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Recent Articles by Flávia Costa

Azelaic Acid: Indications, How to Use & Side Effects

Azelaic acid is a topical treatment approved for acne and rosacea, available in prescription and over-the-counter forms. Learn how it works, how to use it safely, possible side effects, and precautions to follow during treatment, including who should avoid its use.

Diseases and Conditions

Keloid Treatment: 7 Ointments to Help Heal and Hydrate

Keloid treatment includes FDA-approved ointments like silicone gels and scar creams that help reduce raised scars, improve texture, and prevent recurrence. Learn about the best options for new or old keloids, how to use them, and when to seek medical advice.

Medications

Amlodipine:

O anlodipino é um anti-hipertensivo indicado para o tratamento da pressão alta ou angina, pois relaxa os vasos sanguíneos, baixando a pressão arterial e o esforço do coração para bombear o sangue, sendo encontrado como besilato de anlodipino 5 mg ou 10 mg. Veja para que serve anlodipino, como tomar e efeitos colaterais.

Medications

Corticosteroid Cream: Indications, How to Use & Side Effects

Corticosteroid cream is used to treat skin conditions like eczema, dermatitis, allergies, and psoriasis by reducing inflammation and immune responses. Learn how to use it safely, possible side effects, when it's prescribed for children, and who should avoid using it.

Nutritional Supplements

Chromium Picolinate: Health Benefits, How to Take & Side Effects

Chromium picolinate is a nutritional supplement that contains chromium, a mineral that is typically prescribed to complement the treatment of diabetes or insulin resistance. Learn more about what chromium picolinate is for, how to take it a.

Medications

DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone): Supplement Benefits & Side Effects

DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a steroid hormone that is naturally produced in the body. It can also be taken as a supplement to increase muscle mass, prevent impotence or combat depression. Learn more about what DHEA is, the health benefits it provides, the side effects associated with use, and its contraindications.

Medications

Magnesium Sulfate: Uses and How to Take (Oral & Baths)

Magnesium sulfate is a supplement that is most commonly indicated for treating magnesium deficiencies and relieving constipation. It can also be added to baths to relieve muscle pains. Learn more about how to use magnesium sulfate, how to take it and the side effects and contraindications associated with this supplemet.

Sore Throat

Sore Throat Medicine: 7 Medications (plus Home Remedies)

Sore throat medicine, like acetaminophen, ibuprofen or acetylsalicylic acid, may be prescribed by your doctor to help relieve throat pain, irritation or inflammation. They can also reduce fever and help facilitate swallowing or speaking. Learn more about medicine you can take for a sore throat, as well as home remedies.

Medications

Oscillococcinum: What It's For & How to Take It

Oscillococcinum is a homeopathic medication that is indicated for the treatment of flu-like conditions and symptoms like a fever, headache, chills and muscle aches. Learn more about how to take Oscillococcinum, what it can be taken for, and possible side effects associated with use.

Medications

Acetaminophen: Indications, Dosing & Contraindications

Acetaminophen is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer) indicated for mild to moderate pain and fever associated with colds or the flu. It may also be recommended to help manage back pain, toothache, osteoarthritis, or menstrual cramps. Read about different strengths and dosing instructions.

Medications

Muscle Relaxants: Examples & Indications (Plus Natural Remedies)

Muscle relaxants include carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine, and orphenadrine and may be prescribed by a doctor for the treatment of muscle pain caused by muscle contractures, fibromyalgia, or low back pain. Read more about indications for use as well as natural solutions to help relax the muscles.

Fertility

Plan B Side Effects: 10 Symptoms (& How to Treat)

Plan B side effects can include headaches, vomiting, nausea or breast tenderness. These symptoms can be managed with fluids, herbal teas, analgesics or antiemetics. Learn about other adverse effects of Plan B and how to treat them, and check out questions that are frequently asked about the morning-after pill.

Yeast Infection

Yeast Infection Cream: 8 Ointments (& How to Apply)

Yeast infection creams contain antifungal properties that inhibit Candida albicans fungus that causes yeast infections. They can relieve symptoms like irritation, itching, redness, swelling or discharge. Learn about the commonly prescribed creams for yeast infections that can be used by both men and women.

Medications

7 Food Poisoning Medications (& Home Remedies)

Food poisoning medications, like azithromycin, metoclopramide and nitazoxanide, can be prescribed to help relieve symptoms of food poisoning as well as eliminate the harmful pathogens that are causing an intestinal infection. Learn more about the medications for food poisoning your doctor may prescribe.

Acne

Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel (for Acne Treatment)

Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel is a medication that can be prescribe for the treatment of acne. It works by reducing skin inflammation while also eliminating the growth and spread of bacteria on the skin. Learn about how to use it, how to apply it, and the side effects it can cause.