Just recently, my left food suddenly swelled up bad—”bad enough that I couldn’t go to work for a couple of days and had to stay at home for 3 days. One of my doctor friends advised I take Celecoxib twice a day, later confirmed by the doctor at the …

I thought it was just an ordinary fatigue, bloatedness and loss of appetite. Until I began to have jaundice or yellowing of skin. I consulted a doctor and gave me a request to do whole abdomen ultrasound and laboratory tests. The result of the ultrasound shows that I have …

I am really impressed with this expectorant cough medicine from Sainsbury’s own brand because not only does it really work, but it is so cheap. I would usually buy the much more expensive Covonia if I have a cough but I tried this out and was amazed that …

Minor cuts and wounds are common to everyone in spite of all precautions taken. And you do not rush to the doctor every time. Rather, we cover these small cuts with the help of plaster, to avoid any infection. These plasters have been effective to an extent but need …

The other night I was coughing so bad, I heard my neighbour turn up his telly! I have had a lifetime’s worth of colds over the last few months and so I have been spending a fortune on cough syrups and the like, so I tried out this …

I take Tylenol pm on a regular basis. It helps me to sleep, is effective, easy to take, and supposedly non habit forming. I have tried a variety of pain relievers, and sleeping pills. Nothing works for me like tylenol pm does.
After breaking my arm, it bothers me …

Almost everyone has some periods when his of her resistance is not what it have to be. This can be after an illness or you get tired because you are too stressed.
In this case it is better that you take a product to increase your resistance. Probactiol is a …

Right now with the winter weather being so cold in most of the USA, chapped lips are a very real possibility. I find that Carmex works real well to heal sore, cracked, dry lips. Carmex is a topical lip balm. Which works very well for me.
Carmex is sold …

Recently I have been dealing with the dreadful problem of my son teething. It hurts him a lot. I can tell because he is much more cranky and is whining all of the time. I could see the tooth literally coming through the gums and looking at it was …

I have major issues with moderate to severe migraines. I get sick and stiff all down my neck and shoulders that leads them just aching and actually making the migraine worse. I told my doctor of this and he diagnosed me as having tension triggered migraines and prescribed me …

I am not fond of seeing a doctor. I do not give my trust so easily to anyone who would want to have a check-up on me. For me, that’s a big no, no. I am always skeptical when it comes to medical check-ups.
But, the barrier …

Cemiron is not just another multivitamin drug, it is a very effective solution to cases involving stress, bad nutrition, and loss of red blood cells. It should be used with care because it is a potent drug which in the long run, may disturb one`s health though it was …

I was confined in a hospital the last year. It was due to a severe infection that I got from travelling to a remote jungle south of my country. I am a member of a charity organization which helps people get medical help. We provide what we can give …

As a parent of a toddler, I have been getting familiar with how Cardon Children’s Medical Center works. Why? Because I’ve been there with my daughter three times already. Thankfully, just in the emergency room. Our first experience was not pleasant at all. It happened late at night, probably …

I’ve been using Pamprin Maximum Strength for years now to counter period symptoms. I prefer it over other products (Midol) claiming to provide the same relief because they simply did nothing for me.
Pamprin differs from other brands that say that they can help or end your period symptoms …

I don’t get sick that often. Really I don’t. I may get back pains and neck pains and headaches and have problems sleeping and anything at all associated with general body pains, but I don’t really actually get a cold or the flu but once in a blue moon. …

This was such a nightmare. I started taking this medication almost two months ago, in addition to my diet and exercise regime. I didn’t have a lot to lose, mainly about twenty pounds or so. I am pretty active, working out several times a week, but the weight just …

Provex CV is a supplement that supports functioning of the heart and cardiovascular system. You can not buy it at the store it must be ordered online through a company called Mellaluca. As you can imagine this supplement does not come cheap. But if you are like me and …

Living in a tropical country makes me uncomfortable in cold weather. We only have cold weather during rainy season and the month of December where the air is cold in the morning and evening. I do love the cold weather, the cold air touching my skin though this is …

The title of this medication alone makes you want to check it out and see what it’s all about, doesn’t it? At least, that’s what I thought. You just don’t hear or see the words “lung support” in relation to medications available over-the-counter these days for something as simple …

After being diagnosed with respiratory tract infection, my physician prescribed me of three different medicines namely Cefalexin, Mucobron and Iron Supplements. He told me to focus on my cough and buy Mucobron capsules good for five consecutive days and take it three times a day, once after each meal.
I …

It is my second pregnancy and the doctor prescribed Vitacal 250 calcium supplements. It is oyster shell calciumcarbonate supplements. It comes in a small white bottle of 60 tabs manufactured by the Vitahealth.
I never took calcium supplements in my first pregnancy and I used to …

Once in awhile I get a nasty sore dry scratchy throat that is really annoying and causes coughing. One of the ways I soothe my throat discomforts away is by sucking on a Sambucol Black Elderberry Cold and Flu Relief Lozenges. I like these lozenges because they contain immune …

Here in the Philippines the most popular drugstore is Mercury Drug. They have thousands of branches nationwide. They have good reputation because of the good customer service and cheap price on their branded and generic medicines.
But today I will not write another review for Mercury Drug, I guess …

I had a fever on Friday and my cousin wasn’t home so I was alone. I only had some Biogesic (Paracetamol) in my medicine cabinet. I was too dizzy and lazy to go out or even send a text message or call my siblings and my dad. Since I …

