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Antacid and Reflux Drugs: Antacids

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Antacid and Reflux Drugs: Antacids

  1. Aluminum and magnesium hydroxide (Maalox,Mylanta)
  2. Aluminum carbonate gel (Basajel)
  3. Aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel, AlternaGEL)
  4. Calcium carbonate (Tums, Titralac, Calcium-Rich Rolaids)
  5. Magnesium hydroxide (Phillips’Milk of Magnesia)
  6. Sodium bicarbonate

HOW DO THESE DRUGS WORK?

Antacids may be aluminum-, magnesium-, or calcium-based salts that temporarily neutralize stomach acid. They are usually taken within one hour after meals.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Users can achieve short-term relief of heartburn with relatively safe medications. (more…)

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Allergy Drugs: Decongestants

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Allergy Drugs: Decongestants

Pseudoephedrine
Actifed Daytime Allergy
Cenafed, Decofed
Dimetapp Decongestant Pediatric
Dimetapp Maximum Strength 12-Hour Non-Drowsy Extentabs
Dimetapp Maximum Strength Non-Drowsy Liqui-Gels
Dorcol Children’s Decongestant
Efidac 24-Hour Relief
Genaphed
Kid Kare
PediaCare Infants Decongestant
Silfedrine Children’s
Simply Stuffy
Sinustop
Sudafed Children’s Non-Drowsy
Triaminic Allergy Congestion

HOW DO THESE DRUGS WORK?

Decongestants work by constricting blood vessels of the nose, which reduces swelling and stuffiness.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Reduction of nasal and sinus stuffiness and sinus pain.

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS

- Insomnia
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea, stomach upset
- Restlessness or nervousness

MAJOR CAUTIONS (more…)

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