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Best alternative for aquaphor in India? My Condition : super chapped lips, constant peeling lips, doesn't heal, everyday chaps newly

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Emolene cream ...  Read More

Please suggest or alternate...amlong 50 and flumelt M...I mean amlodipine5g +metoprolol and flupentixol 0.5mg +melitracen 10mg...please please this medicine alternate

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Will be prescribing after proper evaluation with further details ...  Read More

I am taking 'GLOTRET 20' Dosage: Every alternate night and 'LEVOMIS 10' Dosage: Every morning I am in guwahati now and these medicines are not available here..what are the best alternatives available to these medicine?

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What's the diagnosis..Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ...  Read More

A dermatologist has prescribed me Xictra lotion but it is not available easily. What alternatives I can use in its place? Any alternative with same or almost same composition?

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Take online consultation ...  Read More

Is there any alternative of root canal, because I am really scared of it and I am sure that I need it.

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Hey hi , no alternate for Root Canal Treatment if u want to save ur teeth , just go for it , don’t have to be so scared as Root Canal can be done painless ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, Is there an affordable alternative to Glymax intensive skin hydrator ? Many thanks !

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Is there any good alternative of fluxoteine, as it is causing extreme sleepiness thorough out the day.

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Fluvoxamine, escitalopram, sertraline ...  Read More

I am unable to get this Medicine named as Mycal - D tablets anywhere in the market. If you could suggest me where to get this or else any other alternative tablet for the same.

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U can take uprise D3 ...  Read More

Hi Pl suggest alternate of pan d. Pan d cost high 155 for 15 tab, costing rs.10 a day. So cheaper alternative can be taken regularly.

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Consultation needed. Consult personally on Practo app or 8318469_886 ...  Read More

Is there any good alternative of fluxoteine? As i don't know why I feel sleepy due to this , my doctor advised me to take it in night but it's not helping . And modafinil doesn't suits me .

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Hello I understand your concern regarding sleepiness after taking fluoxetine, fluoxetine is an activating ssri, it usually doesn't cause sleepiness but it can cause it. Nonetheless you're having these ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, I’ve completed the prescribed course and I’m feeling much better — the pain has reduced significantly, but there’s still around 10% discomfort, especially in the buttock muscle area. Also, I noticed that some of the medicines seem to be generic brands. Could you please suggest standard or branded alternatives for better effectiveness

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Generic is also good Continue same medicine for 1 more week ...  Read More

In my home, fish and chicken are made very often, due to which my stool gets dry and hard. That's why I wanted to know is it safe to take Cremaffin plus syrup every alternate day for chronic hard stool problem?

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Try to include fibre in diet — eat salads and fruits Cremaffin is safe but it is wrong to depend on it ...  Read More

Can someone suggest alternative medicine for Tab Vitonine as prescribed by dermatologist as she asked to take for contact Dermatitis

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You can consult me directly on Practo, or reach out via WhatsApp: Eight Seven Six Two Seven Four Nine Nine Seven Four I’ll guide you step-by-step with easy-to-follow treatment plans. Early consu ...  Read More

Hi, pls find the attached prescription. I'm not finding some of them online and overall cost is also really high. These are prescribed for ibs-d and doctor advised me to take them during diarrhea episodes. Kindly suggest alternate medicine which are cost effective.

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Ask him to take rantac 300 mg at bed time and home made traditional method curd thrice a day in empty stomach ...  Read More

Dermatologist advised me to use Cuticolor hair color, but it is too costly. Please suggest a cheaper safe alternative.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

In regular i take daily Pantocid 40.plz suggest alternate medicine in ayurveda. I had do endoscopy If I don't take Pantocid i face issues like 1.throat irritation and coughing 2.belching 3.less bowel/indigestion .thanks.do reply.

