Does plan B one step completely prevent pregnancy?
Once the pill is taken pregnancy is usually averted but 2 out of 100 women may develop an ectopic pregnancy. Any female takes Plan B One step who 4-6 weeks later develops lower abdominal pain or becomes pregnant should see a physician to determine the status of the pregnancy.
Does Plan B one step work if one is pregnant?
Once pregnancy has occurred plan B step one does not work. Moreover Plan B one step does not protect against any sexually transmitted infections.
Does one need to see a physician before taking the pill?
Females who have had unprotected sex and want to avert a pregnancy can take the pill without a physical exam by a physician. However, if after the pill the period is delayed by more than 1 week, one should seek medical attention. Plan B one step should not be used as a means of routine contraception.
How does the pill work?
The pill is believed to act by preventing ovulation or fertilization of sperm and ova.
Does plan B one step work all the time?
Unfortunately there is no such thing as 100 percent with any pill. Studies show that more than 95% of women who took Plan b one step did not get pregnant
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Emergency pill to prevent pregnancy: Part 1
Women who need an emergency contraceptive pill to protect against pregnancy should take Plan B One step. Plan B One Step is a progestin only contraceptive pill which can prevent pregnancy following unprotected sex or when there is a failure of the condom. To ensure that the pill works it must be taken as soon as possible at least within the first 48-72 hours. After 3 days, the pill will not work. The two pills have two be taken 12 hours apart.
With recent FDA approval, both Plan B One-Step and Plan B will be available without a prescription to women 17 years of age and older. They will both be available for women younger than 17 years of age only by prescription.
What are side effects of Plan B One step?
If vomiting occurs within 2 hours of taking the pill, one should repeat the dose. While the drug is deemed safe, it does have a few side effects like:
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Nausea and vomiting
Lower abdominal cramps
Fatigue
Dizziness
Breast soreness and nipple tenderness
Delayed menses
With recent FDA approval, both Plan B One-Step and Plan B will be available without a prescription to women 17 years of age and older. They will both be available for women younger than 17 years of age only by prescription.
What are side effects of Plan B One step?
If vomiting occurs within 2 hours of taking the pill, one should repeat the dose. While the drug is deemed safe, it does have a few side effects like:
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Nausea and vomiting
Lower abdominal cramps
Fatigue
Dizziness
Breast soreness and nipple tenderness
Delayed menses
Sunday, November 22, 2009
BISACODYL SUPPOSITORY 10 MG 100 PER BOTTLE
Bisacodyl is classified as a suppository and widely used to treat constipation and colonic evacuation prior to any type of surgical procedure or examination. It is also sold as Alophen; Bisac-Evac™; Bisacodyl Uniserts; Correctol Tablets; Femilax™; Fleet Bisacodyl Enema; Fleet Stimulant Laxative; Gentlax; Modane Tablets and Veracolate. Bisacodyl is available over the counter and does not require a prescription.
Bisacodyl works by increasing peristalsis of the bowel walls and leads to increased motility. It also alters the water and electrolyte secretion producing net intestinal fluid loss and relaxation. Once the suppository is inserted, it works within 5-10 minutes. It is best to take the suppository as needed first thing in the morning. The recommended dose is 10 mg, and one should not exceed more than 3 doses a day.
Bisacodyl is available as an enema (10 mg solution) or as a suppository tablet. The suppository has few mild side effects which include mild abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting or rectal irritation. These side effects usually subside in a few minutes. Bisacodyl is only meant to be used in children over the age of 6 and adults.
Individuals who have hypersensitivity to Bisacodyl or any component of the formula should avoid this product.
Bisacodyl works by increasing peristalsis of the bowel walls and leads to increased motility. It also alters the water and electrolyte secretion producing net intestinal fluid loss and relaxation. Once the suppository is inserted, it works within 5-10 minutes. It is best to take the suppository as needed first thing in the morning. The recommended dose is 10 mg, and one should not exceed more than 3 doses a day.
Bisacodyl is available as an enema (10 mg solution) or as a suppository tablet. The suppository has few mild side effects which include mild abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting or rectal irritation. These side effects usually subside in a few minutes. Bisacodyl is only meant to be used in children over the age of 6 and adults.
Individuals who have hypersensitivity to Bisacodyl or any component of the formula should avoid this product.
Calmoseptine an excellent multipurpose skin barrier cream
One of the best multipurpose skin barrier creams is Calmoseptine. Consisting of topical zinc oxide, this multipurpose ointment is easy to apply, provides immediate symptom relief and is relatively cheap.
Calmoseptine can be used to treat a number of skin disorders including:
Dry skin
Itchy skin
Chapped skin
Diaper rash
Minor burns
Abrasions
Bee stings
Treat skin around ileostomy or colostomy
Diaper Rash
Leakage around feeding tubes or other catheters
Rash around genitals resulting from bladder or bowel incontinence
Calmoseptine is also combined with various creams to relieve itching, pain and burning that is common with hemorrhoids. The consumer should understand that Calmoseptine does not function like an antibiotic but is best considered a skin barrier cream. In hospitals and homes, it can be used to treat skin dryness and rashes from any number of causes.
Calmoseptine is easy to apply and does not have to rubbed or massaged into the skin. In general, Calmoseptine is best applied as a light film and should be applied twice a day. Prior to application, the skin area should be cleansed with warm water and padded dry. Today, Calmoseptine suppositories are also available for use in people who have hemorrhoids or rectal discomfort from anal fistulas.
Calmoseptine should be avoided around the eyes, nose or mouth. If the ointment does get in the eye, thoroughly wash the eye with water for 10-15 minutes. Calmoseptine should not be applied on completely raw ulcerated skin, open wounds or profusely bleeding wounds.
Calmoseptine can be used to treat a number of skin disorders including:
Dry skin
Itchy skin
Chapped skin
Diaper rash
Minor burns
Abrasions
Bee stings
Treat skin around ileostomy or colostomy
Diaper Rash
Leakage around feeding tubes or other catheters
Rash around genitals resulting from bladder or bowel incontinence
Calmoseptine is also combined with various creams to relieve itching, pain and burning that is common with hemorrhoids. The consumer should understand that Calmoseptine does not function like an antibiotic but is best considered a skin barrier cream. In hospitals and homes, it can be used to treat skin dryness and rashes from any number of causes.
Calmoseptine is easy to apply and does not have to rubbed or massaged into the skin. In general, Calmoseptine is best applied as a light film and should be applied twice a day. Prior to application, the skin area should be cleansed with warm water and padded dry. Today, Calmoseptine suppositories are also available for use in people who have hemorrhoids or rectal discomfort from anal fistulas.
Calmoseptine should be avoided around the eyes, nose or mouth. If the ointment does get in the eye, thoroughly wash the eye with water for 10-15 minutes. Calmoseptine should not be applied on completely raw ulcerated skin, open wounds or profusely bleeding wounds.
Coban 2 Layer Compression System
There are many types of compression dressings and one of the most widely used is the coban 2 layer compression system. This dressing can be used for both open and closed wounds. In most cases, coban 2 later compression dressing work well in the extremities and over joints.
The first layer provides comfort and relieves itching and redness. When vigilantly applied, the dressing immediately delivers comfort and effective compression. It consists of two latex-free roll bandages. The internal comfort layer is a lamination of polyurethane foam and an adhesive bandage. The outer compression layer is an adhesive bandage, intended to provide constant, compression at levels which are known to be effective for the treatment of leg swelling and venous ulcers.
Once the 2 layers of the dressing have been applied, the two layers merge and become on solid bandage that does not easily slip during daily walking
The coban compression system may be worn for 5-7 days at a time. The dressing can also be used to relieve leg swelling from heart failure and related disorders. It is best not to use the coban dressing as a wound cover because such it is not frequently changed.
Coban compression dressings can be bought from any medical supplier. The dressings are available as both unstretchable and stretchable bandages.
The first layer provides comfort and relieves itching and redness. When vigilantly applied, the dressing immediately delivers comfort and effective compression. It consists of two latex-free roll bandages. The internal comfort layer is a lamination of polyurethane foam and an adhesive bandage. The outer compression layer is an adhesive bandage, intended to provide constant, compression at levels which are known to be effective for the treatment of leg swelling and venous ulcers.
Once the 2 layers of the dressing have been applied, the two layers merge and become on solid bandage that does not easily slip during daily walking
The coban compression system may be worn for 5-7 days at a time. The dressing can also be used to relieve leg swelling from heart failure and related disorders. It is best not to use the coban dressing as a wound cover because such it is not frequently changed.
Coban compression dressings can be bought from any medical supplier. The dressings are available as both unstretchable and stretchable bandages.
BISCADODYL TABS 5 MG
Bisacodyl is classified as a laxative and widely used to treat constipation and colonic evacuation prior to any type of surgical procedure or examination. It is also sold as Alophen; Bisac-Evac™; Bisacodyl Uniserts; Correctol Tablets; Femilax™; Fleet Bisacodyl Enema; Fleet Stimulant Laxative; Gentlax; Modane Tablets and Veracolate. Bisacodyl is available over the counter and does not require a prescription.
Bisacodyl works by increasing peristalsis of the bowel walls and leads to increased motility. It also alters the water and electrolyte secretion producing net intestinal fluid loss and relaxation. Once the tablet is taken with water, it works within 6-10 hours. It is best to take the tablet at night on an empty stomach. The tablet should not be crushed in the mouth but swallowed whole.
The recommended dose is 5-10 mg, and one should not exceed more than 3 doses a day. One should avoid taking Bisacodyl with dairy or milk products as the absorption can be delayed. The drugs has few mild side effects which include mild abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting or rectal irritation. These side effects usually subside in a few minutes.
Bisacodyl is only meant to be used in children over the age of 6 and adults.
Individuals who have hypersensitivity to Bisacodyl or any component of the formula should avoid this product.
Bisacodyl works by increasing peristalsis of the bowel walls and leads to increased motility. It also alters the water and electrolyte secretion producing net intestinal fluid loss and relaxation. Once the tablet is taken with water, it works within 6-10 hours. It is best to take the tablet at night on an empty stomach. The tablet should not be crushed in the mouth but swallowed whole.
The recommended dose is 5-10 mg, and one should not exceed more than 3 doses a day. One should avoid taking Bisacodyl with dairy or milk products as the absorption can be delayed. The drugs has few mild side effects which include mild abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting or rectal irritation. These side effects usually subside in a few minutes.
Bisacodyl is only meant to be used in children over the age of 6 and adults.
Individuals who have hypersensitivity to Bisacodyl or any component of the formula should avoid this product.
BISCADODYL TABS 5 MG
Bisacodyl is classified as a laxative and widely used to treat constipation and colonic evacuation prior to any type of surgical procedure or examination. It is also sold as Alophen; Bisac-Evac™; Bisacodyl Uniserts; Correctol Tablets; Femilax™; Fleet Bisacodyl Enema; Fleet Stimulant Laxative; Gentlax; Modane Tablets and Veracolate. Bisacodyl is available over the counter and does not require a prescription.
Bisacodyl works by increasing peristalsis of the bowel walls and leads to increased motility. It also alters the water and electrolyte secretion producing net intestinal fluid loss and relaxation. Once the tablet is taken with water, it works within 6-10 hours. It is best to take the tablet at night on an empty stomach.
The tablet should not be crushed in the mouth but swallowed whole. The recommended dose is 5-10 mg, and one should not exceed more than 3 doses a day. One should avoid taking Bisacodyl with dairy or milk products as the absorption can be delayed. The drug has few mild side effects which include mild abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting or rectal irritation. These side effects usually subside in a few minutes.
Bisacodyl is only meant to be used in children over the age of 6 and adults.
Individuals who have hypersensitivity to Bisacodyl or any component of the formula should avoid this product.
Bisacodyl works by increasing peristalsis of the bowel walls and leads to increased motility. It also alters the water and electrolyte secretion producing net intestinal fluid loss and relaxation. Once the tablet is taken with water, it works within 6-10 hours. It is best to take the tablet at night on an empty stomach.
The tablet should not be crushed in the mouth but swallowed whole. The recommended dose is 5-10 mg, and one should not exceed more than 3 doses a day. One should avoid taking Bisacodyl with dairy or milk products as the absorption can be delayed. The drug has few mild side effects which include mild abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting or rectal irritation. These side effects usually subside in a few minutes.
Bisacodyl is only meant to be used in children over the age of 6 and adults.
Individuals who have hypersensitivity to Bisacodyl or any component of the formula should avoid this product.
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