http://www.fitsugar.com Happy healthy you. en http://www.fitsugar.com/170773 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/170773"></a><p>For a long time I was confused about Vitamin K - particularly its relationship to <i>Special K</i> the cereal. Plus, I wasn't really sure what the vitamin did for the human body. Basically I thought vitamins stopped at the letter E, so this one sounded fake. Then I had a baby and two seconds after she came out, she got a shot of vitamin K in her tiny little heel. OUCH!!!!<br /> <span class="inline left"></span>So I did some research; I wanted to know why the nice nurse was poking my baby with a needle so early in her little newborn life. I found out that <a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002407.htm" target="_blank">Vitamin K</a> is all about the blood, you need the vitamin to make clots. It is called Vitamin K since coagulation starts with a K in German (and maybe just because the name "Vitamin C" was already taken). It is given (how is that for a euphemism for injection?) to newborns to prevent bleeding problems related to birth trauma. Some folks also take it before surgery for the same reasons.</p> <p>Another thing to note, Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin, so your body can store it in your fat. This is one reason why vitamin K deficiency is rare. Deficiency mainly occurs when the body can't properly absorb the vitamins from the intestinal tract, or from long term antibiotics use. The antibiotics kill the good bacteria (flora) that produce Vitamin K. </p> <p>Vitamin K is abundant in leafy green vegetables such as spinach and lettuce, as well as kale, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and brussel sprouts. It is also found in wheat bran (eat those whole grains), cereals (so maybe there is some <i>Special K</i> connection), cow's milk and other dairy products. The <a href="http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/nutsupdrugs/vit_0267.shtml" target="_blank">RDA for vitamin K</a> for an adult woman is between 60 and 65 micrograms a day. Two tablespoons of parsley contains 153% of the recommended daily amount of Vitamin K. </p> http://www.fitsugar.com/170773#comment vitamin K B C's blood coagulation Tue, 13 Mar 2007 03:00:00 -0700 FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/170773 http://www.fitsugar.com/1930815 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/1930815"></a><div id="health_topic"> <div id="health_topic_left"> <div class="left_nav_block"> <h3>Overview</h3> <ul> <li class="indent"><a href="#Introduction" >Introduction</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#Brand-Name(s)" >Brand Name(s)</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#When-This-Medicine-Should-Not-Be-Used" >When This Medicine Should Not Be Used</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#How-to-Use-This-Medicine" >How to Use This Medicine</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#How-to-Store-and-Dispose-of-This-Medicine" >How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#Drugs-and-Foods-to-Avoid" >Drugs and Foods to Avoid</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#Warnings-While-Using-This-Medicine" >Warnings While Using This Medicine</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#Possible-Side-Effects-While-Using-This-Medicine" >Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="left_nav_block" id="related_topics"><health_topic_related></health_topic_related></div> <div class="left_nav_block"></div> <div class="left_nav_block" id="related_tags"><health_topic_tags></health_topic_tags></div> <div class="left_nav_block" id="other_tools"></div> </div> <div id="health_topic_right"> <div class="drug_terms_of_use"><health_drug_terms_of_use></health_drug_terms_of_use></div> <div id="health_topic_from_adam"> HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M </div> <div id="health_topic_content"> <h3 id="Introduction">Introduction</h3> <h4>Supplies your body with vitamin B and vitamin C. You might need extra vitamins because of an illness or other medicines that you are using. You might not be getting enough vitamins from the food you eat, or for other reasons.</h4> <h3 id="Brand-Name(s)">Brand Name(s)</h3> <h4><b>Vitaplex, Folbee Plus, Nephrocaps, Rena-Vite Rx, DexFol, Dialyvite, B-Compleet, Vitaroca, Strovite, Therobec, Formula B, Nephro-Vite Rx, Thex Forte, Allbee w/C, Total B w/C</b></h4> <p>There may be other brand names for this medicine.<br /> <h3 id="When-This-Medicine-Should-Not-Be-Used">When This Medicine Should Not Be Used</h3> <p>You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to vitamin C or any kind of vitamin B.<br /> <h3 id="How-to-Use-This-Medicine">How to Use This Medicine</h3> <h4>Tablet, Long Acting Tablet, Capsule, Liquid Filled Capsule, Liquid</h4> <ul> <li>Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.</li> <li>Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.</li> <li>If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.