Super Antiox GSE increases antioxidant levels in body.
Oxidation forms free radicals that cause cell damage. Super Antiox GSE helps to reduce the number of free radicals that form in the body, lower the energy levels of existing free radicals, and stop oxidation chain reactions to lower the amount of damage caused by free radicals.
How Taken
Take 3 pills of Super Antiox GSE in the morning with water.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Super Antiox GSE is a herbal antioxidant.
Oxidation is a process that uses byproducts formed from oxygen fighting disease to create molecular agents that react with body tissues.
Unfortunately, this process can form free radicals that cause cell damage. Antioxidants help reduce the number of free radicals that form in the body, lower the energy levels of existing free radicals, and stop oxidation chain reactions to lower the amount of damage caused by free radicals.
Super Antiox GSE contains grape seed extract, which is sometimes claimed to be beneficial for several different uses. Some of Super Antiox GSE benefits include:
* Promoting wound healing
* Preventing dental cavities (dental caries)
* Correcting poor night vision
* Treating the following conditions:
– Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
– High blood pressure (hypertension)
– High cholesterol
– Poor circulation
– Diabetes complications (such as nerve or eye problems)
– Macular degeneration
– Swelling after an injury or surgery
– Cirrhosis of the liver
– Hay fever or other similar allergies.
Some of these claimed uses are more legitimate than others, although much more research is necessary to confirm that grape seed extract is truly effective for any use.
Grape seed extract contains a variety of different compounds that may have medicinal activity. Many of these compounds seem to have antioxidant properties, protecting cells fro m free radicals (damaging molecules or atoms that can start a chain reaction of cellular damage). Free radicals play a role in various age-related conditions, such as cancer and heart disease. There may be other currently unknown ways that grape seed extract works for various uses. Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Super Antiox GSE, skip the missed dose. Drink water and do not take 2 doses at once.
Storage
Store Super Antiox GSE at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Super Antiox GSE out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Warnings/Precautions
It is not known if grape seed extract is beneficial for children. Furthermore, children are often more susceptible to the toxicities of drugs and supplements, even natural ones. It is best to consult your child’s healthcare provider before giving your child any supplement, including grape seed extract.
Possible Side Effects
Possibly bothersome (although usually not serious) grape seed extract side effects may include:
Headaches;
Itchy, dry scalp;
Dizziness;
Nausea;
Abdominal pain (stomach pain);
Sore throat;
Cough.
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After 30 years and 500 formulations later, Super Antiox GSE, fortified with 150 mg of Grape Seed Extract, is simply the most powerful anti-oxidant I have ever developed.
Colon Clean Supreme is an extra strength colon cleanser, formulated with selected natural herbs and probiotics that exhibit cleansing and peristaltic action in the large intestine. A clean, healthy colon is essential for elimination of toxins and waste from the body.
How Taken
As a dietary supplement for adults, take 4 capsules daily with 8 ounces of water. Take before bed or as recommended by your healthcare professional. Take over a 5 day period. Repeat cycle frequently as needed.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Colon Clean Supreme breaks up and removes toxins in your body and intestines:
raises your body energy levels;
cleanses and rinses your colon/digestive system;
decreases gas and bloating;
flattens your tummy;
you feels better.
Colon Clean Supreme helps to eliminate:
bloating;
fatigue;
feelings of constipation;
low energy levels;
excess weight that doesnt’ seem to go away.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Colon Clean Supreme, skip the missed dose. Go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Storage
Store Colon Clean Supreme at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Female Cialis out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Warnings/Precautions
Do not exceed the recommended suggested use of Colon Clean Supreme.
Possible Side Effects
When we need to detox and the body has to release, there may be temporary detox symptoms which may include achy joints, flu-like symptoms and fatique. These normally clear out within a few days and are not exactly side effects from the cleanse products as much as side effects of waste and toxicity releasing from the body.
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Colon Clean Supreme contains the most powerful and effective ingridients for internal cleansing available anywhere on the market today. Colon Clean Supreme will help to rid your body of all that excess buildup in your digestive track and prevent future buildup from occuring.
Cimetidine is in a group of drugs called histamine receptor antagonists. Cimetidine works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach produces.
Cimetidine is used to treat and prevent certain types of ulcer, and to treat conditions that cause the stomach to produce too much acid. Cimetidine is also used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus and causes heartburn.
Cimetidine may also be used for conditions other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about Tagamet (Cimetidine)?
Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Do not use more of the medication than recommended. Do not use the medication for longer than recommended.
