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May 10, 2012 09:13AM

No Harmless Meds After All

Over the counter medications like Advil, Tylenol, and other pain relieving drugs are found in many households, and are generally considered safe when used properly.

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May 10, 2012 05:16AM

Teens & Pills

Teens are starting to abuse painkillers earlier in life than previously thought. Preventative methods introduced to seniors in high school are probably too late, and recent reports indicate that education should start earlier.

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May 07, 2012 11:05AM

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May 04, 2012 05:18AM

X-Rock Supplement Recalled

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Apr 26, 2012 03:34PM

Wonder Drug for Colon Cancer?

It's one of the most common, widely available and inexpensive drugs on the market. These days aspirin is being studied for its potential power to relieve a great deal more than headaches.

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Apr 07, 2012 06:50AM

A Daily Dose of Aspirin Without Ulcers?

Aspirin is frequently called a "wonder pill," but many long-term users end up with painful stomach ulcers. So what if a pill could deliver the benefits of aspirin without the side effects?

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Apr 03, 2012 06:14AM

Dietitians Practice What They Preach

They say if you want the best plate in the house, you should order what the chef eats. The same might be said for following the eating and health habits of registered dietitians.

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Mar 20, 2012 04:46PM

Daily Aspirin to Prevent and Treat Cancer?

Aspirin has long been the go-to drug to relieve common aches and pains. Its utility is reaching new heights these days as a potential drug to prevent and possibly treat cancer. Exciting stuff!

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Mar 17, 2012 06:36AM

An Aspirin a day may Take Cancer Away

Imagine that you've just been told you have cancer and you're doctor says, "Take an aspirin a day, and call me in a week." Such a scenario might not be so far-fetched if a super-powerful aspirin works in humans.

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Mar 13, 2012 07:35AM

Vitamin D May Help Hay Fever Sufferers

Hay fever is a common symptom for allergy sufferers that may require steroid treatments. Adding Vitamin D may improve steroidal hay fever treatment.

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Active ingredient

Miconazole Nitrate 2%

Purpose

Antifungal

Indications

  • Proven clinically effective in the treatment of most athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris) and ringworm (tinea corporis) 
  • For the treatment of superficial skin infections caused by yeast (candida albicans) 
  • For effective relief of redness, irritation, scaling, itching, discomfort and burning

Warnings

  • For external use only 
  • Not intended for ingestion 
  • Do not use on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor 
  • Avoid contact with the eyes 
  • For the treatment of athlete's foot and ringworm: If irritation occurs or if there is no improvement within 4 weeks, discontinue use and consult a doctor 
  • For the treatment of jock itch: If irritation occurs or there is no improvement within 2 weeks, discontinue use and consult a doctor 
  • For the prevention of athlete's foot: If irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult a doctor 
  • Do not use for diaper rash 
  • Keep out of the reach of children 
  • If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

Directions

  • Clean the affected area and dry thoroughly 
  • Apply a thin layer of the product over affected area twice daily. As directed by a doctor or healthcare professional 
  • For athlete's foot: Pay special attention to spaces between the toes; wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes, and change shoes and socks at least once daily 
  • For athlete's foot and ringworm, use daily for 4 weeks. For jock itch, use daily for 2 weeks. If condition persists longer, consult a doctor 
  • This product is not effective on the scalp or nails

Inactive ingredients

Allantoin, Beeswax, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Methylparaben, Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Purified Water, Sodium Chloride, Zinc Oxide
Reviewed by:
Review Date:
Joseph V. Madia, MD
Friday, June 17, 2011

Source: FDA