</li> <li>Swallow the<b> extended-release tablet</b> or <b>liquid-filled capsule</b> whole. Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet or capsule.</li> <li>Measure the <b>sublingual liquid </b>with the dropper that comes with the bottle. Squeeze the dropper to place the liquid under your tongue. Hold the liquid under your tongue for about 30 seconds, then swallow it. </li> </ul> <h4>If a dose is missed:</h4> <ul> <li>Missing a dose of a vitamin supplement is usually not a cause for concern.</li> <li>If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.</li> </ul> <h3 id="How-to-Store-and-Dispose-of-This-Medicine">How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine</h3> <ul> <li>Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. </li> <li>Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.</li> <li>Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.</li> </ul> <h3 id="Drugs-and-Foods-to-Avoid">Drugs and Foods to Avoid</h3> <h4>Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.</h4> <h3 id="Warnings-While-Using-This-Medicine">Warnings While Using This Medicine</h3> <ul> <li>Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or kidney disease.</li> </ul> <h3 id="Possible-Side-Effects-While-Using-This-Medicine">Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine</h3> <h4>Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:</h4> <ul> <li>Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.</li> </ul> <h4>If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:</h4> <ul> <li>Nausea, diarrhea, gas.</li> </ul> </div> <div id="health_topic_footer"> Review Date: 8/4/2008<br> <div style="margin:10px 0px;"> <div style="float:left;margin:0px 10px 5px 0;"> </div> <div style="margin-bottom:5px;"> A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). 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You might need extra vitamins and iron because of an illness or other medicines that you are using. You might not be getting enough vitamins and iron from the food you eat, or for other reasons.</h4> <h3 id="Brand-Name(s)">Brand Name(s)</h3> <h4><b>Icar-C Plus, ICAR-C Plus SR, FE C Tab Plus, Neevo, Chromagen, Chromagen FA, Chromagen Forte, Iberet-Folic-500, Multiret Folic-500, Niferex-150 Forte, Niferex Forte-150, Maxaron Forte</b></h4> <p>There may be other brand names for this medicine.<br /> <h3 id="When-This-Medicine-Should-Not-Be-Used">When This Medicine Should Not Be Used</h3> <p>You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to vitamin C, iron, or any kind of vitamin B.<br /> <h3 id="How-to-Use-This-Medicine">How to Use This Medicine</h3> <h4>Tablet, Long Acting Tablet, Capsule, Liquid Filled Capsule, Long Acting Capsule</h4> <ul> <li>Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.</li> <li>Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.</li> <li>If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.</li> <li>Swallow the <b>extended-release capsule, extended-release tablet, </b>or <b>liquid-filled capsule</b> whole. Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet or capsule.</li> <li>You may take this medicine with food if it upsets your stomach.</li> </ul> <h4>If a dose is missed:</h4> <ul> <li>Missing a dose of a vitamin supplement is usually not a cause for concern.</li> <li>If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.</li> </ul> <h3 id="How-to-Store-and-Dispose-of-This-Medicine">How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine</h3> <ul> <li>Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. </li> <li>Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.</li> <li>Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.</li> </ul> <h3 id="Drugs-and-Foods-to-Avoid">Drugs and Foods to Avoid</h3> <h4>Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.</h4> <ul> <li>Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using an antibiotic medicine, such as tetracycline, doxycycline, Achromycin®, Minocin®, Vibramycin®, or a fluoroquinolone antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, Cipro®, or Levaquin®.</li> </ul> <h3 id="Warnings-While-Using-This-Medicine">Warnings While Using This Medicine</h3> <ul> <li>Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have liver disease or kidney disease. Tell your doctor if you have any blood problems, such as pernicious anemia or too much iron.</li> <li>Tell your doctor if you are allergic to soy. Some brands of this medicine might contain soy.</li> <li>This medicine might have enough iron to poison a small child. Be very careful to keep this medicine out of the reach of children. If a child does swallow some of this medicine, call a doctor or poison control center right away.</li> </ul> <h3 id="Possible-Side-Effects-While-Using-This-Medicine">Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine</h3> <h4>Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:</h4> <ul> <li>Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.