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Periostat (Doxycycline)

Periostat (Doxycycline)

What is Periostat (Doxycycline)? Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body. Doxycycline is used to treat many different bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections, acne, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, periodontitis (gum disease), and others. Doxycycline is … Read more

Periogard (Chlorhexidine Topical)

What is Periogard (Chlorhexidine Topical)? Chlorhexidine gluconate is a germicidal mouthwash that reduces bacteria in the mouth. Chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse is used to treat gingivitis (swelling, redness, bleeding gums). Chlorhexidine gluconate is usually prescribed by a dentist. Chlorhexidine gluconate … Read more

Perio Med (Fluoride Topical)

What is Perio Med (Fluoride Topical)? Fluoride is a substance that strengthens tooth enamel. This helps to prevent dental cavities. Fluoride topical is used as a medication to prevent tooth decay in patients that have a low level of fluoride … Read more

Persa-Gel (Benzoyl Peroxide Topical)

What is Persa-Gel (Benzoyl Peroxide Topical)? Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect, which allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away from the skin. Benzoyl peroxide topical is used to treat … Read more

Perphenazine

Perphenazine

What is Perphenazine? Perphenazine is an anti-psychotic medication in a group of drugs called phenothiazines (FEEN-oh-THYE-a-zeens). It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain. Perphenazine is used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. It is also … Read more

Permitil (Fluphenazine)

Permitil (Fluphenazine)

What is Permitil (Fluphenazine)? Fluphenazine is an anti-psychotic medication in a group of drugs called phenothiazines (FEEN-oh-THYE-a-zeens). It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain. Fluphenazine is used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. Fluphenazine may … Read more

Permethrin Topical

What is Permethrin Topical? Permethrin is an anti-parasite medication. Permethrin topical (for the skin) is used to treat head lice and scabies. Permethrin topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. What is the … Read more

Peroderm

What is Peroderm? Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect, which allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away. Urea is an emollient (skin softening agent). Urea helps to moisturize the skin. … Read more

Persantine (Dipyridamole)

Persantine (Dipyridamole)

What is Persantine (Dipyridamole)? Dipyridamole keeps the platelets in your blood from coagulating (clotting) to prevent blood clots from forming on or around an artificial heart valve. Dipyridamole is used to prevent blood clots after heart valve replacement surgery. Dipyridamole … Read more

Pfizerpen (Penicillin)

What is Pfizerpen (Penicillin)? Penicillin G potassium is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in your body. Penicillin G potassium is used to treat many different types of severe infections, including strep and staph infections, diphtheria, meningitis, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Penicillin … Read more