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Unisom

Generic Name: doxylamine (dox IL a meen)

Brand Names: Aldex AN, Nytol Maximum Strength, Unisom

What is Unisom (doxylamine)?

Doxylamine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Doxylamine is sometimes combined with other medicines to treat sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose caused by allergies or the common cold.

Doxylamine as a single drug (not part of a combination) is used as a short-term treatment for sleep problems (insomnia).

Doxylamine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Unisom (doxylamine)?

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 2 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.

Use this medication as directed on the label, or as your doctor has prescribed. Do not use the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist about taking this medication if you have glaucoma, kidney disease, an enlarged prostate, problems with urination, a stomach ulcer or obstruction, or a chronic lung disease such as bronchitis or emphysema.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. It is best to take doxylamine only when you can devote several hours to sleep. If it is almost your normal waking hour, skip the missed dose and wait until you are ready for bed again. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

There may be other drugs that can interact with doxylamine. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Get emergency medical help if you think you have used too much medicine, or if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medication. It can add to drowsiness caused by an antihistamine.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking Unisom (doxylamine)?

Do not take this medication if you are allergic to doxylamine or other antihistamines.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medication if you have:

glaucoma;

kidney disease;

an enlarged prostate;

problems with urination;

stomach ulcer or digestive tract obstruction; or

bronchitis, emphysema or other chronic lung disease.

FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. This medication may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 12 years old without the advice of a doctor.

How should I take Unisom (doxylamine)?

Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.

The chewable tablet must be chewed thoroughly before you swallow it.

To treat insomnia, doxylamine is usually taken within 30 minutes of bedtime. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Talk with your doctor if your sleep problems do not improve after 2 weeks of treatment.

This medication can cause you to have unusual results with allergy skin tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are taking an antihistamine.

Store doxylamine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, loss of coordination, dry mouth, or seizure (convulsions).

What should I avoid while taking Unisom (doxylamine)?

Do not use any other over-the-counter cold, allergy, or sleep medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Antihistamines are contained in many medicines available over the counter. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much antihistamine. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains an antihistamine such as doxylamine, chlorpheniramine or diphenhydramine. This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather.

Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medication. Alcohol can add to drowsiness caused by an antihistamine.

Unisom (doxylamine) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;

confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;

severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;

urinating less than usual or not at all;

easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; or

Less serious side effects may include:

blurred vision;

dry mouth;

nausea, stomach pain, constipation;

dizziness, drowsiness;

problems with memory or concentration;

ringing in your ears;

restless or excitability (especially in children);

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Unisom (doxylamine)?

Cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, other sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety can add to sleepiness caused by doxylamine. Tell your doctor if you need to use any of these other medicines while you are taking doxylamine.

Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially:

a diuretic (water pill);

diphenhydramine (Benadryl) applied to the skin as a spray, cream, lotion, gel, or stick;

bronchodilators such as ipratroprium (Atrovent) or tiotropium (Spiriva);

medication to treat irritable bowel syndrome;

bladder or urinary medications such as oxybutynin (Ditropan, Oxytrol) or tolterodine (Detrol);

aspirin or salicylates (such as Disalcid, Doan's Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others); or

other antihistamines, or medicine to treat motion sickness.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with doxylamine. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

More Unisom resources

Unisom Side Effects (in more detail)
Unisom Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Unisom Drug Interactions
Unisom Support Group
3 Reviews for Unisom - Add your own review/rating

Unisom MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

Aldex AN Suspension MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

Doxylamine Succinate Monograph (AHFS DI)

Compare Unisom with other medications

Allergies
Conjunctivitis, Allergic
Hay Fever
Insomnia
Nasal Congestion
Rhinorrhea
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about doxylamine.

See also: Unisom side effects (in more detail)

unoprostone Ophthalmic

oo-noe-PROE-stone

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Rescula

Available Dosage Forms:

Solution

Therapeutic Class: Antiglaucoma

Pharmacologic Class: Prostaglandin

Uses For unoprostone

Unoprostone is used to treat increased pressure in the eye caused by open-angle glaucoma. It is also used to treat a condition called ocular hypertension (hypertension of the eye).

unoprostone is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using unoprostone

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For unoprostone, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to unoprostone or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Studies on unoprostone have been done only in adult patients and there is no specific information comparing use of ophthalmic unoprostone in children with use in other age groups.