</li> </ul> <h4>If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:</h4> <ul> <li>Dark-colored stools.</li> <li>Mild pain in your lower chest or stomach.</li> <li>Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, gas.</li> <li>Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest.</li> </ul> </div> <div id="health_topic_footer"> Review Date: 8/4/2008<br> <div style="margin:10px 0px;"> <div style="float:left;margin:0px 10px 5px 0;"> </div> <div style="margin-bottom:5px;"> A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC&#39;s <a href="http://webapps.urac.org/healthwebsiteaccreditation/default.asp?id=878843645" target="_blank">accreditation program</a> is an independent audit to verify that A.D.A.M. follows rigorous standards of quality and accountability. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M.&#39;s <a href="http://www.adam.com/EditorialPolicy.html" target="_blank">editorial policy</a>, <a href="http://www.adam.com/About_ADAM/Editorial/process.html" target="_blank">editorial process</a> and <a href="http://www.adam.com/PrivacyStatement.html" target="_blank">privacy policy</a>. A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch). </div> <div style="font-weight:bold">A.D.A.M. 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Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. </div> <div align="center"><a href="http://www.adam.com" target="_blank">adam.com</a></div> </div> </div> <div id="health_topic_source_doc">Source Doc: 45_4886</div> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> http://www.fitsugar.com/1930814#comment Drug Note Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:04:05 -0700 admin http://www.fitsugar.com/1930814 http://www.fitsugar.com/1931225 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/1931225"></a><div id="health_topic"> <div id="health_topic_left"> <div class="left_nav_block"> <h3>Overview</h3> <ul> <li class="indent"><a href="#Introduction" >Introduction</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#Brand-Name(s)" >Brand Name(s)</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#When-This-Medicine-Should-Not-Be-Used" >When This Medicine Should Not Be Used</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#How-to-Use-This-Medicine" >How to Use This Medicine</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#How-to-Store-and-Dispose-of-This-Medicine" >How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#Drugs-and-Foods-to-Avoid" >Drugs and Foods to Avoid</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#Warnings-While-Using-This-Medicine" >Warnings While Using This Medicine</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#Possible-Side-Effects-While-Using-This-Medicine" >Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="left_nav_block" id="related_topics"><health_topic_related></health_topic_related></div> <div class="left_nav_block"></div> <div class="left_nav_block" id="related_tags"><health_topic_tags></health_topic_tags></div> <div class="left_nav_block" id="other_tools"></div> </div> <div id="health_topic_right"> <div class="drug_terms_of_use"><health_drug_terms_of_use></health_drug_terms_of_use></div> <div id="health_topic_from_adam"> HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M </div> <div id="health_topic_content"> <h3 id="Introduction">Introduction</h3> <h4>Given to people who need more vitamins in their diet. Nutriceuticals are substances that are generally believed (but not proven) to increase health and well-being.</h4> <h3 id="Brand-Name(s)">Brand Name(s)</h3> <h4><b>Encora, Animi-3, Cardiotek Rx, SCD B Complex with C &amp; Zinc, Quin B Strong with C &amp; Zinc, EX-L, Extress, Cardiotek, Real Mccoy, Super Quints-50, Melatin, Elon Matrix Plus, Daily Herbs Leg Vein &amp; Circulation, Inflamine, Relamine</b></h4> <p>There may be other brand names for this medicine.<br /> <h3 id="When-This-Medicine-Should-Not-Be-Used">When This Medicine Should Not Be Used</h3> <p>You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients. If you are not sure what the ingredients are, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use this medicine if you are under 18 years old.<br /> <h3 id="How-to-Use-This-Medicine">How to Use This Medicine</h3> <h4>Tablet, Long Acting Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Liquid Filled Capsule, Liquid, Capsule, Long Acting Capsule, Wafer, Chewable Tablet, Liquid Mixture, Spray, Powder</h4> <ul> <li>If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.</li> <li>Swallow the <b>tablet</b>, <b>extended-release tablet</b>, <b>extended-release capsule</b>, <b>capsule</b>, or <b>liquid-filled capsule</b> whole. Do not break, chew, or crush it.</li> <li>Chew the <b>chewable tablet</b> thoroughly before you swallow it.</li> <li>Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.</li> </ul> <h4>If a dose is missed:</h4> <ul> <li>It is generally not harmful if you miss a dose of a vitamin supplement. Take it as soon as you remember. Do not take two doses at one time.