Benylin DM

In the US, Benylin DM (dextromethorphan systemic) is a member of the drug class antitussives and is used to treat Cough.

US matches:

• Benylin DM Pediatric

Ingredient matches for Benylin DM

Dextromethorphan

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide (a derivative of Dextromethorphan) is reported as an ingredient of Benylin DM in the following countries:

• Canada


• United States

Pseudoephedrine

Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (a derivative of Pseudoephedrine) is reported as an ingredient of Benylin DM in the following countries:

• Canada

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Risacal-D

Generic Name: calcium and vitamin D combination (KAL see um and VYE ta min D)

Brand Names: Calcarb with D, Calcet, Calcio Del Mar, Calcitrate with D, Calcium 600+D, Caltrate 600 with D, Caltrate 600 with D Plus Soy, Caltrate Colon Health, Citracal + D, Citracal 250 mg + D, Citracal Creamy Bites, Citracal Maximum + D, Citracal Petites, Citrus Calcium with Vitamin D, Dical-D, Os-Cal 250 with D, Os-Cal 500 + D, Os-Cal with D, Oysco 500 with D, Oysco D, Oyst-Cal-D, Oyster Shell Calcium with Vitamin D, Oyster-D, Oystercal-D, Posture-D H/P, Risacal-D

What is Risacal-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?

Calcium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods. Calcium is necessary for many normal functions of your body, especially bone formation and maintenance.

Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.

Calcium and vitamin D combination is used to prevent or to treat a calcium deficiency.

Calcium and vitamin D combination may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Risacal-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?

Before you take calcium and vitamin D combination, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, past or present kidney stones, heart disease, circulation problems, a parathyroid disorder, or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Avoid taking any other vitamin or mineral supplements that contain calcium or vitamin D without first talking to your doctor.

Before taking calcium and vitamin D combination, 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.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking Risacal-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?

If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication. Before you take calcium and vitamin D combination, tell your doctor if you have:

• kidney disease;


• past or present kidney stones;


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  circulation problems; or

  
  


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  a parathyroid gland disorder.

  
  

Talk to your doctor before taking calcium and vitamin D combination if you are pregnant. Talk to your doctor before taking calcium and vitamin D combination if you are breast-feeding.

How should I take Risacal-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?

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 the calcium and vitamin D regular tablet with a full glass of water.

The chewable tablet should be chewed before you swallow it.

Store calcium and vitamin D combination 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 irregular heartbeat, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, a metallic taste in your mouth, confusion, loss of appetite, constipation, weakness, headache, confusion, or fainting.

What should I avoid while taking Risacal-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?

Avoid taking any other vitamin or mineral supplements that contain calcium or vitamin D without first talking to your doctor.

Risacal-D (calcium and vitamin D combination) 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:

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  nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite;

  
  


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  drowsiness.

  
  

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.

What other drugs will affect Risacal-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?

Before taking calcium and vitamin D combination, tell your doctor if you are taking:

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  digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps);

  
  


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  antacids containing calcium, aluminum, or magnesium;

  
  


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  other calcium supplements;

  
  


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  calcitriol (Rocaltrol) or other vitamin D supplements; or

  
  


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  a tetracycline antibiotic such as demeclocycline (Declomycin), doxycycline (Adoxa, Doryx, Oracea, Vibramycin), minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin, Solodyn, Vectrin), or tetracycline (Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap).

  
  

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with calcium and vitamin D combination. 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.

More Risacal-D resources

• Risacal-D Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
• Risacal-D Drug Interactions
• Risacal-D Support Group
• 0 Reviews for Risacal-D - Add your own review/rating

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Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about calcium and vitamin D combination.

Doctinon

Doctinon may be available in the countries listed below.

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Meloxicam

Meloxicam is reported as an ingredient of Doctinon in the following countries:

• Greece

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Voltaren K

Voltaren K may be available in the countries listed below.

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Diclofenac

Diclofenac potassium salt (a derivative of Diclofenac) is reported as an ingredient of Voltaren K in the following countries:

• Netherlands

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Sulodil

Sulodil may be available in the countries listed below.