Geriatric

unoprostone has been tested and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Proper Use of unoprostone

To use the eye drops:

First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the medicine into this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed and apply pressure to the inner corner of the eye with your finger for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the medicine to be absorbed by the eye.

To keep unoprostone as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface (including the eye). Also, keep the container tightly closed.

Use unoprostone only as directed. Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of too much medicine being absorbed into the body and the chance of side effects.

If you wear contact lenses: These eye drops contain a preservative that could be absorbed by the contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after putting these drops in before you put in your contact lenses.

If your doctor ordered two different eye drops to be used together, wait at least 5 minutes between the times you apply the medicines.

Dosing

The dose of unoprostone will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of unoprostone. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

For ophthalmic dosage form (eye drops):
- For glaucoma or hypertension of the eye:
  - Adults—Use one drop in the affected eye or eyes two times a day.
  - Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of unoprostone, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Precautions While Using unoprostone

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that unoprostone is working and to check for unwanted effects.

Contact your doctor immediately if you are having eye surgery, you experience trauma to your eye, or you develop an eye infection to determine if you should continue to use your present container of eye drops.

unoprostone may cause some people to have blurred vision for a short time. Make sure you know how you react to unoprostone before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you cannot see properly.

Ophthalmic unoprostone may cause your eyes to become more sensitive to light than they are normally. Wearing sunglasses and avoiding too much exposure to bright light may help lessen the discomfort.

unoprostone Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Blood in the whites of the eyes

blurred vision or eye pain

eye irritation or redness

Rare

Blindness

color blindness

decreased vision or other changes in vision

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Abnormal tearing of eyes

burning or stinging of eyes

chills

cough

diarrhea

double vision

dry eyes

fever

general feeling of discomfort or illness

headache

itching of eyes

joint pain

loss of appetite

muscle aches and pains

nausea

runny nose

shivering

sore throat

sweating

trouble sleeping

unusual tiredness or weakness

vomiting

Less common or rare

Discharge from eye

inflammation of the eye

redness, pain, swelling of eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid

sensitivity to light

More common

Feeling of having something in the eye

increased or decreased length of eyelashes

Less common or rare

Change in the color of the iris or eyelid

increase in number of eyelashes

difficulty seeing at night

increased sensitivity of eyes to sunlight

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: unoprostone Ophthalmic side effects (in more detail)

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More unoprostone Ophthalmic resources

Unoprostone Ophthalmic Side Effects (in more detail)
Unoprostone Ophthalmic Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Unoprostone Ophthalmic Drug Interactions
Unoprostone Ophthalmic Support Group
0 Reviews for Unoprostone Ophthalmic - Add your own review/rating

unoprostone ophthalmic Concise Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)

Compare unoprostone Ophthalmic with other medications

Glaucoma, Open Angle
Intraocular Hypertension

Unifed

Generic Name: pseudoephedrine (SOO doe ee FED rin)

Brand Names: Chlor Trimeton Nasal Decongestant, Contac Cold, Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy, Elixsure Decongestant, Entex, Genaphed, Kid Kare Drops, Nasofed, Seudotabs, Silfedrine, Sudafed, Sudafed 12-Hour, Sudafed 24-Hour, Sudafed Children's Nasal Decongestant, Sudodrin, SudoGest, SudoGest 12 Hour, Suphedrin, Triaminic Softchews Allergy Congestion, Unifed

What is Unifed (pseudoephedrine)?

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Pseudoephedrine is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears, called the eustachian (yoo-STAY-shun) tubes.

Pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Unifed (pseudoephedrine)?

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cough or cold medicine. Pseudoephedrine or other decongestants are contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of a certain drug. Check the label to see if a medicine contains pseudoephedrine or a decongestant. Do not use pseudoephedrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Unifed (pseudoephedrine)?

