Cleartrace Adult ECG Electrode Stickers are used with heart monitors. I became familiar with them when I had to do a heart monitor for an extended period of about three weeks. The original conductive adhesive ECG electrodes that were sent to me caused a horrible skin reaction where I …

I recently had a tooth extraction and, as it was also infected, was in a lot of pain. I was using Panafen+ during the day for pain relief and was really happy with it, unfortunately sleep was still an issue as everything always seems to hurt more …

Tylenol 8 Hour gel tabs have been the only pills available over the counter that have effectively provided relief for my husband’s pain associated with the metal rod and ten screws he has in his thigh and knee (placed there after an automobile accident three years ago). After prescriptions …

Savlon Antiseptic has been around for as long as I can remember, and probably much longer than that. I grew up knowing that there would always be a tube of Savlon in the medicine cabinet, to be brought out whenever there was a cut or a scrape or …

A sleep medication given for short term insomnia as well as to those suffering from narcolepsy the uncontrollable urge to fall asleep as their sleep is very disrupted is called ambien. There was a time when it would work within 10 minutes and I would be half asleep, …

Ever since I was a child, Biogesic has been a household name for my family. A trusted medicine brand by my mother, we are given a tablet when we have headaches, body pains or even fever. As advised by our doctor, we are given one (1) tablet every four …

I started taking Strattera the only non-stimulant ADHD medication approved for adult ADHD when I was a sophomore in college and the stresses of my academic life were getting to be too much for me. I had been diagnosed ADHD when I was in …

I’m not into taking tons of medicine whenever I feel like there is something wrong with me. But I do like to settle my symptoms down if I have to and I will take just about anything that will help. I normally take an aspirin a day but here …

Rhea Superscent Oil is made locally in my country. This is far better than another pain reliever product which is Efficascent Oil. It has stronger menthol content. This product comes in 25 ml, 50 ml and 100 ml bottle. The biggest size costs around Php50 (Philippine Peso) or just …

After Bite comes in a white pen like tube, specifically for the relief of itchy skin caused by insect bites. I bought this specifically for use on mosquito bites, now that mosquito season has opened and they seem to be biting worse than ever this year!
The main ingredient …

About a month and a half ago I started to experience the worst possible pain in the universe. A pain that is so pervasive and insidious that once it digs its iron jaws into your face, it is all you can do to not grab a hammer and bash your …

I have used various brands of ibuprofen for many years. I suffer from terrible sinus headaches, and I have discovered that ibuprofen is the only that that really helps with the inflammation. Equate ibuprofen has worked for me as well as any of the other major name brands out …

Using a cough drop that actually works is something that has always been very important to me. I loathe dealing with a cough as well as any throat irritation. I do not always feel like taking harsh medications to deal with a cough or sore throat and will often …

Have you ever heard of Natur-E product? Natur-E is a kind of capsule that you can buy inside a package. As you can see from its name, Natur-E contains of vitamin E which can be extra vitamin E supplement for your body.
Actually the reason that I took Natur-E is …

I recommend Zantac 150. I have suffered from bouts of heartburn and acid reflux for as long as remember. I would take numerous an acids in an attempt to feel better. . I was always trying to find something that was strong enough to use once I got the …

Since I was child, I have been using Isopropyl Alcohol Rubbing Alcohol by Green Cross. It was my health-conscious mother’s only brand of rubbing alcohol. Believe me, she would not try any other brand, talk about brand loyalty. This rubbing alcohol has so many uses. …

As with most American households, our medicine cabinet is chock full of pain relievers, fever reducers, PMS pills and basically every kind of pill, powder or liquid that proclaim that they have the power of taking away pain and discomfort. And being that we live in a dry climate, allergies …

Percocet is a pain reliever medication that needs a doctor’s prescription. This is also in the name oxycodin. Percocet is one of the best medication prescribes out there for pain that is more than minor pain. Percocet can be a great source for you pain after major surgeries like …

This is one of the essential first aid items that should always present in our medicine cabinet. My family and I have been using this for some time now and we still continue to patronize it because of its effectiveness in treating minor cuts and burns. I love how …

My allergies have been driving me nuts lately with the sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, coughing, and breathing difficulties do to the pollen and dust in the air. One of the natural allergy medicines I have been using to help with relieving my allergy symptoms is Hyland’s Seasonal Allergy …

Anyone tossing around the idea of quitting smoking may want to talk to their attending physician about the possibility of being prescribed Zyban. This medication can only be obtained with a prescription from a physician but can be a useful tool when trying to quit smoking. I …

When I first started taking birth control pills, I had a lot of problems with cramping, irregularity, nausea, spotting, etc. I tried many different kinds and had no luck. Finally I switched to Ortho Tri-Cycline and since the first day I started it, I have never had a single …

I suffer from irritable bowel syndrome and go through cycles of uncontrolable bowels and then constipation. This is an ongoing problem with me due to a prescription drug I have to take. My doctor recommended that I use MiraLAX because he said it was less likely to to be …

Of all the cold packs and pain relieving creams and heating pads I’ve purchased over the last two years, this one is probably the most expensive. I’ll usually pay anywhere between $10 and $30, but over $30 is even a little much for me. But, it seemed like a …

Provigil is medicine that is used for people suffering from excessive sleepness, or people with sleep apnea. Many shift workers use this medicine to keep from getting tired toward the end of their shifts.It just helps to keep you focused and awake.
I use it just to keep me awake …