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Buflomedil

Buflomedil hydrochloride (a derivative of Buflomedil) is reported as an ingredient of Sulodil in the following countries:

• Greece

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Meprobamat

Meprobamat may be available in the countries listed below.

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Meprobamate

Meprobamate is reported as an ingredient of Meprobamat in the following countries:

• Romania

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Brimonidine/Timolol Drops

Pronunciation: bri-MOE-ni-DEEN/TIM-oh-lol
Generic Name: Brimonidine/Timolol
Brand Name: Combigan

Brimonidine/Timolol Drops are used for:

Treating increased pressure in the eye (ocular hypertension) or open-angle glaucoma. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Brimonidine/Timolol Drops are an alpha-agonist and beta-blocker combination. It works to decrease fluid production and pressure inside the eye.

Do NOT use Brimonidine/Timolol Drops if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Brimonidine/Timolol Drops


• you have severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or a history of asthma


• you have second or third degree heart block, heart failure, or an unusually slow heartbeat


• you are in shock caused by severe heart problems


• you are using another beta-blocker eye drop (eg, betaxolol)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Brimonidine/Timolol Drops:

Some medical conditions may interact with Brimonidine/Timolol Drops. 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 lung or breathing problems (eg, bronchitis, COPD, emphysema), diabetes, low blood sugar, depression, high or low blood pressure (including dizziness on standing), heart problems (eg, heart block, heart failure), certain muscle problems (eg, myasthenia gravis, muscle weakness), blood vessel problems (eg, inflammation), Raynaud phenomenon, or an overactive thyroid


• if you have an eye infection, injury, or other eye problems (eg, narrow-angle glaucoma, double vision)


• if you have decreased blood flow to the heart or brain

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Brimonidine/Timolol Drops. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Bupivacaine, calcium channel blockers (eg, verapamil), certain antiarrhythmics (eg, disopyramide, flecainide, quinidine), cimetidine, digoxin, furazolidone, ketanserin, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (eg, phenelzine), reserpine, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine) because serious heart problems (eg, conduction problems, heart failure, slow heartbeat) or low blood pressure may occur


• Clonidine because high blood pressure may occur


• Tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may decrease Brimonidine/Timolol Drops's effectiveness


• Insulin or oral antidiabetics (eg, glyburide) because the risk of low blood sugar (eg, dizziness, headache, hunger, shakiness or weakness, sweating) may be increased


• Alpha-blockers (eg, alfuzosin, prazosin), oral beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), or other beta-blocker eye drops (eg, betaxolol) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Brimonidine/Timolol Drops


• Certain sympathomimetics (eg, albuterol, salmeterol), epinephrine, or theophylline because their effectiveness may be decreased by Brimonidine/Timolol Drops

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Brimonidine/Timolol Drops 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.

How to use Brimonidine/Timolol Drops:

Use Brimonidine/Timolol Drops as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Brimonidine/Timolol Drops are only for the eye. Do not get it in your nose or mouth.


• Soft contact lenses may absorb a chemical in Brimonidine/Timolol Drops. Remove contact lenses before you use Brimonidine/Timolol Drops; lenses may be placed back in the eyes 15 minutes after use of Brimonidine/Timolol Drops.


• To use Brimonidine/Timolol Drops in the eye, first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean, dry tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them.


• To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including the eye. Keep the container tightly closed.


• Do NOT overtighten the cap on the bottle. This may damage the bottle or cap.


• Do NOT try to make the hole of the medicine dropper larger.


• Use Brimonidine/Timolol Drops at least 5 minutes before or after any other medicine that you put in your eye.


• Use Brimonidine/Timolol Drops on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it. Continue to use Brimonidine/Timolol Drops even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.


• If you miss a dose of Brimonidine/Timolol Drops, use 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 use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Brimonidine/Timolol Drops.

Important safety information:

• Brimonidine/Timolol Drops may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Brimonidine/Timolol Drops with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.


• Check with your doctor before you drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Brimonidine/Timolol Drops; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness


• Brimonidine/Timolol Drops may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.


• Tell your doctor or dentist that you use Brimonidine/Timolol Drops before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.


• Contact your doctor if you have an eye injury or infection, or if you will be having eye surgery.


