Medicine Reviews
Erythromycin EES
For the sake of this review I will refer to this medication by it’s abbreviated name of EES. A while back I had a sore throat that didn’t seem to be going away. As time went on the sore throat got worse and worse and lo and …
Metamucil Fiber Multigrain wafers
These bars are made of psyllium fiber like the powder. The are slightly healthy as they have fiber but there are a lot of not natural ingredients too.
We have used these bars in my family for over 10 years. My husband is a daily …
Gold Bond Original Strength Medicated Powder
For some reason that I still have yet to discover, I’ve broken out into small little itchy bumps all over my skin, but mainly on my legs and feet. I have many bumps on my feet, some of them are so close together that they just look like one …
Cold Begone 15ml Cold Remedy
Catchy titles are usually a sure sale for me. I have to admit it. I’m a total sucker for obvious titles and snazzy names, even when it comes to cold medicine. So the idea of a “Cold begone” remedy, which seemed so painfully obvious to me, had me wondering …
Sudafed
I have tried the red Sudafed when I had like the worse cold ever. My father swears by the stuff and both my brothers use it and love it. So I thought alright! Something for me to use that is not too expensive. So I took it around bedtime …
Imodium
I had a bad case of crampy abdominal pain associated with loose bowel movement 2 years ago which tortured me and left me so dehydrated.
The abdominal pain was so severe, I had to be in a fetal position just to minimize what I was feeling.
A friend suggested I take …
Amoxicillin (antibiotic)
About a year ago I remember I was starting to have pain in one of my ears and I didn’t know why. Along with the pain I would hear some kind of popping sound. I went to the doctor about it and he told me that I had swelling …
NatraBio Children’s Cold & Flu Relief
As a mother, there is really nothing worse than seeing your child experiencing discomfort, especially when they are too young to do anything about it or tell you what it is that’s bothering them. I can’t tell you how many times my child had a fever that I thought …
Voltaren Emulgel
At times, advertising definitely gives me ideas for products which I would like to try. Last week, I saw an advertisement for Voltaren Emulgel, something I had never heard of before; the ad claims that this topical pain reliever provides effective relief for body aches and pains. It also …
Advil PM
I tried taking this over-the-counter medication because I was having backaches and had trouble sleeping due to being uncomfortable because of the backaches. I didn’t want to take anything real strong that might cause dependence. I tried Advil PM because I researched this medication and learned it …
Depo Provera
As a person who has had painful periods for years, I’ve tried many different types of contraception to reduce the pain I experience every month. I started off on Cyclessa, then tried Yasmin, then OrthoNovum, and then OrthoEvra, the patch. Next I tried OrthoMicronor, which is a progesterone-only pill …
Correctol Bisacodyl Stimulant Laxative
In an effort to find a gentle laxative that would help me with my irregularity due to diabetes complications, I tried Correctol. It’s been around for many years and is marketed as a “women’s” laxative.
I was a little skeptical about that fact that it has the exact same …
Cosopt eye drop
Hi, my name is Kristin Weingartner and I have a 3.5 year old son who has congenital glaucoma. He was born with this eye disease and has had to have multiple surgeries to control eye pressure. He also has been on a wide array of eye drops …
Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold and Cough
I have been a huge fan of Neo Citran for years and occasionally I will also use Nyquil when I am very sick. I like the soothing quality of hot drinks when I am feeling miserable, as it somehow makes me feel comforted as well as helping to clear …
MedicAlert
Since I have severe asthma and chronic bronchitis which quickly flares up significantly each winter, I’ve been a member of “MedicAlert” for over 8 years and have also purchased and worn their enigmatic sterling silver “MedicAlert” bracelet with its highly recognizable logo on the front for just as long. …
Effexor: Anti-depressant Medication
Effexor is an antidepressant usually prescribed to people who have been diagnosed with clinical depression or bipolar disorder. It is classified as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor. This is a hard name to understand, but all the user of this drug really has to understand is that it is …
Therapeutic International - Spine Saver Lumbar Roll
I have had lumbar spine problems due to poor gym form while lifting weights and also from sitting in a poor posture for very long periods for my job.
