Tacrolimus (On the skin) ta-KROE-li-mus Treats atopic dermatitis (a skin rash and type of eczema). Drug classes Antipsoriatic (About this – PubMed…
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Up & Up Bismuth – Regular Strength (see Bismuth Subsalicylate (By mouth))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Bismuth Subsalicylate (By mouth) BIZ-muth sub-sa-LIS-i-late Treats diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and upset stomach. This medicine contains a salicylate and is related to…
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Uceris (see Budesonide (By mouth))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Budesonide (By mouth) bue-DES-oh-nide Treats Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis. This medicine is a corticosteroid. Drug classes Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Gastrointestinal Agent (About…
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Veripred 20 (see Prednisolone (By mouth))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Prednisolone (By mouth) pred-NIS-oh-lone Treats many diseases and conditions, especially problems related to inflammation. Also treats flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, such as…
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Varicella Virus Vaccine (By injection) (Varilrix)
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Varicella Virus Vaccine (By injection) var-i-SEL-a VYE-rus VAX-een Varivax® prevents chicken pox (varicella virus). Zostavax® prevents shingles (herpes zoster virus). Drug classes…
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Vancenase AQ Double Strength (see Beclomethasone)
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Beclomethasone (Into the nose) be-kloe-METH-a-sone Treats symptoms caused by hay fever (allergic rhinitis). Also used to keep nasal polyps from growing back…
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Vancenase AQ Double Strength (see Beclomethasone (Into the nose))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Beclomethasone (Into the nose) be-kloe-METH-a-sone Treats symptoms caused by hay fever (allergic rhinitis). Also used to keep nasal polyps from growing back…
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Valacyclovir (By mouth) val-ay-SYE-kloe-vir Treats herpes virus infections, including shingles, cold sores, and genital herpes. This medicine will not cure herpes, but…