Avoid taking antacids unless your doctor recommends them for heartburn pain. Follow your doctor’s advice about the type of antacid to use and when to use it. You may not be able to take the antacid at the same time you take your dose of cimetidine.
Taking cimetidine may make you more susceptible to virus that can cause pneumonia. This has occurred most often in elderly people and in those with diabetes, a weak immune system, or chronic lung disease. Before using cimetidine, tell your doctor if you have any of these conditions.
There may be other drugs that can affect cimetidine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Tagamet (Cimetidine)?
Taking cimetidine may make you more susceptible to virus that causes pneumonia. You may be more likely to develop pneumonia if you have certain health problems.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have:
diabetes;
asthma or a chronic lung disorder;
a weak immune system;
bone marrow suppression;
kidney disease; or
liver disease.
If you have any of the conditions listed above, you may not be able to use cimetidine or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
Cimetidine is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Cimetidine passes into breast milk, and may be harmful to a nursing baby. Do not take cimetidine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 16 years old unless your doctor has told you to.
How should I take Tagamet (Cimetidine)?
Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Do not use more of the medication than recommended. Do not use the medication for longer than recommended.
Cimetidine is usually taken with meals or at bedtime.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
To be sure you get the correct dose of the oral solution (liquid), measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Do not stop taking cimetidine without first talking to your doctor. It may take up to 8 weeks for an ulcer to heal.
Your ulcer may take longer to heal if you smoke cigarettes.
Store cimetidine at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Symptoms of a cimetidine overdose may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, extreme weakness, or fainting.
Tagamet (Cimetidine) side effects
Stop using cimetidine and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
feeling faint, light-headed, disoriented, or confused;
urinating less than usual;
irregular heartbeat; or
a rash.
Other less serious side effects are more likely to occur. Talk with your doctor if you have any of these side effects:
feeling dizzy, depressed, or agitated;
breast swelling or tenderness (in men);
joint or muscle pain;
mild skin rash;
headache; or
diarrhea, nausea, or constipation.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect Tagamet (Cimetidine)?
If you also take ketoconazole (Nizoral), take it at least 2 hours before you take cimetidine.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines:
a blood thinner (warfarin or Coumadin);
phenytoin (Dilantin);
nifedipine (Adalat);
metronidazole (Flagyl);
propranolol (Inderal);
chlordiazepoxide (Librium);
lidocaine (Xylocaine);
diazepam (Valium);
theophylline (Theo-Dur, Slo-Bid, Bronkodyl); or
depression or anxiety medication such as amitriptyline (Elavil), imipramine (Tofranil), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), nortripytyline (Aventyl).
You may not be able to take cimetidine, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
There may be other drugs not listed that can affect cimetidine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
Ranitidine is used for treating certain conditions that cause your body to make too much stomach acid (e.g., Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It is also used to treat ulcers of the small intestine that have not responded to other treatment.
How Taken
Use Ranitidine as directed by your doctor.
Take Ranitidine by mouth with or without food.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Ranitidine.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Ranitidine is an H2-receptor blocker. It works by blocking the action of histamine in the stomach. This reduces the amount of acid the stomach makes. Reducing stomach acid helps to reduce heartburn, to heal irritation of the esophagus, and to heal ulcers of the stomach or intestines.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Ranitidine and are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Storage
Store Ranitidine between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Ranitidine out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Warnings Precautions
Do not use Ranitidine if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Ranitidine;
you have a history of porphyria (a blood disease).
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Ranitidine . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have a history of kidney or liver problems
if you have abnormal blood electrolyte levels or a history of irregular heartbeat.
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Ranitidine . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Certain benzodiazepines (eg, midazolam), glipizide, or procainamide because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Ranitidine
Certain HIV protease inhibitors (eg, atazanavir), dasatinib, delavirdine, gefitinib, itraconazole, or ketoconazole because their effectiveness may be decreased by Ranitidine
Possible Side Effects
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); confusion; dark urine; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; hallucinations; severe or persistent headache or stomach pain; unusual bruising or bleeding; yellowing of the eyes or skin.
More Information
If you have any questions about Ranitidine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Ranitidine is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
Pepcid is in a group of drugs called histamine-2 blockers. It works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces.
Pepcid is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It also treats conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Pepcid also treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions in which acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus, causing heartburn.
Pepcid may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Important information about Pepcid
You should not use Pepcid if you are allergic to famotidine or similar medications such as ranitidine (Zantac), cimetidine (Tagamet), or nizatidine (Axid).
Before taking Pepcid, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, stomach cancer or other problems, or asthma, COPD, or other breathing problems.
