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How to treat a cold during pregnancy

The Checkup by Singlecare

Phenylephrine In September 2023, the FDA announced that a common decongestant found on shelves, phenylephrine, is not actually effective to decrease congestion. Some studies suggest curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, may even have antiviral properties. Here’s what to skip. or make an anti-inflammatory chicken soup.

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Do You Take Your Pain Medicine for Granted?

The People's Pharmacy

The FDA has established the maximum daily dose at 4,000 mg. That could be too high for some people ( JAMA , July 5, 2006 ). We have never understood why drug companies and the FDA have not seriously entertained this idea. Surely pharmaceutical researchers should be able to develop newer and safer compounds.

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Is Stevia Good or Bad for Hashimoto’s Disease?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the plant Stevia rebaudiana , or “honey leaf,” which contains the sweet-tasting compounds known as steviol glycosides. Steviol glycosides, which are refined extracts of stevia, are recognized as safe by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 2006 Feb;55(2):563. What is Stevia?

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Methylprednisolone interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

However, its use can result in serious adverse effects that other medications with similar side effect profiles can compound. The interaction is severe enough that prescribing information for many NSAIDs warns against the concomitant use of corticosteroids in a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Medication Guide.

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Miralax (polyethylene glycol) alternatives: What can I take instead of Miralax?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1999 and moved to over-the-counter (OTC) status in 2006. Aloe vera juice contains several compounds known to act as laxatives. However, it may result in loose, watery, or more frequent stools. Miralax was initially approved as a prescription-only medication by the U.S. Eat prunes.

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Considerations for a Decentralized Manufacturing Paradigm

ISPE

Examples include platforms as small as autonomous units placed within a facility and mobile production trailers for compounding to platforms as large as a prefabricated, self-contained GMP facility. FDA Official Warns Manufacturers of Common Problems Found in Aseptic Operations.” September 2022. 7 March 2023. Regulatory Focus.

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A Proposal for a Comprehensive Quality Overall Summary

ISPE

As part of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) QbD pilot 4 in 2005–2006, the need to convey how the control strategy is linked to the target product profile (TPP) and quality target product profile (QTPP) was discussed. Direct feedback from the US FDA on this pilot is shared in the discussion.