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L-Carnitine Alternative Medicine
L-Carnitine for Sports & Fitness Alternative Medicine
L-Norgest & E Estradiol-E Estrad Alternative Medicine
L-Tryptophan Alternative Medicine
L-Tyrosine Alternative Medicine
L-Tyrosine for Weight Control Alternative Medicine

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Lab Test Results: Units of Measurement
Lab Tests for Fibromyalgia
Labetalol Alternative Medicine
Labetalol Cartridge 5 mg/mL (4 mL)
Labetalol HCl Oral Tablet 100 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg
Labetalol Injectable Solution 5 mg/mL
Labor and Delivery
Labor Induction and Augmentation
Labyrinthitis
Lacosamide Alternative Medicine
Lacosamide Injection 10 mg/mL (20 mL)
Lacosamide Oral Solution 10 mg/mL
Lacosamide Tablet Pack 100 mg (14)/50 mg (14), Oral Tablet 50 mg, Oral Tablet 100 mg, Oral Tablet 150 mg, Oral Tablet 200 mg
Lactase Alternative Medicine
Lactase Alternative Medicine
Lactase Chewable Tablet 3000 units, 9000 units
Lactase Oral Capsule 125 mg
Lactase Oral Tablet 3000 Units, 9000 units
Lactated Ringers Injection for IV (LR)
Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase (LDH) Test Medical Test
Lactic Acid Test Medical Test
Lactobacillus Acidophilus Oral Capsule 1.5 mg, 10 mg, 16 mg, 460 mg, 25,000,000 units, 100,000,000 units, 500,000,000 units, 1,000,000,000 units, 10,000,000,000 units, 20,000,000,000 units
Lactobacillus Acidophilus Oral Tablet 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 200,000,000 units, 500,000,000 units, 1,000,000,000 units, 2,000,000,000 units
Lactobacillus Acidophilus/Lactobacillus Bulgaricus Oral Tablet 0.05 mg/0.05 mg, 2 mg/0.2 mg
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG Chewable Tablet 5,000,000,000 units, 10,000,000,000 units
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG Oral Capsule 10,000,000,000 units, 15,000,000,000 units
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG Oral Powder 5,000,000,000 units
Lactose Intolerance
Lactose Intolerance (Holistic) Alternative Medicine
Lactulose Oral Solution
Lactulose Oral Solution 10 g/15 mL
Lactulose Powder for Oral Solution 10 g, 20 g
Laetrile/Amygdalin (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Laetrile/Amygdalin (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Lamivudine Alternative Medicine
Lamivudine HBV Oral Tablet 100 mg
Lamivudine Oral Solution 10 mg/mL
Lamivudine Oral Tablet 150 mg, 300 mg
Lamivudine-Tenofovir Disop Fum Alternative Medicine
Lamivudine-Zidovudine Alternative Medicine
Lamivudine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Oral Tablet 300 mg/300 mg
Lamivudine/Zidovudine Oral Tablet 150 mg/300 mg
Lamotrigine Alternative Medicine
Lamotrigine 24 HR Extended Release Tablet 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg, 250 mg, 300 mg
Lamotrigine Chewable Tablet 2 mg, 5 mg, 25 mg
Lamotrigine Disintegrating Oral Tablet 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg
Lamotrigine Oral Tablet 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg, 250 mg, Pack 25 mg, Pack 100 mg (7)/25 mg (42), Pack 100 mg (14)/25 mg (84)
Lanadelumab-flyo Injection 150 mg/mL (2 mL)
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Language Development Between 12 and 24 Months of Age
Language Development From Age 6 to 10 Years
Language Development in Newborns
Lanreotide Prefilled Syringe 240 mg/mL (0.5 mL), 300 mg/mL (0.2 mL), 300 mg/mL (0.3 mL)
Lansoprazole Alternative Medicine
Lansoprazole Delayed Release Disintegrating Oral Tablet 15 mg
Lansoprazole Delayed Release Disintegrating Oral Tablet 30 mg
Lansoprazole Delayed Release Oral Capsule 15 mg, 30 mg
Lanthanum Carbonate Chewable Tablet 500 mg, 750 mg, 1000 mg
Lanthanum Carbonate Oral Powder 750 mg, 1000 mg
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal Surgery for Gallstones Surgery Overview
Laparoscopic Gastric Banding
Laparoscopic Gastric Banding: Returning Home
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Surgery Overview
Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling (Ovarian Diathermy) for PCOS Surgery Overview
