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… 38c What are folate and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found naturally in foods. Folic acid is a form of folate. It's used in vitamin … who could become pregnant to get enough folic acid. At least 3 months before becoming …
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… Osteoporosis: Should I Take Bisphosphonate Medicines? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … (Fosamax). Risedronate (Actonel). Zoledronic acid (Aclasta). How are they taken? Different … or taking any other medicine. Zoledronic acid is injected into a vein in your arm. Most …
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… Overview Acid products include toilet cleaners, battery acid, bleach, chemicals used in industry for … etching, and chemicals that are added to gas. Acid solids and liquids can cause injury, …
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… Overview Some experts recommend boric acid capsules inserted into the vagina … can't be cured by antifungal yeast infection medicines. footnote 1 If your doctor recommends boric acid treatment, you can buy boric acid vaginal …
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… Overview Salicylic acid to remove warts is available in many … follow your doctor's instructions. Salicylic acid may take weeks to months to cure a wart. … the wart in water before applying salicylic acid. This helps help loosen and soften the …
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… Overview What is folic acid? Folic acid is one of the B vitamins your body needs … vegetables, oranges, nuts, and beans. Folic acid is the man-made form. It's put into …
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… Overview Salicylic acid is an active ingredient in some … skin to peel. Products that contain salicylic acid may cause tingling and a mild redness of … very red or very dry. You'll find salicylic acid mainly in pads that you rub on your skin. …
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… Medicine Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take … doctor. What are some examples? Examples of acid reducers include: H2 blockers. Tagamet … Antacids. Gaviscon Mylanta Tums Why are acid-reducing medicines used? Acid reducers may be …
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… Overview Medicines you can take during pregnancy It can … to control seizures, such as valproic acid. Methotrexate. It is sometimes used to … (such as Tylenol) is a safer choice. Folic acid Folic acid is a B vitamin. Taking it …
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… Multiple Sclerosis: Should I Start Taking Medicines for MS? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … Your Summary Get the facts Your options Take medicines after your first attack of multiple … or as soon as you are diagnosed. Don't take medicines now. Wait to see how the disease …
