This medicine is used for the following purposes: birth control, menstrual problem. Brand Name(s): Liletta. Generic Name: Levonorgestrel.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: birth control, menstrual bleeding. Brand Name(s): Mirena. Generic Name: Levonorgestrel.
For birth control. Brand Name(s): Aftera, EContra, Fallback Solo, Morning After, My Choice, My Way, New Day, Next Choice One Dose, Opcicon One-Step, Plan B One-Step, Preventeza, Take Action. Generic Name: Levonorgestrel.
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Levorphanol is an opioid medicine that is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Levorphanol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For pain. Generic Name: Levorphanol Tartrate.
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Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you're taking it, and any warnings about the medicine. The information provided here is general. So be sure to read the information that came with your medicine. If you have any questions or...
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Levothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone). Levothyroxine is given when your thyroid does not produce enough of this hormone on its own. Levothyroxine is also used to treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), which can be caused by hormone imbalances, radiation treatment, surgery, or...
For low thyroid levels. Generic Name: Levothyroxine Sodium.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: low thyroid levels, cancer. Brand Name(s): Tirosint. Generic Name: Levothyroxine.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: low thyroid levels, cancer. Brand Name(s): Tirosint. Generic Name: Levothyroxine.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: low thyroid levels, cancer. Brand Name(s): Thyquidity. Generic Name: Levothyroxine.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: low thyroid levels, cancer. Brand Name(s): Euthyrox, Levo-T, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid. Generic Name: Levothyroxine.
Understand the basics about LGBTQ health.
LGBTQ+ is short for "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning." The "+" stands for all other sexual orientations and gender identities that are not heterosexual or cisgender (gender identity matches the sex assigned at birth).
For muscle or joint pain.
Lice are tiny insects that live or feed on the human body. They can't jump or fly, but they can spread easily from one person to another through close contact or shared personal items. The main types of lice that affect humans are head lice, pubic lice (crabs), and body lice. The main symptom of lice is itching...
Mental health counselors—often social workers or marriage and family therapists—provide counseling services for individuals, couples, families, teens, and children. Mental health counselors must earn a master's degree in counseling or a closely related mental health field and complete a certain amount of clinical work...
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) or licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) work under the direction of doctors and registered nurses (RNs). They provide nursing care that requires technical knowledge and skill but not the in-depth professional education and training of a registered nurse. LPNs and LVNs may work in hospitals...
Lichen planus is an uncommon, recurrent skin condition that causes itchy, shiny reddish purple spots on the skin; gray-white spots in the mouth; glassy bright red spots on the vulva (the area around the vagina); and small patchy areas of hair loss (scarring alopecia). The symptoms of lichen planus may begin abruptly or...
Lichen sclerosus is a skin problem that causes thin, wrinkled patches that are itchy and painful. The patches often look white in lighter skin. In darker skin, the patches may be lighter or darker than the skin around them. If the skin tears, bright red or purple spots may appear. Doctors don't know the exact cause of...
Botanical names: Glycyrrhiza glabra, Glycyrrhiza uralensis How It Works The two major constituents of licorice are glycyrrhizin and flavonoids. According to test tube studies, glycyrrhizin has anti-inflammatory actions and may inhibit the breakdown of the cortisol produced by the body. 1, 2 Licorice may also have...
For pain. DO NOT take this medicine by mouth. Apply the patch to the most painful area. The patch should be removed after 8 or 12 hours depending on the brand of your product. Read the package instructions or ask your pharmacist how long the patch can be applied to the skin. Keep the medicine at room temperature. Avoid...
Lidocaine and prilocaine are local anesthetics (numbing medicines). They work by blocking nerve signals in your body. Lidocaine and prilocaine topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to numb the skin or surfaces of the penis or vagina. This medicine is used to prepare you for minor surgery or medical...
Lidocaine and tetracaine topical (for use on the skin) is a combination medicine used to numb a small area of your skin. This can help prevent pain during certain medical procedures such as a skin biopsy, minor skin surgery, insertion of an intravenous (IV) needle, or other needle-stick procedures. Lidocaine and...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: irregular heart beat, local anesthesia. Brand Name(s): Xylocaine. Generic Name: Lidocaine HCl.
