Study Shows Nonprescription LCD Topical Solution is More Effective than Prescription-Strength Calcipotriol Cream for Moderate Plaque Psoriasis

- Significant efficacy differences widen 6 weeks after treatment stops - SAN FRANCISCO, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- A nonprescription topical solution made with a new formulation of liquor carbonis distillate (LCD), known as PSORENT(R), is significantly more effective than prescription-strength ...

November 2008 Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource Highlights 10 Symptoms Not To Ignore, Knee Replacements and Nonprescription Weight-Loss Pills

ROCHESTER, Minn., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Here are highlights from the November issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource. You may cite this publication as often as you wish. Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource attribution is required. Reprinting is allowed for a fee. Include the follow...

Many Nonprescription Cough Medicines Proves Ineffective

Experts say that much of the money spent on buying over-the-counter cough medicines is a waste adding that the active ingredients present in the so-called cough remedies may be ineffective. // It is stated that in US alone people spend around $3.5 billion a year to these nonprescription cough medic...

If 2 Painkillers Are Banned, What Next?

... patients don't follow doctor's directions, especially if they're in pain." The FDA panel called for lowering the recommended maximum daily dose of nonprescription acetaminophen, which is currently 4 grams -- equal to eight 500-milligram pills of a drug such as Extra Strength Tylenol. The panel was not asked to r...

FDA Panel Urges Ban on Vicodin, Percocet

...that, the FDA advisory panel voted 21-16 to lower the maximum daily dose of nonprescription acetaminophen, which is currently 4 grams -- equal to eight pills of a drug...up was "pleased the committee did not recommend eliminating these important nonprescription products." However, in a statement, she added that CHPA was "disappointe...

FDA Panel Urges Tough Controls on Acetaminophen Painkillers

...e FDA advisory panel voted 21-16 Tuesday to lower the maximum daily dose of nonprescription acetaminophen, which is currently 4 grams - equal to eight pills of a drug ...oup is "pleased the committee did not recommend eliminating these important nonprescription products." However, in a statement, she said CHPA was "disappointed in [...

FDA Advisers Urge Smaller Doses of Acetaminophen

...ssible to exceed the recommended acetaminophen dose, the report said. The FDA advisory panel voted 21-16 Tuesday to lower the maximum daily dose of nonprescription acetaminophen, which is currently 4 grams - equal to eight pills of a drug such as Extra Strength Tylenol. The panel was not asked to recommend anothe...

FDA Advisers Recommend Smaller Doses of Acetaminophen

...09, teleconference with Matthew Holman, Ph.D., deputy director, Division of nonprescription Regulation Development, Office of nonprescription Products, Office of New Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S...

Horse Study: RBC Life Sciences' Antioxidant, Microhydrin, Reduced Lactic Acid Buildup and Improved Hydration During Strenuous Exercise

... its MPM Medical brand, RBC Life Sciences also develops and markets to health care professionals in the United States proprietary prescription and nonprescription products for advanced wound care and pain management. All products are tested for quality assurance in-house, and by outside independent laboratories,...

All Seven Members of RBC Life Sciences' Board of Directors Were Re-Elected During the Company's 2009 Annual Shareholders Meeting

... its MPM Medical brand, RBC Life Sciences also develops and markets to health care professionals in the United States proprietary prescription and nonprescription products for advanced wound care and pain management. All products are tested for quality assurance in-house, and by outside independent laboratories,...

Nonprescription in Medical Technology

Survey Finds At-Risk Consumers Interested in OTC Statin

...are very or extremely likely to use the OTC product. NCL's Health Associate Ria Eapen will present the survey findings at the Joint Meeting of the nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee and the Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee of the FDA tomorrow. For more findings and the complete survey ...

Studies Showing Significant Survival Improvement with Taxotere(R)-based Regimens in the Induction Treatment of Patients with Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer are Published in the Same Issue of the New England Journal of Medicine

...ent with Taxotere(R). Before receiving Taxotere(R), tell your doctor if -- You have any allergies -- You are taking any other medicines - including nonprescription (over- the-counter) drugs, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements When taking Taxotere(R), contact your doctor if -- You have symptoms of ...

Data to be Presented at ASCO 2007 Highlights sanofi-aventis Commitment to Cancer Care and Research

...re(R). Before receiving Taxotere(R), tell your doctor if -- You have any allergies -- You are taking any other medicines - including nonprescription (over- the-counter) drugs, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements When taking Taxotere(R), contact your doctor if -- You have ...

Nonprescription in Medical Dictionary

Tinea cruris

...iagnosis, treatment, causes, patient stories, videos, forums, prevention, and prognosis. : Tinea cruris (jock itch) is completely curable with nonprescription products, making it a prime target for judicious pharmacist counseling. Jock itch, also known as tinea cruris , is a fungal infection of th...

Nonprescription in Biological News

Avian flu becoming more resistant to antiviral drugs, says University of Colorado study

...nt and treat flu symptoms, said CU-Boulder doctoral student Andrew Hill, lead study author. The rise of resistance to adamantanes -- which include the nonprescription drugs amantadine and rimantadane -- appears to be linked to Chinese farmers adding the drugs to chicken feed as a flu preventative, according to a 200...

Mixing large doses of both acetaminophen painkiller and caffeine may increase risk of liver damage

...acetaminophen and caffeine on E. coli bacteria genetically engineered to express a key human enzyme in the liver that detoxifies many prescription and nonprescription drugs. The researchers found that caffeine triples the amount of a toxic byproduct, N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine (NAPQI), that the enzyme produces wh...

Nonprescription in Biological Technology

Featured Stocks on Today's Edition of WallSt.net's 3-Minute Press Show: BFNH, BKYI, RBCL

...y lifestyle. Under its MPM Medical brand, RBC also develops and markets to health care professionals in the United States proprietary prescription and nonprescription products for advanced wound care and pain management. All products are tested for quality assurance in-house, and by outside independent laboratories,...

Wyeth To Appeal Arkansas Hormone Therapy Trial Verdicts

...roducts companies. It is a leader in the discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biotechnology products and nonprescription medicines that improve the quality of life for people worldwide. The Company's major divisions include Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Wyeth Consumer Healthcar...