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Just for Kids Gel
Pronunciation: STAN-us FLOOR-ide
Generic Name: Stannous Fluoride
Brand Name: Examples include EasyGel and Just for Kids
Just for Kids Gel is used for:
Preventing cavities.
Just for Kids Gel is a fluoride gel. It works by strengthening the teeth and decreasing the effects of acid and bacteria on the teeth.
Do NOT use Just for Kids Gel if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Just for Kids Gel
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
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Jolessa
Pronunciation: LEE-voe-nor-JES-trel/ETH-i-nil ES-tra-DYE-ol
Generic Name: Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol
Brand Name: Examples include Jolessa and Seasonale
Smoking cigarettes while using Jolessa increases your chance of having serious heart problems. Do not smoke while using Jolessa. The risk of heart problems increases with age and with frequent smoking. Women older than 35 years of age and women who smoke 15 or more cigarettes per day are at a greater risk for heart problems.
Jolessa is used for:
Preventing pregnancy. It may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Jolessa is a progesterone and estrogen combination birth control pill. It works by preventing ovulation, thickening the mucus in the cervix, and changing the lining of the uterus.
Do NOT use Jolessa if:
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Johnson's Baby Cream
Pronunciation: dye-METH-i-kone
Generic Name: Dimethicone
Brand Name: Examples include Aveeno Moisturizing Lotion and Johnson's Baby Cream
Johnson's Baby Cream is used for:
Treating or preventing dry, itchy skin or minor skin irritations.
This product is an emollient. It works by moisturizing the skin.
Do NOT use Johnson's Baby Cream if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Johnson's Baby Cream
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
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Jevtana
Pronunciation: ca-BA-zi-TAX-el
Generic Name: Cabazitaxel
Brand Name: Jevtana
Low white blood cell levels have been reported in patients using Jevtana. This has resulted in severe and sometimes fatal side effects (eg, infection). Lab tests, including complete blood cell counts, will be monitored while you use Jevtana. Patients with low levels of a certain type of white blood cell (neutrophils) should not use Jevtana. Contact your doctor right away if you experience symptoms of infection (eg, fever, chills, sore throat, cough, frequent or painful urination, muscle aches).
Severe and sometimes fatal allergic reactions have occurred with the use of Jevtana. Seek medical care at once if you experience fainting; a rash; reddening of the skin; swelling of the mouth, face, or tongue; severe dizziness; wheezing; or trouble breathing. You will receive other medicines before your dose of Jevtana to help decrease the chance of an allergic reaction. Patients who have had an allergic reaction to Jevtana or to other medicines that contain polysorbate 80 should not use Jevtana.
Severe fluid retention may occur with the use of Jevtana. Contact your doctor right away if you experience swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; sudden, unusual weight gain; trouble breathing; chest pain or tightness; fast or irregular heartbeat; or stomach swelling.
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Jenloga
Pronunciation: KLOE-ni-deen
Generic Name: Clonidine
Brand Name: Examples include Catapresand Jenloga
Jenloga is used for:
Treating high blood pressure. It may be used alone or with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Jenloga is an alpha agonist. It works by relaxing blood vessels and decreasing heart rate, which lowers blood pressure.
Do NOT use Jenloga if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Jenloga
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
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Januvia
Pronunciation: SYE-ta-GLIP-tin
Generic Name: Sitagliptin
Brand Name: Januvia
Januvia is used for:
Why managing blood sugar is so important.
Treating type 2 diabetes in patients who cannot control blood sugar levels by diet and exercise alone. It is used along with diet and exercise. It may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines.
Januvia is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by your body, and decreasing the amount of sugar made by your body.
Do NOT use Januvia if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Januvia
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Janumet
Pronunciation: SYE-ta-GLIP-tin/met-FOR-min
Generic Name: Sitagliptin/Metformin
Brand Name: Janumet
Janumet may rarely cause a serious and sometimes fatal condition called lactic acidosis. Most of these cases have occurred in diabetic patients who also have certain kidney problems. The risk of lactic acidosis may be greater if you have liver problems, kidney problems, or heart failure. The risk may also be greater in patients who are elderly or drink alcohol. Lab tests, including kidney function, may be performed while you take Janumet.
Do not begin to take Janumet if you are older than 80 years old unless lab tests show that you do not have decreased kidney function. Do not take it if you have a severe infection, have low blood oxygen levels, or are dehydrated. Tell your doctor you take Janumet before you have any surgery or lab procedures.
Contact your doctor right away if you notice symptoms such as muscle pain or tenderness; unusual drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness; slow or irregular heartbeat; fast or difficult breathing; unusual stomach discomfort; or unusual weakness or tiredness. Contact your doctor right away if you start to feel unusually cold, or if you have a general feeling of being unwell.
Janumet is used for:
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Jalyn
Pronunciation: doo-TAS-ter-ide/tam-SOO-loe-sin
Generic Name: Dutasteride/Tamsulosin
Brand Name: Jalyn
Jalyn is used for:
Treating symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men who have an enlarged prostate gland.
Jalyn is a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor and alpha-blocker combination. The 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor (dutasteride) works by lowering levels of a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is a major cause of prostate growth. The alpha-blocker (tamsulosin) works by relaxing muscles in the prostate and bladder. Jalyn helps to decrease the size of the prostate and reduce symptoms of BPH.
Do NOT use Jalyn if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Jalyn or to other 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors (eg, finasteride)
the patient is a woman who is pregnant or may become pregnant
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J-Tan Suspension
Pronunciation: brome-fen-EER-a-meen
Generic Name: Brompheniramine
Brand Name: Examples include Brovex and J-Tan
J-Tan Suspension is used for:
Temporarily relieving runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and itchy nose, eyes, and throat associated with hay fever or other allergies. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
J-Tan Suspension is an antihistamine. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a chemical released during allergic reactions.
Do NOT use J-Tan Suspension if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in J-Tan Suspension
you are breast-feeding
you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB) or you have taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) within the past 14 days
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J-Tan D Suspension
Pronunciation: brome-fen-IR-a-meen/fen-ill-EF-rin
Generic Name: Brompheniramine/Phenylephrine
Brand Name: Examples include BroveX-D and J-Tan D
J-Tan D Suspension is used for:
Relieving symptoms of sinus congestion, pressure, runny nose, and sneezing due to colds, upper respiratory infections, and allergies. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
J-Tan D Suspension is an antihistamine and decongestant combination. The antihistamine works by blocking the action of histamine, which helps reduce symptoms such as watery eyes and sneezing. The decongestant promotes sinus and nasal drainage, which relieves congestion and pressure.
Do NOT use J-Tan D Suspension if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in J-Tan D Suspension
you have severe high blood pressure, severe heart blood vessel disease, rapid heartbeat, or severe heart problems
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