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Ursodeoxycholic acid

[A256272] Due to its hydrophilicity, UDCA is less toxic than [cholic acid] or [chenodeoxycholic acid]. … Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), also known as ursodiol, is a naturally-occurring bile acid that constitutes a minor fraction of the human bile acid pool.

Dimethicone

It is used in a number of health and beauty products including hair care products such as shampoo, conditioner, leave-in conditioner, and de-tangling products. … Dimethicone is used as a surfactant, antifoaming agent, carminative in various products such as medical devices, food products, and lubricants.

Isoconazole

Isoconazole is an azole antifungal drug that has similar effectiveness to clotrimazole in the treatment of foot and vaginal infections.

Beclomethasone dipropionate

[A179839] Due to its anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and anti-allergy properties, beclomethasone dipropionate is used in various inflammatory conditions, such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, and dermatoses … Beclomethasone dipropionate became first available in a pressurized metered-dose inhaler in 1972 and later in a dry powder inhaler and an aqueous nasal spray.

Adenosine

[A229828] Adenosine is indicated as an adjunct to thallium-201 in myocardial perfusion scintigraphy,[L31983] though it is rarely used in this indication, having largely been replaced by [dipyridamole]

Bacillus clausii

Docusate

Recently there has been pressure to stop prescribing docusate as it has been identified as an ineffective medicine[A176972,A176987,L5912]. … Additionally, it does not appear to lessen symptoms associated with constipation such as abdominal cramps. Still docusate is available in over-the-counter products as a common laxative.

Metformin

It is commonly described as an "insulin sensitizer", leading to a decrease in insulin resistance and a clinically significant reduction of plasma fasting insulin levels. … Metformin is a biguanide antihyperglycemic agent and first-line pharmacotherapy used in the management of type II diabetes.