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Feb 10, 2009 -
It seems like everyone I know is coming down with a cold, the flu, or some other Winter sickness. Depending on the illness or how long it's been going on, some doctors may prescribe antibiotics to speed up the recovery even when you are dealing with a viral infection rather than a bacterial one. While a course of these powerful pills can help kick your sick to the curb, you may have to deal with annoying side effects such as nausea, stomach pains, diarrhea, or a yeast infection.
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Jul 08, 2008 -
I thought antibiotics were beneficial in fighting infection, but it looks like some antibiotics may be causing some harm as well. The FDA is forcing companies to put a black box warning on certain antibiotics because they've been found to lead to tendinitis and ruptured tendons. Yikes!
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Feb 29, 2008 -
When battling a bacterial infection, antibiotics seem like a wonder drug. They do have side effects though, and some of those side effects are woman specific. If you are taking antibiotics and are a woman here are a few things you should know about:
- Yeast infections are a possible side effect when taking antibiotics, since the antibiotics can disrupt the good bacteria in your system.
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Dec 05, 2007 -
To kick off cold and flu season, a new British study found that a placebo works just as well as antibiotics (amoxicillin) in treating sinus infections. That conclusion, at least in my book, is not a happy ending. It seems no matter what treatment the 240 study participants tried – antibiotics, steroid nasal spray, or placebo – their sinus infections cleared up after about two weeks.
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Jun 20, 2007 -
Your ears are pretty remarkable. Their unique design helps to tip water out of your ear canal, so you can usually bathe, shower, swim, and even walk in the rain with no problems. The ear canal is also acidic which prevents against bacterial and fungal infections.
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Apr 04, 2007 -
The other morning I went to the grocery to pick up some eggs to hard boil so I could decorate them with my girls, and they were out of Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs.
I freaked for half a second, but then noticed another brand right next to them. I picked up a 6-pack of Nellie's Nest Eggs and read the label.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Introduction
Treats infections of the ear canal, minor swelling of the ear, and other ear problems.
Brand Name(s)
Ciprodex, Cipro Hc, Cortisporin-TC, Cort-Biotic, Antibiotic Otic, Cortisporin, Cortomycin, Oticot Hc, Acetasol HC, Acetasol Hc, Pediotic, Cipro HC, Coly-Mycin S Otic, Cortisporin TC, Coly-Mycin S
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When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotic medicines or to steroids such as cortisone, hydrocortisone, or prednisone.
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Jul 16, 2009 -
After reading Michael Pollan's books — especially The Omnivore's Dilemma — and watching the new film Food Inc., I was pleased to read the news that the Obama administration is looking to restrict the use of antibiotics in livestock.
The principal deputy commissioner of food and drugs testified that feeding antibiotics to livestock to encourage rapid growth must stop, and that farmers should only be able to use the drugs with the supervision of a veterinarian. The reason behind this recommendation is that the rampant use of antibiotics has strongly influenced the development of bacteria immune to many treatments, rendering common antibiotics useless in fighting infections.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Introduction
Treats eye infections and swelling. Contains an antibiotic medicine and may sometimes contain a corticosteroid.
Brand Name(s)
Neosporin, Neocidin, Polytrim, Terramycin w/Polymyxin B Sulfate, AK-Poly-Bac, Polysporin, Polycin-B, AK-Spore
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Introduction
Bacitracin (bas-i-TRAY-sin), Neomycin (nee-oh-MEY-sin), Polymyxin B Sulfate (pol-i-MIX-in B SUL-fate)
Prevents infections caused by minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
Brand Name(s)
Neosporin Neo To Go, Neosporin, Good Sense Triple Antibiotic, Ultra Mide 25, Triple Antibiotic, Triple Antibiotic Ointment, Neoporacin
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When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to bacitracin, neomycin, or polymyxin B.
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