I'm on Lamictal treatment, what kind of medicine can I take along if I have a high fever?
د. Zakia Dimassi,
طب الأطفال
- Based upon the Lexi-Comp drug interaction chart, Lamictal (lamotrigine) does NOT interact with the commonly used medications used as anti-pyretics (to lower temperature), such as paracetamol and ibupr... إقرأ أكثر
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Can I take Centrum silver supplements while on Myoplex supplements? Vitamin A supplements are contraindicated with Centrum.
د. Zakia Dimassi,
طب الأطفال
- Why would you need the Centrum supplement? Do you have any documented vitamin deficiency on blood tests? As long as you are eating various kinds of foods, you are sure to provide your body with the pr... إقرأ أكثر
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Urgent: the MoH gave me last month 2 bottles of viraday v. Now I noticed that the expiration date is 09/2015. Can I take these bottles? 30 pills each
د. Clement El Khoury,
العلاج الاشعاعي للأورام
- it is safe to use it until the end of 09/2015However try to go to the MoH and replacing the bottles
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What does Otrivin do to your nose/body and why aren't you allowed to take it for more than 5 days?
د. Zakia Dimassi,
طب الأطفال
- Otrivin is composed of oxymetazoline, an agent that constricts (narrows) the blood vessels thus reducing blood flow and eventually relieving congestion and swelling of the nasal mucosa (the inner lini... إقرأ أكثر
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Hi doctors...is consuming creatine healthy? and how should it be taken with sports?
د. Zakia Dimassi,
طب الأطفال
- Creatine
is an amino acid (protein building unit) that's found naturally in meat and
fish, and also manufactured by the human body in the liver, kidneys, and
pancreas. It is converted into two differe... إقرأ أكثر
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I get herpes outbreaks every month & I have to take valtrex with no prescription when the herpes spread on my face. how much valtrex is too much
د. Zakia Dimassi,
طب الأطفال
- Subjects taking valacyclovir (Valtrex), as compared to acyclovir (Zovirax), or placebo (no tretament) reported adverse events similar in nature and incidence. The total daily exposure to valacyclovir ... إقرأ أكثر
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Is taking eau carbon fr more then two month could be harmfull ? is it true it helps to lose weight ? thk u
د. Zakia Dimassi,
طب الأطفال
- Eucarbon is is neither a
sheer laxative nor a pure antidiarrheal drug, but it’s a natural digestive
regulator that rebalances your digestive system, and no it is not a
weight loss aid. It is composed ... إقرأ أكثر
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I am taking augmentin 1 g for sore throat. Does this affect Yasmin? Does antibiotic decrease effectiveness of Yasmin?
د. Zakia Dimassi,
طب الأطفال
- No. In principle, antibiotics (including Augmentin or amoxicillin-clavulanic acid) do not interact with oral contraceptive pills and thus should not affect their effectiveness.
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My doctor told me to take 3 pills a day with meals. Is it ok if I take two together or even 3?
د. Ismaël Maatouk,
الأمراض الجلدية
- Yes you can take 3 altogether.
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