Do not use pseudoephedrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects. Do not use this medication if you are allergic to pseudoephedrine or to other decongestants, diet pills, stimulants, or ADHD medications.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take pseudoephedrine if you have:

heart disease or high blood pressure;

diabetes; or

a thyroid disorder.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether pseudoephedrine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. Pseudoephedrine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Artificially sweetened liquid cold medicine may contain phenylalanine. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU), check the medication label to see if the product contains phenylalanine.

How should I take Unifed (pseudoephedrine)?

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Cold medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. Take this medicine with a full glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. You may need to shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure the liquid with a special dose measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one. Do not take pseudoephedrine for longer than 7 days in a row. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash. If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using pseudoephedrine. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since pseudoephedrine is taken as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include feeling restless or nervous.

What should I avoid while taking Unifed (pseudoephedrine)?

Avoid taking this medication if you also take diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications). Taking a stimulant together with a decongestant can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cough or cold medicine. Pseudoephedrine or other decongestants are contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of a certain drug. Check the label to see if a medicine contains pseudoephedrine or a decongestant.

Unifed (pseudoephedrine) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using pseudoephedrine and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;

severe dizziness or anxiety;

easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; or

dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, ringing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, trouble breathing, uneven heart rate, seizure).

Less serious side effects may include:

loss of appetite;

warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin;

feeling restless or excited (especially in children);

sleep problems (insomnia); or

skin rash or itching.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Unifed (pseudoephedrine)?

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:

blood pressure medications;

a beta blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin, Tenoretic), carvedilol (Coreg), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), metoprolol (Dutoprol, Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran), sotalol (Betapace), and others; or

an antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Vanatrip, Limbitrol), doxepin (Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), and others.

This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with pseudoephedrine. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

More Unifed resources

Unifed Side Effects (in more detail)
Unifed Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Unifed Drug Interactions
Unifed Support Group
0 Reviews for Unifed - Add your own review/rating

Unifed Liquid MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

Pseudoephedrine MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

Pseudoephedrine Monograph (AHFS DI)

Cenafed Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information

Dimetapp Decongestant Drops MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

Drixoral Non-Drowsy Sustained-Release Capsules MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

Entex Liquid MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

Entex Consumer Overview

Sudafed Consumer Overview

Compare Unifed with other medications

Nasal Congestion

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about pseudoephedrine.

See also: Unifed side effects (in more detail)

Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment

Pronunciation: un-deh-sil-EN-ik AS-id/zink un-deh-sil-EN-ate
Generic Name: Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate
Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.

Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment is used for:

Treating athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment is an antifungal. It works by preventing fungal growth.

Do NOT use Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment:

Some medical conditions may interact with Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

if you have diabetes or blood vessel problems in your arms or legs

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment. Because little, if any, of Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment is absorbed into the blood, the risk of interacting with another medicine is low.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment:

Use Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment is for external use only. Do not get Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment in your eyes, rinse immediately with cool tap water.

Wash your hands immediately before and after using Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment.

Wash and completely dry the affected area.

Apply a thin layer of medicine to the affected area. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed. For athlete's foot, pay special attention to the spaces between the toes.

Do not cover with a bandage or dressing unless directed otherwise by your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment.

Important safety information:

If your symptoms do not improve within 4 weeks for athlete's foot or ringworm or 2 weeks for jock itch, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

For athlete's foot, it may be helpful to wear well-fitting, well-ventilated shoes and to change shoes and socks at least once daily.

Do not use Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment on the scalp or the nails. It is not effective on these areas.

Do not use Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment on blistered or oozing skin or over deep puncture wounds.

It is important to use Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment for the full course of treatment. Failure to do so may decrease the effectiveness of Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment and may increase the risk that the fungus will no longer be sensitive to Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment and will not be able to be treated by this or certain other antifungals in the future.

Overuse of topical products may worsen your condition.

Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment may be harmful if swallowed. If you or someone you know may have taken Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Supervise CHILDREN younger than 12 years of age who are using Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment.

Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 2 years of age without first checking with your doctor. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.

PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment during pregnancy. It is unknown if Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Mild stinging.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blistering, burning, itching, peeling, swelling, or reddening of your skin not present when you began using Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment may be harmful if swallowed.