The famotidine orally disintegrating tablet (Pepcid RPD) may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using this form of ranitidine if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
Avoid taking cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), or nizatidine (Axid) while you are taking Pepcid, unless your doctor has told you to.
Pepcid can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Pepcid may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes changes in diet or lifestyle habits. Follow your doctor’s instructions very closely.
Heartburn can be confused with early symptoms of heart attack. Seek emergency medical attention if you have chest pain or heavy feeling, dizziness, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, sweating, nausea or vomiting, and a general ill feeling.
Before taking Pepcid
Heartburn can be confused with early symptoms of heart attack. Seek emergency medical attention if you have chest pain or heavy feeling, dizziness, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, sweating, nausea or vomiting, and a general ill feeling.
You should not use Pepcid if you are allergic to famotidine or similar medications such as ranitidine (Zantac), cimetidine (Tagamet), or nizatidine (Axid).
Before taking Pepcid, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
kidney disease; or
liver disease;
stomach cancer or other problems; or
asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other breathing problems.
If you have any of the conditions listed above, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Pepcid.
The famotidine orally disintegrating tablet may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using this form of ranitidine if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Pepcid can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take Pepcid?
Use Pepcid exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
The chewable tablet must be chewed thoroughly before swallowing.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) for 5 to 10 seconds before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
To take famotidine orally disintegrating tablets (Pepcid RPD):
Keep the tablet in its blister pack until you are ready to take the medicine. Open the package and peel back the foil from the tablet blister. Do not push a tablet through the foil or you may damage the tablet.
Using dry hands, remove the tablet and place it on your tongue. It will begin to dissolve right away.
Do not swallow the tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing.
Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves. If desired, you may drink liquid to help swallow the dissolved tablet.
Although most ulcers heal within 4 weeks of Pepcid treatment, it may take up to 8 weeks of using this medicine before your ulcer heals. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 6 weeks of treatment.
Pepcid may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes changes in diet or lifestyle habits. Follow your doctor’s instructions very closely.
Store Pepcid at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Throw away any unused Pepcid liquid that is older than 30 days.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.
Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, fast heart rate, or fainting.
Pepcid side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Pepcid and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
easy bruising or bleeding;
fast or pounding heartbeat;
confusion, hallucinations, seizure;
numbness or tingly feeling; or
jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Less serious Pepcid side effects may include:
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation;
dry mouth;
dizziness, weakness, mood changes;
headache; or
muscle cramps, joint pain.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
What other drugs will affect Pepcid?
Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially:
atazanavir (Reyataz);
itraconazole (Sporanox);
ketoconazole (Nizoral); or
aspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), piroxicam (Feldene), and others.
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Pepcid. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Metoclopramide increases muscle contractions in upper digestive tract. This speeds up the rate at which the stomach empties into the intestines.
Metoclopramide is used short-term to treat heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux in people who have used other medications without relief of symptoms.
Metoclopramide is also used to treat slow gastric emptying in people with diabetes (also called diabetic gastroparesis), which can cause nausea, vomiting, heartburn, loss of appetite, and a feeling of fullness after meals.
Metoclopramide may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Important information about metoclopramide
You should not take this medication if you are allergic to metoclopramide, or if you have bleeding or blockage in your stomach or intestines, epilepsy or other seizure disorder, or an adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma).
Before taking metoclopramide, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, congestive heart failure, diabetes, or a history of depression.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of metoclopramide. There are many other medicines that can interact with metoclopramide. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you. Stop using metoclopramide and call your doctor at once if you have tremors or uncontrolled muscle movements, fever, stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats, rapid breathing, depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself, hallucinations, anxiety, agitation, seizure, or jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes). After you stop taking metoclopramide, you may have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as headache, dizziness, or nervousness. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication.
Before taking metoclopramide
You should not take this medication if you are allergic to metoclopramide, or if you have:
bleeding or blockage in your stomach or intestines;
a perforation (hole) in your stomach or intestines;
epilepsy or other seizure disorder; or
an adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma).
Before taking metoclopramide, tell your doctor if you have
kidney disease;
liver disease (especially cirrhosis);
congestive heart failure;
diabetes (your insulin dose may need adjusting); or
a history of depression.
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take metoclopramide.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Metoclopramide can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use metoclopramide without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take metoclopramide?
Take metoclopramide exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
The oral concentrate form of metoclopramide must be mixed with another liquid, such as water, fruit juice, soda, or a soft food like applesauce or pudding. Carefully follow mixing directions to make sure you get the correct dose.
