It was the hot weather condition plus stress that gave me sores all over my under lip, gums and under my tongue. It was really painful every time I eat so I took Vitamin C plus Stresstabs Multivitamin with Iron.
Stresstabs is red in packaging and red in tablet color. …

I was recently having problems with the side effects of my anti-diabetic medication. It often gave me these undesirable and often annoying effects that were very persistent. I often had this nauseating headache that was very apparent hours after taking the drug. This was infuriating so I asked my …

In our household, there should always be pain-reliever medicines. My dad for one always complains of back pains, shoulders pains, etc. but almost all of us in the family usually suffer from really bad headaches. I for one don’t experience it much but when I do, it’s something that …

I was recently diagnosed with both Sinusitis and Rhinitis and my Doctor prescribed Amoxicillin 500mg Penicillin Tablets to be taken three times a day. Amoxicillin was not an antibiotic I had tried before, and was hesitant to switch brands. My Doctor assured me however; that this was the best …

I used to take Tylenol Extra Strength Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer for pain that I would get in my back. I still get the occasional pain, especially on days where I need to do more lifting and moving than usual, so I didn’t stop taking this pain reliever …

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 …

Being prone to monthly attacks of allergies and sinusitis, my cousin living in Virginia decided to send me Sinus Buster Nasal Spray. I have to admit that I have apprehensions about using any product that I have to stick up into my nostril. I was prescribed Drixine Nasal Spray …

I think everyone knows that dealing with stomach woes is a nuisance. I have a very sensative stomach and digestive system. I get heartburn daily and I can easily get sick. I have used Pepto Bismol in the past for these issues. Since I love to save money, I …

One of my aunt’s husbands is a man who has worked for the Dove company for many years since he has been out of college and he even invented many of their products which is something that I enjoy and it helps that when he is available to see …

I’ve never been a fan of medicine. And honestly my wife has to force me to take it. I had a cold a while back that was lethal. I had a cough that kept me up all most all night long. I didn’t know what to do so I …

I have been on Diane-35 contraceptive pills for the past 2 years of my life, as it was recommended by my gynae. I have heard alot of bad comments about contraceptive pills from the other people, and was at first quite skeptical about trying it.
After trying out Diane-35 for …

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 …

My daughter seems to catch a cold way too often, either that or she never completely gets rid of the cold in the first place. One thing that I did know is that she felt horrible, but did not need to miss anymore school. She was missing out on …

I have never been the type of person who can take a laxative and roll on about my day like nothing is going on. Laxatives really don’t do much for me, I have to be at home because they are so harsh on my system. The only reason why …

After contracting a cold, I decided to try Sinex decongestant nasal spray.
I had tried Vicks active Defence, but it was horrible and didn’t help at all, so I was hoping that Sinex would be better. And it was.
It really does help unblock you when you are feeling bunged up. …

This is the second health card my company had provided when they switched from Medicard to Prudential life health card. At first, we were all disappointed because we really liked the Medicard health service to us. We had been using that for two years and never had a problem on …

This is a touchy subject for pretty much any woman out there. When we women say we can be unbearable to live with when we are suffering from PMS, we really aren’t kidding. It can be World War III in my house and, over the years, the symptoms have …

I bought these Sensiplast extra strong plasters especially to protect my sore heels whilst I was breaking in a pair of new shoes that were killing my feet. I was having difficulty finding any type of plasters that would actually stick to my heels instead of just coming …

When I have a headache, I reach for the bottle of Tylenol Extra Strength 500 mg EZ Tabs. The pills really work wonders for me. They are great for basically any kind of pain. I use them when I have a headache and for menstrual cramps. …

Like most medications available over-the-counter these days, you’re looking at spending about $7 (maybe less if you’re lucky), for about 24 tablets per box. Such is the case with the Chlro-trimeton allergy tablets. But, every time we have an allergy or congestion problem come up in our house, I’m …

I had to take out my daughter from school last Wednesday as the outbreaks in her nose spread to the other parts on her face. Which was the wisest decision despite her insistence that she did not want to miss school. The doctor confirmed that she has streptococcal …

I have been suffering, for about the past year, from an extreme and constant case of pain. I was at work one night and I guess I just twisted the wrong way and totally threw my back out of whack. I’m not exactly an active person, though I am …

Antacid Tablets Extra Strength is CVS pharmacy’s generic brand of ant acids fortified with calcium. Now I am not a person who gets a lot of indigestion. The few times that I have this has worked just fine for me. I was actually given this by a friend who …

I love this combination pack by Releev. I’d never even heard of this company before I tried this product and kind of stumbled across it by chance while searching for some allergy medicine at the store. My son was having a hard time with his allergies and sinuses and what …

In 2003, I was diagnosed with hypertension. It was a difficult realization but those are the facts and realities of life. When we reach that certain age, it brings us to the conclusion that dusk is almost at hand. I did not suspect that I had hypertension despite the …

