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  • Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

    Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Aquasol E, alpha-tocopherol, tocopherol Vitamins E Vitamins, Fat-Soluble Description Plays a role in protecting red blood cells against hemolysis; has protective effects against free radicals on polyunsaturated fatty acids found in cell membranes; plays a role in preventing oxidation of vitamin A and C Nutrition Sources: Wheat germ…

  • Vitamin D (Calciferol)

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx, OTC Common Brand Names; Drisdol, Calciferol, cholecalciferol, 1,25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol, ergocalciferol Vitamins D Vitamins, Fat-Soluble Description Stimulates calcium and phosphate absorption from small intestine; stimulates phosphate resorption at renal tubule; stimulates secretion of calcium into blood from bone Like calcium, it keeps your bones strong and helps your nerves carry messages. It also…

  • Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx, OTC Common Brand Names; Ascor, Cenolate, Vitamin C B Vitamins;  Vitamins, Water-Soluble Description Necessary for collagen formation and tissue repair; plays a role in oxidation/reduction reactions as well as other metabolic pathways including synthesis of catecholamines, carnitine, and steroids; also plays a role in conversion of folic acid to folinic acid…

  • Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

    Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Meribin, coenzyme R B Vitamins;  Vitamins, Water-Soluble Description Nutrition Sources: liver, legumes, tomatoes, soybeans, carrots Function: member of water-soluble vitamin family, serves as cofactor to several carboxylases Deficiency is extremely rare, may cause dermatitis, alopecia, perosis Indications Biotin deficiency (extremely rare), brittle fingernails, diabetes, alopecia Biotin is essential…

  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx, OTC Common Brand Names; vitamin B6, Nestrex B Vitamins;  Vitamins, Water-Soluble Description Precursor of pyridoxal; plays a role in metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats; aids in the sythesis of GABA Aids in release of liver and muscle stored glycogen Nutrition Sources: Beef liver, pork, baked potato, spinach, banana, cereals,…

  • Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

    Brands Classes DEA Class;  OTC Common Brand Names; Vitamin B5 B Vitamins;  Vitamins, Water-Soluble Description Plays a role in the synthesis and maintenance of coenzyme A Nutrition Sources: milk, lean beef, eggs, cabbage, broccoli, legumes Function: required for intermediary metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids; precursor of coenzyme A which is required for acetylation (acyl-group…

  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

    Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx, OTC Common Brand Names; riboflavin B Vitamins;  Vitamins, Water-Soluble Description Component of flavoprotein enzymes, that are necessaryfor normal tissue respiration; plays a role in activation of pyridoxine and conversion of tryptophan to niacin You could get enough for the day from a good breakfast! It’s added to many fortified breads…

  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

    Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx, OTC Common Brand Names; vitamin B1 B Vitamins;  Vitamins, Water-Soluble Description Forms thiamine pyrophosphate by combining with adenosine triphosphate; essential coenzyme in carbohydrate metabolism It helps your body turn food into energy. It’s also key for the structure of brain cells. Legumes, like black beans and lentils, and seeds are…

  • Vitamin A (Retinol)

    Brands Classes DEA Class;   Common Brand Names; Retinol, Aquasol A, retinyl acetate, retinyl palmitate Vitamins, Fat-Soluble Description Vitamin A supplementation plays a role in embryonic development, visual adaptation to darkness, immune function, and maintenance of epithelial cells One type comes from animal sources of food. It helps you see at night, make red blood cells, and…

  • Ebastine

    Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names;    Description Ebastine is used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as a runny or st uffy nose, sneezing, red, itchy, and watery eyes which may be seasonal or non-seasonal. Ebastine belongs to a class of medicines called an antihistamine. It is available in the form…

  • Calcium Carbonate/Magnesium Hydroxide

    Brands Classes DEA Class;OTC Common Brand Names; Rolaids Extra Strength, Rolaids Regular Strength, Rolaids Regular Strength Liquid, Rolaids Ultra Strength, Rolaids Ultra Strength Liquid, Mylanta Supreme Antacids, Combos Description Antacid: Neutralizes gastric secretions resulting in increased gastric pH Indications Indicated to relieve heartburn, Indigestion Contraindications Calcium carbonate Anorexia Constipation Flatulence Nausea Vomiting Hypercalcemia Hypophosphatemia Xerostomia Acid…

  • Famotidine/Calcium Carbonate/Magnesium Hydroxide

    Brands Classes DEA Class;  OTC Common Brand Names; Dual Action Complete, Pepcid Complete, Tums Dual Action Gastrointestinal Agents, Other Description Famotidine is an H2-antagonist Calcium carbonate & magnesium hydroxide are antacids Indications Heartburn/Indigestion Contraindications Hypersensitivity Other H2 antagonists or components of the formulation Renal impairment (OTC) Pain whe swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or…

  • Calcium Carbonate

    Brands Classes DEA Class;OTC Common Brand Names; Tums, Tums Chewy Delights, Tums Extra, Tums Freshers, Tums Kids, Tums Regular, Tums Smoothies, Tums Ultra, Children’s Pepto, Calci-Chew, Caltrate 600, Oysco 500 Antacids;  Calcium Salts Description Antacid: Neutralizes gastric acidity Dietary supplement: Prevents or treats negative Ca balance; oral Ca supplements may protect against renal calculi formation by…

  • Diloxanide Furoate and Metronidazole

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names;  ENTAMIZOLE    Description Diloxanide furoate is used for treating amoeba infections. While metronidazole acts as an antibiotic (acts against bacterial infections) & antiprotozoal (acts against protozoal infections) medication. Indications Acute amoebiasis, Chronic amoebiasis, Hepatic amoebiasis and other systemic diseases due to E. histolytica, Giardiasis.  Contraindications Adverse Effects…

  • Diloxanide Furoate

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names;    Description Diloxanide can usually be given alone for chronic intestinal amoebiasis, but should be used as an adjunct to metronidazole or tinidazole acute intestinal amoebiasis. Indications Amoebiasis – acute intestinal: adjunctive treatmentAmoebiasis – intestinal chronic : treatment Contraindications BreastfeedingPregnancy Adverse Effects Side effects include flatulence, itchiness,…