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Feb 06, 2007 -
I am sure you all already know this...but it is such a bizarre story that I had to share. So I just read an article about a prison inmate being hospitalized for drinking hand sanitizer gel. Yes, it does contain alcohol, but not the same kind found in alcoholic beverages.
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Jul 14, 2009 -
On long bike rides, when I pass the hour mark I need a little something to help to power up the next big hill and something I can quickly eat. There are a wide variety of sports gels out there, so I am in my experimental phase — trying them all out. Over the weekend, I placed a Chocolate PowerBar Gel in the back pocket of my biking jersey before I headed out the door.
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Sep 23, 2009 -
When you need energy for long workouts, there are many choices. Sport drinks, powders, and tablets offer fuel with hydration, but many just provide electrolytes to prevent dehydration. If you're working out for over an hour, you need to provide your muscles with some fuel, aka glycogen, and that's where gels and chew come into the mix.
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Sep 03, 2009 -
I have been experimenting with different sports gels lately. My latest venture into the world of gooey non-food energy supplements was Espresso Love by GU and it felt like I was going back to the source, since I think of GU as the originator of these energy packets. I ate (or rather gummed and swallowed) this caffeinated GU 15 minutes prior to an early morning swim.
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Jan 11, 2007 -
A new hand gel is starting to appear on drugstore shelves promising to satisfy users' tobacco cravings for up to four hours.
Walgreens is now stocking its more than 5,500 stores with packets of Nicogel ($5.99 for a box of 10 doses) which is a quick-evaporating gel made with tobacco extracts. Each serving of Nicogel contains about a tenth of the tobacco you'll find in a typical cigarette.
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Aug 13, 2007 -
The shoes you wear can really make or break your workout. To help prevent aches and pains, it is important that you wear the correct shoes for the activity you're going to be doing. So what if your exercise of choice is running on the treadmill?
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
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- How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Introduction
Coal Tar (kole tar)
Relieves drying, itching, flaking, scaling, or irritation of the skin caused by psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis.
Brand Name(s)
Neutrogena T/Gel, Neutrogena T/Gel Extra Strength, Fototar, DHS Tar, DHS Targel, Tera Gel, Doak Tar Shampoo, Reme-T, Ionil-T, MG 217 Medicated Tar, Duplex T, Betatar Gel, Ionil-T Plus, Polytar, Polytar Soap
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When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to coal tar.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Introduction
- Brand Name(s)
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- Drugs and Foods to Avoid
- Warnings While Using This Medicine
- Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Helps develop healthy teeth and prevents cavities.
Brand Name(s)
Ethedent, SF 5000 Plus, Prevident, Prevident 5000 Booster, Prevident 5000 Plus, SF 1.1% Gel, Denta 5000 Plus, Phos-Flur, Gel-Kam, StanGard Perio Rinse, Perio Med, Aquafresh Whitening, Neutracare, Dentagel, Neutragard Advanced
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When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to fluoride.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
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Treats itchy skin caused by psoriasis, seborrhea, dandruff, or other conditions. Some forms of this medicine treat scaling and dry skin, which may cause itching.
Brand Name(s)
Lac-Lotion, Lac-Hydrin, Amlactin, Neutrogena T/Gel, Amlactin AP, Neutrogena T/Gel Extra Strength, Benadryl Itch Stopping, Dermamycin, Benadryl Extra Strength, Amlactin Distribution Pack, LAC Cream, Fototar, Good Sense Itch Relief, Anti-Itch, Benadryl
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Introduction
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Introduction
Sulfacetamide (sul-fa-SEE-ta-mide), Sulfur (SUL-fyoor)
Treats acne, rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitis (scaly areas on your skin).
Brand Name(s)
Plexion, Clenia, Prascion, Rosac Cream w/Sunscreens, Rosac Wash, Plexion Sct, Rosula Aqueous Gel, Rosula, Rosula Clarifying Wash, Sulfatol Gel, Sulfatol Cleanser, Rosanil, Sulfatol-M Tint Free, Sulfacet-R, Sulfatol-M
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When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to sulfa drugs such as Bactrim®.
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