Question 1

is diclofenac (catiflan and voltaren-xr) prescription drug?

Accepted Answer

Diclofenac: Yes, your pcp can discuss it with you.

Question 2

guiatuss, organidin nr, robitussin, (guaifenesin) which is better?

Accepted Answer

Mucinex (guaifenesin): Mucinex (guaifenesin) does not need to be taken as often as Robitussin both contain guaifinesen. If you have a cough, make sure to get a DM formulation that has a cough suppressant in it, dextromethorphan. Beware that some formulations have a decongestant, good if you have a stuffy nose, but can keep you up at night. Try to take a cough suppressant/guaifenesen to loosen secretions at night. See MD for Rx option

Question 3

if each 5 ml contains:50mg glyceryl guaiacolate,50mgpotassium citrate,1.5mg terbutaline sulphate,14mg diphenhydramine hydrochloride.safe for pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The most susceptible time for the fetus is during the 1st trimester. After that, most allergy medication or cough medications are likely safe.  Diphenhydramine has been associated with a slightly higher risk to develop cleft palate when used in the 1st trimester although the incidence is still very low.

Question 4

multivitamin and 50mg zinc daily, safe?

Accepted Answer

Multi and zinc: Generally considered safe.

Question 5

does bayer (aspirin) womens one a day vitamin contain asparin?

Accepted Answer

No: It does not contain aspirin.

Question 6

is 15mg meloxicam equivalent to 600mg of prescription ibruprophen?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly: While somewhat comparable, it is not an exact  relative potency.  Most commonly, that should work as well as 400-6-- mg of ibuprofen, but last longer

Question 7

is salsalate a prescription drug?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Salsalate is an alternative to Aspirin generally used for treatment of arthritis.  It is useful when a patient cannot take regular Aspirin due to gastrointestinal problems.  Regular Aspirin can cause gastrointestinal bleeding in certain people especially those with a history of ulcers.  Salsalate is much less likely to cause such problems (about the same bleeding rate as placebo).

Question 8

is diclofenac sod ec 50 mg stronger than ibuprofen?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: You have not mentioned a dose for Ibuprofen to compare.

Question 9

what is diclofenac sod ec 75mg tablets?

Accepted Answer

Long-acting NSAID: Diclofenac sodium 75mg ec is an extended release non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) usually used for gout attacks.

Question 10

mobic (meloxicam) vs diclofenac which works better?

Accepted Answer

hard to say: Different people respond best to different nsaids. That said, diclofenac often seems to be the stronger agent.

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