Let’s see. Right now I have about four different kinds of cough syrups, four different kinds of cold and flu tablets, two medicated chest rubs, three bags of cough drops, and another handful of allergy medications sitting in my pantry, all purchased within the last three weeks because I …

I began taking Glucophage (Metformin) in September of last year to treat the sudden onset of insulin resistance. I knew that this medication was used to treat type II diabetes, but I soon found that it is currently being used to treat Poly-Cystic Ovary Syndrome and associated infertility …

Catching a cold has many bad things, but one of the most bothersome ones are when you have a strong cough. No matter how much water I drink, I will go on coughing.
There are natural methods for a sore throat, like hot milk with honey, but I dislike the …

Usually, I used another product if I got a small burn or woun0d from the kitchen. But few days ago, I could not find the product that I used to apply on the burning spot. The person in the drug store where I go if there is another product …

I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis for about 6 years. I have tried many different treatments. However Rituxan has, by far, been the best for me. Rituxan, or rituximab, is a cancer fighting medicine that targets b-cells. I believe they use a much smaller …

From all the advertisements and commercials I’d seen, I got the idea that “Midol” would be a trusted medicine in alleviating menstrual pain and helping me feel at ease. Based off of this idea, I ended up purchasing “Midol Menstrual Complete” with the hope that I could count on …

I’m pretty sure there couldn’t be anything worse than watching or caring for a child that’s sick. I don’t have kids of my own, but I take care of my godchildren a lot, or used to when they were younger, and so I have a good idea how to …

Gardening has always been my passion and I always loved taking care of my plants whenever I could take out time from my busy schedule. A few days back when I tried trimming the overgrown plants in my garden, I accidentally cut my skin on my right hand. The …

I first used Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough Liquid after my physician prescribed it for me. I had a bad productive cough and fever after I was heavily rained on in a mountain climbing expedition with a group of friends. I was having a very hard time and burning sensation …

I have only been “diagnosed diabetic” (Type 2, early stages) for a mere four weeks. However, I have grown really close to my daily self testing of my blood glucose. I use the One Touch Ultra Mini model. This meter has a totally different shape than most other meters …

Honestly, I like taking Gaviscon ESR 1174 tablets because first of all, they taste really good. I just love to keep it on my tongue and let it melt. It tastes a little bit like lychees, but it’s more like soursop, that succulent fruit I loved to …

I played a lot of volleyball and basketball in high school and even in college so I have had my share of injuries and while most of them were minor there were a few that left me with a little arthritis from time to time. It tends to …

Medised is an all-rounder, it eases teething pain,soothes pain and fever,and helps your child to sleep. this medicine is sugar free, colour free and alcohol free.
I have tried my 21 month old son with this medicine and although it really does do what it claims, getting your little one …

My stomach tends to have gases, and for people who knows that experience, it can be really painful. It feels swollen too, what can be very bothersome. For when this happens, Aero-red is one of the medicines that I have tried to help my stomach to feel better.
Aero-red is …

Keeping my throat healthy is very important to me. I hate it when I can’t swallow or when my throat gets really irritated. I have tried many drops and lozenges for these issues and have always respected the Ricola brand. I saw a little package of the Lemon Mint …

Lantus was prescribed to me by my doctor to help control my diabetes. The insulin comes in a small vial and is clear. The medicine has to be put in a syringe and injected into the muscle area of the body. I normally give myself injections of Lantus in …

When people think of Desitin, they think babies and diaper rash. And while Desitin is great for getting rid of diaper rash in babies, it can also be used by adults for a variety of things.
My husband always gets chapped between his legs during the summer months. …

I live in a tropical country where there are only two seasons, dry and wet season. During dry season, it is so hot that people mostly suffer from dehydration and heat stroke. During wet season, people commonly experience coughs and colds. As much as possible, we try to find …

I had this psoriasis before and my dermatologist recommended to use Betnovate. I like this ointment because after two days of using it the skin infection was gone. It has a transparent color too which is very convenient when you are working or you are somewhere perhaps in the …

My doctor diagnosed me with bipolar disorder with a high occurrence of manic episodes a few months ago. Since then he has put me on a variety of medications, the most recent being Abilify. He started me at a dose of 5 mg per day, then moved the dose …

Given the high cost of medicines in the Philippines, it has become a necessity for a lot of Filipinos —“ yours truly included —“ to look for cheaper alternatives to branded medicines. Since I am highly prone to allergies —“ both skin and allergic rhinitis —“ I am required …

Over the years I have tried every over the counter nasal spray’s that you could possibly name. I have been very satisfied with Vick’s Sinex 12Hour nasal spray. When you have allergies like I do and live where in an area of the country that I live …

Yesterday I finished the 14-day slimming program of Defiligne Yves Rocher.
Before beginning this program I was taking Defiligne Starter Silhouette 10 also Yves Rocher but did not work. After my failure with Silhouette Starter Defiligne 10 Yves Rocher the women in the store advised me to start …

I’ve always been a fan of drinking tea, ever since I was a little girl. And, as my children grew up, they would see me making tea at least once a week and decided, when they were a bit older, they would like to try it out for themselves …

My son had a fever few days ago. I did not have paracetamol stock for the children. So I went immediately to the drug store to get the right medicine to bring down his fever. The sales lady gave me Proris Syrup forte after asking me about my son’s …