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Xtandi 40 mg is a remedy that is indicated to treat prostate cancer in adult men, resistant to castration, with or without metastases, which is when the cancer spreads to the rest of the body. Generally, this medication is given to men who have already received docetaxel but not enough to treat the disease

Lavitam is a brand of supplements that is available to all ages, from birth to adulthood and that caters to various needs that can manifest throughout life. 1. Lavatory Hair This food supplement has in its composition vitamins and minerals such as biotin, vitamin B6, selenium, chromium and zinc, which contribute to strengthen the hair and nails and to stimulate their healthy growth

Anti-ulcer medications are those that are used to decrease the acidity of the stomach and thus prevent the onset of ulcers. In addition, they are used to cure or facilitate healing of the ulcer and to prevent or treat any inflammation in the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract. An ulcer is an open wound that forms in the stomach that can be caused by different conditions such as poor diet and infection by bacteria, for example, and can cause stomach pain, nausea and vomiting

Lavitam AZ is a non-fat mineral and vitamin supplement that contains vitamin C, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, manganese, vitamin B5, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin D and vitamin B12. This supplement can be purchased in conventional pharmacies without the need of a prescription, for a price of about 30 reais, in the form of a bottle with 60 tablets

Secnidazole is a remedy for worms that kills and eliminates intestinal worms and is useful for eliminating various types of worms that cause infections such as amebiasis, giardiasis or trichomoniasis. This medicine can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade name Secnidal, Tecnid, Unigyn, Decnazol or Secnimax for a price of about 13 to 24 reais

Black stripe medicines are those that pose a greater risk to the consumer, with the phrase "Selling under a prescription, abuse of this medicine may cause dependence" on the packaging, meaning that in order to buy this medicine, it is necessary have a special blue color prescription, which should be kept at the pharmacy

The tetanus vaccine, also known as tetanus vaccine, is important to prevent the development of tetanus symptoms in children and adults, such as fever, stiff neck and muscle spasms, for example. This disease is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which can be found in various environments. When present in the body, it produces a toxin that can reach the nervous system, generating symptoms

Iumi is a low-dose birth control pill that combines two feminine hormones, ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone, used to prevent pregnancy and relieve fluid retention, swelling, weight gain, acne and excess oil on the skin and hair. Iumi is produced by Libbs Pharmaceuticals laboratory and can be purchased in conventional pharmacies in cartons of 24 tablets, priced between 27 and 35 reais

Zolpidem is a medicine that acts on sleep centers, which are located in the brain, and is therefore indicated for the treatment of occasional, transient or chronic insomnia. This medicine can be purchased in pharmacies for a price of about 17 to 30 reais, if generic, and 35 to 60 reais, if it is a brand name drug, known as Stilnox, and can only be obtained by prescription

Saxenda is an injectable medicine used for the weight loss of people with obesity or overweight, as it helps to decrease appetite and control body weight, and can cause a reduction of up to 10% of the total weight when associated with a healthy and practical diet of regular exercise. The active principle of this medicine is Liraglutide, the same as it is already used in the composition of medicines for the treatment of diabetes, such as Victoza

Primosiston is a medication used to stop bleeding from the uterus, and is also widely used to anticipate or delay menstruation and can be purchased, by prescription, in pharmacies for about 7 to 10 reais. This medicine contains norethisterone acetate 2 mg and ethinyl estradiol 0.01 mg as active ingredients, which are able to prevent ovulation and hormone production, thereby modifying the tissue lining the uterus internally and stopping bleeding caused by irregular peeling of the endometrium

Propolis Extract has several applications, and can be used to accelerate tissue regeneration, aiding in the healing and disinfection of wounds or burns, drying pimples, treating sore throats, flu, sinusitis and tonsillitis and helping to treat respiratory problems, including an irritant or phlegmatic cough

Nimesulide is an anti-inflammatory and analgesic indicated to relieve various types of pain, inflammation and fever, such as sore throat, headache or menstrual cramps, for example. This remedy can be purchased in the form of tablets, capsules, drops, granules, suppositories or ointment, and can only be used by people over 12 years of age

Still is a colloid with diclofenac in its composition and is therefore indicated to decrease inflammation of the anterior segment of the eye. This eye drops can be used in cases of chronic conjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis, post-traumatic painful conditions of the cornea and conjunctiva, in the pre- and postoperative period of ocular surgery, marginal corneal ulcers, photoelectric keratitis and episcleritis

Handled medicines are different from the industrialized ones, because they can be prepared directly in the pharmacy, by the pharmaceutical professional. They are produced from standardized formulas and recognized by Anvisa, or from the prescription of a skilled practitioner, such as the physician, who is able to establish in detail their composition, dosage and manner of use

Diad is a morning-after pill used in an emergency to prevent pregnancy, after intimate contact without a condom, or when the contraceptive method routinely used is suspected. It is important to note that this remedy is neither abortifacient nor protects against sexually transmitted diseases. Diad is a drug that has Levonorgestrel as the active substance, and for it to work effectively, it should be taken as soon as possible, up to 72 hours after unprotected intimate contact

Piportil is an antipsychotic drug from Sanofi-Aventis. This oral or injectable medicine belongs to the class of phenothiazines and uses as an active ingredient pipotiazine. What is it for Piportil is a remedy indicated against acute or chronic psychosis and should be used under medical advice. How to use Oral Take with food and never close to taking antacid or antidiarrheal

Selene is a contraceptive that contains ethinylestradiol and cyproterone acetate in its composition and is indicated in the treatment of acne, especially in pronounced forms and accompanied by seborrhea, inflammation or formation of blackheads and pimples, mild cases of hirsutism, characterized by excess of hair, and polycystic ovary syndrome

Glycerin clister is a rectal solution, which contains the active ingredient Glycerol, which is indicated for the treatment of constipation, to perform radiological examinations of the rectum and during intestinal lavage, as it has lubricating and humidifying properties of the faeces. The glycerinated clister is usually applied directly to the rectum, through the anus, by the use of a small applicator probe that comes along with the product, specific for the application

Bromopride is a substance used to relieve nausea and vomiting, as it helps to empty the stomach faster, helping to treat other gastric problems such as reflux, spasms or cramps. The most popular commercial name of this substance is Digesan, produced by Sanofi laboratories, but can also be bought in conventional pharmacies with other names like Digesprid, Plamet, Fagico, Digestina or Bromopan, for example