Medicine guides

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Cholbam Capsule: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Digestive enzymes / Bile acid

Cholbam (cholic acid) treats bile acid synthesis disorders and certain peroxisomal disorders. Learn about dosage, side effects, warnings, and liver monitoring

R-Cinex Capsule: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Anti-tuberculosis drugs

R-Cinex Capsule contains Rifampicin and Isoniazid, used to treat and prevent tuberculosis. Learn about its uses, dosage, side effects, and precautions.

Canasa Suppository: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Aminosalicylate (5-aminosalicylate)

Canasa Suppository (mesalamine) treats ulcerative proctitis by reducing rectal inflammation, bleeding, and urgency. Learn dosage, side effects, and warnings.

Volini Gel: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), topical

Volini Gel is a topical NSAID with Diclofenac, Methyl Salicylate, Menthol, and Linseed Oil that relieves muscle, joint, and arthritis pain.

Hemorrhoidal Cream: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

anorectal preparations

Hemorrhoidal Cream contains phenylephrine to relieve itching, burning, irritation, and swelling from hemorrhoids. Learn uses, dosage, and side effects.

Alcaine Eye Drops: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Ophthalmic anesthetic (local anesthetic)

Alcaine Eye Drops numb the eye before exams or surgery, working in 30 seconds and lasting 15-20 minutes. Learn uses, dosage, side effects, and precautions.

DDAVP Nasal Spray: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Synthetic vasopressin analog / antidiuretic hormone

DDAVP Nasal Spray (desmopressin) treats central diabetes insipidus by reducing excess urination and thirst. Learn dosage, side effects, and precautions.

Kaftrio Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

CFTR modulator (other respiratory system products)

Kaftrio Tablet (ivacaftor, tezacaftor, elexacaftor) treats eligible cystic fibrosis patients, improving CFTR function and lung health. Learn dosage, side

Amethyst Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Estrogen / Progestin combined contraceptive

Amethyst Tablet is a continuous-cycle birth control pill with ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel that prevents pregnancy and stops monthly periods.

Amethia Lo Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Contraceptives

Amethia Lo Tablet is an extended-cycle birth control pill with 84 active and 7 inactive tablets, giving about 4 periods a year. Learn dosage, uses, and side

Alvesco Inhaler: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)

Alvesco Inhaler (ciclesonide) is a corticosteroid for daily asthma maintenance, reducing airway inflammation and preventing flare-ups—not for sudden attacks.

Ameluz Gel: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Topical photochemotherapeutics

Ameluz Gel is a prescription treatment used with red light therapy for actinic keratosis and superficial basal cell carcinoma, applied by a healthcare provider.