</li> </ul> <h3 id="How-to-Store-and-Dispose-of-This-Medicine">How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine</h3> <ul> <li>Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.</li> <li>Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.</li> <li>Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.</li> </ul> <h3 id="Drugs-and-Foods-to-Avoid">Drugs and Foods to Avoid</h3> <h4>Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.</h4> <ul> <li>Ask your doctor before you take this supplement. There are many drugs that can interact with supplements. Make sure your doctor knows about <b>all </b>other medicines you are using. </li> <li>Talk with your doctor before you take this supplement if you are using a blood thinner such as aspirin or warfarin (Coumadin®). Make sure your doctor knows if you are using a medicine to lower cholesterol such as lovastatin, Lescol®, Lipitor®, Pravachol®, or Zocor®.</li> </ul> <h3 id="Warnings-While-Using-This-Medicine">Warnings While Using This Medicine</h3> <ul> <li>If you are pregnant or breast feeding, ask your doctor what vitamins are best for you to use.</li> <li>Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of kidney stones. Make sure your doctor knows if you have a bleeding disorder. Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, low-blood sugar, rheumatoid arthritis, or any other problems with your immune system.</li> <li>You should not use certain brands of this medicine if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis. Some brands contain ingredients that could be harmful if your kidneys are not working properly. Always ask your health caregiver what specific brands of this medicine will work best for you.</li> <li>You should not use more of a multivitamin than your doctor has ordered or more than the package label recommends. Some vitamins can build up in your body and can be harmful.</li> <li>Multivitamins can turn urine bright yellow and stools a darker color. This is normal.</li> <li>Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before having surgery or medical tests.</li> <li>This medicine might contain phenylalanine (aspartame). This is only a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids). If you have this condition, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.</li> </ul> <h3 id="Possible-Side-Effects-While-Using-This-Medicine">Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine</h3> <h4>Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:</h4> <ul> <li>Memory loss.</li> <li>Severe stomach pain.</li> <li>Unusual sleepiness or dizziness.</li> </ul> <h4>If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:</h4> <ul> <li>Constipation or diarrhea.</li> <li>Excessive hunger.</li> <li>Loss of appetite or unexpected weight loss.</li> <li>Nervousness or trouble sleeping.</li> </ul> </div> <div id="health_topic_footer"> Review Date: 8/4/2008<br> <div style="margin:10px 0px;"> <div style="float:left;margin:0px 10px 5px 0;"> </div> <div style="margin-bottom:5px;"> A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC&#39;s <a href="http://webapps.urac.org/healthwebsiteaccreditation/default.asp?id=878843645" target="_blank">accreditation program</a> is an independent audit to verify that A.D.A.M. follows rigorous standards of quality and accountability. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M.&#39;s <a href="http://www.adam.com/EditorialPolicy.html" target="_blank">editorial policy</a>, <a href="http://www.adam.com/About_ADAM/Editorial/process.html" target="_blank">editorial process</a> and <a href="http://www.adam.com/PrivacyStatement.html" target="_blank">privacy policy</a>. A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch). </div> <div style="font-weight:bold">A.D.A.M. 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Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. </div> <div align="center"><a href="http://www.adam.com" target="_blank">adam.com</a></div> </div> </div> <div id="health_topic_source_doc">Source Doc: 45_5296</div> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> http://www.fitsugar.com/1931225#comment Drug Note Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:09:32 -0700 admin http://www.fitsugar.com/1931225 http://www.fitsugar.com/1931379 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/1931379"></a><div id="health_topic"> <div id="health_topic_left"> <div class="left_nav_block"> <h3>Overview</h3> <ul> <li class="indent"><a href="#Introduction" >Introduction</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#Brand-Name(s)" >Brand Name(s)</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#When-This-Medicine-Should-Not-Be-Used" >When This Medicine Should Not Be Used</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#How-to-Use-This-Medicine" >How to Use This Medicine</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#How-to-Store-and-Dispose-of-This-Medicine" >How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#Drugs-and-Foods-to-Avoid" >Drugs and Foods