Laparoscopic Surgery Surgery Overview
Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis Surgery Overview
Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation
Laparoscopy Medical Test
Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy in Children
Lapatinib Alternative Medicine
Lapatinib Oral Tablet 250 mg
Laronidase Injection 0.58 mg/mL (5 mL)
Larotrectinib Oral Capsule 25 mg, 100 mg
Larotrectinib Oral Solution 20 mg/mL
Laryngeal Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Laryngeal Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Laryngitis
Laryngoscopy Medical Test
Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) for Farsightedness Surgery Overview
Laser Iridotomy for Glaucoma Surgery Overview
Laser Photocoagulation and Cryopexy for Retinal Tears Surgery Overview
Laser Photocoagulation for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Surgery Overview
Laser Photocoagulation for Diabetic Retinopathy
Laser Resurfacing
Laser Surgery for Genital Warts Surgery Overview
Laser Surgery for Skin Cancer Surgery Overview
Laser Surgery for Warts Surgery Overview
Laser Trabeculoplasty for Glaucoma Surgery Overview
Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
LASIK (Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis) for Nearsightedness Surgery Overview
Lasmiditan Oral Tablet 50 mg, 100 mg
Last Days of Life (PDQ®): Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Last Days of Life (PDQ®): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution 0.005%
Latanoprost Ophthalmic Suspension 0.005%
Latanoprost/Netarsudil Ophthalmic Solution 0.005 %/ 0.02%
Latanoprostene Bunod Ophthalmic Solution 0.024%
Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injury
Lavender Alternative Medicine
Laxatives

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Licorice Alternative Medicine
Lido King Medicated Patch 4%
Lidocaine HCl Injectable Solution 0.5% (5 mg/mL), 1% (10 mg/mL), 2% (20 mg/mL)
Lidocaine HCl Jet Injector 0.5 mg
Lidocaine HCl Ophthalmic Gel 3.5%
Lidocaine HCl Prefilled Syringe 1% (10 mg/mL (5 mL)), 2% (20 mg/mL (5 mL))
Lidocaine Hydrochloride Topical Gel 0.5%, 2.8%, 3%, 4%
Lidocaine Hydrochloride Topical Spray 2%
Lidocaine Injection 4 mg/mL (250 mL), 4 mg/mL (500 mL), 5 mg/mL (50 mL), 8 mg/mL (250 mL), 10 mg/mL (2 mL), 10 mg/mL (5 mL), 10 mg/mL (10 mL), 10 mg/mL (30 mL), 15 mg/mL (10 mL), 15 mg/mL (20 mL)
Lidocaine Medicated Patch 1.8%, Medicated Patch 5%, Transdermal Patch 4%
Lidocaine Medicated Patch 3.5%
Lidocaine Mucosal Topical Solution 2% (20 mg/mL)
Lidocaine Mucosal Topical Solution 4% (40 mg/mL)
Lidocaine Rectal Cream
Lidocaine Rectal Cream 5%
Lidocaine Topical Cream 4%, 5%
Lidocaine Topical Gel 2%
Lidocaine Topical Gel 5%
Lidocaine Topical Lotion 1%, 2.75%, 3%, 4%
Lidocaine Topical Ointment 5% (0.05 mg/mg)
Lidocaine-Hydrocortis Ac-Clns6 Alternative Medicine
Lidocaine-Hydrocortisone Ac Alternative Medicine
Lidocaine-Hydrocortisone-Aloe Alternative Medicine
Lidocaine-Prilocaine Topical Cream 2.5%-2.5%
Lidocaine/Tetracaine Medicated Patch 7%/7%
Lidocaine/Tetracaine Topical Cream 7%/7%
Lifestyle Changes That May Help Prevent Cancer
Lifitegrast Ophthalmic Solution 50 mg/mL
Light Therapy
Light to Heavy Vaginal Bleeding
Ligustrum Alternative Medicine
Linaclotide Oral Capsule 72 mcg, 145 mcg, 290 mcg
Linagliptin Oral Tablet 5 mg
Linagliptin-Metformin Alternative Medicine
Linagliptin/Metformin 24 HR Extended Release Oral Tablet 2.5 mg / 1000 mg, 5 mg / 1000 mg
Linagliptin/Metformin Oral Tablet 2.5 mg / 500 mg, 850 mg, 1000 mg
Lincomycin Injectable Solution 300 mg/mL
Linda's Story: Getting Active When You Have Prediabetes
Linda's Story: Quitting Smoking Lowers My Risk
Lindane Alternative Medicine
Lindane Medicated Shampoo 1%
Linden Alternative Medicine
Linezolid Alternative Medicine
Linezolid Injection for IV 2 mg/mL (100 mL), (300 mL)
Linezolid Oral Suspension 100 mg/5 mL
Linezolid Oral Tablet 400 mg, 600 mg
Linseed Oil Oral Capsule 1030 mg, 1000 mg, 1200 mg, 1300 mg
Liothyronine Alternative Medicine
Liothyronine Oral Tablet 5 mcg, 25 mcg, 50 mcg
