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Stieprox

Common Name:
ciclopirox
Brand Name:
Stieprox

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…

Stieva-A

Common Name:
tretinoin (acne)
Brand Name:
Stieva-A

Tretinoin is used to treat certain types of acne. Tretinoin works by causing the skin's outer layer to grow more quickly and be replaced with new skin cells…

Stievamycin

Common Name:
tretinoin - erythromycin topical
Brand Name:
Stievamycin

This combination product contains two medications, tretinoin and erythromycin, and is used to treat certain types of acne. Tretinoin helps acne by exfoliating…

Stivarga

Common Name:
regorafenib
Brand Name:
Stivarga

Regorafenib belongs to the class of medications known as antineoplastics, or anti-cancer medications. Specifically, it belongs to the group of medications…

Stomak-Care Multi Action

Common Name:
bismuth subsalicylate
Brand Name:
Stomak-Care Multi Action

Bismuth subsalicylate belongs to a class of medications called antacids and antidiarrheals. It is used to help relieve heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach…

Stool Softener by Banner

Common Name:
docusate sodium
Brand Name:
Stool Softener by Banner

Docusate sodium belongs to the family of medications known as stool softeners. It is used to treat and prevent occasional constipation due to hard…

Stool Softener by Perrigo

Common Name:
docusate sodium
Brand Name:
Stool Softener by Perrigo

Docusate sodium belongs to the family of medications known as stool softeners. It is used to treat and prevent occasional constipation due to hard…

Stool Softener by pms

Common Name:
docusate sodium
Brand Name:
Stool Softener by pms

Docusate sodium belongs to the family of medications known as stool softeners. It is used to treat and prevent occasional constipation due to hard…

Stool Softener by Vita Health

Common Name:
docusate sodium
Brand Name:
Stool Softener by Vita Health

Docusate sodium belongs to the family of medications known as stool softeners. It is used to treat and prevent occasional constipation due to hard…

Stramucin

Common Name:
mupirocin
Brand Name:
Stramucin

Mupirocin belongs to the class of medications called topical antibiotics. It is applied topically (to the skin) to treat skin infections such as impetigo…

Strattera

Common Name:
atomoxetine
Brand Name:
Strattera

The dose of atomoxetine depends on the needs of the person taking the medication. The daily dose of atomoxetine is based on body weight and is taken once daily…

Stribild

Common Name:
cobicistat - emtricitabine - elvitegravir - tenofovir
Brand Name:
Stribild

This is a combination product that contains 4 medications in 1 tablet: cobicistat, emtricitabine, elvitegravir, and tenofovir. These 4 medications are used in…

Stromectol

Common Name:
ivermectin
Brand Name:
Stromectol

Ivermectin belongs to the class of medications called antiparasitic agents. It is used to treat infections caused by certain parasitic worms that live under…

Stubborn Acne Spot Gel

Common Name:
benzoyl peroxide topical
Brand Name:
Stubborn Acne Spot Gel

Benzoyl peroxide is used to treat acne. It works by killing the bacteria that cause acne, drying the acne pimples, and helping the skin to peel. This…

Sublinox

Common Name:
zolpidem
Brand Name:
Sublinox

Zolpidem belongs to the class of medications called sedative-hypnotics. It is used for the short-term and symptomatic relief of sleep disturbances. Zolpidem…

Sublocade

Common Name:
buprenorphine XR injection
Brand Name:
Sublocade

Buprenorphine extended-release injection belongs to the class of medications called partial opioid agonists. It is used, together with an overall addiction…

Suboxone

Common Name:
buprenorphine - naloxone
Brand Name:
Suboxone

This combination medication contains two active ingredients: buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine belongs to a group of medications known as partial…

Sucralfate-1

Common Name:
sucralfate
Brand Name:
Sucralfate-1

Sucralfate belongs to the class of medications called gastroduodenal cytoprotective agents. Sucralfate is used to treat duodenal and stomach ulcers and…

Sucrets

Common Name:
dextromethorphan
Brand Name:
Sucrets

Dextromethorphan belongs to a group of medications called antitussives (cough suppressants). This medication works by suppressing dry, hacking coughs. It is…

Sudafed

Common Name:
pseudoephedrine
Brand Name:
Sudafed

Pseudoephedrine belongs to a group of medications called decongestants. It is used to temporarily relieve symptoms of nasal or sinus congestion that occur with…