to Avoid</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#Warnings-While-Using-This-Medicine" >Warnings While Using This Medicine</a></li> <li class="indent"><a href="#Possible-Side-Effects-While-Using-This-Medicine" >Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="left_nav_block" id="related_topics"><health_topic_related></health_topic_related></div> <div class="left_nav_block"></div> <div class="left_nav_block" id="related_tags"><health_topic_tags></health_topic_tags></div> <div class="left_nav_block" id="other_tools"></div> </div> <div id="health_topic_right"> <div class="drug_terms_of_use"><health_drug_terms_of_use></health_drug_terms_of_use></div> <div id="health_topic_from_adam"> HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M </div> <div id="health_topic_content"> <h3 id="Introduction">Introduction</h3> <h4>Supplies your body with B vitamins and iron. You might need extra B vitamins and iron because of an illness or other medicines that you are using. You might not be getting enough B vitamins and iron from the food you eat, or there could be other reasons.</h4> <h3 id="Brand-Name(s)">Brand Name(s)</h3> <h4><b>Ferrex 150 Forte, Foltrin, Vitafol, Ferocon, Folitab 500, Icar-C Plus, Hemocyte-F, Conison, Senilezol, I.L.X. B-12, Ferrocite F, Hematinic w/Folic Acid, ED Cyte F, Ed Cyte F, Ircon-FA</b></h4> <p>There may be other brand names for this medicine.<br /> <h3 id="When-This-Medicine-Should-Not-Be-Used">When This Medicine Should Not Be Used</h3> <p>You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to vitamin B or iron.<br /> <h3 id="How-to-Use-This-Medicine">How to Use This Medicine</h3> <h4>Long Acting Tablet, Capsule, Liquid, Tablet</h4> <ul> <li>Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.</li> <li>If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.</li> <li>Swallow the <b>extended-release capsule, extended-release tablet, </b>or<b> liquid-filled capsule</b> whole. Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet or capsule.</li> <li>You may take this medicine with food if it upsets your stomach.</li> <li>Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.</li> </ul> <h4>If a dose is missed:</h4> <ul> <li>Missing a dose of a vitamin supplement is usually not a cause for concern.</li> <li>If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.</li> </ul> <h3 id="How-to-Store-and-Dispose-of-This-Medicine">How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine</h3> <ul> <li>Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. </li> <li>Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.</li> <li>Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.</li> </ul> <h3 id="Drugs-and-Foods-to-Avoid">Drugs and Foods to Avoid</h3> <h4>Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.</h4> <ul> <li>Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using an antibiotic medicine, such as tetracycline, doxycycline, Achromycin®, Minocin®, Vibramycin®.</li> </ul> <h3 id="Warnings-While-Using-This-Medicine">Warnings While Using This Medicine</h3> <ul> <li>Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease or kidney disease. 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If a child does swallow some of this medicine, call a doctor or poison control center right away.</li> </ul> <h3 id="Possible-Side-Effects-While-Using-This-Medicine">Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine</h3> <h4>Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:</h4> <ul> <li>Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.</li> </ul> <h4>If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:</h4> <ul> <li>Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, gas.</li> <li>Mild pain in your lower chest or stomach.</li> <li>Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest.</li> </ul> </div> <div id="health_topic_footer"> Review Date: 8/4/2008<br> <div style="margin:10px 0px;"> <div style="float:left;margin:0px 10px 5px 0;"> </div> <div style="margin-bottom:5px;"> A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). 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Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. </div> <div align="center"><a href="http://www.adam.com" target="_blank">adam.com</a></div> </div> </div> <div id="health_topic_source_doc">Source Doc: 45_5442</div> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> http://www.fitsugar.com/1931379#comment Drug Note Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:11:30 -0700 admin http://www.fitsugar.com/1931379 http://www.fitsugar.com/200295 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/200295"><img width=160 height=107 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/users/1/12981/14_2007/496051_confused_woman.large.jpg'></div></a><p><span class="inline left"></span>Is it me or are you confused about how much of each vitamin and mineral you are supposed to get each day? </p> <p>Some of my friends take daily vitamins, and some eat fortified foods like calcium-enriched orange juice. It that necessary, or do we get enough in the foods we eat?