Safe Treatments for Pregnant Women with Pubic Lice: Expert Advice
How can pregnant women use lice medication? Pharmacist Liao Huiling from Fengyuan Hospital advises that for pregnant women diagnosed with pubic lice, the following treatments can be used and should be avoided to ensure the safety of both the mother and the fetus: **Medications t...
Dr. Liao Huiling Reply:
Pregnant women should be cautious with medication. It is recommended that you visit a hospital for diagnosis and prescription from an obstetrician. Wishing you health and happiness![Read More] Safe Treatments for Pregnant Women with Pubic Lice: Expert Advice
Is It Safe to Take UTROGESTAN and Conjugated Estrogen?
Can I take this medication? The medication UTROGESTAN is a progestogen, which is often used to support pregnancy. Estrogen conjugates, on the other hand, are a form of estrogen used in hormone replacement therapy and other treatments. If taken three times a day for three consecut...
Dr. Chen Shuzi Reply:
Hello, Miss Sue! The formation of a woman's menstrual cycle each month relies on two main sex hormones: progesterone and estrogens. The active ingredient in UTROGESTAN® is micronized progesterone. Its uses in gynecology include: 1. Addressing progesterone deficiency, primari...[Read More] Is It Safe to Take UTROGESTAN and Conjugated Estrogen?
Understanding the Differences Between Valproate Sodium and Ten-Chuan Tian-Mian
Inquiry about medication? This medication has a score line in the middle for splitting, and its composition is VALPROATE SODIUM 333 MG + VALPROIC ACID 145 MG. What is the difference in efficacy compared to taking 600 MG of SODIUM VALPROATE (200 MG each) three times a day?
Dr. Qiu Fuqiang Reply:
Hello, A-Q: The two medications you inquired about are (1) Depakine (sustained-release film-coated tablets, Valproate sodium 333mg, valproic acid 145mg FC Tab) and (2) Valnon E.C Tablets "S.C" (enteric-coated tablets, Sodium valproate 200mg). Both belong to the class of...[Read More] Understanding the Differences Between Valproate Sodium and Ten-Chuan Tian-Mian
Understanding Medication Interactions and Their Effects on Sleepiness
Issues Related to Medication Use (Forwarded from the Director's Mailbox) Hello Director: The patient has been taking medications such as Ulotar (Ulotar), Dexamethasone (Dexan), Supranil (Supranil), Adan (Adan), and Listrin (Listrin) daily for a long time. Recently, they took...
Dr. Liu Huiya Reply:
Hello Mr. Chen: Based on what you described, you are currently taking Ulotar (Ulotar), Deanshu (Deanshu), Shufuning (Shufuning), Adan (Adan), and Lishuding (Lishuding), which are helpful for sleep, mental stabilization, and alleviating tension and anxiety. Recently, you have adde...[Read More] Understanding Medication Interactions and Their Effects on Sleepiness
Can I Take Cymbalta with Other Medications for Dizziness?
Can the medication for Qianyoujie be taken together with these? Hello, I have been diagnosed with autonomic nervous system dysfunction. My symptoms include a sensation of a foreign body in the throat, dizziness, a heavy head, poor gastrointestinal absorption, occasional nerve pai...
Dr. Liu Huiya Reply:
Hello Ken, The five medications you listed are as follows: 1. Secorin (Oxazolam) 2. Cymbalta (Duloxetine) 3. Egotan (containing total alkaloids from Belladonna leaf, Ergotamine tartrate, and Phenobarbital) 4. Sibelium (or Suzin, Flunarizine) 5. Alinamin-F50 (Thiamine tetrahyd...[Read More] Can I Take Cymbalta with Other Medications for Dizziness?
Managing PCOS: Can Provera and Spironolactone Be Taken Together?
Medication issues Hello, Doctor. I currently have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Two different doctors have prescribed me medications. Provera 5mg is for inducing menstruation, taken for 7 days each month at a dose of 2 tablets daily. Spironolactone 25mg is for hirsutism, take...
Dr. Chen Yuemei Reply:
Hello: Regarding your questions, here are the answers: 1. There are no reported interactions between Provera and Spironolactone based on available data, so they can be taken together. 2. In the context of polycystic ovary syndrome, Spironolactone is an anti-androgen medication pr...[Read More] Managing PCOS: Can Provera and Spironolactone Be Taken Together?
Safe Ointments for Individuals with Favism: A Guide
Neomycin ointment Hello, can individuals with G6PD deficiency use Medicated Oil and Green Oil? Are there any ointments that people with G6PD deficiency can use when injured?
Dr. Huang Shenggang Reply:
G6PD deficiency is a common X-linked hereditary metabolic disorder. G6PD is an important enzyme in the metabolic process of glucose in red blood cells. When glutathione (G-SH) in red blood cells is oxidized by external oxidants, the lack of G6PD prevents it from being reduced bac...[Read More] Safe Ointments for Individuals with Favism: A Guide
Can Starfruit Juice Interact with Medications? A Guide for Patients
Can starfruit juice be taken with medication? Hello, I work in psychiatry and some patients do not use water to take their medication. Are there any beverages that should never be used to take medication, such as coffee, tea, or starfruit juice?
Dr. Liu Huiya Reply:
Hello, Happy: Regarding psychiatric medications that patients may use, it is not recommended to consume the following beverages or foods during the medication period: grapefruit (juice), pomelo, coffee, tea, and alcohol (beer, red wine, rice wine, shochu chicken, sesame oil chick...[Read More] Can Starfruit Juice Interact with Medications? A Guide for Patients
Understanding Osteoporosis: Should My Mom Take Fosamax?
Osteoporosis My mother, who is 61 years old, was in a car accident at the beginning of the year, resulting in two broken ribs and a sprained ankle. Since her discharge, she has been taking collagen and calcium supplements (calcium citrate) at a dosage of two packets and two table...
Dr. Chen Yuemei Reply:
Hello: Your mother's bone density data from the hospital examination requires clarification from the examining physician. Regarding the medication Fosamax (alendronate), it may irritate the mucosa of the upper gastrointestinal tract, leading to adverse reactions such as esop...[Read More] Understanding Osteoporosis: Should My Mom Take Fosamax?
Can You Mix Milk, Rice Cereal, and Fruits Safely for Kids?
Unable to let go of concerns? Hello, doctor! May I ask you another question? Is it okay to mix milk with rice cereal and fruits? Can any type of fruit be added to milk? For example, can I add bananas, grapes, apples (green apples), papayas, and so on? This is with formula milk. R...
Dr. Chen Shuzi Reply:
Ying: Hello! In addition to milk, infants need complementary foods, but there are a few important points to keep in mind: 1. Gradual introduction: Follow the order of liquids → semi-liquids → solids; start with small amounts and gradually increase. Milk is a liquid, rice cereal i...[Read More] Can You Mix Milk, Rice Cereal, and Fruits Safely for Kids?
Feeding Challenges: Tips for Improving Your Child's Appetite and Digestion
Previous inquiry Is it okay to blend any fruit with starchy foods and milk? Will it be easy for the baby to drink from a bottle? If I add fruit, should I avoid starchy foods at home, or can I mix them all together? I'm sorry, but where can I buy wheat? My baby refuses to eat...
Dr. Chen Shuzi Reply:
1. Each time, choose only one type of fruit to blend with milk so that your little one can drink it from a bottle! If you choose starchy foods, it's best to mix them with milk into a puree and feed them with a spoon (do not blend fruits and starchy foods with milk together; ...[Read More] Feeding Challenges: Tips for Improving Your Child's Appetite and Digestion
Is It Safe for Pregnant Women to Consume Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Herbal Medicine Use in Pregnant Women Hello Doctor: I am currently 10 weeks pregnant. My mother-in-law, seeing that I am thin, has been giving me chicken essence, which also contains red dates, goji berries, angelica, astragalus, and American ginseng. I have heard that it is best...
Dr. Huang Shenggang Reply:
Hello, new mom: It is said that it is best not to take traditional Chinese medicine during pregnancy, which should mean "do not casually take unknown herbal remedies." Every parent has a caring heart and wants to provide the best care, which is why your mother-in-law is...[Read More] Is It Safe for Pregnant Women to Consume Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Can You Take Vitamin B Complex with Fish Oil and Calcium?
Could you please provide more context or specify which vitamin you are inquiring about? 1. Can vitamin B complex be taken together with deep-sea fish oil? 2. Can vitamin B complex + C be taken together with calcium supplements and cranberry? Thank you!
Dr. Tu Haiyong Reply:
Hello, 1. Vitamin B complex can be taken together with deep-sea fish oil at the correct dosage. Since vitamin B complex is water-soluble, it can be consumed either before or after meals. On the other hand, deep-sea fish oil, which is primarily composed of omega-3 unsaturated fa...[Read More] Can You Take Vitamin B Complex with Fish Oil and Calcium?
Medication Safety During Pregnancy: Understanding Drug Classifications
excuse me? I am unsure about the pregnancy status while taking the following medications. What are the pregnancy categories for these drugs? 1. Digestive Aid Tablets 2. Panadol Film-Coated Tablets 3. Panadol Fever and Pain Relief Drink 4. Panadol Fever and Pain Relief Tablets. Wi...
Dr. Chen Yuemei Reply:
Hello: How many weeks pregnant are you? How long have you been taking these medications, and how are you taking them? Are you taking Panadol coated tablets, Panadol hot drink, and Panadol effervescent tablets together? All three of these medications contain Acetaminophen, and the...[Read More] Medication Safety During Pregnancy: Understanding Drug Classifications
Managing Asthma and Anxiety: Do I Need to Space Out My Medications?
Medication issues Hello Doctor: I am currently using "Budesonide/Formoterol Dry Powder Inhaler" for asthma treatment. Recently, I visited a psychiatrist due to my anxiety disorder, and the psychiatrist prescribed "Zanax." Should I space out the use of these tw...
Dr. Hou Fangmin Reply:
Hello: 1. The budesonide/formoterol powder inhaler (Symbicort Turbuhaler) used for the treatment of bronchial asthma should be avoided in combination with the antifungal medication ketoconazole or other potent CYP3A4 inhibitors. If it is necessary to use them together, the admi...[Read More] Managing Asthma and Anxiety: Do I Need to Space Out My Medications?
Can People with G6PD Deficiency Take Propercia, Saw Palmetto, or Liuwei Dihuang?
Medication issues Hello, pharmacist! Can a person with G6PD deficiency consume the following medications? 1. Propecia 2. Saw Palmetto 3. Liuwei Dihuang Wan Thank you!
Dr. Huang Shenggang Reply:
Hello: G6PD deficiency, fully known as "Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency," is a common congenital metabolic disorder among Chinese people, with an incidence rate of 3% in Taiwan, meaning that there are three cases for every one hundred newborns. The incidenc...[Read More] Can People with G6PD Deficiency Take Propercia, Saw Palmetto, or Liuwei Dihuang?
Interactions Between Antidepressants and Gastritis Medications: What You Need to Know
Antidepressants and medications for the treatment of gastritis? 1. Currently, I am taking antidepressant medications (long-term use): 1. Seroquel 75mg three times a day (2 in the morning and 1 in the evening) 2. Wellbutrin 75mg (1 in the morning) 3. Zanaflex (light...
Dr. Liu Huiya Reply:
Hello, Le Yang: There are no conflicting interactions between the two categories of medications listed. If taken according to the physician's prescribed timing, there will not be significant drug-drug interactions. However, the first category includes "Qing Li Piao,&quo...[Read More] Interactions Between Antidepressants and Gastritis Medications: What You Need to Know
Understanding Your Dermatology Medications: A Guide to Usage and Effects
Inquiry about dermatological medications? Hello, Pharmacist: A few days ago, I visited a dermatologist who prescribed me the following topical ointments/gels. The details of the medications are as follows: 1. DALCINE GEL, apply three times a day for three days; 2. HEPARINOID OINT...
Dr. Liao Huiling Reply:
Hello! Regarding the therapeutic uses of individual medications for your skin symptoms, it is advisable to consult your physician during your visit to avoid any misunderstandings that may arise from explanations given by others afterward. Topical medications for treating acne and...[Read More] Understanding Your Dermatology Medications: A Guide to Usage and Effects
Concerns About Medication Use During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Medications during pregnancy Hello, pharmacist. My last menstrual period was on January 29, and I tested positive for pregnancy on March 4. Prior to knowing I was pregnant, I took three "Bradoral" lozenges, which contain Domiphen Bromide 0.5 mg and Dodecyldimethyl(2-phe...
Dr. Ke Bowen Reply:
Hello, Domiphen Bromide 0.5 mg is a cationic surfactant that has a high affinity for bacterial cell membranes. It alters the permeability of the cell membrane, leading to the release of protoplasm and a reduction in bacterial oxygen consumption, thereby achieving bactericidal eff...[Read More] Concerns About Medication Use During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Alternatives to Benzbromarone for Gout Management with Liver Concerns
What are the medications for lowering uric acid? I have heard that Benzbromarone (Urinorm) may have side effects on the liver. I need to take it long-term due to a family history of gout, taking one pill every day. However, I am a carrier of hepatitis B and have poor liver functi...
Dr. Liao Huiling Reply:
A-Qiang: Hello! If you are concerned about the potential adverse effects of Benzbromarone on liver function, there are alternative medications available, but they should be evaluated by a physician. Please do not purchase or take any medication on your own to avoid other adverse ...[Read More] Alternatives to Benzbromarone for Gout Management with Liver Concerns