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Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | ||
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Anticholinergic Agent; Antidiarrheal |
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| Use |
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Antidiarrheal; also used in gastritis, enteritis, colitis, and acute gastrointestinal upsets, and nausea which may accompany any of these conditions |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Oral: 10-20 lb: 2.5 mL 20-30 lb: 5 mL >30 lb: 5-10 mL Adults: Diarrhea: 30 mL at once and 15-30 mL with each loose stool Other conditions: 15 mL every 3 hours as needed |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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>10% of patients experience dry mouth (normal salivary flow returns with cessation of drug therapy) |
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| Patient Information |
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Shake well before using |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Shake well before using |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Suspension, oral: Hyoscyamine sulfate 0.1037 mg, atropine sulfate 0.0194 mg, scopolamine hydrobromide 0.0065 mg, kaolin 6 g, and pectin 142.8 mg per 30 mL |
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