Liotrix Alternative Medicine
Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Lipase Alternative Medicine
Lipase Blood Test Medical Test
Lipase-Lactase-Amylase Alternative Medicine
Lipoma
Liposuction
Lisdexamfetamine Chewable Tablet 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg
Lisdexamfetamine Oral Capsule 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg, 70 mg
Lisinopril Alternative Medicine
Lisinopril Oral Solution 1 mg/mL
Lisinopril Oral Tablet 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg
Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide Alternative Medicine
Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide Oral Tablet 10 mg/12.5 mg, 20 mg/12.5 mg, 20 mg/25 mg
Listening to Your Kids
Listeriosis
Lithium Alternative Medicine
Lithium Carbonate Extended Release Oral Tablet 300 mg, 450 mg
Lithium Carbonate Oral Capsule 150 mg, 300 mg, 600 mg
Lithium Carbonate Oral Tablet 300 mg
Lithium Citrate Alternative Medicine
Lithium Citrate Oral Solution 300 mg/5 mL
Little Leaguer's Elbow (Medial Apophysitis)
Live Influenza Vaccine Intranasal Alternative Medicine
Live Zoster (Shingles) Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer Prevention : Prevention - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer Screening: Screening - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Liver and Spleen Scan Medical Test
Liver Cirrhosis (Holistic) Alternative Medicine
Liver Extracts Alternative Medicine
Liver Function Panel
Liver Function Tests Medical Test
Liver Resection Surgery Overview
Living Organ Donation
Living Will
Living With a Spinal Cord Injury
Living With an Ostomy
Living With Chronic Pain
Living With More Than One Health Problem
Lixisenatide Pen Injector 0.05 mg/mL (3 mL), 1 mg/mL (3 mL), 15 mg/3 mL (1) and 0.3 mg/3 mL (1) (Pack)

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Lobelia Alternative Medicine
Local Anesthesia
Local Anesthesia for Childbirth
Lodoxamide Ophthalmic Solution 0.1%
Lofexidine Oral Tablet 0.18 mg
Log Roll Method for Safe Movement
Lomatium Alternative Medicine
Lomitapide Oral Capsule 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg
Lomotil®/Lonox® Alternative Medicine
Lomustine Alternative Medicine
Lomustine Oral Capsule 5 mg, 10 mg, 40 mg, 100 mg
Loneliness and Your Health
Long COVID
Long-Acting Bronchodilators for Your Child
Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic Medicines
Long-Term Care Choices
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes Surgery Overview
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) for Genital Warts Surgery Overview
Loperamide Caplets 2 mg
Loperamide Chewable Tablet 2 mg
Loperamide HCl/Simethicone Chewable Tablet 2 mg/125 mg
Loperamide Hydrochloride/Simethicone Oral Tablet 2 mg/125 mg
Loperamide Oral Capsule 2 mg
Loperamide Oral Solution 1 mg/5 mL
Loperamide Oral Suspension 2 mg/15 mL
Lopinavir-Ritonavir Alternative Medicine
Lopinavir/Ritonavir Oral Solution 400 mg/100 mg per 5 mL
Lopinavir/Ritonavir Oral Tablet 100 mg/25 mg, 200 mg/50 mg
Loralie's Story: It's Never Too Late
Loratadine Chewable Tablet 5 mg, 10 mg
Loratadine Disintegrating Oral Tablet 5 mg, 10 mg
Loratadine Oral Capsule 10 mg
Loratadine Oral Solution 5 mg/5 mL
Loratadine Oral Tablet 10 mg
Loratadine-Pseudoephedrine Alternative Medicine
Loratadine/Pseudoephedrine 12 HR Extended Release Oral Tablet 5 mg/120 mg
Loratadine/Pseudoephedrine 24 HR Extended Release Oral Tablet 10 mg/240 mg
Lorazepam Alternative Medicine
Lorazepam Injectable Solution 2 mg/mL, 4 mg/mL
Lorazepam Injection 2 mg/mL (1 mL), 4 mg/mL (1 mL)
Lorazepam Oral Concentrate 2 mg/mL
Lorazepam Oral Tablet 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg
Lorcet Oral Tablet 7.5 mg/325 mg
Lorlatinib Oral Tablet 25 mg, 100 mg
Lorna's Story: There's No Fast Cure
Losartan Alternative Medicine
Losartan Oral Tablet 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg
Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide Alternative Medicine
Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Oral Tablet 50/12.5 mg, 100/12.5 mg, 100/25 mg