Proper storage of Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment:

Store Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

If you have any questions about Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.

If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Undecylenic Acid/Zinc Undecylenate Ointment. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

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Unisom

Pronunciation: dox-IL-a-meen
Generic Name: Doxylamine
Brand Name: Examples include Medi-Sleep and Unisom

Unisom is used for:

Treating occasional sleeplessness and reducing difficulty falling asleep.

Unisom is an antihistamine. It works by depressing the central nervous system (brain) to produce drowsiness.

Do NOT use Unisom if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Unisom or other similar medicines

you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB) or you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) in the past 2 weeks

you are breast-feeding

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Unisom:

Some medical conditions may interact with Unisom. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant

if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

if you have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung disease, shortness of breath, or sleep apnea

if you have blockage of the stomach, intestine, or urinary tract; difficulty urinating; diabetes; ulcers; enlargement of the prostate; glaucoma; heart disease; high blood pressure; porphyria; or thyroid disease

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Unisom. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Sodium oxybate (GHB) because an increase in sleep duration and a decrease in the ability to breathe are likely to occur

Furazolidone or MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine) because serious side effects, such as high blood pressure and seizures, may occur

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Unisom may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Unisom:

Use Unisom as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Unisom may be taken with or without food.

Use Unisom exactly as directed on the package, unless instructed differently by your doctor.

Take at least 30 minutes before bedtime to help fall asleep.

If you miss a dose of Unisom and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Unisom.

Important safety information:

Unisom may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Unisom. Using Unisom alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.

Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medications that cause drowsiness (eg, sedatives, tranquilizers) while taking Unisom. Unisom will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants.

Alcohol, hot weather, exercise, and fever can increase the risk of dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. To prevent these effects, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Also, sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness, lightheadedness, or weakness.

Do not become overheated in hot weather or during exercise or other activities because heatstroke may occur.

Unisom contains doxylamine. Before you begin taking any new prescription or over-the-counter medicine including one used on the skin, read the ingredients to see if it also contains doxylamine. If it does or if you are uncertain, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

If sleeplessness persists for more than 2 weeks, contact your health care provider.

Use Unisom with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially dizziness, sedation, and lightheadedness upon standing.

Unisom is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 12 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.

PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Unisom during pregnancy. Unisom is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Unisom.

Possible side effects of Unisom:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth, throat, and nose; thickening of mucus in nose or throat.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); convulsions; decreased alertness; excitability; fast heartbeat; hallucinations; tightness or pounding in the chest; tremor; wheezing.

See also: Unisom side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include coma; excitement; hallucinations; loss of consciousness; muscle twitching; seizures; tremor; weakness.

Proper storage of Unisom:

Store Unisom at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), or according to directions on the package label. Store in the original package or container away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Unisom out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

If you have any questions about Unisom, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Unisom is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.

If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Unisom. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

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Uniretic

Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril (hye droe klor oh THY a zide and moe EX a pril)

Brand Names: Uniretic

What is Uniretic (hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril)?

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Moexipril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Moexipril lowers blood pressure and also relieves symptoms of fluid retention.

The combination of hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

Hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Uniretic (hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril)?

Do not use this medication if you are unable to urinate.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to any other ACE inhibitor, such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), ramipril (Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik).

Before taking hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease (or are on dialysis), liver disease, glaucoma, congestive heart failure, gout, lupus, diabetes, or an allergy to sulfa drugs or penicillin.

Moexipril can cause birth defects in the baby if you take the medication during pregnancy. Do not use hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Avoid the regular use of salt substitutes in your diet, and do not take potassium supplements while taking hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril, unless your doctor has told you to.

Conditions that may cause very low blood pressure include: vomiting, diarrhea, heavy sweating, heart disease, dialysis, a low-salt diet, or taking diuretics (water pills). Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink while taking hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril. Tell your doctor if you have a prolonged illness that causes diarrhea or vomiting.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Uniretic (hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril)?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrochlorothiazide or moexipril, or if you are unable to urinate.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to other ACE inhibitor, such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), ramipril (Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik).

