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Medications
… is used by people with heart disease to help reduce the risk of getting serious related heart and blood vessel … pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. Swallow … so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. The dosage is based on your medical …
Medications
… Uses Ranitidine is known as an H2 blocker. It works by reducing the amount of acid in your stomach. It is used to … without chewing. Ranitidine can be taken with or without food. To prevent heartburn and acid indigestion, take … should only be used if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Tell your doctor if you …
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… them on his or her skin. Young children have the highest risk of poisoning because of their natural curiosity. … hazardous product available for the job. Use the lowest-risk form and the smallest amount of product needed. Never … labelled containers. Never store poisonous products in food containers. Post the phone number to the poison control …
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… enough of that nutrient. These guidelines are issued by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of … based on the latest data. What does "Daily Value" mean on a food label? Daily Value (DV) is found on the Nutrition Facts label of any packaged food or drink. The DV shows the amount of a nutrient in one …
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… How To Use Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually two or three times … and anytime that your dose is increased. To reduce your risk of fainting, the first dose prescribed by your doctor … the drug during the first week of treatment. To reduce the risk of dizziness and fainting, get up slowly when rising …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Who is at higher risk from water-borne infections? People with very weak immune systems who are at higher risk of certain water-borne diseases include those with: HIV … cancers or taking certain medications, may not be at higher risk of severe water-borne diseases. These people do not …
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… What is an allergy safe child care facility? Managing food allergy in a child care setting is a shared … facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make … includes: Following policies and procedures to reduce the risk of accidental exposure to foods that cause allergic …
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… or who have travelled outside of Canada may be at increased risk for picking up CPO bacteria. It is important to prevent … vulnerable to developing infections. CPO are usually a low risk and rarely cause an infection in healthy people. If … after going to the bathroom and before preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow these …
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… takes into account: The benefits of each option. The risks of each option. The costs of each option. Your own … that lead to the wrong care. Surgery almost always has risks. And anytime you get care, there is a chance of error. … can do to reduce the chance of errors. Should you restrict food, alcohol, exercise, or medicines before the test? After …
Medications
… How To Use Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually 2 to 3 times a day. … so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Also, do not split the tablets unless … side effects, including: chest pain Abruptly stopping or reducing the dose of this medication may rarely cause a very …