I use this product for my chairs at my office and at my desk at home when I am using my …
CVS Maximum Strength Stomach Relief Liquid
I have had more than my share of problems with my stomach, indigestion, and heartburn. I get tired of feeling like I am sick every time I eat something. It is like I can no longer enjoy eating, because of all the problems I have been having with my …
Yerba Prima Psyllium Husks Powder
I have been suffering from constipation and IBS. One of the fiber supplements I have been using to help relieve and prevent constipation along with my IBS symptoms is Yerba Prima Psyllium Husks Powder. I have been using this fiber supplement for about 2 weeks and have seen a …
Exedrin Back and Body Extra Strength
I am usually a big fan of Exedrin products. I love their migraine and sinus medication, so I was very excited to see the commercials on TV for a new medication to treat back pain. In the commercial they clain that it contains 2 medications 1 to …
Calcitriol (Cholecalciferol) 0.25 mcg capsules
My doctor noticed that I was suffering from the side effects of my radioactive therapy for my hyperthyroidism. My nail became brittle and I noticed that my hair was dry. I also had parched and scaly skin. To be sure of his diagnosis, my doctor ran some blood tests …
Methotrexate
About three years ago, I came down with R.A..It hit hard and fast. I’m 42 years old and I could not get out of bed. My husband and daughter had to get me out of bed and help me take showers and so on. Even though I …
Clindamycin suspension
My son was prescribed Clindamycin suspension by his dentist when he complained of toothache. It was found that he had an abscess, which was recurrent, that needs some strong antibiotics, something that can reach deep down fascia like the tissues of the mouth. And so Clindamycin was prescribed …
Calpol Tablet
I use Calpol which is a low dose paracetamol tablet to fight headache. It also works well for slight fever and cold. If my headache persists even after hours of applying Vicks Vapo Rub, I go for Calpol. There was not even a single occurrence where my headache didn’t …
Lupocet paracetamolum 500mg Belupo
This is an analgesic and antipyretic drug. It reduces the pain and and it helps with minor inflammation reducing the body temperature. The pill is white and round, it is not very difficult to swallow although it is not very small and it has bitter taste so I always …
Liptor
Liptor is a tablet, when taken daily helps to reduce cholestral in the blood stream and thereby helping to prevent angina, strokes and heart attacks. It is to be taken when dieting.
I lost weight whilst taking this tablet. However, this was possibly due to the diet …
Redoxon Double Action effervescent
The first time I consume Redoxon is when I had sore throat a few weeks ago. I bought it because I saw the ingredients of Vitamin C and Zinc, which are really needed by our body. I bought the 10 effervescent tablet in a tube.
When I arrived home, I …
Clearasil Ultra Acne Treatment Cream
When I was still a young teenager, I often got pimple or acne problem on my skin face. At that time, my mom bought me special acne cream from Clearasil. At that time, the cream worked so well. I remember that I had so many pimples on my skin …
Biogesic
I’ve been using Paracetamol Biogesic since I was a kid for almost every ache and pain. If I have a toothache or a headache, my mom would give me one and make me go to sleep. If I’m running a fever, Biogesic would always be the medicine of choice. …
Orofer XT
This is a Ferrous Ascorbate Drop prescribed to children with iron deficiency problems. Manufactured by Emcure Pharmaceuticals this drop is generally a peadatric prescribed medication.
My baby is basically a fussy eater and other than the intake of milk, sdhe is rarely interested in eating other solid foods (like say …
Clindamycin
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 …
BC Powder
I can remember when I was still at home, mom would have a real bad headache and the first thing she would do for it, is get a BC Powder.
It would not take long for it to go away. She would be back to herself in no time at …
Pepto Bismol
Most of us have heard of this little pink tummy fixer, but as an expereinced sufferer of stomach nuisances, I want to break down how effective this product really is.