Seasonale is a birth control pill that has been on the market for quite some time now. It is commonly distributed by doctors and has, for the most part, earned its reputation as being a reliable method of providing birth control for couples across America. One side effect …

My husband developed some acid reflux problems after the pattern of food and the timings at which he ate the food changed due to his work. This caused acid reflux a week ago. He had problems of reflux occuring at night time for the past one month. …

I have a husband and two kids, so at least a few times a year, one of us is sick with a cold or flu and we’re all pretty miserable people to live with during a time like that when we’re all congested and have sore throats and coughs. …

Although I am not officially diagnosed with a digestive disorder, I still suffer from heartburn on some occasions. I sometimes combated that heartburn by taking Pepto Bismol- which tastes awful and did not work that well. Recently, a friend recommended Tums.
I went to the pharmacy and bought …

I use Hirudoid cream occasionally to remove bruises and hopefully in the process, varicose veins. Having a lot of veins in the legs is a common trait in my family and I would like to prevent my legs from suffering the same fate. Using Hirudoid is simple; …

There are a number of medications freely available for purchase without a prescription in drug stores and grocery stores that are designed to ease the symptoms and discomfort associated with cold sores. Generally, these medications aren’t cheap. The Releev 1-Day Cold Sore Symptom Treatment medication, for example, runs for …

I have been taking antacids for years. I have always been prone to heartburn, and usually I keep a pack of Rolaids in my purse in case I need a couple. I never liked the chalky texture and taste of them, but I had gotten used to …

I have used Tylenol PM for years and it always works very well for me. I’m a total worry wart and tend to have many sleepless nights. The first time I took it, I was a zombie within a half hour and didn’t even remember falling asleep the next …

Klacid with the main antibiotic ingredient Clarithromycin was prescribed for lung infection for my toddler son. The pediatrician suspected lung infection due to high body temperature and phlegm, cough and runny nose. It is a chalky suspension which is white in colour with granules similar to powdered …

For me and my family, allergy season usually starts in the spring. Once the weather warms up and we start spending more time outside, our allergies seem to flare up, making it unpleasant some days to even be outdoors. We also have a cat in the house, and …

I had never heard of the Red Cross Toothache Complete Medication Kit until I recently had a tooth pulled. After about a half hour of the dentist yanking and twisting with different gadgets, and the tooth still not coming out, he decided it best to saw the tooth …

Sometimes, though it only happens maybe three times a year, I get bad fluid retention and it causes my legs and feet to swell so badly that they look fit to burst. It gets to the point where I cannot even walk because it is swollen so tightly …

My mother had a mild stroke last year due to complications by her toxic goiter. One of the medicines prescribed by her cardiologist was Warfarin (Coumadin) for blood thinning to prevent blood clot. The doctor was very cautious in giving the dose because apparently wrong dose could …

One of the most useful products I have found in a long time is the Vicks stick, this is a product that I had seen a friend use when he had a cold and I thought it looked cool so I decided to give it a try and I …

I have been seeing Dr. Im in Amityville for more than five years now. He is truly a wonderful doctor who cares about the wellness of his patients and does all that he can in order to help them with whatever problems they may have. Dr. Im is a …

I want to tell you about a new medicine my husband found for arthritis, Advil Liqui-Gels The bottle states that they are for Migraine Relief, but my husband has found that they work wonders for his arthritis. Each capsule has 200mg of Ibuprofen, so he only needs two …

About a year ago, I began to develop heartburn frequently and turned to Prilosec instead of the usual heartburn relief reatments like Tums and Rolaids. All it took was two 14-day courses of Prilosec (with two weeks of off-time in between), and my almost daily heartburn has all …

A few months ago my nose was really clogged and irritated. I had a cold and couldn’t keep my nasal airway clear. Tired of dealing with this I purchased some Nasal Saline Drops from Walgreen’s. It was a small plastic bottle with a small nozzle that fits in one …

In 1995, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Subsequently, I was placed on a medication that would help regulate my thyroids ability to covert T4 to T3. Although, it is not touted as a weight loss drug, it certainly has its benefits as I started to lose weight when …

The Moringa capsule is a natural herbal product which was produced from the popular Moringa tree. The capsule is prepared with natural Moringa herbs under a perfect hygienic condition. The Moringa tree is God’s gift to the world because it is a wonderful tree which produces these wonderful herbs. …

I can suffer from lack of sleep from time to time and I’m keen to find ways to remedy that situation. I have tried a few different herbal remedies which are designed to help you sleep and Nytol is one of these. It is made by GlaxoSmithKline. …

I get seasonal allergies, and sometimes my doctor will give me Nasacort AQ which is triamcinolone acetonide, a nasal spray. It comes in a white bottle (sometimes though, it is a brown glass bottle), and has a nozzle on the end for sticking up the nostrils to inhale …

I found myself feeling tired all of the time. I felt it was because I was not very healthy and started to take vitamin supplements. Unfortunately for me this did not exactly do the trick and I felt that I still needed a pick me up each and every …

In my opinion, Fisherman’s Friend is my most trusted brand of throat lozenges. I’ve tried others, but they don’t compare to Fisherman’s Friend. When ever I get a sore throat, the first lozenge that comes to mind is Fisherman’s Friend. I …

I was diagnosed with insulin resistance about eight years ago. At the time I was also diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome. In fact, it was the insulin resistance that finally sealed the deal on my PCOS diagnosis. So, for years I followed the nutritionists advice, kept my weight down …