To make sure you can safely take hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);

liver disease;

glaucoma;

congestive heart failure;

gout;

lupus;

diabetes; or

an allergy to sulfa drugs or penicillin.

FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use this medication if you are pregnant. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Moexipril can cause birth defects. Use effective birth control while taking hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril. Hydrochlorothiazide can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Uniretic (hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril)?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.

Take each dose with a full glass of water.

Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Visit your doctor regularly.

Your blood and urine may also be tested if you have been vomiting or are dehydrated.

Hydrochlorothiazide can interfere with the results of a thyroid test. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using a thiazide diuretic.

Keep using this medication even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include nausea, weakness, dizziness, dry mouth, thirst, muscle pain or weakness, or feeling like you might pass out.

What should I avoid while taking Uniretic (hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril)?

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink. In some cases, drinking too much liquid can be as unsafe as not drinking enough.

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril.

Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes while you are taking hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril, unless your doctor has told you to.

Uniretic (hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; severe stomach pain; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

eye pain, vision problems;

high potassium (slow heart rate, weak pulse, muscle weakness, tingly feeling);

low potassium (confusion, uneven heart rate, extreme thirst, increased urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling);

dry mouth, thirst, nausea, vomiting;

feeling weak, drowsy, restless, or light-headed;

a red, blistering, peeling skin rash;

jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

urinating less than usual or not at all;

swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath; or

fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms.

Less serious side effects may include:

cough;

dizziness, headache, tired feeling;

muscle or back pain;

runny nose;

sleep problems (insomnia);

diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach; or

mild skin rash, increased sweating.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Uniretic (hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril)?

Cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety can add to some of the side effects of hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril. Tell your doctor if you regularly use any of these medicines.

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:

other diuretics (water pills) or blood pressure medications;

gold injections to treat arthritis;

lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith);

a tetracycline antibiotic such as demeclocycline (Declomycin), doxycycline (Adoxa, Doryx, Oracea, Vibramycin), minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin, Solodyn, Vectrin), or tetracycline (Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap);

digoxin (Lanoxin);

cholestyramine (Prevalite, Questran) or colestipol (Colestid);

steroids (prednisone and others);

a tetracycline antibiotic such as demeclocycline (Declomycin), doxycycline (Adoxa, Alodox, Avidoxy, Oraxyl, Doryx, Oracea, Vibramycin), minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin, Solodyn), or tetracycline (Ala-Tet, Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap);

NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), diclofenac (Voltaren), indomethacin, naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), piroxicam (Feldene), nabumetone (Relafen), etodolac (Lodine), and others; or

insulin or oral diabetes medication.

This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril.

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urea Intravenous

ure-EE-a

Available Dosage Forms:

Powder for Solution

Therapeutic Class: Uterine Stimulant

Pharmacologic Class: Diuretic, Osmotic

Uses For urea

Intra-amniotic urea is given by injection into the uterus to cause abortion. It is to be administered only by or under the immediate care of your doctor.

Before Using urea

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For urea, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to urea or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Although there is no specific information comparing use of urea in teenagers with use in other age groups, urea is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in teenagers than it does in adults.

Breast Feeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking urea, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using urea with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Arsenic Trioxide

Droperidol

Levomethadyl

Using urea with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Licorice

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Proper Use of urea

During the abortion procedure, you should drink fluids to help prevent your body from losing too much water.

Dosing

The dose of urea will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of urea. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

For injection dosage form:
- For causing abortion:
  - Adults and teenagers—Up to 250 milliliters (mL) injected through the abdomen into the uterus after the same amount of fluid is taken out of the bag around the fetus (amniotic sac). The injection may be repeated 48 hours after the first dose if needed.

urea Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Pain in lower abdomen

weakness

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare

Confusion

irregular heartbeat

muscle cramps or pain

numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in hands or feet

unusual tiredness or weakness

weakness and heaviness of legs

More common

Nausea or vomiting

Less common or rare

Headache

diarrhea

After the procedure is completed, this procedure may still produce some side effects that need medical attention. Check with your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects:

Chills or shivering

fever

foul-smelling vaginal discharge

increase in bleeding of the uterus

pain in lower abdomen

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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