What is Elemental Zinc for:
It is used to help growth and good health.
How does Elemental Zinc work:
Zinc is a diet aid.
How should Elemental Zinc be used:
Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
Common side effects of Elemental Zinc :
Upset stomach or throwing up. Many small meals, good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help. Loose stools (diarrhea).
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
What precautions should I take when taking Elemental Zinc :
If you have an allergy to any zinc or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very upset stomach or throwing up. Very loose stools (diarrhea). Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Elemental Zinc with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice.
How do I store Elemental Zinc :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category A : Adequate and well-controlled human studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
Therapeutic Classification
Minerals
What is Magnesium Sulphate for:
It is used to stop and treat low magnesium levels. It is used to treat a fast heartbeat. It is used to treat high blood pressure during pregnancy. It is used to treat seizures. It is used to treat hard stools (constipation). It is used to treat wounds. It is used to stop early labor.
How does Magnesium Sulphate work:
Magnesium is a diet aid. It lowers the effects of chemicals on the heart. It slows the heart down. It calms blood vessels, lowering blood pressure. It softens the stool by raising its water content. It works to lower the number of times the uterus contracts.
How should Magnesium Sulphate be used:
It is given as a shot into a muscle or vein. It is given into a vein for a period of time. Your doctor will give this drug.
Common side effects of Magnesium Sulphate :
Low blood pressure. Irritation where the shot is given. Loose stools (diarrhea).
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Many times this drug is taken on an as needed basis.
What precautions should I take when taking Magnesium Sulphate :
If you have an allergy to magnesium or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have a slow heartbeat without a working pacemaker.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Chest pain or pressure or a fast heartbeat. Very bad dizziness or passing out. Feeling very tired or weak. Sudden change in eyesight. Change in thinking clearly and with logic. Very bad flushing. Very bad itching. Very bad swelling. Very loose stools (diarrhea). Very upset stomach or throwing up. If seizures are worse or not the same after starting this drug. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Magnesium Sulphate with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid Alcohol
How do I store Magnesium Sulphate :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category N : Not yet classified.
Therapeutic Classification
Minerals
What is vitamin k2-7 for:
It is used for prevention and treatment of bleeding due to deficiency of clotting factors in the following situations: Dietary deficiency, Prolonged antimicrobial therapy, Obstructive jaundice or malabsorption syndromes, Liver disease. It is often given to newborn babies to promote growth and good health
How does vitamin k2-7 work:
Vitamin K is necessary for the post-translational modification of a number of clotting factors and other proteins. It helps the blood to clot normally in the body.
How should vitamin k2-7 be used:
Take this drug as directed by the doctor. It may sometimes be prescribed with another medication to improve absorption. Do not stop taking the drug without talking to your doctor.
Common side effects of vitamin k2-7 :
Unusual bruising
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug
What precautions should I take when taking vitamin k2-7 :
Do not take anticoagulants such as warfarin while you are on this drug unless told to do so by your doctor.
When do I need to seek medical help
Vitamin K is safe for most people. Most people do not experience any side effects when taking in the recommended amount each day. Special precautions & warnings: Pregnancy and breast-feeding: When taken in the recommended amount each day, vitamin K is considered safe for pregnant and breast-feeding women, but dont use higher amounts without the advice of your healthcare professional. Kidney disease: Too much vitamin K can be harmful if you are receiving dialysis treatments due to kidney disease.
Liver disease: Vitamin K is not effective for treating clotting problems caused by severe liver disease. In fact, high doses of vitamin K can make clotting problems worse in these people.
Can I take vitamin k2-7 with other medicines:
Some antibiotics can either lower vitamin K levels in the body or interfere with the activity of warfarin (Coumadin). Check with your physician or pharmacist about whether you will need to adjust your vitamin K intake or warfarin (Coumadin) dose when you
take antibiotics.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid herbal products and dietary supplements that may affect vitamin K and warfarin (Coumadin) unless approved by a qualified health care provider.
How do I store vitamin k2-7 :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Therapeutic Classification
Vitamins
Therapeutic Classification
Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy
Therapeutic Classification
Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy
Therapeutic Classification
Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy
Therapeutic Classification
Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy
