Drugs and medicine.

PYRIDIUM (Phenazopyridine HCI)

INSTRUCTIONS
Pyridium is the trade namefof phenazo-pyridine HCI. It is used for the treatment of pain, burning, urgency and frequency when the urinary bladder is irritated. Jt is intended as an aid to reduce troublesome symptoms; it is not expected to cure any disorder.
Follow the instructions on the prescription exactly. Unless you are specifically directed otherwise, take after meals. Do not lake a larger or smaller dose of the medicine than the prescription tells you to.
Your urine will turn a reddish-orange color. Do not let this alarm you; the medicine is expected to cause that.
Take all the medicine prescribed, even if you feel much better before you have taken all of it. If you have an adverse reaction, stop using the medicine and contact your doctor.

PRECAUTIONS
Using medicines together may some-
times cause unfavorable reactions. So
tell your doctor about any medicine you are taking now (including drugs you buy without prescription).
You should not take Pyridium if you have severe impairment of kidney functions.
Do not give any of this medicine io anyone else. If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, tell your doctor before you start taking Pyridium.
*- POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Effective medicine may cause “side effects” in some people. New symptoms may be caused by the medicine, the original disorder, or a new illness that may develop. Most people experience few or no side effects, and those that do happen tend to disappear in time after you stop using the medicine or when your body adjusts to it.
It is possible that Pyridium may cause occasional nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or loss of appetite. Very rarely it may even cause increased discomfort or increased frequency of urination. If you should develop any of these symptoms to an uncomfortable degree or think that the medicine is bothering

YOUR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING
This medicine should not cause any change in your degree of mental alertness or in the efficiency of your reflexes, so the medicine itself should not cause you to change your usual daily activities.

STORAGE
Keep this medicine in a tightly closed container in a dry, cool place away from heat or direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Don’t use the bathroom cabinet because humidity is high there. If you store medicine in the refrigerator, do not let it freeze. Don’t save left-over medicine to “use later.” Discard it on the expiration date shown on the container, but do so in a way that will protect children or pets-flush down the toilet, for example.

REFILLS
All refills must be ordered by your doctor, either in the first prescription or later. Only the pharmacy that originally filled this prescription can refill it. If you go elsewhere, you must have a new prescription. Call the pharmacist and order your refill by number; it can be ready when you go to pick it up. Use one pharmacy for the whole family if you can. That way a complete record of all your drugs can be kept and the pharmacist can communicate effectively with your doctor.

OVERDOSAGE & TREATMENT
It is very unlikely that this particular medication would be threatening to your life. Nevertheless, if someone accidentally or purposefully takes an amount greatly exceeding the dosage prescribed, call your doctor or the nearest Poison Control Center or hospital emergency room to request specific instructions. Phone
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Please post this information sheet in a conspicuous place close to where you store the medicine so you will see it frequently and can refer to it easily. To avoid future confusion with other medicines, discard this sheet when you finish the course of treatment requiring the use of this drug.

PROVERA (Medroxyprogesterone acetate) POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Effective medicine may cause “side effects” in some people. New symptoms may be caused by the medicine, the original disorder, or a new illness that may develop. Most people experience few or no side effects, and those that do happen tend to disappear in time after you stop using the medicine’or when your body adjusts to it.
Patients have reported that Provera seemed to cause skin reactions, breast tenderness, prolonged vaginal bleeding; acne, increased hair growth, inflammation in the veins of the legs, fluid retention, jaundice and mental depression. If you should develop any of these symptoms or think that the medi-

is bothering you in some other way, stop , taking it temporarily and notify your doctor. He may decide to change your dosage schedule or discontinue the medicine.
YOUR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVINGPROVERA (Medroxyprogesterone acetate)
This medicine should not cause any change in your degree of mental alertness or in the efficiency of your reflexes, so the medicine itself should not cause you to change your usual daily activities.
STORAGEPROVERA (Medroxyprogesterone acetate)
Keep this medicine in a tightly closed container in a dry, coo! place away from heat or direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Don’t use the bathroom cabinet because humidity is high there. If you store medicine in the refrigerator, do not let it freeze. Don’t save left-over medicine to “use later.” Discard it on the expiration date shown on the container, but do so in a way that will protect children or pets-flush down the toilet, for example.

REFILLSPROVERA (Medroxyprogesterone acetate)
All refills must be ordered by your doctor, either in the first prescription or later. Only the pharmacy that originally filled this prescription can refill it. It you go elsewhere, you must have a new prescription. Call the pharmacist and order your refill by number; it can be ready when you go to pick it up. Use one pharmacy for the whole family if you can. That way a complete record of all your drugs can be kept and the pharmacist can communicate effectively with your doctor.

OVERDOSAGE & TREATMENTPROVERA (Medroxyprogesterone acetate)
It is very unlikely that this particular medication would be threatening to your life. Nevertheless, if someone accidentally or purposefully takes an amount greatly exceeding the dosage prescribed, call your doctor or the nearest Poison Control Center or hospital emergency room lo request specific instructions.

Please post this information sheet in a conspicuous place close to where you slore the medicine so you will see it frequently and can refer to it easily. To avoid future confusion with other medicines, discard this sheet when you finish the course of treatment requiring the use of this drug.PROVERA (Medroxyprogesterone acetate)

PROVERA (Medroxyprogesterone acetate)

INSTRUCTIONSPROVERA (Medroxyprogesterone acetate)
Provera is a trade name of medroxy-progesterone acetate, a derivative of progesterone, which is a female hormone. It is used for the treatment of Infertility, some vaginal and uterine bleeding problems and following miscarriage. It is intended as an aid in reducing troublesome symptoms; it is not expected to cure any disorder.
Follow the instructions on the prescription exactly. Do not take a larger or smaller dose of the medicine than the prescription tells you to.
Take all the medicine prescribed, even if you feel much better before you have taken all Of it. If you have an adverse reaction, stop using the medicine and contact your doctor.

PRECAUTIONSPROVERA (Medroxyprogesterone acetate)
Using medicines together may some-
times cause unfavorable reactions. So
tell your doctor about any medicine you are taking now (including drugs you buy without prescription}.
You should not take Provera if you know that you are sensitive to it or have had thrombophlebitis, cerebral apoplexy, liver disorders, cancer of the breast or genital organs, unexplained vaginal bleeding or a “missed abortion.”
Do not give any of this medicine to anyone else. If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, tell your doctor before you start taking Provera.

PYRIBENZAMINE (Tripelennamine)

INSTRUCTIONS
Pyribenzamine is a trade name, of trial pelennamine, an antihistamine. It is used
for the treatment of certain allergic disorders and a few other problems. It is intended as an aid to reduce troublesome symptoms; it is not expected to cure any disorder.
Follow the instructions on the prescription exactly. Do not take a larger or smaller dose of the medicine than the prescription tells you to. You should increase your fluid intake when you take any antihistamine. If you are allergic to any anti-histamine, tell your doctor.
In many cases it will not be necessary or desirable for you to take all of this medicine. Follow your doctor’s instructions exactly. If the symptoms for which the medicine was prescribed improve, or if you have any adverse reactions that you think may be caused by the medicine, stop taking it and contact your doctor for further instructions.
PRECAUTIONS
Using medicines together may sometimes cause unfavorable reactions. So tell your doctor about any medicine you are taking now (including drugs you buy without prescription).
You should not lake alcohol, sleeping pills, sedatives or tranquilizers while you are taking Pyribenzamine.
Do not give any of this medicine to anyone else. Overdosage may be especially hazardous to children. If you have glaucoma, bladder obstruction, peptic ulcer, asthma or other respiratory disorders, or if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, tell your doctor before you start taking Pyribenzamine.
** POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Effective medicine may cause “side effects” in some people. New symptoms may be caused by the medicine, the original disorder, or a new illness that may develop. Most people experience few or no side effects, and those that do happen tend to disappear in time after you stop using the medicine or when your body adjusts to it.
It is possible that Pyribenzamine may cause dizziness, drowsiness, restlessness, dry mouth, weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, constipation, change in sexual functions, headache, nervousness, frequency of urination, discomfort on urinating, double vision or skin rash. If you should develop any of these symptoms loan uncomfortable degree, stop taking the medicine temporarily and notify your doctor. He may decide to change your dosage schedule or discontinue the medicine.

YOUR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING
Until you experience how this medicine affects you, don’t drive a car or other vehicle, don’t work around dangerous machinery, don’t climb ladders, and don’t work in high places. Especially follow these restrictions if you also drink any beverage with alcohol, or take any other medicine that might affect your alertness or reflexes, such as tranquilizers, sedatives, anti-histamines, medicine for pain, and others.

STORAGE
Keep this medicine in a tightly closed container in a dry, cool place away from heat or direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Don’t use the bathroom cabinet because humidity is high there. If you store medicine in the refrigerator, do not let it freeze. Don’t save left-over medicine to “use later.” Discard it on the expiration date shown on the container, but do so in a way that will protect children or pets-flush down the toilet, for example.

