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What is online pharmacy?
Since about the year 2000, hundreds of pharmacies have begun operating over the internet.
Many such pharmacies are, in some ways, similar to community pharmacies; the primary difference is the method by which the medications are requested and received. Some customers consider this to be... more >>
What does the term "generic" mean? Do generic medications produce the same effect as the brand name medicines do?
The difference between a brand name medicine and a generic one is in the name, shape and in the price. A generic drug is usually called by the name of the active ingredient while a manufacturer uses a b... more >>
Why are generic medicines so cheap?
Generics are much cheaper than brand-name drugs because generic companies do not have overhead cost such as research and marketing. Most generic drugs are manufactured off-shore and sold online. Since manufacturers do not spend on advertising, research, and creating a physical st... more >>
Are generic drugs as reliable as brand name pills?
Generic drugs are tested under the same standards as brand-name drugs. Each generic drug is laboratory tested so that the same amount is absorbed into the body as with brand-name drugs.
The FDA (U.S Food and Drug Administration), regulates the market and protec... more >>
Generic pills do not look like the brand name medication. The pills have a different name printed on them. Why?
As we have already mentioned that no manufacturer can take out a patent for a chemical agent. Thus generics can have the exactly same active ingredients as the brand pills. However, names and appearance ... more >>
Are generic drugs patented?
No, but having a patent does not make it any more reliable.
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To help you remember to take your medicine, try to get into the habit of taking it at the same time each day.
Dosing—The dose of cilostazol will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes on the average doses of cilostazol. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
- For oral dosage form (tablets):
—For treatment of peripheral vascular disease (circulation problems):
- Adults—100 milligrams (mg) two times a day, taken at least one half hour before or two hours after breakfast and dinner. In patients who take certain other medicines at the same time as cilostazol, the dose may be 50 mg two times a day.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by a doctor.
Missed dose—If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage—To store this medicine:
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Store away from heat and direct light.
- Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
- Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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