Beprosone may be available in the countries listed below.
Betamethasone 17α,21-dipropionate (a derivative of Betamethasone) is reported as an ingredient of Beprosone in the following countries:
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Treating mild to moderate Crohn disease and maintaining remission for up to 3 months. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Budesonide Sustained-Release Capsules are a corticosteroid. It works by decreasing inflammation.
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Budesonide Sustained-Release Capsules. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Budesonide Sustained-Release Capsules. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Budesonide Sustained-Release Capsules may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Use Budesonide Sustained-Release Capsules as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Budesonide Sustained-Release Capsules.
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Back pain; changes in menstrual cycle; dizziness; gas; headache; indigestion; nausea; nervousness; pain; respiratory tract infection; stomach pain; tiredness; tremor; trouble sleeping; vomiting.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); acne; change in mood or behavior; chest pain; confusion; severe headache; sudden increase in weight; swelling of the ankles; unusual bruising; vision changes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Store Budesonide Sustained-Release Capsules at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Budesonide Sustained-Release Capsules out of the reach of children and away from pets.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Budesonide Sustained-Release Capsules. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Generic Name: brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine (brom fen EER a meen, dex troe me THOR fan, soo doe e FED rin)
Brand Names: Allanhist PDX Drops, Anaplex DM, Anaplex DMX, Andehist DM NR Syrup, Brom Tann, Brometane DX, Bromfed DM, Bromhist PDX, Bromhist-DM Drops, Bromophed-DX, Bromph DM, Bromplex DM, BroveX PSB DM, BroveX PSE DM, Carbofed DM Syrup, Dallergy DM, EndaCof-DM, Histacol BD Drops, Myphetane DX Cough, PBM Allergy, Pediahist DM Drops, ProHist DM, Q-Tapp DM, Resperal-DM Drops, Robitussin Allergy & Cough, Sildec DM
Brompheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
The combination of brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine is used to treat sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, cough, itchy or watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.
Brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine if you have:
diabetes;
glaucoma;
heart disease or high blood pressure;
diabetes;
a thyroid disorder;
emphysema or chronic bronchitis;
an enlarged prostate; or
problems with urination.
Artificially-sweetened liquid forms of cold medicine may contain phenylalanine. This would be important to know if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Check the ingredients and warnings on the medication label if you are concerned about phenylalanine.
Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended. Cold medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.
Measure the liquid form of this 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.
If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time if you have taken a cold medicine within the past few days.
This medication can cause you to have unusual results with allergy skin tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are taking an antihistamine.
Since cough and cold medicine is usually taken only as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, 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 your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Overdose symptoms may include feeling restless or nervous, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, warmth or tingly feeling, or seizure (convulsions).
Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor's advice. Taking a stimulant together with a decongestant can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.
fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;
slow, shallow breathing;
confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;
severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;
increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure);
easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; or
urinating less than usual or not at all.
Less serious side effects may include:
dry mouth;
nausea, stomach pain, constipation, mild loss of appetite, upset stomach;
blurred vision;
warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin;
sleep problems (insomnia);
restless or excitability (especially in children);
skin rash or itching;
dizziness, drowsiness, or headache;
problems with memory or concentration; or
ringing in your ears.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as sleeping pills, pain medication, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by brompheniramine.
Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially:
a diuretic (water pill), or blood pressure medicine;
medication to treat irritable bowel syndrome;
bladder or urinary medications such as oxybutynin (Ditropan, Oxytrol), darifenacin (Enablex), or tolterodine (Detrol);
aspirin or salicylates (such as Disalcid, Doan's Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others);
a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin, Tenoretic), carvedilol (Coreg), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran), sotalol (Betapace), and others; or
antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), clomipramine (Anafranil), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), and others.
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine. 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.
Generic Name: botulism immune globulin (BOT ue lizm im MYOON GLOB yoo lin)
Brand Names: BabyBIG
Botulism immune globulin is a sterilized solution made from human plasma. It contains the antibodies to help your body protect itself against infection caused by botulism toxin type A and B.
Botulism immune globulin is used to treat infant botulism caused by toxin type A or B. This medication is used in children who are younger than 1 year old.
Botulism immune globulin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Before your baby receives botulism immune globulin, tell your doctor if the baby has kidney disease, diabetes, a life-threatening infection, or if the baby is dehydrated, or has recently received any vaccinations.
