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Doctor insights on: Medicine For Contac 12 Hour Allergy

Contacts: Probably yes but please contact your eye doctor for certainty. ...Read more

Contac Capsules: It was my understanding that OTC Contac capsules were taken off the market because they contained potentially dangerous doses of belladonna alkaloids such as atropine and homatropine. These compounds were intended to dry up secretions which they did very well. However, belladonna alkaloids are potentially dangerous, especially as an OTC medications. ...Read more

HIV is hard to get: This is not a scenario that describes how HIV is contracted. Of course blood or semen can cause infection in they are directly introduced into the body's cavities.

Contact through a cut in the skin just is not part of the story in those with HIV in the world. If it was health care workers, prison workers, spouses and other care givers at home would be infected and they are not. ...Read more

Possible: Many viruses can be spread by droplets. Droplets can be transmitted on surfaces. They generally do not live for long outside the human host, but some are better than others.

The scenario would be this: someone sneezes on their hand - or has stool on their hand, they touch the money, hand it to you, you touch the money then touch a mucous membrane. ...Read more

Penis size: Your son by description is in mid puberty. We use something called Tanner stages to assess phase of puberty. Tanner stages look at body hair in armpits and genital area. Also look at size of testicles. Your son's penis is normal in size for mid puberty. Would be helpful to have him seen by his pediatrician for confirmation and reassurance. ...Read more

Contac Ultra: Is for treatment of colds and flu. ...Read more

None of them!: OTC cough and cold meds have no proven benefit, they just have side effects and often make you feel worse, and your cold last longer! Stop, rest, fluids, blow your nose. Avoid fragrances and aerosols, If no better in a few days, see your doc. See http://www. Cochrane. Org/CD001831/ARI_over-the-counter-otc-medications-for-acute-cough-in-children-and-adults-in-community-settings ...Read more

This: This could be a fit issue where debris is being trapped. It could also be the gpc as previously mentioned. I also see similar issues with severe lid inflammation and contact lens use - make sure you are cleaning your eyelids very well each day. I also feel patients that use make-up around the eyes need to be careful with contact lens use. It is amazing the amount of make-up that makes its way into the tear film. ...Read more

No worries: Once your tongue and muscles of facial expression get used to the adjusted length by information exchanged to the brain and back will you feel normal again. ...Read more

Thrush: The fungi that causes candidasis exists everywhere. It can flare up under circumstances when your immune system is weak, or when you are under high stress. Make sure you continue to take the anti fungal medication as directed by your healthcare provider. ...Read more

This should not: Effect your oral contraceptives.

Bartholins cyst: A swelling just at the vagina towards the lower part is often a bartholins gland cyst. It can be caused by sweaty rubbing such as sex or exercise. Common initial treatment is warm packs for 10 minutes 2-4 x daily or bath soaks. If the swelling persists or worsens, examination is helpful to determine cause and best treatment. Sometimes incision and drainage is needed. ...Read more

Check vision: Can your vision be improved with an eyeglass measurement and the provision of eyeglasses. If it cannot, then contact lenses will not be of benefit. Fitting a contact on a corneal transplant eye can be a little tricky but that might be the problem. ...Read more

Blurred vision: This is something that should definitely be addressed ASAP! Blurred vision is not something to ignore. ...Read more

Yes: Unless it has a decongestant, it is generally considered safe to take even up to 10 mg of Claritin (loratadine) 4 x a day if needed even though this is 4x the dose approved. But we do use as much as 4x the dose for those who have hives. ...Read more

Not really: The Claritin (loratadine) reditab 5 mg will last about 12 hours, but there is no harm to taking one sooner or just go for the 10 mg reditab for 24 hour relief. ...Read more

Still around: Chlortrimeton is still available as an over the counter allergy medication. It is available as a generic chlorpheniramine tablet as well. Keep in mind that this antihistamine can cause sedation. ...Read more

Side effect possible: Constipation is not a common side effect of antihistamines. Common side effects might be drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth and throat. However, constipation is a possibility. You should see your doctor for other allergy rx suggestions. ...Read more

Yes: The combination should be safe.

Allergies: That should be fine but too much medication is worse than too little so be careful to follow the instructions on the OTC bottle ...Read more

Yes: Just please give the medication according exactly to the dosing and weight guidelines on the package. The allergy medicine is an antihistamine. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic (fever reducer) medication. ...Read more

If you have actual: Sinus infection then you would usually be prescribed antibiotics and would take the complete course of medication. ...Read more

Possible: Since the Pseudoephedrine in the d is often used to manufacture amphetamine, I would guess that it can show up in a blood test. I would advise you to stay off of any decongestants if you are subjected to random drug test until I can look this up. ...Read more

No: I would not advise taking theses medications together. They all have antihistamines. ...Read more

Yes: Allergy medication will not treat fever or headache, give him Motrin for that. ...Read more

The D in your meds: Is sudafed which is a stimulant, thus it can raise the blood pressure. Once u stop taking the meds, the BP should normalize. Consider switching to plain Allegra, Claritin (loratadine) or zyrtec which have minimal effect on bp. Take care! ...Read more

Yes: If there is no tylenol (acetaminophen) mixed with the allergy medicine- yes you can give her tylenol (acetaminophen) for her fever. And you can alternate Ibuprofen and tylenol (acetaminophen) if she continues to have fever if she continues to get fever-. Check with your pediatrician tomorrow. ...Read more

Yes: For non-sedating AH, you can take up to 4x a day. ...Read more

?: Check it out. See your doc. There could be many reasons ...Read more

Yes you can: Yes you can take extra nyquil. You might also want to try otc allergy eye drops to help relieved your eye symptoms. However, those are weak medications and only work for mild symptoms. At this stage, it would be better if you seek professional help to treat your symptoms more appropriately to prevent you from getting a sinusitis. ...Read more