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 …

Shingles is a painful blistering red burning and sometimes extremely itchy rash that oozes with peeling skin. I suffered from a shingles rash for about two weeks and it was one of the most painful rashes I have ever experienced in my life. One of the creams I used …

I found myself in need of an anti-diarrheal after dinner out with friends at a local restaurant, so I popped into a nearby CVS to see what was available.
My first instinct was to reach for Imodium, which I’ve used in the past with fairly good results. …

I used to swear by Tylenol about a decade ago when I was using it to relieve a constant toothache that I couldn’t afford to take care of. It worked great, but I ended up forming a sort of resistance to it, and had to take more and more, …

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 …

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 …

Tylenol Pm is a medicine or drug that is available at almost any local pharmacy and I first tried it when my family went away for vacation and I was unable to do. They were on a research trip to Mexico and I do not have a passport so …

I always have this product in my bathroom because of my hemorrhoid. I first encountered this awesome medicated wipes after I gave birth to my first child at the hospital. My hemorrhoids was so bad after pushing the baby out that my nurse had to put two or three …

During the winter months, it seems like me and my family have a constant cough or sore throat. The entire cold and flu season is one sickness after another until spring arrives. So, we always have cough medicine and cough drops in the house. Halls has …

I used this medicine mainly each time I have acid indigestion. Due to the demands of my work, I usually don’t eat on time which makes my stomach produce more acid in there. I would have period of stomach disturbance which felt like something is pushing the wall in …

I’ve been plagued with very painful menstrual cramps for years and tried out different painkillers from those specifically designed to numb menstrual cramps such as “Midol”, to those designed for different kinds of pain such as one type of Panadol. However, after trying “Cetamol Menstrual Painkillers” and having a …

It’s not something people like to talk about, but cold sores are always embarrassing, sometimes painful, and usually, they take a long time to go away. I have been fortunate to have only rarely suffered with one, but I always feel sorry when I see people with them, usually …

I found that my throat was not progressing with my cold. I had been taking cold medicne and felt many of the symptoms subside, but not the pesky sore throat that I was dealing with. I decided to get some lozenges so I could work this pain away as …

Natural Cellular Defence is a patented product sold out of the USA and available on various health and healing websites. This unique product was ten years and millions of dollars in the making, and Physician studies have verified that NCD or Natural Cellular Defence cures a multitude of illnesses.
Made …

From about the age of 14 I suffered with severe acne. I tried out all of the supermarket treatments and none were effective. After 2 years of taking other medication from my doctor I was finally referred to a dermatologist, who eventually prescribed me roaccutane. Within …

Finding the most birth-friendly hospital can be a tough search especially when you see a lot of hospitals around, and hear different feedbacks about each of them, and don’t really know if it is a good place to go or not, unless you’ve tried their services yourself. We have …

Spironolactone (aldactone) is a prescription drug that I started using about 20 years ago for adult acne. It was prescribed by my dermatologist for hormone-related acne. It has been extremely successful used in combination with minocycline.
Spironolactone is a synthetic steroid that somehow suppresses the adrenal gland. …

I fought with myself over whether or not I wanted to take anxiety medication. I had never felt the anxiety symptoms they way I was feeling them before. It was so different I swore I was sick with something. When I went to my doctor about my anxiety symptoms, …

I find usefull the fact that Zicam Intense has the instructions written on each package so this way, if for some reasons you isn’t sure anymore how to use it, you’ll have the possibility to look on it at anytime to refresh your memory about the directions. …

I have some pretty strange friends that introduce me to some pretty strange products that I wouldn’t even know how to find if they don’t tell me themselves since most of what I get for colds are either straight from the doctor or are easily found on the shelves …

I’ve been in search for a good medication for my seborrheic dermatitis. It’s a condition where my scalp gets very itchy, inflamed and becomes scaly. I have tried a few medicines in the past but wasn’t impressed by the side effects that it caused. So, decided to ask people …

Recently I had one of the worst sore throats that I can ever remember having. I was not sure if it was strep, or if it was just your every day run of the mill sore throat. When I could hardly swallow, I decided that I better go to …

A while ago I sprained my ankle, and at that time, the chemist recommended me this medicine called Fastum Gel, as well as to rest until my ankle would get better, of course. I trust the opinion of a professional, so I bought a tube and tried it.
This product …

I recently purchased the Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Tone Correcting Concentrated Serum to treat the hyperpigmentation that is currently affecting my face. I have hyperpigmentation on my forehead, cheeks, as well as a small amount on my chin. It is most noticeable on my forehead. I have been wanting to …

Since childhood, I was allergic to any spicy food. But after I started taking Avil 25 every time after I eat anything like that, my allergy was just gone. But the only problem with this is if you start taking it on regular basis then you have to switch …