutrients to stay healthy and do its work. Among those nutrients, there are a number of vitamins that are essential.
What Are the Ingredients in Pepper Spray?
Used as a personal defense aide against attacks by human assailants or vicious animals, pepper spray is a very effective means of fending off dangerous situations. Pepper spray is also called OC spray, which stands for Oleoresin Capsicum. This active ingredient is completely organic and is derived f
A List of AIM Terms
AIM, acronym for America Online Instant Messenger, wasn't the first online chat program, but it remains one of the longest running. Today, it has been largely supplanted by other social networking websites. However, most of the terms used on these sites have been passed down from earlier chat applic
Side Effects of Anticoagulants
Anticoagulants are prescription medications used to treat or prevent problems caused by blood clots. They may be prescribed to prevent blood clots from forming in people who are at high risk of a heart attack or stroke, to people who have recently undergone heart surgery, and lower doses are sometim
Draining an Abscess
Here's how a physician drains an abscess or boil in an ambulatory or emergency room setting.
How to Prevent a Hangover With Vitamin B Complex
Having a hangover is not a good feeling. The best way to cure a hangover is to prevent it. Hangovers occur primarily because of dehydration and cause a headache and lack of energy. B complex vitamins are actually a cluster of eight vitamins: folic acid, biotin, niacin, thiamine, riboflavin, pantothe
Burden of Hypoglycemia in Insulin-Treated Patients With DM
What are the 'hidden' costs of hypoglycemia?