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Fluzone
Fluzone Generic Name: Influenza Virus Vaccine (IN-floo-EN-za)Brand Name: Examples include Afluria and FluzoneFluzone is used for:Protecting against certain strains of influenza (flu).Fluzone is a vaccine. It works by stimulating the body to produce antibodies against certain types of the flu virus, which helps your body to fight the infection.Do NOT use Fluzone if:you ar...
Fluzone
Fluzone Generic Name: Influenza Virus Vaccine (IN-floo-EN-za)Brand Name: Examples include Afluria and FluzoneFluzone is used for:Protecting against certain strains of influenza (flu).Fluzone is a vaccine. It works by stimulating the body to produce antibodies against certain types of the flu virus, which helps your body to fight the infection.Do NOT use Fluzone if:you ar...
Fluzone High-Dose
Fluzone High-DoseGeneric Name: influenza virus vaccine (Intramuscular route)in-floo-EN-za VYE-rus VAX-een (sub-VEER-ee-on)Commonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AfluriaFluarixFlulavalFluvirinFluzoneFluzone High-DoseFluzone PediatricAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionSuspensionTherapeutic Class: VaccineUses For Fluzone High-DoseInfluenza virus vaccine is used t...
Fluzone Pediatric
Fluzone PediatricGeneric Name: influenza virus vaccine (Intramuscular route)in-floo-EN-za VYE-rus VAX-een (sub-VEER-ee-on)Commonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AfluriaFluarixFlulavalFluvirinFluzoneFluzone High-DoseFluzone PediatricAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionSuspensionTherapeutic Class: VaccineUses For Fluzone PediatricInfluenza virus vaccine is used t...
Fluzone Preservative-Free injectable
Fluzone Preservative-FreeGeneric Name: influenza virus vaccine (injectable) (in floo ENZ a VYE rus VAK seen)Brand Names: Afluria, Fluarix, FluLaval, Fluvirin, Fluvirin Preservative-Free, Fluzone, Fluzone Preservative-Free, Fluzone Preservative-Free PediatricWhat is influenza virus injectable vaccine?Influenza virus (commonly known as "the flu") is a serious disease caused by a virus. I...
Fluzone Preservative-Free Pediatric injectable
Fluzone Preservative-Free PediatricGeneric Name: influenza virus vaccine (injectable) (in floo ENZ a VYE rus VAK seen)Brand Names: Afluria, Fluarix, FluLaval, Fluvirin, Fluvirin Preservative-Free, Fluzone, Fluzone Preservative-Free, Fluzone Preservative-Free PediatricWhat is influenza virus injectable vaccine?Influenza virus (commonly known as "the flu") is a serious disease caused by ...
FML
FMLGeneric name: FluorometholoneBrand names: FMLWhy is FML prescribed?FML is a steroid (cortisone-like) eye ointment that is used to treat inflammation of the eyelid and the eye itself.Most important fact about FMLDo not use FML more often or for a longer period of time than your doctor orders. Overuse can increase the risk of side effects and lead to eye damage. Also...
FML Ointment
FML OintmentGeneric Name: Fluorometholone (flure-oh-METH-oh-lone)Brand Name: FMLFML Ointment is used for:Treating inflammation (swelling, warmth, redness, pain) of the eyes and eyelids.FML Ointment is a corticosteroid. Exactly how FML Ointment works is unknown.Do NOT use FML Ointment if:you are allergic to any ingredient in FML Ointmentyou have a viral infection of the ey...
FML Forte
FML Forte Generic Name: Fluorometholone (flure-oh-METH-oh-lone)Brand Name: Examples include Fluor-Op and FML ForteFML Forte is used for:Treating inflammation (swelling, warmth, redness, pain) of the eyes and eyelids.FML Forte is a corticosteroid. Exactly how FML Forte works is unknown.Do NOT use FML Forte if:you are allergic to any ingredient in FML Forte you have a v...
FML Forte Liquifilm
FML Forte LiquifilmGeneric Name: fluorometholone ophthalmic (FLURE oh METH oh lone)Brand Names: Flarex, FML Forte Liquifilm, FML Liquifilm, FML S.O.P.What is FML Forte Liquifilm (fluorometholone ophthalmic)?Fluorometholone is a steroid medicine. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.Fluorometholone ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat eye sw...
FML Liquifilm
FML LiquifilmGeneric Name: fluorometholone ophthalmic (FLURE oh METH oh lone)Brand Names: Flarex, FML Forte Liquifilm, FML Liquifilm, FML S.O.P.What is FML Liquifilm (fluorometholone ophthalmic)?Fluorometholone is a steroid medicine. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.Fluorometholone ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat eye swelling cause...
FML S.O.P.
FML S.O.P.Generic Name: fluorometholone ophthalmic (FLURE oh METH oh lone)Brand Names: Flarex, FML Forte Liquifilm, FML Liquifilm, FML S.O.P.What is FML S.O.P. (fluorometholone ophthalmic)?Fluorometholone is a steroid medicine. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.Fluorometholone ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat eye swelling caused by i...
FML-S Suspension
FML-S SuspensionGeneric Name: Fluorometholone/Sulfacetamide (flure-oh-METH-oh-lone/sul-fa-SEE-ta-mide)Brand Name: FML-SFML-S Suspension is used for:Treating inflammation (swelling, warmth, redness, pain) of the eyes and eyelids when infection or risk of infection is present.FML-S Suspension is a combination corticosteroid and antibiotic. The corticosteroid decreases inflammation ...
FML-S Liquifilm
FML-S LiquifilmGeneric Name: sulfacetamide and fluorometholone ophthalmic (SUL fa SEET a mide and FLOR oh METH oh lone off THAL mik)Brand Names: FML-S LiquifilmWhat is FML-S Liquifilm (sulfacetamide and fluorometholone ophthalmic)?Sulfacetamide is an antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections.Fluorometholone is a steroid. It is used to reduce swelling associated with bacte...
Focalin
FocalinGeneric name: Dexmethylphenidate hydrochlorideBrand names: FocalinWhy is Focalin prescribed?Focalin is a mild central nervous system stimulant used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. The drug is a modified version of methylphenidate (a common medication for attention disorders) and contains only the most active component of methylphen...