</p> <p>The first step in answering that question is to know how much we need to get each day. Here's a chart to make it a little more simple for you. These numbers are the <a href="/200327" >RDI</a> (reference daily intake) for women. </p> <p>Want to see? Then read more.</p> <p><br><br /> <center></p> <table id="space" border=1> <tr bgcolor=lightblue> <th>Vitamin</th> <th>Amount</th> <th>Foods it's Found in</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Vitamin A</td> <td>700 mcg</td> <td>Carrots, sweet potatoes, dark-green veggies</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)</td> <td>1.4 mg</td> <td>Green peas, spinach, liver, beef, pork, navy beans, pinto beans, soybeans, <a href="/122590" >nuts</a>, bananas, <a href="/138567" >whole grain</a> and enriched cereals, and breads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)</td> <td>1.2 mg</td> <td><a href="/170729" >Asparagus</a>, okra, chard, almonds, <a href="/175042" >leafy greens</a>, cottage cheese, milk, yogurt, meat, <a href="/87734" >eggs</a>, and fish</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vitamin B3 (Niacin)</td> <td>14 mg</td> <td>Chicken, beef, tuna, salmon, milk, <a href="/87734" >eggs</a>, <a href="/108812" >broccoli</a>, tomatoes, carrots, dates, sweet potatoes, <a href="/170729" >asparagus</a>, avocados, <a href="/122590" >nuts</a>, <a href="/138567" >whole grains</a>, beans, mushrooms, <a href="/180833" >nutritional yeast</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)</td> <td>5 mg</td> <td>Whole grain cereals, beans, <a href="/87734" >eggs</a>, meat, some energy drinks</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine and Pyridoxamine)</td> <td>1.3 mg</td> <td><a href="/122590" >Nuts</a>, liver, chicken, fish, green beans, salad greens, wheat germ, <a href="/180833" >nutritional yeast</a>, sea vegetables, and bananas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vitamin B7 (Biotin or Vitamin H)</td> <td>30 mcg</td> <td>Beans, <a href="/180833" >nutritional yeast</a>, cauliflower, chocolate, <a href="/104635" >egg yolks</a>, fish, liver, meat, molasses, dairy products, <a href="/122590" >nuts</a>, oatmeal, oysters, <a href="/84904" >peanut butter</a>, bananas, soy products, mushrooms, wheat germ, and <a href="/138567" >whole grains</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)</td> <td>400 mcg</td> <td>Leafy greens such as spinach, dried beans and peas, sunflower seeds, oranges, asparagus, <a href="/108812" >broccoli</a>, liver, enriched cereal</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)</td> <td>6 mcg</td> <td>Animal products such as meat, <a href="/87734" >eggs</a>, dairy products, <a href="/180833" >nutritional yeast</a>, and fortified cereals</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vitamin C</td> <td>75 mg</td> <td>Oranges, strawberries, <a href="/93802" >grapefruit</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vitamin D</td> <td>200 units</td> <td>Milk, sunlight</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vitamin E</td> <td>15 mg</td> <td>Eggs, fortified cereals, fruit, green leafy vegetables (such as spinach), meat, nuts, poultry, vegetable oils (corn, cottonseed, safflower, soybean, sunflower), olive oil, wheat germ oil, and whole grains</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/117343" >Potassium</a></td> <td>4,200 mg</td> <td>Potatoes, tomatoes, white beans, lentils, yogurt, bananas, broccoli, soybeans, avocado</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/182622" >Calcium</a></td> <td>1,000 mg</td> <td>Dairy products, <a href="/122590" >nuts</a>, broccoli, fortified orange juice, sardines</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/165578" >Protein</a></td> <td>40-60g (depending on your weight and activity level)</td> <td>Dairy products, <a href="/122590" >nuts</a>, meat, poultry, fish, eggs</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="http://www.bloodbook.com/iron-foods.html#Foods%20Rich%20in%20Iron" target="_blank">Iron</a></td> <td>18 mg</td> <td>Molasses, liver, dates, baked potato with the skin, kidney beans, chickpeas, oats, <a href="/121687" >beets</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/cc/zinc.html#food" target="_blank">Zinc</a></td> <td>8 mg</td> <td>Oysters, red meat, chicken, beans, nuts, whole grains, dairy products, fortified cereals</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/196210" >Magnesium</a></td> <td>300 mg</td> <td>Chard, spinach, tofu, artichokes, lima beans, scallops, sea bass</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Phosphorus</td> <td>700 mg</td> <td>Bran, Cocoa powder, dairy products, seafood, chickpeas, garlic, lentils, soybeans, nuts, liver, eggs, chicken, yeast</td> </tr> </table> <p></center></p> http://www.fitsugar.com/200295#comment Vitamin C Vitamin B calcium Vitamin A Vitamins dairy Protein RDA magnesium RDI zinc Tue, 24 Apr 2007 02:30:00 -0700 FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/200295 http://www.fitsugar.com/722825 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/722825"><img width=130 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/users/1/12981/43_2007/chinese-shar-pei-puppies-international-dog-show-havana-cuba.large.jpg'></div></a><p>Who doesn't love <a href="http://fitsugar.com/536513" >sugar</a>? I know I crave that sweetness (especially during certain times of the month), but <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21257751/wid/11915773" target="_blank">experts</a> now believe that eating too much sugar can make your skin look dull and wrinkled.</p> <p><span class="inline left"></span>How? When you eat the sweet stuff, sugar in your bloodstream attaches to proteins to form harmful new molecules in a process called glycation. These new molecules are called <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21257751/wid/11915773" target="_blank">advanced glycation end products</a> or, appropriately, AGEs for short – am I the only one that finds that acronym highly ironic? The more <a href="http://fitsugar.com/380704" >soda</a>, candy, and <a href="http://fitsugar.com/112316" >deep-fried twinkies</a> you eat, the more AGEs you develop. </p> <p>Dermatologist Fredric Brandt says, "As AGEs accumulate, they damage adjacent proteins in a domino-like fashion." Collagen and elastin are the protein fibers in your skin that make it firm, springy and elastic. Once they're damaged, they become dry and brittle, which leads to wrinkles and the ever-so-wonderful sagging.</p> <p>Another thing about AGES is that they deactivate your skin's ability to produce antioxidant enzymes, which leaves your skin more vulnerable to sun damage (another cause of wrinkles).</p> <p>It's never too late to work on reversing the effects. To find out how read more</p> <ul> <li>Keep added sugar to no more than 10% of your daily calories.</li> <li>Ditch soda and drink water instead. Not only are the hydrating effects of water good for your skin, but one 12 oz. can of soda contains about 40g of sugar. That's just about as much as a person should consume in a day.</li> <li>Read labels meticulously. Processed foods can tend to have tons of hidden sugars under names like barley malt, corn syrup, dextrose and maltose.</li> <li>Avoid high fructose corn syrup. This type of sugar is believed to produce more AGEs.</li> <li>Make sure to get your B vitamins, at least 1 mg a day each of B1 and B6.</li> <li>Don't forget your <a href="http://fitsugar.com/689271" >vitamin C</a> either, since it may help fight wrinkles. <li>If you're still smoking, here's <a href="http://fitsugar.com/184115" >another reason to quit.</a> Smoking can cause wrinkles on your face and it also affects the skin all over your body.</li> <li<Wear a daily moisturizer with UV protection and avoid exposure to the sun's harmful rays.</li> <li>You can also try out <a href="http://bellasugar.com/406992" >anti-aging serums</a> and creams, but they aren't guaranteed to work. Depending on your skin type, they may diminish lines for a brief time, or they may not work at all.</li> </ul> <p><a href="http://www.honewatson.com/04/25/chinese-shar-pei-puppies/"></p> http://www.fitsugar.com/722825#comment Vitamin C Antioxidants Vitamin B Sugar wrinkles Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:15:00 -0700 FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/722825 http://www.fitsugar.com/160076 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/160076"></a><p>Why is it that I can get the slightest bump and the next day, I've got a huge bruise? Sometimes bruises show up and I don't even remember hurting myself.</p> <p>A <a href="http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/Bruises-and-Blood-Spots-Under-the-Skin-Topic-Overview" target="_blank">bruise</a> develops when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture. Blood leaks into tissues under the skin and causes the black-and-blue color. </p> <p><span class="inline left"></span>As bruises heal, usually within 2 to 4 weeks, they often turn colors, including purplish black, reddish blue, or yellowish green. Sometimes the area of the bruise spreads down the body in the direction of gravity. A bruise on a leg usually will take longer to heal than a bruise on the face or arms.</p> <p>Bruising easily does not mean you have a serious health problem. Tendency to bruise easily sometimes runs in the family. Also, you should know that women bruise more easily than men, especially from minor injuries on the thighs, upper arms, and bottom.</p> <p>The <a href="http://www.wisegeek.com/why-do-i-bruise-easily.htm" target="_blank">amount of fat</a> covering your body may also play a part. If you don't have much fat on your bones, then bruises will appear with the slightest knock. That's why children and the elderly tend to bruise easily.</p> <p>Sometimes bruises are bumpy. This is called hematoma, and happens when blood collects and pools under the skin. This is no cause for concern, unless it is accompanied by a greater injury or intense pain.