I’ve never been a fan of cough drops. Ironically, I do love Sucrets products, not to treat a sore throat, but to use to treat a toothache. And, thankfully, I rarely have a toothache, because those things taste awful! And really, they are no different than any other cough …

My brother visited me and during the last week of his stay with me, he developed throbbing toothache. The toothache was so bad that no home remedies worked and he spend two sleepless nights. Even the mouth washes and sensitive toothpaste did not help him. Finally, I reached out …

A new twist on an old favorite, used by ADD/ADHD sufferers and college students alike, Adderall XR is an interesting, and probably healthier, addition to the pharmacopeia of “concentration drugs” that have attained prominence in the United States over the past 10-15 years. However, and this should go …

Both of my boys have ADHD. My oldest has the kinda hyper kinda and my youngest has more of the attention deficite kind. They have been having problems in school for years and I have been fighting putting them on any medicine because I was scared …

I did not know exactly what caused the diarrhea problem with my kid. But I felt worried a bit at that time. I went to the drug store to get medicine that can cure the diarrhea problem that he got. Maybe it has to do with the food that …

When I became unable to work due to caring for my elderly mother, I really had a serious financial struggle, and found it difficult to manage paying the fees of my doctor without any insurance or job. Someone recommended Valley Healthcare to me and told me that they …

I lived through this product ever since I was a kid, and now, even at my mid-twenties, I still use this everyday as I can’t go on with my routine without having to use this. Vaseline is perfect for anyone, suitable for all ages since it’s for burns, cuts, …

Botica de San Fransisco is a drug store beside the school I am working. This is just a very small pharmacy (barely 20 sq.mts. in floor area) but the variety of medicines and other medical supplies are quite impressive. I as one of their customers …

Ikadryl syrup is another brand of medicine that you can use when your kids have cough problem.
Same as the other kind of medicine that you can give to your children, Ikadryl syrup have fruit taste as well. But this one is using apple taste for this medicine syrup.
Ikadryl can …

I learned about BioFreeze while visiting my chiropractor. Its what they use on their patients. I rub biofreeze into my aching shoulder and the heat truly seems to melt the pain away. It doesn’t get rid of all my pain, but I can truly feel a …

Motion sickness is really troublesome at times. If you are a constant traveler like me and you get to experience this most of the time you travel then it is better you know how to handle it. In my experience, I always bring with me a plastic bag just …

I have had problems with getting colds and the flu this year. I’m not sure exactly what I am doing differently than other seasons. Maybe it’s that I’m not getting enough Vitamin C in my diet?
I came across the Coldrex with Vitamin C at my local drug …

I had struggled with depression for several years and was eventually prescribed Effexor. I was on this medication for a few years. After having tried other medications for depression I thought this one was perfect for me. Since I sometimes have trouble swallowing pills, these were capsules that could …

I found out the last time I visited my gynecologist that I had a uterine fibroid. I had some outpatient tests down and found out it was benign. Fibroids can cause pain and heavy bleeding during menstration.They are very common in women past the age of 45.
I decided I …

Anyone whose child has experienced an asthma attack probably has one of these. For those not familiar with this product, AeroChamber Plus Z Stat is an anti-static Valved Holding Chamber (aVHC) for use with metered dose inhalers (e.g. Ventolin Inhaler). I was not aware that such a product existed …

I am sure you have seen the commercials for the products like head on which promises you simple relief for your head ache and Renewin which works the same by rolling the thing onto the section where you need it and you will experience joint pain relief. Well, since …

Everyone in my family uses Ocean nasal spray. You are not meant to share a bottle of Ocean because of the germs and bacteria so we each have our own bottle. We put each person’s initials on them so that we know whose belongs to whom. …

My mother in law is very good and has a very good and loving nature. I like her a lot and also try to take the best care of her. Recently she had a problem and that is, she got some red rashes on her skin and …

If you are suffering from migraine, then topomax might be a medication you are apt to try. It truly is a great medication for the severe pain migraine can cause. However the only side effect it can have is that it can put some increase pressure on …

My girlfriend and I usually suffer regular back problems. The ones I suffer are less regular compared to hers, so we always try to make sure that we have some sort of pain relief medication just in case. From experience, pills do a very good job of taking away …

I have been having a lot of problems with my digestion and heartburn. I think this is due to my unhealthy diet, but I am not quite ready to change it. I usually just try to find medicines that help me cope with these issues. I have used Pepto …

I like to talk about medicine because when it all boils down to it, every one has to take it. I don’t care what it is or when you need it, there will come a time when you will take it. I have had Mylanta in my cabinet for …

Flexeril is a medication that falls under the category of muscle relaxers. It comes in pill form and is not available over the counter, but can only be obtained with a physician’s prescription. Unlike a pain killer, flexeril is designed to eliminate muscular contractions and pinches by …

Fish Oil is something I hate to take because with either the huge pills or the oils, there is always that fishy after taste and the fishy burps afterwards. But, I now take Carlson Labs Very Finest Liquid Fish Oil because it has a masked flavor, somewhat, and …

Bach original flower remedies - rescue remedy is designed to give you comfort when you need it. The packaging suggests some areas where you might to choose to use the product including before a test,interview or exam. The question is, does it work? Well I have …

