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Dextromethorphan, or DXM, is a cough suppressant that is an ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) cold medications. When people take DXM in high doses, it can cause hallucinations and feelings of euphoria. However, overdosing on DXM can be dangerous. When people take the correct dosage of a cough medication, DXM does not pose a risk. However, some people misuse it in the hope of achieving a "high." In these cases, the side effects can be severe. Read on to learn more about DXM, its effects, and how to recognize when someone is misusing it. DXM is a drug in many OTC cold and cough medications. It is an antitussive — meaning a cough suppressor — that helps a person stop coughing by blocking the cough reflex in their brain. With correct use, experts consider medications that contain DXM to be safe . Many pharmacies and supermarkets sell medications containing DXM. These are available in many forms, including: tablets cough syrups capsules DXM is neither illegal nor a controlled s...

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What Is Arava? Arava ( leflunomide ) is a prescription medication that relieves rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms. It belongs to a class known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). DMARDs work by calming your body's overactive immune system to help reduce inflammation.  Arava is available in tablet form. Drug Facts Generic Name: Leflunomide Brand Name: Arava Drug Availability: Prescription Administration Route: Oral Therapeutic Classification: Immunosuppressant  Available Generically: Yes Controlled Substance: N/A Active Ingredient: Leflunomide Dosage Form: Tablet What Is Arava Used For? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Arava to treat adults with active RA. RA is an autoimmune disorder that causes symptoms such as swelling, pain, stiffness, and damage to your joints. Arava carries a boxed warning, the FDA's strictest warning label, advising against its use in people who ...

The appearance of your poop can be a great indicator of your health. Color, texture, the presence of blood, or the frequency of your bowel movements can help determine if there is an infection, digestive issue, or an underlying health condition. One characteristic to look out for is the appearance of foamy poop or bubbles in your stool, which can be caused by a number of reasons. Learn more about possible causes of foamy poop, as well as how to prevent it and what treatment options are available. Calvin Chan Wai Meng / Getty Images Causes in Adults and Children Foamy poop can be caused by an increased amount of fat or mucus passed in the stool. This is referred to as steatorrhea . Steatorrhea is a key symptom of fat malabsorption , which means the body does not fully absorb certain fats. When this occurs, the fat content in the stool may increase, which can produce stools that may appear: Frothy Greasy Pale Gray Bulky Watery Foul-sm...

MDR Number MDR 055-11/21 Company name Wrafton Laboratories Limited (trading as Perrigo) Product description Cold & Flu Relief Capsules (GSL) – Various Liveries PL 12063/0003 Wilko Non-Drowsy Decongestant with Paracetamol PL 12063/0003 Batch number Expiry date Pack size First distributed 9CW0032 Dec-21 16 23/04/2019 9DW0077 Jan-21 16 10/09/2019 9GW0048 Apr-22 16 14/10/2019 9LW0165 Sep-22 16 21/02/2020 0DW0072 Jan-23 16 24/04/2020 0EW0108 Feb-23 16 09/10/2020 0FW0086 Apr-23 16 07/10/2021 Spar Cold Relief Capsules PL 12063/0003 Batch number Expir...

There are few things more maddening than an inner ear itch — it's the literal definition of an itch you can't scratch. While the moment you feel irritation and itchiness in your ear canal, your first instinct is often to get in there with your finger or a Q-Tip to try to find some relief, probing around in your ear won't solve the problem. In fact, it might make it worse, says Seiji Shibata, MD, PhD, and otolaryngologist with Keck Medicine of USC. Trying to scratch away an inner ear itch could damage your ears, he says. Even more confounding: Dr. Shibata tells POPSUGAR that over-cleaning your ears might be the cause of your itchiness to begin with. If you're wondering what you should be doing to address ear itchiness and irritation if not for Q-Tipping, the answer is that it depends on what's causing the problem — and there are several possible culprits behind your frustrating ear itch. It might be more than an annoying distraction, too; sometimes an itchy ear ...