Metoclopramide is usually taken before meals and at bedtime. Your doctor may want you to take the medication as needed only with meals that usually cause heartburn. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
Store metoclopramide at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Overdose symptoms may include drowsiness, confusion, tremors or uncontrolled muscle movements in face or neck, or seizure (convulsions).
Metoclopramide side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using metoclopramide and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
tremors, or restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck;
mask-like appearance of the face;
fever, stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats, rapid breathing;
depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself;
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
After you stop taking metoclopramide, you may have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as headache, dizziness, or nervousness. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication.
What other drugs will affect metoclopramide?
Before taking metoclopramide, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
acetaminophen (Tylenol);
cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune);
digoxin (digitalis, Lanoxin);
glycopyrrolate (Robinul);
levodopa (Larodopa, Atamet, Parcopa, Sinemet);
mepenzolate (Cantil);
tetracycline (Brodspec, Panmycin, Robitet, Sumycin, Tetracap, and others);
atropine (Donnatal, and others), benztropine (Cogentin), dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), methscopolamine (Pamine), or scopolamine (Transderm-Scop);
bladder or urinary medications such as darifenacin (Enablex), tolterodine (Detrol), or solifenacin (Vesicare);
bronchodilators such as ipratroprium (Atrovent) or tiotropium (Spiriva);
irritable bowel medications such as dicyclomine (Bentyl), hyoscyamine (Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Levsin), or propantheline (Pro-Banthine); or
an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate).
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with metoclopramide. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Carafate (Sucralfate) is an anti-ulcer medication.
Carafate (Sucralfate) is not greatly absorbed into the body through the digestive tract. It works mainly in the lining of the stomach by adhering to ulcer sites and protecting them from acids, enzymes, and bile salts.
Carafate (Sucralfate) is used to treat an active duodenal ulcer. Sucralfate can heal an active ulcer, but it will not prevent future ulcers from occurring.
Sucralfate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about Carafate (Sucralfate)?
Before taking sucralfate, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis). You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take sucralfate. Take sucralfate on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Take sucralfate for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the ulcer is completely cleared.
Avoid taking any other medications at the same time you take sucralfate. It is best not to take other medicines within 2 hours before or after taking sucralfate.
Avoid using antacids without your doctor’s advice. Use only the specific type of antacid your doctor recommends. Antacids contain different medicines and some types can make it harder for sucralfate to work in your stomach.
If your doctor does recommend using an antacid, avoid taking it within 30 minutes before or after taking sucralfate.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Carafate (Sucralfate)?
Before taking sucralfate, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis). You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take sucralfate. FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether sucralfate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take Carafate (Sucralfate)?
Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Take sucralfate with a full glass of water. Take sucralfate on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one. Take this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the ulcer is completely cleared. Store sucralfate at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.
An overdose of sucralfate is not likely to produce life-threatening symptoms.
Carafate (Sucralfate) side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Less serious side effects may include:
nausea, vomiting, indigestion;
stomach pain;
constipation, diarrhea;
mild itching or skin rash;
sleep problems (insomnia);
dizziness, drowsiness, spinning sensation;
headache; or
back pain.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
What other drugs will affect Carafate (Sucralfate)?
Taking sucralfate can make it harder for your body to absorb many other medications, especially:
theophylline (Elixophyllin, Respbid, Slo-Bid, Theo-Dur, and others);
a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin); or
certain antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), ketoconazole (Nizoral), and others.
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with sucralfate. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It reduces the production of uric acid in your body. Uric acid buildup can lead to gout or kidney stones.
Allopurinol is used to treat gout. It is also used to treat patients with kidney stones and to decrease levels of uric acid in people who are receiving cancer treatment.
Allopurinol may also be used for other purposes not listed here.
Important information about Allopurinol
Do not use this medication if you have ever had a serious allergic reaction to allopurinol. Stop taking allopurinol and call your doctor at once if you have any signs of skin rash, no matter how mild. Take each dose with a full glass of water. To reduce your risk of kidney stones forming, drink 8 to 10 full glasses of fluid every day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Allopurinol can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can make it easier for you to bleed from an injury or get sick from being around others who are ill. To be sure your blood cells do not get too low, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can make your condition worse. Allopurinol can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Before taking Allopurinol
Do not use this medication if you have ever had a serious allergic reaction to allopurinol. Before taking allopurinol, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
kidney disease;
liver disease;
diabetes;
congestive heart failure;
high blood pressure; or
if you are receiving any chemotherapy.
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take allopurinol.
