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4Head 90% w/w Cutaneous Stick: Uses, Ingredients & Safety

Quick summary: 4Head 90% w/w cutaneous stick is a skin-applied product containing levomenthol. It is described as creating a cooling sensation that may help...

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Skinoren 20% Cream: Azelaic Acid for Acne & Rosacea

Quick summary: Skinoren 20% cream contains azelaic acid and is used on the skin for acne and rosacea. It may help reduce blemishes, redness,...

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Dioctyl 100 mg Capsules: Uses, Safety and Side Effects

Quick summary: Dioctyl 100 mg Capsules contain docusate sodium, a stool softener used to help relieve occasional constipation by making stools easier to pass....

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Nurofen 200 mg Tablets PIL: Uses, Safety & FAQs

Quick summary Nurofen 200 mg tablets contain ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for pain relief, inflammation, and fever reduction. This page summarises...

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Admelog 100 units/mL vial: uses, storage and safety

Quick summary Admelog is a rapid-acting insulin lispro solution for injection at 100 units/mL. It is used in diabetes care to help manage blood...

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Gabapentin 800 mg Film-Coated Tablets

Quick summary Gabapentin 800 mg film-coated tablets are used for certain seizure disorders and nerve pain. This page explains common uses, how tablets are...

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Cubicin 350 mg Powder for Injection or Infusion

Quick summary Cubicin 350 mg powder for solution for injection or infusion contains daptomycin, an antibiotic used for serious Gram-positive bacterial infections. It is...

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Daktarin Oral Gel: Uses, Dosage and Safety

Quick summary: Daktarin Oral Gel contains miconazole, an antifungal medicine used for oral thrush. It is applied inside the mouth, usually several times a...

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Fenofibrate 160 mg Tablets: Summary of Product

Quick summary Fenofibrate 160 mg tablets are used to help manage high triglycerides and cholesterol as part of a broader treatment plan that may...

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