Nausea/Upset stomach: If you feel like you ate too much, have motion sickness, or otherwise feel that you may vomit, …
Schiff Children Multivitamin Chewable
I always prepare Schiff children multivitamin chewable at home. I give this medicine to my child every day and serve as a multivitamin for a better growth. Actually, I’ve been using it since two months ago, after my son was three years old. This is because at this age, …
Cholestat
Sometime ago, I had a little problem with cholesterol. That’s why I went to a doctor to get medicine or pill to reduce the problem. Then the doctor gave prescription for me to buy medicine or tablets in the pharmacy store. She gave me Cholestat at that time. I …
Walgreens Extra Moisturizing Anefrin Nasal Spray
Last year, I went on a camping trip with some friends, in the middle of the summer when my allergies and hay fever was usually at its worst. The weather was humid, raining and hot, and the mosquitos were out in force, and so not only was I getting …
CVS Pain Relief Rapid Release Gel Caps Extra Strength
I have always had a problem waiting for pain medications to get into my system. Though I have luck with a lot of medications, they don’t work quite fast enough to me. I was having some serious ankle pain, after I fell into a hole. I had noticed a …
Zyrtec 24 hour 10 mg allergy tablets
Ever Since the season has changed, I have been walking around sneezing like an idiot. I know what it is I just don’t want to except the fact that I’m dealing with these irritating allergies. Everything that I have tried from over the counter to prescription drugs, heve not …
Zicam
Actually before I tell anything about the Zicam tablets which I used I would like to tell about my history. I am a housewife and I am a healthy woman, but my only problem is my poor immunity system. Actually I catch the cold infection very easily …
Bonjela Antiseptic Gel
I sometimes get toothaches, gum aches and sores which are persistent and really disconcerting. This was 2 months ago but I decided to go to the pharmacy to search for something which would diminish the pain. I did take paracetamol but although it provided some relief, I wanted more …
Bonine Motion Sickness Protection, Raspberry
I’ve never been much a fan of the idea of flying, and it’s only been necessary a couple times in my life because my very best friend lives in Vegas with no intention of moving to my wonderful state of Michigan any time soon, so if and when we …
Sinutab Extra Strength Sinus Capsules
I hate getting sick, but I also know that sometimes a cold is just a part of life. Unfortunately the world does not stop because we get sick but rather keeps moving forward expecting us to move with it. When I have a cold, I hate having to …
Crocin
Crocin one of the most common medicines every Indian house has. It’s a medicine mainly for fever and body aches. It’s a very good medicine with no side effects and thus can be used even without consulting a doctor. It comes in two forms tablet and syrup and is …
Equate Orasol gel
I have a few mixed feelings on Equate’s Maximum Strength Orasol Gel. I bought it because I thought it could help me out with my wisdom teeth that seem to be a problem with from time to time. I remember having a gel applied to my teeth …
Pelentan pills
Pelentan is an anticoagulant and it helps to keep your blood from geting too dense or too liquid.
My grandpa has problems with his hear for almost 40 years now, his doctors are all really surprised that e is still alive. he also has problems with his blood and if …
Mupirocin Ointment
I noticed some itchy, red spots on the back of my neck. They were right where my shirt was rubbing against my neck every day. I couldn’t just change and not wear that shirt anymore (it was part of my daily uniform).
I went to the doctor and showed …
Correctol Overnight Relief
Actually Correctol is refreshment which plays the role of laxative and in many brands it is been provided with different name and different forms. The actual work of this medicine is to motivate the nerve ending of the colon it is because there we has the smooth muscles and …
Coldrex + vitamin C
When you have the flue there’s nothing worst than the fact that you have to blow your nose all the time and your have headaches because of that.
This tablets have antipyretic, analgesic and expectorational effect, that actually means that it lowers the temperature, reduces the pai and reduces the …
Bactrim (rx)
Bactrim is a rather strong antibiotic that I have been on many times to ward off urinary tract infections. While many people who have urinary infections suffer from great and acute levels of pain and are unable to function, I have never had such problems. Rather, I …
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