FDA pregnancy category C. Allopurinol may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Allopurinol can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use allopurinol without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take Allopurinol?
Take allopurinol exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take allopurinol in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from allopurinol.
Take each dose with a full glass of water. To reduce your risk of kidney stones forming, drink 8 to 10 full glasses of fluid every day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Allopurinol can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can make it easier for you to bleed from an injury or get sick from being around others who are ill. To be sure your blood cells do not get too low, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
Store allopurinol at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the allopurinol dose at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much allopurinol.
An overdose of allopurinol is not expected to produce life-threatening symptoms.
Allopurinol side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using allopurinol and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild;
pain or bleeding when you urinate;
urinating less than usual or not at all;
fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
seizure (convulsions).
Less serious side effects may include:
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
dizziness or drowsiness;
increased sweating; or
joint pain.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
What other drugs will affect Allopurinol?
Before taking allopurinol, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
azathioprine (Imuran);
chlorpropamide (Diabinese);
cyclosporine (Gengraf, Sandimmune, Neoral);
mercaptopurine (Purinethol);
an antibiotic such as ampicillin (Principen, Omnipen, others) or amoxicillin (Amoxil, Augmentin, Trimox, Wymox);
a blood thinner such as dicoumarol or warfarin (Coumadin); or
a diuretic (water pill).
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with allopurinol. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
Protonix is in a group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. It decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Protonix is used to treat erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid), and other conditions involving excess stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Protonix may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Protonix?
Do not take this medication if you are allergic to Protonix. Before taking Protonix, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs.
Some conditions must be treated long-term with Protonix. The chronic use of Protonix has caused stomach cancer in animal studies, but it is not known if this medication would have the same effects in humans. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk of developing stomach cancer.
Long-term treatment with Protonix may also make it harder for your body to absorb vitamin B-12, resulting in a deficiency of this vitamin. Symptoms of a vitamin B-12 deficiency may develop slowly and include pale skin, weakness, tired feeling, shortness of breath, and a fast heart rate. Talk with your doctor if you need long-term Protonix treatment and you have concerns about vitamin B-12 deficiency.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Protonix passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take Protonix?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Take Protonix with a full glass of water.
Protonix can be taken with or without food.
Do not crush, chew, or break an enteric-coated tablet. Swallow the pill whole. The enteric-coated pill has a special coating to protect your stomach. Breaking the pill could damage this coating. Do not stop taking Protonix even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the condition is fully treated. Store Protonix at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of Protonix is not expected to produce life-threatening symptoms.
What are the possible side effects of Protonix?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Other less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as:
nausea, vomiting;
gas, stomach pain;
diarrhea; or
headache.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect Protonix?
Before taking Protonix, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen);
ketoconazole (Nizoral); or
iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, others).
If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use lansoprazole, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.
There may be other drugs that can affect lansoprazole. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
Rabeprazole decreases the amount of acid produced in your stomach.
Rabeprazole is used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or heartburn), and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid production.
Rabeprazole may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
How should I take Aciphex (Rabeprazole)?
Take rabeprazole exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Do not break, chew, or split the tablets. Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to release slowly in your body.
Do not stop taking rabeprazole even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before your condition is fully treated.
Store rabeprazole at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What are the possible side effects of Aciphex (Rabeprazole)?
Serious side effects from rabeprazole are rare. Stop taking rabeprazole and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives) to rabeprazole.
Less serious side effects from rabeprazole are also uncommon. Continue to take rabeprazole and talk to your doctor if you experience
headache
upset stomach or diarrhea
insomnia or nervousness; or
a rash or itching
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs affect Aciphex (Rabeprazole)?
Before taking rabeprazole, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
ketoconazole (Nizoral),
ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen),
iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, others),
digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps), or
cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral)
You may not be able to take rabeprazole, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with rabeprazole. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
What happens if I overdose on Aciphex (Rabeprazole)?
Seek emergency medical attention.
Symptoms of a rabeprazole overdose are not known.
What happens if I miss a dose of Aciphex (Rabeprazole)?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless your doctor directs otherwise.
What is the most important information I should know about Aciphex (Rabeprazole)?
Do not stop taking rabeprazole even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before your condition is fully treated.
Do not break, chew, or split the tablets. Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to release slowly in your body.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Aciphex (Rabeprazole)?
Talk to your doctor before taking rabeprazole if you have liver disease. You may not be able to take rabeprazole, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have liver disease.
Rabeprazole is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Do not take rabeprazole without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether rabeprazole passes into breast milk. Do not take rabeprazole without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
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