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Namaste 🙏 You are taking Pantocid 40 (Pantoprazole) daily, which means your condition is most likely Amlapitta in Ayurveda. Your symptoms throat irritation, cough, belching, and indigestion ar ...  Read More

Hi, I've been advised by Cardiologist to take Roseday 10 mg. I found that there are other Brands with same composition at lesser price like Ab Rozu 10. Please suggest if I can take the alternative

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Yes you can take alternative.. ...  Read More

Please suggest an alternative for Levofloxacin specially syrup .Having difficulty in swallowing capsules due to throat pain and nausea

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Dear Practo user. Thanks for sending across your query. We can help in this but we need to evaluate your concern in detaile and need medical history of it so we can proceed further. ...  Read More

Can't find vitaforce tablet by vitabolik pharmaceuticals anywhere plz suggest alternatives for this multivitamin

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Antoxyl forte ...  Read More

Post infection Breathing Problem, my Doctor gave me corticosteroid inhealer (foracort) and my both legs started paining and feeling numbness in both legs,is there anything else ,that I can ask my Doctor To prescribe as alternate too corticosteroid inhealer

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Hi. I understand your concern really. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

Currently using systane ultra eye drop but seems to be bit costly, please suggest alternative to this brand with cheapest and good brand and widely available in local store

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Hi It’s a lubricant and makes your eye feel better.Kindly consult online for further assistance ...  Read More

I was advised to take Cap. Argidrive M capsule , please suggest alternative of this medicine as this is unavailable to my location

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Recently using sodium hyaluronate for dry eyes, and it's seems to be ineffective, and last only for few mins and again dry eyes occurs, is there any alternative for sodium hyaluronate and long lasting ?? Please suggest , recently had lasik surgery and dryness occurs

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Polyethylene glycol polypropylene glycol ...  Read More

I've advised to take Ensure Peptide powder based drink few years before to overcome my GI which is whey protein based. Now, this powder is not available in market. Looking for a good alternative for Ensure Peptide Powder. A suggestion by a Nuetricianist is most helpful to me. Thanks in advance.

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Good morning pls consult through practo app directly. ...  Read More

Hi My husband has high bp hypertension stage .he is suggested to cut down salt in diet. Any other alternative of using salt instead of regular tata salt in home. What else I can use for his regular diet. Thanks

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My mother, who has Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), is currently taking GLZ XR 60 in the morning to manage her blood sugar. She is also prescribed Ajaduo 10/5,However, due to the high cost of Ajaduo 10/5, we are looking for more affordable alternatives that offer similar benefits. Could you please suggest a cost-effective substitute or alternative

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Azaduo can be replaced with Tab Linapride D (5/10). It is a different combination of drugs but has a similar class. ...  Read More

Recently had smile pro surgery and doctor prescribed me macuvit plus capsule, and it not even available in local store, please provide an alternative and less cost medicine for macuvit plus capsule.

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This is a combination of several anti oxidants and retinal pigments. It does not have any APIs. Each doctor has an individual preference. So , I would leave it between you and the doctor to decide. Su ...  Read More

Respected Doctors, My brother was on Telma, Amlodipine and lastly Metprolol Succinate which has shown the best results till date. Only issue is severe nasal congestio and sinusitis elevation. Please suggest any alternate beta blocker with the least side effect. Current doctor has advised to stop the medication as the parameters are under control. W

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Sir/Ma'am, On Amlodipine 2.5 for over a month, previously on Telma 20.Rosuvastatin 10 for slightly elevated LDL-122. Amlodipine has increased the heart rate slightly.. As i am continuing with the bp medicine (125-130/85-90) kindly suggest any alternate bo medicine. Thank you and regards

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Reduce salt anger tension Have sound sleep follow yoga meditation be happy with friends ...  Read More

Hi Doc, from couple months Mixtard 30/70 penfill is out of stock. Can i pls get an alternative one ? My doc prescribed novomix but it is out of my budget.

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Insutrend M 30/70 Or Lupisulin M 30/70 . You can take. ...  Read More

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