Polio (poliomyelitis) is a viral illness that damages nerves that control muscles, resulting in muscle weakness. In severe illnesses, a person can lose the ability to move both arms and legs (paralysis) and may be unable to breathe without help. Symptoms of polio include: Headache. Sudden fever. Sore throat. Neck and...
Brand Name(s): IPOL ®, Kinrix ® (as a combination product containing Diphtheria, Tetanus Toxoids, Acellular Pertussis, Polio Vaccine), Pediarix ® (as a combination product containing Diphtheria, Tetanus Toxoids, Acellular Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Polio Vaccine), Pentacel ® (as a combination product containing Diphtheria...
The polio vaccine is used to help prevent this disease in children and adults. This vaccine works by exposing you to a small dose of the virus, which causes the body to develop immunity to the disease. This vaccine will not treat an active infection that has already developed in the body. Polio vaccine is for use in...
Polio vaccine can prevent polio. Polio (or poliomyelitis) is a disabling and life-threatening disease caused by poliovirus, which can infect a person's spinal cord, leading to paralysis. Most people infected with poliovirus have no symptoms, and many recover without complications...
This medicine will be given to you at the doctor's office. This medicine is given as an injection. This medicine should be given by a trained health care provider. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all your medicines. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Your...
Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), also known as polyarthritis, affects 5 or more joints during the first 6 months of symptoms. This type of JIA is more severe than oligoarticular JIA, because it affects more joints and tends to get worse over time. Polyarticular JIA often begins in large joints, such as...
Polycarbophil is a bulk-forming laxative that increases the amount of water in your stools to help make them softer and easier to pass. Polycarbophil is used to treat constipation and to help maintain regular bowel movements. Polycarbophil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disease that replaces normal kidney tissue with fluid-filled cysts. As a result, over a 30- to 40-year period, the kidney stops working. Symptoms of polycystic kidney disease include back and side pain, headache, urinary tract infections, and blood in the urine...
Discusses polycystic ovary syndrome, a problem in which female hormones are out of balance. Discusses PCOS early symptoms like heavy bleeding or facial hair. Also covers more serious symptoms like miscarriages or infertility. Includes info on treatment.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone imbalance that can affect ovulation. It can cause problems with your menstrual periods and make it harder to get pregnant.
Polycythemia, also called erythrocytosis, is an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells produced by the bone marrow. The extra numbers of red blood cells cause blood to thicken and may increase the risk of blood clots that may cause heart attacks or strokes. Treatment for polycythemia sometimes involves...
Polycythemia vera is an abnormal increase in blood cells, primarily red blood cells (polycythemia) but also white blood cells and platelets. As numbers of blood cells rise, the blood becomes thicker. This increases the risk for dangerous blood clots (thrombosis). The cause of polycythemia vera is a mutation in the blood...
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Polyethylene glycol 3350 is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water in the intestinal tract to stimulate bowel movements. Polyethylene glycol 3350 is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation or irregular bowel movements. Polyethylene glycol 3350 may also be used for purposes not listed in this...
For bowel movement. Brand Name(s): ClearLax, Gavilax, GentleLax, HealthyLax, Miralax, PureLax. Generic Name: Polyethylene Glycol 3350.
For dry eyes. Generic Name: PEG 400/Propylene Glycol.
For dry eyes. Generic Name: Polyethylene Glycol 400/Propylene Glycol.
Polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution is a laxative solution that stimulates bowel movements. This medication also contains minerals to replace electrolytes that are passed from the body in the stool. Polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution is used to clean the bowel before colonoscopy, a barium x-ray, or other...
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What is polyhydramnios? Amniotic fluid surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. Having too much of this fluid is called polyhydramnios. It means that there's more fluid around your baby than there should be. In some cases, too much amniotic fluid doesn't cause problems. In other cases, it can cause problems, such as...
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a type of test that can identify specific types of genetic material (DNA) in a small sample. PCR is useful for many purposes, such as for: Finding out what type of bacteria, virus, or fungus is causing an infection. Law enforcement, to identify a person who may have committed a crime...
Covers symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica, which include muscle pain and stiffness in the neck and shoulders. Covers how this condition is treated.
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a condition that causes inflammation of the joints. This causes pain and stiffness, most often in the neck, shoulders, or hips. The cause is unknown. PMR is treated with steroid medicines, which reduce inflammation. Some people who have PMR also have giant cell arteritis. This is another...
Polymyxin B and trimethoprim ophthalmic (for use in the eyes) is a combination medicine used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria. Polymyxin B and trimethoprim ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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For treating bacterial infection. Generic Name: Polymyxin B.
For eye infection. Brand Name(s): Polytrim. Generic Name: Polymyxin B/Trimethoprim.
Polyps can grow on the inner surface of the nose or throat or in organs such as the large intestine (colon) or uterus. Most polyps are benign (not cancerous). But some polyps, such as those in the colon, can become cancerous over time.
For anemia. Brand Name(s): EZFE, Ferrex-150, Iferex, Nu-Iron 150. Generic Name: Polysaccharide Iron Complex.
A polysomnogram is a procedure that records a variety of body functions during sleep, including eye movement, muscle activity, and electrical activity of the brain. This test is done as part of a series of sleep tests to diagnose sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, and problems staying awake or sleeping. This test is...
