Allergies, Cough & Cold Forums (Page 96)

weight loss ## My doctor gave me Finagrin because I been throwing up and can't keep anything on my stomach and i'm nauseas all the time. I'm 8 weeks pregnant is it safe for the baby and me? ## @Nicole Evans, Are you referring to Phenergan? Based on my research Phenergan does have the possibility to cause respiratory and clotting problems in Newborns. Here is an article that talks about the risks of taking Phenergan while pregnant, in more detail: Is_Phenergan_Safe_During_Pregnancy Learn More: Phenergan Details Have you tried using any herbs for your nausea and vomiting?

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I found this pill and it is a yellow rectangle shape with the imprint SL divided by a straight up and down line and then the number 505 . and is not divided on back and no other imprints what is this? ## Hi Sharon, The closest match that I can find is a white rectangular-shaped pill imprinted with "SL" divided by a vertical score line and the numbers "535" on the other half of that divider. This particular pill is identified as Guaifenesin 600mg. Manufacturer: Sidmak Guaifenesin is used in the treatment of coughing, but the drug has numerous other uses, including medical, veterinary, and personal. Learn More: Guaifenesin Details Does this sound like a possible match? If not, then perhaps they are from the same manufacturer...

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My son is of 5 years of age he coughs frequently since the last 4 days consulted a padiatric doc , prescribed solvin nasal spray, ornotrix, Delletus D and levolin along with Calpol 250mg, fever rises due extensive cough and gets cold sometimes the other symptom of fever..asked whether its a symptom of pneumonia doc says no.please help me out cause can see him coughing out whole day long but coughs less when he goes to sleep.

Small White Round Pill 2 (or Z) And 0 on one side with a score between, and Blank Other side ## Hi Mary, Based on the description provided, the closest match I can find is Promethazine HCl (25 mg); which is used medically as an antihistamine antiemetic. It is a small round white pill, on the back left of the pill is the imprint Z 0 with a score in the middle and the imprint C 2 on the right. Is it possible that the C 2 could've been smudged off at some point? Learn More: Promethazine Details If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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mechanism of actions, dosage, contraindication, adverse reaction, nursing cinsiderations ## WHAT IS THE ACTION OF ERDOSTEIN DRUG ## ardfd ## Health teachings and nursing considerations of Erdosteine ## ure website is good! ## i will just ask if the zertin is ok to take by a man that was a tb patient? he already passed the 6months medication but after a year he is having cough now.is it ok to take only the zertin? not carbocistein or any med?

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Peach in color, oval in shape, S U on one side and WL71 on the other side. ## I haven't found a definitive match, but others have identified this exact pill to be a "Sinutab Sinus, Allergy & Pain Relief" tablet, containing: Pseudoephedrine 30mg + Acetaminophen 500mg Does this sound like something you may recall having used in the past?

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I have been advised to take levotiz for sore throat ## Levotiz contains the active ingredient Levocetirizine, which is an antihistamine that's used to treat allergies and, as such, it's not going to do much for a sore throat, unless it's been caused by allergies that have caused nasal drip that irritated the throat. Here's a link where you can read more Levocetirizine details. Who advised you to take it for a sore throat?

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I have 4 months old,got colds and cough,doctor gave 60ml fedac syrup..is it safe? ## Hi Imelda, Based on my research, Fedac syrup contains Pseudoephedrine and Triprolidine. Pseudoephedrine and other cough/cold products have not been proven to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. I would discuss this with your doctor before you administer the medication. Learn More: Pseudoephedrine+ TriprolidineDetails I hope this helps!

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my daughter is 5 years of age. she is suffering from allergic cough, many medicines are given, along with seroflow and asthalin inhalers, dr. advised to use wysolone 10 mg for 2 days and 5 mg for 4 days, i want to know what are the side effects? ## Wysolone contains the active ingredient Prednisolone, it is a steroid class medication and its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and fluid retention. Learn more Prednisolone details here. Are there any other questions or comments? ## My wife previously got arthrities.At that time Doctor suggested to use Wysolone 5mg Tab. Now she got paralasys stroke. She is relieving pains with Wysolone Tab-5 none other than this. What are the side effects for using long term and what are alternatives.

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I take 25 medications a day. HIV,heart meds because had two heart attacks and pain medication from perperial neurothopy since 1993. I DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL. Can this medication show a 0.08 blood alcohol reading ? ## No, it won't give a false positive for alcohol. However, what else are you taking? There are some that may do that, but I can't say without knowing what else you are taking regularly. Did you take any cough syrups or cold remedies near that time?