</p> <p><b>Fit's Tips:</b> If you are concerned about your vulnerable bruising skin, you may want to get checked by a doctor to make sure you're getting enough vitamins B12, C, K, and <a href="/146087" >folic acid</a>. Deficiencies in these vitamins could also be causing your skin to bruise easily.</p> http://www.fitsugar.com/160076#comment C bruise easily blood vessels vitamin deficiency K Folic Acid B12 genetic Tue, 06 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0800 FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/160076 http://www.fitsugar.com/76295 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/76295"></a><p><SPAN class="inline left"></SPAN>Sometimes a bad hair day is inevitable. You woke up late and didn't have time to shower. Or the humid weather is the culprit. Maybe you're just in dire need of a good haircut.</p> <p>A great way to prevent a horrible do is to work from the inside-out. We all know that what we put in our bodies can reflect how we feel and look. </p> <p>If you take a multi-vitamin, then you're already doing your lovely tresses an incredible service. You can also get these healthy hair vitamins in your diet.</p> <p>Vitamin A - cheese, eggs, carrots, and spinach<br /> Vitamin C - citrus fruits, tomatoes, and potatoes<br /> Vitamin E - soybeans and leafy green vegetables<br /> Vitamin B12 - chicken, fish, eggs, and milk</p> <p>Basically make sure you are eating a diet filled with whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and protein from dairy products and nuts.</p> <p>Whatever else happens on the outside of your body, well, there's not much we can do. All I can say is - thank god for hats.</p> http://www.fitsugar.com/76295#comment Vitamin C hair healthy Vitamin A vitamin E vitamin b12 healthy hair Tue, 05 Dec 2006 02:00:00 -0800 FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/76295 http://www.fitsugar.com/5144004 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/5144004"><img width=107 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/ed2/192/1922729/43_2009/67a7bb1b2d2568a6_pear.large.jpg'></div></a><p><a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/tag/apples" >Apples</a> are in season in the Autumn, but pears are too. The soft, sweet, buttery flesh of the pear makes this Fall fruit one of my favorites. Plus there are so many varieties to choose from - Bartlett, Bosc, and Anjou - that they each seem like a different fruit. These juicy gems are pretty healthy for you, too.</p> <p> <ol> <li>Pears are <a href="http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/fruits-and-fruit-juices/2005/2?mbid=fitsugar" target="_blank">high in fiber</a>. One medium-sized pear contains six grams, so snacking on a pear can help you meet your daily requirement of 25 to 30 grams. They're a delicious way to keep you regular too, which can help prevent colon cancer. A diet high in fiber can also keep your cholesterol levels down, which is good news for your ticker. Getting your fill of fiber from fruit is also linked to a lower risk for <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/tag/breast+cancer" >breast cancer</a>.</li> <li>Pears contain a fair amount of vitamins A, C, K, B2, B3, and B6. For expecting or nursing moms, they also contain <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/tag/folate" >folate</a>. Pears aren't too shabby in the mineral department either, containing calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese. Vitamin C and copper are antioxidant nutrients, so eating pears is good for your immune system, and may help prevent cancer.</li> <li>Pears also contain boron, which our bodies need in order to retain calcium, so this fruit can also be linked to osteoporosis prevention.</li> </ol> <p>For the other health benefits, read more.</p> <ol start=4> <li>The hydroxycinnamic acid found in pears is also associated with preventing stomach and lung cancer. </li> <li>It's a <a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&amp;dbid=28" target="_blank">hypo-allergenic fruit</a>. That means those with food sensitivities can usually eat pears with no adverse effects.</li> <li>Eating three or more servings of fruits a day, such as pears, may also lower your risk of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older adults.</li> <li><a href="http://www.foodchannel.com/stories/1016-the-benefits-of-pears" target="_blank">Quercetin</a> is another antioxidant found in the skin of pears. It helps prevent cancer and artery damage that can lead to heart problems. A recent study at Cornell University found it may also protect against Alzheimer’s disease. So don't peel your pears!</li> </ol> <p>Tell me, what's your favorite type of pear?</p> http://www.fitsugar.com/5144004#comment Food Health fruit pears Getty Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:00:13 -0700 FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/5144004