Loteprednol Ophthalmic Gel 0.38%, 5%
Loteprednol Ophthalmic Ointment 0.5%
Loteprednol Ophthalmic Suspension 0.2%
Loteprednol Ophthalmic Suspension 0.25%
Loteprednol Ophthalmic Suspension 0.5%
Loteprednol Ophthalmic Suspension 1%
Loteprednol/Tobramycin Ophthalmic Suspension 0.5% / 0.3%
Lotrel Alternative Medicine
Lovastatin Alternative Medicine
Lovastatin 24 HR Extended Release Oral Tablet 20 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg
Lovastatin Oral Tablet 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg
Low Amniotic Fluid
Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain (Holistic) Alternative Medicine
Low Back Pain and Sex
Low Back Pain: Easing Back Into Your Daily Activities
Low Back Pain: Exercises to Reduce Pain Actionset
Low Back Pain: Keep Moving
Low Back Pain: Keeping It From Coming Back
Low Back Pain: Should I Have an MRI? Decision Point
Low Back Pain: Should I Have Spinal Manipulation? Decision Point
Low Back Pain: Should I Try Epidural Steroid Shots? Decision Point
Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)
Low Blood Sugar Level Record
Low Bone Density
Low Testosterone
Low-Lying Placenta Versus Placenta Previa
Low-Potassium Foods
Low-Salt Diets: Eating Out Actionset
Low-Vision Accommodations in Your Home
Lower Back Pain (Homeopathy) Alternative Medicine
Lowering Your Health Care Costs
Loxapine Oral Capsule 5 mg, 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg

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Lubiprostone Oral Capsule 8 mcg, 24 mcg
Luliconazole Topical Cream 1%
Lumbar Discectomy: Before Your Surgery
Lumbar Discectomy: Returning Home
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lumbar Herniated Disc: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point
Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Arthrodesis) Surgery Overview
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point
Lumbar Spondylosis
Lumpectomy
Lumpectomy: Returning Home
Lung Biopsy Medical Test
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer and Other Lung Problems From Smoking
Lung Cancer Prevention (Holistic) Alternative Medicine
Lung Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Lung Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Lung Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Lung Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Lung Cancer Screening: Low-Dose Spiral CT Scan Medical Test
Lung Cancer: Should I Have Screening? Decision Point
Lung Function in COPD
Lung Function Tests Medical Test
Lung Problems: Breathing Exercises
Lung Problems: Learning to Breathe Easier Actionset
Lung Problems: Ways to Clear Mucus
Lung Scan Medical Test
Lung Surgery for Lung Cancer Surgery Overview
Lung Surgery: Before Your Surgery
Lung Surgery: Returning Home
Lung Transplant for Cystic Fibrosis Surgery Overview
Lungs and Airways Learning Center
Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
Lupus and Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome
Lupus and Pregnancy
Lupus: Criteria for Diagnosis
Lupus: Healthy Eating
Lurasidone Alternative Medicine
Lurasidone Oral Tablet 20 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg, 120 mg
Lusutrombopag Oral Tablet 3 mg
Lutein Alternative Medicine
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Test Medical Test

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Lycopene Alternative Medicine
Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease Test Medical Test
Lymph Node Biopsy Medical Test
Lymph Node Dissection: Self-Care at Home
Lymph Node Removal (Lymphadenectomy) for Melanoma Surgery Overview
Lymph Node Removal Surgery (Lymphadenectomy) for Endometrial Cancer Surgery Overview
Lymphedema
Lymphedema (PDQ®): Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Lymphedema (PDQ®): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI] National Cancer Institute
Lymphedema: Managing Lymphedema Actionset
Lymphocyte Immune Globulin, Anti-thymocyte Globulin, Equine Injection 50 mg/mL (5 mL)
Lysine Alternative Medicine

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