Under federal law, schedule II prescriptions cannot be refilled. For this reason, your health care provider will usually provide multiple prescriptions with a “Do not fill until X date” written on them. This notifies your pharmacist of the appropriate date to have your schedule II prescriptions filled. How many daysRead More →
Polyethylene glycol (Miralax) is preferred over lactulose for the treatment of constipation because it is more effective and has fewer adverse effects. Linaclotide (Linzess) and lubiprostone (Amitiza) are more effective than placebo for chronic constipation. Why can’t I poop without taking laxatives? Most cases of acute constipation happen because youRead More →
Vitamin D2 and D3 50000 IU are available with a prescription. Vitamin D2 and D3 400 – 5000 IU are available over-the-counter (OTC). Why does vitamin D2 require a prescription? The vitamin D prescription you get from your doctor is typically for 50,000 units of vitamin D2. Vitamin D2 isRead More →
Progressive lenses are an update on bifocal and trifocal lenses. Both of these more traditional types of glasses have telltale lines in the lenses. Progressives have a seamless look. Sometimes they’re called “no-line bifocals,” but that’s not quite right. Which is better bifocal or progressive lenses? Progressive Lenses As comparedRead More →
In general, you can put prescription lenses in any frames. … We might be able to add your new lenses to your old frames. Getting new lenses for old frames isn’t usually something we recommend, as it’s best to update your frames at the same time as your lenses, butRead More →
What Is Terramycin? Terramycin (oxytetracycline intramuscular solution) is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. The brand name drug Terramycin is no longer available in the U.S., but generic versions may still be available. Can you buy antibiotic eye ointment over-the-counter? Over-The-Counter Eye Drops Over-the-counter medicationsRead More →
2. Changes in Eyesight. One of the main reasons for a shorter prescription is because your eyesight changes over time. Children are recommended to have annual eye exams, while adults are recommended to have them every one or two years regardless of if they wear glasses. How long is anRead More →
Nystatin is only available on prescription. It comes as a liquid (suspension) that you swirl around your mouth and then swallow. It also comes mixed with steroids, antiseptics or antibacterials as a cream or ointment. Is Nystatin the same as mycostatin? Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping theRead More →