Botulism immune globulin can be harmful to the kidneys, and these effects are increased when this medication is used together with other drugs that can harm the kidneys. Before your baby is treated with botulism immune globulin, tell your doctor if the baby is receiving chemotherapy, medicines to treat a bowel disorder, medication to prevent organ transplant rejection, antiviral medications, pain medicines, or any IV antibiotics.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your baby may need blood tests. Do not miss any follow-up appointments after treatment with botulism immune globulin.
If your baby has certain conditions, he or she may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication. Before your baby receives botulism immune globulin, tell your doctor if the baby has:
diabetes;
a life-threatening infection;
if the baby is dehydrated; or
if the baby has recently received any vaccinations.
To best participate in the care of your baby while he or she is being treated with botulism immune globulin, carefully follow all instructions provided by your baby's caregivers.
Botulism immune globulin is given as an injection through a needle placed into a vein. Your baby will receive this injection in a clinic or hospital setting. The medicine must be given slowly through an IV infusion, and can take over an hour to complete.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your baby may need blood tests.
Since botulism immune globulin is usually given as a single IV infusion, your baby is not likely be on a daily dosing schedule.
Since botulism immune globulin is given in a controlled medical setting by a healthcare professional, an overdose is not likely to occur.
If your baby was recently vaccinated before treatment with botulism immune globulin, he or she may need to be vaccinated again to be fully protected. Follow your doctor's instructions.
trouble breathing, blue lips, pale skin;
urinating less than usual, fewer wet diapers than usual;
fever with headache, neck stiffness, sleepiness, sensitivity to light, vomiting;
trouble swallowing, noisy breathing, slow breathing;
vomiting, diarrhea, more wet diapers than usual; or
feeding problems, white patches in the mouth.
Less serious side effects may include:
mild skin rash or redness on the baby's face, chest, back, or stomach;
fussiness, excessive crying; or
stuffy nose, cough, chills.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Botulism:
Less than one year of age with infant botulism caused by toxin type A or B:
2 mL/kg (100 mg/kg), given as a single intravenous infusion as soon as the clinical diagnosis of infant botulism is made. Add 2 mL sterile water for injection to the 100 mg vial, resulting in 50 mg/mL solution. Infusion should begin within 2 hours after reconstitution is complete and should be concluded within 4 hours of reconstitution. The infusion should begin slowly. Administration should start at 0.5 mL per kg body weight per hr (25 mg/kg/hr). If no untoward reactions occur after 15 minutes, the rate may be increased to the maximum infusion rate of 1 mL/kg/hr (50 mg/kg/hr). At the recommended rates, infusion of the indicated dose should take 127.5 minutes total elapsed time.
Botulism immune globulin can be harmful to the kidneys, and these effects are increased when this medication is used together with other drugs that can harm the kidneys. Many other drugs (including some over-the-counter medicines) can be harmful to the kidneys.
Before your baby is treated with botulism immune globulin, tell your doctor about all other medications your baby is receiving, especially:
chemotherapy;
medicines to treat a bowel disorder;
medication to prevent organ transplant rejection;
antiviral medications;
pain or arthritis medicines, including aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin); or
any IV antibiotics.
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with botulism immune globulin. 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.
In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.
Oxytocin is reported as an ingredient of Vetocin in the following countries:
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Treating chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in certain patients. It must be used in combination with peginterferon and ribavirin.
Boceprevir is a hepatitis C protease inhibitor. It reduces the amount of HCV in the body by preventing the spread of the HCV within the body.
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Boceprevir. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Boceprevir. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Boceprevir may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Use Boceprevir as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Boceprevir.
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Change in taste; decreased appetite; diarrhea; dizziness; dry mouth; dry skin; hair loss; headache; irritability; joint pain; nausea; tiredness; trouble sleeping; vomiting; weakness.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); dark, tarry, or bloody stools; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; feeling cold, especially in the hands or feet; fever, chills, or sore throat; pale skin; severe or persistent dizziness; shortness of breath; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Boceprevir side effects (in more detail)
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Store Boceprevir in the refrigerator, between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C). Boceprevir may also be stored at room temperature up to 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) for 3 months. Keep Boceprevir in the original container. Avoid exposure to excessive heat. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Boceprevir out of the reach of children and away from pets.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Boceprevir. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Celestone is a brand name of betamethasone, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):
No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Celestone available.
Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Celestone. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.
See also: About generic drugs.
There are no current U.S. patents associated with Celestone.
