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Medications
… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat certain eye infections (such as conjunctivitis). It is also used to prevent certain eye infections in newborns. It belongs to a class of drugs … growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye …
Medications
… to treat a certain rare genetic problem (Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome - MLS). Galsulfase replaces a certain natural … worse. Side Effects See also How to Use section. Ear pain, eye redness/itching/discharge, or stomach/abdominal pain may … worse. Side Effects See also How to Use section. Ear pain, eye redness/itching/discharge, or stomach/abdominal pain may …
Medications
… use on the skin only. Do not get this medication in your eyes, inside your nose or mouth, or inside the vagina. If … In these cases, this drug may increase the risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Tell your doctor …
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… sleep related infant death, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). For more information on sleep related … babies fall asleep while travelling in a car seat. Keep an eye on a baby sleeping in the car and take your baby out of …
Medications
… Uses This medication is used to treat certain allergic eye conditions (vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vernal … vernal keratitis). It prevents itching of the eyes that can occur with these conditions. Cromolyn is known … care professional. This drug may also be used for other eye conditions (such as allergic conjunctivitis, giant …
Health topics
… Cataracts are a painless, cloudy area in the lens of the eye. They block the passage of light to the retina . Nerve cells in the retina detect light entering the eye and send nerve signals to the brain about what the eye sees. Because cataracts block this light, they can cause …
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… serious problem with the tissue that lines the back of the eyeball (retina), optic nerve, or blood vessels in the eye . Evaluation by a health professional is needed right … or flickers of light, particularly when you move your eyes or head. The flashes of light may be easier to see when …
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… If you have a reusable catheter, you will need to wash and dry it after each use. To clean your catheter: Wash the … use a syringe to push soapy water through the catheter. Dry the catheter. Place it on a clean towel, fold the towel … over, and hang the towel on a rack. When the catheter is dry, place it in a plastic bag. …
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… Passing tissue during pregnancy Antiphospholipid syndrome and pregnancy Blood pressure and pre-eclampsia You … and monitoring Pre-eclampsia: Expectant management HELLP syndrome Gestational diabetes If your blood sugar level … Endometriosis Functional ovarian cysts Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Problems with placenta Some people may …
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… given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 … to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . It …