• Diabetes patients - Brimonidine/Timolol Drops may hide signs of low blood sugar, such as a rapid heartbeat. Be sure to watch for other signs of low blood sugar. Low blood sugar may make you anxious, sweaty, weak, dizzy, drowsy, or faint. It may also make your vision change; give you a headache, chills, or tremors; or make you more hungry. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.


• If you have a history of any severe allergic reaction, talk with your doctor. You may be at risk for an even more severe allergic reaction if you come into contact with the substance that caused your allergy. Some medicines used to treat severe allergies may also not work as well while you are using Brimonidine/Timolol Drops.


• Brimonidine/Timolol Drops may cause harm if it is swallowed. If you may have taken it by mouth, contact your poison control center or emergency room right away.


• Lab tests, including eye pressure, may be performed while you use Brimonidine/Timolol Drops. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.


• Caution is advised when using Brimonidine/Timolol Drops in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially drowsiness


• Brimonidine/Timolol Drops should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 2 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Brimonidine/Timolol Drops while you are pregnant. Brimonidine/Timolol Drops are found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Brimonidine/Timolol Drops.

Possible side effects of Brimonidine/Timolol Drops:

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:

Bloodshot eyes; drowsiness; dry eyes; feeling that something is in your eye; headache; increased tear production; minor burning, itching, or stinging of the eye; nausea.

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); chest pain or discomfort; confusion; eye irritation, swelling, pain, or discharge; eyelid pain, redness, scaling, drooping, or swelling; fainting; mental or mood changes; muscle weakness; pain, numbness, weakness, or tingling of an arm or leg; severe or persistent headache or dizziness; severely cold, numb, or blue fingers or toes; shortness of breath; slow or irregular heartbeat; slurred speech; sudden unusual weight gain; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; 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.

See also: Brimonidine/Timolol side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include chest pain; difficulty breathing or shortness of breath; dizziness; severe or persistent headache; slow or irregular heartbeat.

Proper storage of Brimonidine/Timolol Drops:

Store Brimonidine/Timolol Drops at room temperature, between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Brimonidine/Timolol Drops out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Brimonidine/Timolol Drops, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Brimonidine/Timolol Drops are to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Brimonidine/Timolol Drops. 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.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

More Brimonidine/Timolol resources

• Brimonidine/Timolol Side Effects (in more detail)
• Brimonidine/Timolol Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
• Brimonidine/Timolol Drug Interactions
• Brimonidine/Timolol Support Group
• 2 Reviews for Brimonidine/Timolol - Add your own review/rating

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Kristapen

Kristapen may be available in the countries listed below.

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Benzylpenicillin

Benzylpenicillin potassium (a derivative of Benzylpenicillin) is reported as an ingredient of Kristapen in the following countries:

• Turkey

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Emitex

Emitex may be available in the countries listed below.

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Fenoterol

Fenoterol hydrobromide (a derivative of Fenoterol) is reported as an ingredient of Emitex in the following countries:

• Japan

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Amipor

Amipor may be available in the countries listed below.

In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

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Amitraz

Amitraz is reported as an ingredient of Amipor in the following countries:

• South Africa

Cypermethrin

Cypermethrin is reported as an ingredient of Amipor in the following countries:

• South Africa

Piperonyl Butoxide

Piperonyl Butoxide is reported as an ingredient of Amipor in the following countries:

• South Africa

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Uterone

Uterone may be available in the countries listed below.

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Tibolone

Tibolone is reported as an ingredient of Uterone in the following countries:

• India

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Froxime

Froxime may be available in the countries listed below.

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Cefuroxime

Cefuroxime axetil (a derivative of Cefuroxime) is reported as an ingredient of Froxime in the following countries:

• Bahrain


• Iraq


• Jordan


• Kuwait


• Lebanon


• Libya


• Nigeria


• Qatar


• Saudi Arabia


• Somalia


• Sudan


• United Arab Emirates


• Yemen

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Lupocet

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Paracetamol

Paracetamol is reported as an ingredient of Lupocet in the following countries:

• Bosnia & Herzegowina


• Croatia (Hrvatska)

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Temic

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Cimetidine

Cimetidine is reported as an ingredient of Temic in the following countries:

• Italy

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