Aphthasol (Amlexanox) is an anti-inflammatory used to treat ulcers of the mouth called aphthous ulcers or canker sores. Aphthasol decreases the time ulcers take to heal. Because Aphthasol decreases the healing time, it also decreases the pain you feel. Aphthasol comes as a beige-colored paste and is usually applied four times a day.
Atarax (Hydroxyzine) is an antihistamine with anticholinergic (drying) and sedative properties that is used to relieve the itching caused by allergies and to control the nausea and vomiting caused by various conditions, including motion sickness. Atarax is also used for anxiety and to treat the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Atarax acts by blocking the binding of histamine to receptors in the body and so preventing or relieving the typical symptoms of an allergic reaction.
Cleocin-T Gel (Clindamycin) is an antibiotic or antiinfective used to treat acne. Cleocin-T Gel is applied to the skin to stop the growth of certain bacteria that cause acne. Cleocin-T Gel may be used alone or with one or more other medicines that are used on the skin or taken by mouth for acne. Cleocin-T Gel should be prescribed with caution in atopic individuals.
Diprolene AF (Betamethasone Dipropionate) is a topical corticosteroid used to relieve itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions. Diprolene AF reduces or inhibits the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling. Diprolene AF 0.05% cream is for external use (on the skin) only.
Dovonex (Calcipotriene) is a synthetic vitamin D3 analog used on the skin to help clear up the scaly skin condition known as psoriasis. Dovonex works by controlling the overproduction of skin cells in areas affected by psoriasis. Dovonex is available in cream and ointment form, and in a liquid for the scalp. Dovonex Cream and Dovonex Ointment are used to treat plaque psoriasis. Dovonex Solution is used to treat chronic, moderately severe psoriasis of the scalp.
Elidel is a topical immunosuppressant used in certain patients to treat itching and swelling of the skin associated with eczema (atopic dermatitis). Elidel may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Lamisil Oral is an antifungal agent used to treat athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. Lamisil Oral may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Penlac is an antifungal agent used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails in patients with a normal immune system (immunocompetent). Penlac may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Protopic is a topical immunosuppressant used in certain patients to treat itching and swelling of the skin associated with eczema (atopic dermatitis). Protopic may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Sumycin is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Sumycin is also used with other medicines for treating acne. Sumycin may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Tretinoin is used to treat acne. It works partly by keeping skin pores clear. Tretinoin promotes peeling of affected skin areas and unclogs pores. Tretinoin controls acne but does not cure it.