Nice is a pain killer from the basket of pharmaceutical major Dr. Reddy’s Lab. I am a regular user of Nice. Whenever I feel pain in any part of my body, I think it to be proper to use Nice than to be pershed under the influence of the …

Ever have one of those headache or toothaches that won’t go away? You have tried numerous paid medications and cant find one that works.
I have the answer for you .
I’ve had these problems and to have to say Aleve Gel caps do work …

I’ve been using Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% for the past couple of months just so to clear up the acnes and pimples and I have sensitive skin.
I bought the Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% online from www.acne.org at what I considered as a bargain price in regards to the volume they …

About 7 years back I accidentally found out that I was extremely anemic when I had gone to the hospital for a high fever. The blood reports indicated that my Hemoglobin level was only 4mg while it should have been at least 12mg. A lot of further tests were …

Period pain has to be one of the worst pains there is. For me it is particularly distressing, as I suffer from endometriosis even worse, now I have hit the menopause. Unfortunately, this is a family trait which has passed on to my three daughters, so it …

Dextromethorphan, based on my research, is a substance used as a cough suppressant. This is the substance we can usually find in cough syrups or cough lolly or lozenges.
This substance is found in the medicine that I am using right now and that is Vicks Formula 44. I am …

Phendimetrazine is a generic prescription drug used to aid weight loss by increasing energy and suppressing the appetite. The common brand name associated with phendimetrazine is known as Bontril. I’ll also add that phendimetrazine is not the same as the similar weight loss drug known as phentermine (Apidex).
Where do …

I’m going to talk about my great discovery two years ago, or at least to me it was a great discovery.
I have this little problem, well not too little problem, a BIG problem that all women who take the pill have…. I get lots of spots on the face …

As almost everyone knows about me, I have had problems with muscle aches. These problems especially occur in my lower back and my knees. I don’t know why it happens to me, but it has been happening ever since I gave birth to my first child. I’m always looking …

This was my first doctor’s visit in over ten years! I was suffering from kidney stones. I cannot believe how friendly the staff was. They were there to help. I was not treated like a number, I was a real person and they treated me like …

I purchased Afrin Nasal Decongestant Spray at my local walmart for about $7 or $8 several years back. I had a terrible cold and was told by a nurse that Afrin Nasal Decongestant would go a long way into helping me feel better. I was miserable and willing to …

This is one of the branches of a leading drugstore in the country, Mercury Drug Store. This branch which is located in the National Highway of Dumaguete, is the newest the company has opened in this area of the province.
There is …

I have always been a huge Tylenol fan, but I did buy a bottle of Advil last month just to try it out. I had often wondered why some people prefer Advil to Tylenol, so I thought I would experiment a bit to compare these two popular brands …

I normally get some serious colds and whenever this happens, I go to see the doctor. The doctor diagnoses me and later the doctor prescribes for me some medicine. The medicine he usually prescribes for me is Alnix. This drug Alnix is an antihistamine and its chemical name is …

Six months ago, I visited my doctor complaining of depression and anxiety. He prescribed Effexor XR. So, I went on the internet and began looking this drug up. On messageboards and personal pages, people who had taken it said it was a horrible experience. Among the complaints listed were …

Well, I’ve been to the doctor quite a bit lately thanks to a very taxing job lifting heavy boxes and going up and down ladders all day. My latest encounter with the doctor came after a very intense back pain began in my lower quadrants, usually radiating down my …

Quasense is a type of hormal birth control pill that allows the user to have a period every three months and is the generic form of other birth control regimens, such as Seasonale. This birth control is known as a low dose birth control because it has a low …

While I thought I had hit every hospital in the NYC area, I was totally shocked when I had a D & C at Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC. I did not think that such a great efficient hospital existed in NYC with the way healthcare is. …

Like alot of people out there I deal with depression and take medication for it. My doctor had given me a prescription for Prozac and I took it for a few months but decided it may not be right for me due to one of the side effects being …

Not too long ago, I had major surgery, a 4 1/2 hour operation. When I got back into my hospital room after the surgery, the pain was starting to get worse. After I cam out of the anesthesia and was able to drink water, the nurse asked …

I’ve been taking this fish oil supplement for several months now upon the suggestion of my doctor. I haven’t noticed any big changes in my body when it comes to its benefits since I started taking it so I can’t say for sure if it’s effective. I think the …

I do not often have problems passing stool, but it does happen on occasion. I don’t enjoy the feeling of constipation and know that it can make a person very miserable. Tired of straining and feeling like my stomach was tight, I decided to buy something to treat the …

This is a drug that I was prescribed to help with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). I started out on one tablet daily of 500 mg the first week then increased to two tablets the next week then to three daily the following week. A total of 1500 mgs daily. …

There are many medicines for fever but somehow we tend to buy or patronize the brands that we have been using for the longest time. In my case, fevers meant paracetamol rather than ibuprofen, moreover, I tend to use Tempra over other brands because it was what my mother …

Abreva Cream prescription is used to treat cold sores and blisters. It has to be prescribed to you by your doctor or dermatologist. I have never had to use this product myself but I have a friend that uses it regularly. The Abreva Cream prescription is …