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is clarinase a banned drug?

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No: Clarinase is similar to claritin-d, a common over-the-counter allergy medication.  It has Loratadine and pseudoephedrine.

Question 2

what are arguments in favour of not banning the chinese meds?

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Sound politics: Some of them are real medicines, and the livelihoods of practitioners -- who offer comfort to people who may have little else -- depend on them. Many such pills are not what they are supposed to be. However, if they were banned, there would be a huge political outcry, an enormous amount of pricey litigation, and the usual cast of characters complaining about government interference. Caveat emptor.

Question 3

have you even seen these arguments in favour of not banning the chinese meds?

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Not certain what: you are referring to but I have noted that some Western medical providers are leery about Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Question 4

why is california banning perchlorate when other states dont?

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Possible toxicity: California has more stringent regulations than most other states and has warning s against perchlorate and other chemicals that other states don't worry about.  Follow these cautionary indications to be extra safe.

Question 5

can i stop facial hair with coffee and banning soda?

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Nope: This type of treatment for facial hair is unlikely to yield any beneficial results.

Question 6

i've tried everything; exercise, eating healthy, even banning carbonated drinks from my diet and only drinking water. why am i not losing any weight?

Accepted Answer

Watch calorie count: You need to monitor how much carbohydrate you are taking in and also measure your total caloric intake. If you are truly reducing your intake and exercising then you may want to have your thyroid gland evaluated.

Question 7

is misoporstol a drug?

Accepted Answer

misoprostol: Is a drug originally used to prevent GI ulcers in people taking long term drugs like Ibuprofen or naproxen. It is also used for cervical ripening at or near term labor.

Question 8

what is the drug trombocil?

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Claudication drug: Trombocil is used for people with a decreased blood flow to their legs. The medication makes red blood cells more pliable so they can squeeze through blood vessels with plaque in them.

Question 9

what is the drug epothilone used for?

Accepted Answer

: Cancer:
Epothilone is a medication that has been used for breast cancer.

Question 10

what is the drug brovex 12mg/5ml used for?

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Brovex: Brovex  = brompheniramine/hydrocodone/pseudoephedrine . "Sinus congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and cough due to colds, upper respiratory infections, and allergies."  (See:  http://www.drugs.com/cdi/brovex-hc-liquid.html).

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