Elidel
Typical Brand Name(s): Flonase
Elidel is a prescription medicine
applied on the skin for the treatment of atopic dermatitis,
popularly known as eczema. Elidel is for use on the
skin only. Elidel is the only steroid-free prescription
cream for people - including children as young as 2
- who have mild or moderate eczema.
Elidel can be used for short as well as long period
as per the directions of your doctor. It can be applied
at all the affected areas of the body including face
and neck.
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Renova
Generic Name: tretinoin topical (TREH tih noyn)
Typical Brand Names: Altinac, Avita, Renova, Retin A Micro Gel, Retin-A
Renova is defined as an anti aging cream that
tries to recapture the lost charm and make you look young. The
chief ingredient of Renova is Retinoic acid; it is applied to
the skin to treat mild to moderate acne or to treat the effects
of aging on the face, such as fine lines, wrinkles, or "age
spots"
Atarax
Active Ingredients: Hydroxyzine (hye DROX ee zeen)
Typical Brand Names: Atarax, Rezine, Vistaril
Atarax is used for symptomatic relief of anxiety
and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in
organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested. It depresses
activity in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord),
which causes relaxation and relief from anxiety. Therefore, hydroxyzine
is used to treat anxiety disorders and tension in stressful situations--before
surgery.
Vaniqa
Generic Name: eflornithine topical (ee FLOOR nih theen)
Typical Brand Names: Vaniqak
Vaniqa interferes with a chemical in the hair
follicles of the skin. This results in slower hair growth where
eflornithine topical is applied.
Vaniqa is the first and only prescription product for women
clinically proven to slow unwanted facial hair (UFH) growth
in women with improvements seen in as little as 4-8 weeks. It
also is used to reduce unwanted facial hair in women. Eflornithine
topical does not permanently remove hair or "cure"
unwanted facial hair. Eflornithine topical will help you manage
your condition and improve your appearance.
Metrogel
Generic Name: metronidazole gel
Typical Brand Names: Metrogel, Metrogel Vaginal
The Metrogel drug is used for the treatment
of a skin condition called rosacea (red eruptions, usually on
the face). The cream and lotion forms of Metrogel are used for
the same problem. Metrogel is only for external use.
Kenalog
Generic Name: triamcinolone topical (trye am SIH no lone)
Typical Brand Names: Aristocort Topical, Kenalog, Triacet
Kenalog is a drug used for the treatment of
inflammation caused by conditions such as allergic reaction, eczema
and psoriasis.
Kenalog is a topical steroid. It is used for by reducing or inhibiting
the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation,
redness, and swelling.
Nizoral
Generic Name: ketoconazole (kee toe CAW nah zole)
Typical Brand Names: Nizoral
Nizoral is a drug used for the treatment of
a wide variety of fungal infection.
Nizoral is used for the treatment of systemic fungal infections
or for other conditions as suggested by your physician. It should
not be used for fungal meningitis.
Protopic
Generic Name: tacrolimus topical (ta CRAW lih mus TAH pih kal)
Typical Brand Names: Protopic
Protopic is used as an ointment to treat eczema
diagnosed by a doctor. It is an immunosuppressant, which decreases
the effects of your body's immune system.
Protopic is used to cure atopic dermatitis (e.g., eczema) and used
as an immunosuppressant, which decreases the effects of your body's
immune system.