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Pulminary Fibrosis Is Fluimucil helpful in treating pulminary fibrosis? ## Fluimucil contains the active ingredient Acetylcysteine, which is used as a mucolytic, so it can help clear mucous from the lungs, but no it isn't usually useful for actually treating Pulmonary Fibrosis. Has your doctor told you to take it for this condition? Learn more Fluimucil details here.

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Can Prexum Plus cause allergic conditions, eczema and severe itching to your hand palms ## It's always possible to have an allergic reaction to any medication that you take. The main question is, have you tried discontinuing the medication to see if the problem clears up? There are other medications in this class that you can try. Learn more Allergy details here.

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Where can buy with a prescription Acetylcyst 20 % ? ## There is no database to let anyone know what pharmacy has anything in stock. Have you tried checking with your local pharmacies to see if one can order it in for you? Why has it been prescribed for you? There are some formulations available over the counter in nutritional supplements, as well. Learn more Acetylcysteine details here. ## My wifw uses Acetylcyst 20 %. It is getting harder for my Wal Mart to find. I am looking for a reliable source. She has a prescription for it.

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I had a bad cold i drank coricidin hbp cough &cold and i drsnk my tramadol hcl only 50 mg when i git up from bed i had hive all around my body and it itches can i drink benedril for the itching? ## Benadryl is an antihistamine, so I think it should help relieve much of those symptoms. It sounds like you may have had an allergic reaction to the tramadol or coricidin in order to experience itching and hives like that. Were you ever able to to determine which of those medications might've caused the allergy?

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I found a pink/peach tablet with the imprint k2 and it is scored between the k and the 2 the other side is blank I have no idea what it could be I've searched for hours but I can't find anything matching what I have please help I can post a pic if needed ## I can't find this listed in any of our resources, either. However, there is a vitamin tablet on the market called K2 that uses this for a marking. As an over the counter tablet, that would explain why it isn't in any of the databases. I am not 100% certain, since I cannot find pictures to confirm. It may help if you email me the picture when you have time and I will do some more research. I can be reached at [email protected] ## it is a phenergan tablet. for nausea

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What is the interaction between salbutamol guaifenesin and glimiperide? Any adverse effect? ## My findings state that there are potentially unsafe interactions that apply to Albuterol (Salbutamol) & Glimepiride. Quoted below are the precautions you should be aware of: "Albuterol may reduce the effects of glimepiride in lowering your blood sugar. Talk with your doctor before using these medications together. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring of your blood sugar if you have been using glimepiride and are starting treatment with albuterol. Likewise, if your glimepiride dose has been adjusted during treatment with albuterol, the dose may need to be readjusted after you discontinue albuterol. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you...

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Please. Provide. Drug. As. I. Had already tried citrizen5 Hcl 5 mg. And. Zyrtec 10 mg. hcl. Tbt. Also benadrl tbt I. ## Do you mean that you have itching that's only occurring at night? If so, it may not be due to an allergy, which could be why the antihistamines haven't helped. If it's only happening at night, with no other triggers, then it may just be due to a circulation problem, that can cause skin itching. Have you consulted a doctor?

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Can I also take hydrochlorot with mucinex ## I didn't find any interactions listed between the two, but you may want to double check this information to be sure. You should also know that there is a chance you may experience some slight worsening of the side effects, such as nausea, dizziness and drowsiness. Is there anything else I can help with? Learn more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. Learn more Mucinex details here.

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I. Am taking. avil 25 mg. For itching. Is it correct to take it ## Avil contains the active ingredient Pheniramine, which is an antihistamine that's used to treat allergies. Learn more Avil details here. Thus, it depends on what's causing your itching, if it's due to an allergy, then the Avil may help. Was it prescribed for you?

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Blue oblong pill SP 38 on one side. What is it? ## Based on the description provided, the closest match I could locate is a white, oblong, scored tablet imprinted with "SP | 39" on one side and blank on the other. This is identified as Guaifenesin (400mg); used in the treatment of coughing, but the drug has numerous other uses, including medical, veterinary, and personal. Learn More: Guaifenesin Details I know this doesn't fit your description exactly, but there's virtually no information online regarding any blue pill marked SP 38. Has anyone else here come across this pill before?

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