REFILLS
All refills must be ordered by your doctor, either in the ‘first prescription or later. Only the pharmacy that originally filled this prescription can refill it. If you go elsewhere, you must have a new prescription. Call the pharmacist and order your refill by number; it can be ready when you go to pick it up. Use one pharmacy for the whole family if you can. That way a complete record of all your drugs can be kept and the pharmacist can communicate effectively with your doctor.

OVERDOSAGE: WHAT TO DO
CALL THE DOCTOR OR
FOR HELP OR AN AMBULANCE. Then
give FIRST AID! The patient is unconscious or very drowsy: (a)
Not breathing: Try mouth-to-mouth breathing.
(b) No heart beat: Use cardiac massage if you know
how; hit the breast-bone hard with your fist.
(c) Don’t try to make him vomit, (d) If you can’t get
help, take the patient to the nearest qualified
Emergency facility.
The patient is alert: (a) Give milk (undiluted evaporated milk is best), (b) Try to induce vomiting with Syrup of Ipecac* if available; otherwise push your finger far back in his throat. Try to save the vomit for tests. Next, give Activated Charcoal.* (c) If no professional help can be found, don’t wait. Take the patient to the nearest Emergency facility.
ALWAYS BRING ANY REMAINING MEDICINE AND EMPTY BOTTLES!
“Syrup of Ipecac and Activated Charcoal with instructions should be in every household for treatment of medication accidents. Ask your doctor for them.

Please post this information sheet in a conspicuous place close to where you store the medicine so you will see it frequently and can refer lo it easily. To avoid future confusion with other medicines, discard this sheet when you finish the course of treatment requiring the use of this drug.

PROPYLTHIOURACIL

INSTRUCTIONS
PropyHhiouracil is used for the treatment of people who have more than normal thyroid gland activity.
Follow the instructions o’n the prescription exactly. Do not take a larger or smaller dose of the medicine than the prescription tells you to. If the prescription suggests that you take the medicine “before meals” or “on an empty stomach,” this means that you should lake it at least one hour before you eat a meaf or wait two hours after eating.
Take all the medicine prescribed, even if you feel much better before you have taken all of it. If you have an adverse reaction, stop using the medicine and contact your doctor.

PRECAUTIONS
Using medicines together may some-
times cause unfavorable reactions. So
tell your doctor about any medicine you are taking now (including drugs you buy without prescription).
Do not give any of this medicine to anyone else. If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, tell your doctor before you start taking Propyl-thiouracil. This medicine is especially dangerous in breast-feeding mothers.
You will need rather frequent lab studies to make sure that this medicine is not affecting your bone marrow.
* *– POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Effective medicine may cause “side effects” in some people. New symptoms may be caused by the medicine, the original disorder, or a new illness that may develop. Most people experience few or no side effects, and those that do happen tend to disappear in time after you stop using the medicine or when your body adjusts to it.
Patients have reported that Propylthiouracil seemed to cause sore throat, fever, skin rashes, joint pain, numbness and tingling, headache, nausea, loss of hair, and changes in the pigment of the skin. Lab studies may also show effects on the white blood cells. If you should develop any of these symptoms or think that the medicine is

bothering you in some other way, stop taking it temporarily and notify your doctor. He may decide to change your dosage schedule or discontinue the medicine.
YOUR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING
This medicine should not cause any change in your degree of mental alertness or in the efficiency of your reflexes, so the medicine itself should not cause you to change your usual daily activities.

STORAGE
Keep this medicine in a tightly closed container in a dry, cool place away from heat or direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Don’t use the bathroom cabinet because humidity is high there. If you store medicine in the refrigerator, do not let it freeze. Don’t save left-over medicine to “use later.” Discard it on the expiration date shown on the container, but do so in a way that will protect children or pets-flush down the toilet, for example.
REFILLS
All refills must be ordered by your doctor, either in the first prescription or later. Only the pharmacy that originally filled this prescription can refill it. If you go elsewhere, you must have a new prescription. Call the pharmacist and order your refill by number; it can be ready when you go to pick it up. Use one pharmacy for the whole family if you can. That way a complete record of all your drugs can be kept and the pharmacist can communicate effectively with your doctor.

OVERDOSAGE & TREATMENT
It is very unlikely that this particular medication would be threatening to your life. Nevertheless, if someone accidentally or purposefully takes an amount greatly exceeding the dosage prescribed, call your doctor or the nearest Poison Control Center or hospital emergency room to request specific instructions.
Please post this information sheet in a conspicuous place close to where you store the medicine so you will see it frequently and can refer to it easily. To avoid future confusion with other medicines, discard this sheet when you finish the course of treatment requiring the use of this drug.