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Side Effects of Mesalamine
Mesalamine is a drug used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease. An anti-inflammatory agent, mesalamine is available by prescription only, in tablets, capsules, enema and suppositories. Numerous side effects are possible.
Probiotic Defense Side Effects
According to USProbiotics.org, probiotics are "live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amount confer a health benefit on the host." The product Probiotic Defense offers consumers one way to use probiotics as a daily supplement. Although there are many health benefits associated wit
How to Take Tylenol & Aleve
Tylenol and Aleve are two popular pain relievers and are available in most drugstores and grocery stores nationwide. Tylenol is considered an acetaminophen, which is the active ingredient in Tylenol products. The active ingredient in Aleve is naproxen, an anti-inflammatory drug. Both medicines re
Controlling Childhood Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease in childhood is a chronic relapsing condition which can significantly impair the growth and quality of life of the child affected.
About Citronella Bracelets
With the trend toward removing needless and potentially damaging chemicals from the household, many people are turning toward natural alternatives for mosquito repellents. One of the hottest items on the market is a silicone bracelet containing the essential citronella oils, which claim to repel mos
Nasacort Side Effects
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 16.9 million American adults suffer from allergies each year. Doctors rely upon a number of treatments to help eliminate the symptoms of allergies or hay fever, including prescription medications. Nasacort nasal spray is one such medication.
The Cons of Self-Diagnosis Online
While suggestions may be helpful, your final diagnosis should always be from a person, not a website.x-ray diagnosis image by Keith Frith from Fotolia.comSelf-diagnosing a condition online is easy to do when dozens of websites can diagnose your ailment based on a computerized checklist....
What Are Biotin Vitamins Used For?
Also classified as Vitamin H, biotin is part of the B complex vitamins. Derived from the Greek word for "life," bios, it plays a number of essential roles in our health.
Effects of Amphotericin B & Caspofungin on Histamine Expression
Amphotericin B is a polyene antifungal agent that was initially isolated from Streptomyces nodus
Identifying White Pills
Sometimes pills get misplaced. You're in a hurry and you take the pill out of the container and set it aside, forgetting to actually take it. You come home to find a pill on your counter, but you can't remember what type of pill it is. Thankfully, identifying a pill based on its appearance is not a
Zylene Side Effects
Zylene is an herbal supplement sold for weight loss. Although the supplement does not list any harmful side effects, some of the herbs listed as ingredients for Zylene have the potential to cause adverse reactions.
Vitamins for Hair & Nail Growth
Hair and nails are composed of dead proteins that have been pushed away from the body as new ones are made. The way that both the hair and the nails are formed is influenced by certain vitamins. A diet rich in these vitamins can give you stronger, faster-growing hair and nails.
Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in T2DM
Why are patients with type 2 diabetes at risk for memory changes, mood swings, and altered concentration?
Flor-Essence Tea Instructions
Flor-Essence tea is a brand natural health product that is marketed as a cleansing tea by the company. The tea is made up of a blend of eight herbs, including burdock root, organic sheep sorrel, watercress, slippery elm bark, organic kelp, rhubarb root, organic blessed thistle and organic red clover
Pharmacists' Role in Managing Male Urinary Incontinence
Treatment of male urinary incontinence is dependent on the underlying etiology and the prevailing symptoms. This article presents an overview of both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic approaches.
Production & Uses of Activated Charcoal
Activated charcoal is a form of carbon that has been processed to make it extremely porous and to increase its surface area. This increased surface area allows it to react with other chemicals at a much higher rate than charcoal would be able to in its natural form. Activated charcoal is also someti
Comparison of Artemether and Artemether Plus Mefloquine
Compare the efficacy of a single loading dosage of artemether with the standard parenteral doses given over a 5-day period.
Is Over the Counter Niacin Helpful in Lowering Cholesterol?
Niacin is a vitamin that helps lower cholesterol. Although you do not need a prescription for niacin, it is important to be aware of the uses and side effects before beginning any treatment program, in addition to consulting your physician first.
How to Stop Remicade Treatments
Remicade (generic name, infliximab) is an infusion medication used to treat the symptoms of inflammatory bowel diseases, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, as well as minor symptoms of arthritis. Once the first infusion of Remicade is provided, a second infusion is given two weeks later