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Penicilline V 300

Common Name:
penicillin V
Brand Name:
Penicilline V 300

Penicillin belongs to the family of medications known as antibiotics. Penicillin is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. It is most commonly…

Penlac

Common Name:
ciclopirox
Brand Name:
Penlac

Ciclopirox belongs to the group of medications known as antifungals. It works by preventing certain types of fungus from growing and reproducing. The cream and…

Pennsaid

Common Name:
diclofenac topical solution
Brand Name:
Pennsaid

Diclofenac belongs to the class of medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by reducing pain, swelling, and inflammation…

Pentacel

Common Name:
diphtheria - haemophilus b - pertussis - polio - tetanus vaccine
Brand Name:
Pentacel

This medication belongs to a group of medications known as vaccines. It is used to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, and…

Pentasa

Common Name:
5-aminosalicylic acid (mesalamine, mesalazine)
Brand Name:
Pentasa

5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA or mesalamine) belongs to the group of medications known as anti-inflammatories. It is used to treat mild-to-moderate ulcerative…

Pentoxifylline SR

Common Name:
pentoxifylline
Brand Name:
Pentoxifylline SR

Pentoxifylline belongs to the group of medications called vasoactive agents. These medications work by improving blood flow in the arms and legs…

Pentrax

Common Name:
coal tar shampoo
Brand Name:
Pentrax

Coal tar shampoo belongs to the family of medications known as antipsoriatics and antiseborrheics. It is used to treat itchy, oily skin conditions of the head…

Pepcid

Common Name:
famotidine
Brand Name:
Pepcid

Famotidine belongs to a class of medications called H2 antagonists. It is used to treat stomach and duodenal (intestinal) ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux…

Pepcid AC

Common Name:
famotidine
Brand Name:
Pepcid AC

Famotidine belongs to a class of medications called H2 antagonists. It is used to treat stomach and duodenal (intestinal) ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux…

Peptic Guard

Common Name:
famotidine
Brand Name:
Peptic Guard

Famotidine belongs to a class of medications called H2 antagonists. It is used to treat stomach and duodenal (intestinal) ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux…

Pepto-Bismol

Common Name:
bismuth subsalicylate - calcium carbonate
Brand Name:
Pepto-Bismol

Bismuth subsalicylate - calcium carbonate belongs to a class of medications called antacids and adsorbents. It is used to help relieve heartburn, indigestion…

Percocet

Common Name:
oxycodone - acetaminophen
Brand Name:
Percocet

This combination product contains two medications: oxycodone and acetaminophen. Acetaminophen belongs to the group of medications called analgesics (pain…

Percocet Demi

Common Name:
oxycodone - acetaminophen
Brand Name:
Percocet Demi

This combination product contains two medications: oxycodone and acetaminophen. Acetaminophen belongs to the group of medications called analgesics (pain…

Pergoveris

Common Name:
follitropin alfa - lutropin alfa
Brand Name:
Pergoveris

This combination product contains 2 medications: follitropin alfa and lutropin alfa. Both medications belong to the class of medications known as…

Perichlor

Common Name:
chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse
Brand Name:
Perichlor

Chlorhexidine gluconate belongs to a class of medications called topical antiseptics. It is used as part of a dental program to treat and manage…

Peridex Oral Rinse

Common Name:
chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse
Brand Name:
Peridex Oral Rinse

Chlorhexidine gluconate belongs to a class of medications called topical antiseptics. It is used as part of a dental program to treat and manage…

Perindopril Erbumine by Pro Doc

Common Name:
perindopril
Brand Name:
Perindopril Erbumine by Pro Doc

Perindopril belongs to the class of medications called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood pressure. It helps to…

Perindopril Erbumine by Sanis

Common Name:
perindopril
Brand Name:
Perindopril Erbumine by Sanis

Perindopril belongs to the class of medications called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood pressure. It helps to…

Perindopril Erbumine by Sivem

Common Name:
perindopril
Brand Name:
Perindopril Erbumine by Sivem

Perindopril belongs to the class of medications called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood pressure. It helps to…

Perindopril Erbumine-Indapamide by Pro Doc

Common Name:
perindopril - indapamide
Brand Name:
Perindopril Erbumine-Indapamide by Pro Doc

This combination product contains 2 medications: perindopril and indapamide. It is used to treat adults with mild-to-moderate high blood pressure…