What are colds? Colds are the most common infection of the nose, sinuses, or throat (upper respiratory infection). Colds are caused by viruses. They're spread by coughs, sneezes, and close contact. You can catch a cold at any time of year, but they're more common in late winter and early spring. There's no cure for...

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This medicine is used for the following purposes: diabetes, high blood fat levels. Brand Name(s): Welchol. Generic Name: Colesevelam.

Colestipol is a cholesterol-lowering drug. Colestipol lowers "bad" cholesterol in the blood, which is also called LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. Lowering your LDL cholesterol may reduce your risk of hardened arteries, which can lead to heart attacks, stroke, and circulation problems. Lowering high...

This medicine is used for the following purposes: drug overdose, itching, high blood fat levels. Brand Name(s): Colestid. Generic Name: Colestipol.

Botanical names: Coleus forskohlii How It Works Forskolin, a chemical found in coleus, activates the enzyme adenylate cyclase. 2 This enzyme is a turnkey compound that initiates a cascade of critical events within every cell of the body. Adenylate cyclase and the chemicals it activates comprise a “second messenger”...

Colic is extreme crying in a baby between 3 weeks and 3 months of age who has no other health problems. It can be upsetting to have a healthy baby who cries no matter what you do. But it is normal for some babies—and temporary. Your baby will grow out of it.

What is colic? All babies cry, but sometimes a baby will cry for hours at a time, no matter what you do. This extreme type of crying in a baby between 3 weeks and 3 months of age is called colic. Although it is upsetting for parents and caregivers, colic is normal for some babies. Doctors usually diagnose colic when a...

Belladonna. Sudden onset of intense, cutting, clutching pain may signal a need for this remedy. The upper abdomen may look tense and swollen, and jarring or light touch makes discomfort worse. Some relief may come from pressing firmly on the area or bending forward. The person may either seem excitable with dilated...

Using unapproved or unproven substances or methods to treat colic could harm your baby. Treatments that could be dangerous include: Medicines, such as antispasmodics or sleep aids. These and other medicines can have serious and even deadly side effects in infants. If your doctor prescribes them to treat other symptoms...

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Colistin and neomycin are antibiotics that fight bacteria. Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation. Thonzonium is a wetting agent. Colistin, hydrocortisone, neomycin, and thonzonium otic (for the ears) is a combination medicine used to treat outer ear...

Collagen is a protein that forms the strong, flexible white fibers of the body's bone, cartilage, and connective tissue (such as tendons, ligaments, and skin).

This medicine should be given by a trained health care provider. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor for instructions. Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines...