According to Mosby’s Drug Consult, Advil is a brand-name medicine marketed by the pharmaceutical company Wyeth Consumer Healthcare that was originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1984 as tablets. Advil products include...
Seroquel is antidepressant pill made by Astra-Zeneca. It is taken once daily for individuals with several major depressive disorders. It is available by prescription only. According to Astra Zeneca, Seroquel is prescribed to patients with major...
Loratadine is the active drug in Claritin, a nonprescription antihistamine medication used for the treatment of common seasonal allergies. The FDA first approved Claritin for prescription use in 1993 and subsequently approved it for...
Oxycodone relieves pain with a narcotic action as an opioide (opium derivative). This analgesic is often combined with the non-narcotic acetaminophen in brands like Percocet. Physicians prescribe oxycodone as a controlled substance due to its...
Acetaminophen is the main active ingredient in all Tylenol products, according to Tylenol.com. While a few have other active ingredients such as diphenhydramine found in Tylenol PM, most other ingredients are inactive and included only as a...
Excedrin is a brand-name drug currently marketed by the pharmaceutical company, Novartis. A long-time household staple for the relief of pain and fever, it was introduced into the market in 1960, according to the "Dictionary of Pharmaceutical...
If you have been inactive, beginning a gentle exercise routine can bring important benefits. Regular physical activity can help prevent serious disorders such as heart disease and diabetes, and also increase endorphins, which can help keep...
Toothpastes are formulated not only to clean teeth and to prevent cavities, but to address a variety of dental issues such as tooth sensitivity, periodontal disease, and special whitening and stain removal. Different active ingredients address...
Body Mass Index is a measure of your body fat based on your height, weight and gender. A BMI between 18.5 to 24.9 means you're at a healthy weight.
MetroGel contains metronidazole, a drug that can prevent the growth of bacteria and other organisms. MetroGel is a topically applied medication that is used to treat rosacea, or acne rosacea, states the National Center for Biotechnology...
Pulmicort contains the active ingredient budesonide, which is an inhalation corticosteroid helpful in treating and preventing symptoms of the chronic respiratory disease asthma. It functions as a prophylactic for both adult and pediatric patients...
Hypothyroidism is a disorder that occurs when your body has low levels of thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone is part of your endocrine system which coordinates many of your body's activities. People with inactive, or underactive, thyroids often gain...
Permethrin is marketed as Elimite by Allergan and the over-the-counter Nix Creme Rinse. Permethrin is a pesticide that kills fleas, mites, ticks, lice and other insects. Elimite is 5 percent permethrin topical cream used primarily to treat...
While most fitness and health professionals will tell you that the best way to lose weight is to combine diet with an exercise program, sometimes one of the two can't be worked into your life. Whether it's because you have a sedentary job or...
Your endocrine system contains all the organs that produce your body's hormones, which have a range of functions, including controlling growth, bone strength, metabolism and sexual development, says MedlinePlus. A particularly common cause of...
Nexium is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which occurs when acid flows back from the stomach causing heartburn and esophagus injury. It also is used to treat and prevent recurrence of stomach ulcers caused by the bacteria H....
There are several reasons a person might be interested in knowing the inactive ingredients of a medication, nutritional supplement or beauty product. Those who have allergies to certain foods or sensitivity to additives should know how to find...
To fuel their mental and physical growth, the daily caloric needs of teenagers are generally higher than those of adults. Inactive teens are the exception to this rule, with their daily caloric needs the same as or lower than those of their adult...
Asthma is a serious respiratory condition involving constriction of the airways that allow air to flow into the lungs. In severe cases, bronchospasm (tightening of the airways) can cause extreme shortness of breath and may result in loss of...
Zyrtec is a prescription and over-the-counter antihistamine medication available as tablets, chewable tablets and syrup. An antihistamine reduces levels of histamine in the body, which reduces symptoms of sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes. The...
Diclofenac sodium is a prescription medication classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory with pain-relieving properties. Diclofenac works by reducing specific hormones in the body that lead to inflammation and pain, according to Drugs.com....
Leading an inactive lifestyle can lead to weight gain and may increase your risk of certain diseases. Exercise has a positive effect on body composition, cardiovascular health, calorie burning and metabolism. It may also reduce your risk or...
Biaxin XL is a prescription antibiotic medicine produced by Abbott Pharmaceuticals. The active ingredient in Biaxin XL is 500mg of clarithromycin, which is used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinus infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, skin...
Whether you live an inactive lifestyle due to a disability or you simply do not exercise as much as you should, a healthy diet can help you maintain a healthy body weight and help reduce the risk of developing any obesity-related diseases, such as...
Tuberculosis, also known simply as TB, comes in two forms: active TB and latent, or inactive, TB. Active TB primarily develops in the lungs in adults, but may also affect other areas of the body. In infants and small children, disseminated active...
Zantac 75 is a medication that prevents and relieves the symptoms of heartburn and sour stomach due to acid indigestion. Its active ingredient is ranitidine (75 milligrams) which works to neutralize the acid caused by certain foods and beverages...
All NFL teams carry 53 players on their active roster. These 53 players practice with the team and get paid by the team after every regular-season game. However, all 53 players are not eligible to play in a regular-season game. Prior to each game,...
Whether an exercise enthusiast or a sedentary individual, your aerobic fitness declines during prolonged periods of inactivity. In fact, superior cardiovascular health -- earned through physical activity -- requires weekly exercise for...
Sarcoidosis is an immune disorder that causes inflammation in different organs of the body. The chronic disease has no cure, but treatment options do exist. Often, physicians prescribe medications to control the inflammation. Although no research...
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