Ointment
 

Pharmacologic Category:   Corticosteroid, Topical

Reasons not to take this medicine:
    · If you have an allergy to fluocinonide or any other part of this medicine.
    · Tell our office if you are allergic to any medicine.  Make sure to tell us about the allergy and how it affected you.  This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

What is this medicine used for?
    · This medicine is used to treat a variety of skin rashes.

How does it work?
    · Fluocinonide prevents or reduces irritation and swelling.

How is it best taken?
     · Wash hands before and after use.
    · Clean affected area before use. Make sure to dry well.
    · Apply a thin layer to the affected skin and rub in gently.

What do I do if I miss a dose?
    · Apply a missed dose as soon as possible.
    · Do not apply a double dose or extra doses.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
    · Check medicines with healthcare provider.  This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
    · Tell our office if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
    · Tell our office if you are breast-feeding.

What are the common side effects of this medicine?
    · Skin irritation.

What should I monitor?
    · Change in condition being treated.  Is it better, worse, or about the same?
    · Follow up with our office.

Reasons to call our office immediately:
    · If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center immediately or dial 911.
    · Signs of a life-threatening reaction.  These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat.
    · Severe skin irritation.
    · Any rash.
    · No improvement in condition or feeling worse.

How should I store this medicine?
    · Store at room temperature.

General statements:
    · If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear an allergy identification bracelet at all times.
    · Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
    · Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
    · Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you.  Give this list to our office.

    · Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products or vitamins.

Clobetasol

Pronunciation:  (kloe BAY ta sol)

U.S. Brand Names:  Clobex®; Cormaxâ; Embeline® E; Oluxâ; Temovate®; Temovate E®

Pharmacologic Category:  Corticosteroid, Topical

Reasons not to take this medicine:
    · Do not use on a child younger than 12 years of age.
    · If you have an allergy to clobetasol or any other part of this medicine.
    · Tell our office if you are allergic to any medicine.  Make sure to tell us about the allergy and how it affected you.  This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

What is this medicine used for?
    · This medicine is used to treat a variety of skin rashes.

How does it work?
    · Clobetasol prevents or reduces irritation and swelling.

How is it best taken?

    · Wash hands before and after use.
    · Clean affected area before use. Make sure to dry well.
    · Apply a thin layer to the affected skin and rub in gently.

What do I do if I miss a dose?
    · Apply a missed dose as soon as possible.
    · Do not apply a double dose or extra doses.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
    · Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
    · Tell our office if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
    · Tell our office if you are breast-feeding.
 

What are the common side effects of this medicine?
    · Skin irritation.

What should I monitor?
    · Change in condition being treated.  Is it better, worse, or about the same?
    · Follow up with our office.

Reasons to call our office immediately:
    · If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center immediately or dial 911.
    · Signs of a life-threatening reaction.  These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
    · Signs or symptoms of infection.  These include a fever of 100.5 degrees or higher, chills, severe sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, increased sputum or change in color, painful urination, mouth sores, wound that will not heal, or anal itching or pain.
    · Feeling extremely tired, weak or irritable; trembling; having a fast heartbeat, confusion, sweating, or dizziness if you missed a dose or recently stopped this medicine.
    · Severe skin irritation.
    · Any rash.
    · No improvement in condition or feeling worse.

How should I store this medicine?
    · Store at room temperature.
   

General statements:
    · If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear an allergy identification bracelet at all times.
    · Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
    · Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
    · Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you.  Give this list to our office.

Nystatin

Pronunciation:  (nye STAT in)

U.S. Brand Names:  Bio-Statin®; Mycostatin®; Nystat-Rx®; Nystop®; Pedi-Dri®

Pharmacologic Category:   Antifungal Agent, Oral Nonabsorbed,  Antifungal Agent, Topical  

Reasons not to take this medicine:
    · Do not use the oral medicine in children younger than three years of age.  They could choke on it.
    · If you have an allergy to nystatin or any other part of this medicine.
    · Tell our office if you are allergic to any medicine.  Make sure to tell us about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

What is this medicine used for?
    · This medicine is used to treat a variety of yeast infections.

How does it work?
    · Nystatin works to injure the yeast and fight the infection.

How is it best taken?
    · Use prescription as directed, even if feeling better.
     · Suck oral lozenge.  Do not chew, break or crush.
    · A liquid is available.  Shake well before use.  Swish it in mouth as long as possible before swallowing.

What do I do if I miss a dose?
    · Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
    · Do not take a double dose or extra doses.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
    · Check medicines with healthcare provider.  This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
    · Tell our office if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
    · Tell our office if you are breast-feeding.
    · Do not use this medicine if you have belly pain, fever, or bad-smelling discharge. Talk with healthcare provider.

What are the common side effects of this medicine?
    · Belly pain.
    · Nausea or vomiting.  Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard candy or chewing gum may help.
    · Skin irritation.

What should I monitor?
    · Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
    · Number of yeast infections. If these occur often, talk with healthcare provider.

Reasons to call our office immediately:
    · If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center immediately or dial 911.
    · Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
    · Severe pain on swallowing.
    · Severe skin irritation.
    · Any rash.
    · No improvement in condition or feeling worse.

How should I store this medicine?
    · Store at room temperature.
    · Protect capsules and tablets from moisture.  Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.

General statements:
    · If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear an allergy identification bracelet at all times.
    · Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
    · Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
    · Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you.  Give this list to our office.

    · Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products or vitamins.
    · Read the package insert for more details.

Acyclovir

Pronunciation:  (ay SYE kloe veer)

U.S. Brand Names:  Zovirax®

Pharmacologic Category:  Antiviral Agent

Reasons not to take this medicine:
    · If you have an allergy to acyclovir, valacyclovir or any other part of this medicine.
    · Tell our office if you are allergic to any medicine.  Make sure to tell us about the allergy and how it affected you.  This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

What is this medicine used for?
    · This medicine is used to prevent or treat herpes infections.

How does it work?
    · Acyclovir works to injure the virus and fight the infection.

How is it best taken?
    · Use prescription as directed, even if feeling better.
    · Take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
    · Drink plenty of noncaffeine-containing liquid unless told to drink less liquid by healthcare provider.
    · A liquid is available if you cannot swallow pills.  Shake well before use.    · If you are taking this medicine for a recurring infection, start medicine as soon as possible.
    · If you are taking this medicine for herpes zoster, start as soon as possible; no later than three days after rash appears.
 
What do I do if I miss a dose?
    · Use a missed dose as soon as possible.
    · Do not use a double dose or extra doses.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
    · Check medicines with our office.  This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
    · You may not be alert.  Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities until you see how this medicine affects you.
    · Tell our office if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
    · Tell our office if you are breast-feeding.

What are the common side effects of this medicine?
    · Headache. Mild pain medicine may help.
    · Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
    · Diarrhea.

What should I monitor?
    · Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
    · Follow up with our office.

Reasons to call our office immediately:
    · If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center immediately or dial 911.
    · Signs of a life-threatening reaction.  These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat.
    · Severe nausea or vomiting.
    · Severe diarrhea.
    · Severe skin irritation.
    · Any rash.
    · No improvement in condition or feeling worse.

How should I store this medicine?
    · Store at room temperature.
    · Protect capsules and tablets from moisture.  Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.

General statements:
    · If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear an allergy identification bracelet at all times.
    · Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
    · Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
    · Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you.  Give this list to our office.
    · Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products or vitamins.

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