In addition to the strep infection my daughter had, she was also diagnosed as suffering from chronic rhinitis. All throughout the day, she would cough and spit something out. She was often complaining to me that there is always slime or phlegm at the back of her throat which …

If you are searching for a cheap self-medicating alternative, you might find that some websites are promoting the use of benzoyl peroxide. It is an over the counter drug that doesn’t cost much and is suppose to have antibacterial properties and that will kill the bacteria in your pores, …

I have some particularly picky children. Even now, as young adults, they still hate the idea of swallowing a pill and would prefer any other method of taking a medication that that. So, you can only imagine how difficult they were when they were little and not feeling good. …

It’s hard to take some sort of medicine without a doctors prescription, but I am glad that there’s analgesic that I can take that is harmless. This Biogesic paracetamol can take even without taking a full meal, I been using this analgesic-antipyretic medicine for so long and it helps …

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 …

The dabour pudin hara is the name of the very cute little capsules and the color of which is green. These are the capsules rounded in shape and contain the liquid or oil of some pure herbs. These balls like tablets are very good when we have …

Cephalexin Monohydrate is an antibiotic that is used for treating bacteria infections. I had gotten an upper respiratory infection and the doctor prescribed Cephalexin Monohydrate to me to help treat it. The medication is in capsule form. It leaves a bad after-taste in my …

When I was still 3 months pregnant with my first baby, I had community acquired pneumonia which caused me to have hard, nonproductive cough and slight fever. I know I cannot just take any medication because of my pregnancy. Because of this, I consulted my obstetrician. After …

While I am not a fan of sleeping pills of any kind, as I find they leave me drowsy in the morning and can be addictive, there are times when I find I need something to get a good night’s sleep, especially if I am experiencing some kind of pain. …

I have always had allergic rhinitis. There are bad days and there are worse days. Whenever I go and sleep over my Aunt’s house, I always have it. The bedroom can be very dusty and my nose can get really stuffed because of it. Every time I go there, …

I haven’t had much luck in the testing of Nature’s Way prodcuts, but that doesn’t stop me from trying new ones every time I find them. I’m not a homeopathic enthusiast by any means, but I do like the idea of implementing natural elements where possible, and keep the …

I am only taking one medicine when I suffer my pain like headache and backache, and allergic rhinitis. And this is Acetaminopehn-PM 500 mg a day, I am taking it after a full meal. I prefer the extra strength brand of Acetaminophen which is Tylenol. But what I like …

Using some sort of antacid has become an everyday thing for me. I have been dealing with a lot more heartburn than usual and feel that it has become a burden on my life. To deal with this problem, I use multiple antacids. One antacid that I thought worked …

I recently tried a Walgreens vaporizing steam liquid that I felt was very effective in relieving my sinus congestion, so when I saw that Vicks had a similar product, I wanted to try it. Price wise, this was about $3 more expensive for the exact same amount of liquid, …

I get headaches and migraines quite frequently. In a week, I usually get a migraine at least once if I am lucky. Sometimes more depending on the situation, stress levels, and my relaxation. I usually use Advil and it has been working so far. However, when I ran out …

My mom had always told me to take my vitamin C daily to keep healthy and make my immune system more resistant to viruses. I never really took her seriously though. Until one day I felt this nasty soreness in my throat. It felt scratchy and difficult to swallow. …

It seems like someone is always suffering from some sort of congestion in my house. It passes along from one person to another starting a never ending cycle of people being under the weather. I hate feeling like I can’t breathe through my nose and it drives me completely …

I have a huge collection of acne medications. I like trying new things because I feel like sometimes my skin gets so used to one product that it stops being as effective as it once was. Switching up my routine a bit helps keep my face free from breakouts …

The actual drug name for this is beclomethasone dipropionate aqueous suspension, which is a corticosteroid. Mine was made by ‘genpharm inc.’ but you can get this under any other brand name and it would be pretty much the same. This is used to treat stuff like hayfever or if …

I have always had low blood pressure so when I was pregnant, my obstetrician-gynecologist prescribed me Sangobion capsule to be taken twice a day. Even before I got pregnant, I have already experienced certain symptoms like headaches and pale gums and the symptoms got more pronounced when I was …

When I am in pain, I will try almost anything to get rid of the pain. I noticed that with my body, I have to switch pain killers often. This is because my body starts to resist the effects and most pain killers will only sufficiently kill my pain …

Wellbutrin is a wildly popular anti-depressent medication that is prescribed quite regularly by psychiatrists, as well as other types of medical doctors. I was first prescribed Wellbutrin by my obstetrician after having my second child. Unfortunately I became a victim of postpartum depression and as much as I …

In my excitement of shopping for my sisters marriage —“ the dust and wind seemed to take a toll on my eyes. My eyes slowly turned red and the worst part of it was the itching that I felt especially on the corner of my eyes. Although I tried …

When H1N1 became an alarming disease all over the country, I myself become more protective and health conscious. Wherever place I go like dining in a restaurant, watching inside a movie house, using restrooms in malls and what not. I always wash my hands and if its not possible …

I started to have trouble sleeping and neck pain. I thought I was just getting old. I was complaining to one of my friends one day about my problems. She told me that I should try going to a massage therapist. She said that she …

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 …

Sometimes our husband prefer it naturally and wives are left sacrificing side effects of oral contraceptives. I was really pessimistic about taking pills because they often quote side effects. The foremost benefit of taking pills rather than using condoms is the hassle-free situation when you wanted the time. If …

There are many remedies for a sore throat, and Strepsils is one of them.
Not only in winter, in spring too, due to alergies, we can end up with a sore throat too.
It comes in a box with 24 pills, and the way to take them is to suck them …

Yesterday I was talking to my mother and wasn’t feeling well, just a fall cold type of thing. She suggested when I went to bed to put Vicks VapoRub on. OK yeah that helps with congestion and will enable me to get some sleep. Then she tells me put …

Drapolene is a new brand of nappy rash prevention cream that I tried for my baby. My usual brand was missing on the pharmacy shelf as I walked in. The pharmacist recommended this brand and said that it was also effective like the brand I asked for. It …

I have a dead toenail since a long time now or so I thought. My little toenail on my left foot is completely black. It does not hurt nor is it uncomfortable but just that it looks dead and black. It is very unsightly, I did not even want …

Anyone who’s had Buckley’s cough syrup knows it tastes awful and it works.
I bought the Jack & Jill Syrup for my kids because if they even see the adult bottle, they are ready to weep!
I have been using it on my kids and like that it’s an expectorant rather …

Allergic Rhinitis is one my problems when I am cleaning my house and even when the climate change it really affects my health. Allergic rhinitis is an allergy that goes with sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes. Some times I cannot sleep when I was attacked by this …

Just to hear the word Xenadrine makes me sick, it just brings me bad memories, that white plastic pot that looked like a bubble gum pot…
I used it just once and it was in a season on which I got into the idea of losing weight, and I let …

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 …

Okay, so to say I have sleeping problems is a major understatement. The smallest thing can totally interrupt my sleep in the strangest of ways. I’ve always had problems falling and staying asleep and was, not too long ago, clinically diagnosed with Delayed Sleep Disorder, which is totally different …

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, …

“”“Infant Triamenic allergy strips
Medicines are very important in our life. If we suffer from any disease then peoples told us to take a medicine first. When we go to the doctors then they also recommended us to take a medicine. Now a day for all disease many kinds of …

Allergic Rhinitis is probably one of the worst respiratory problems one can have. Typically, most people mistake this condition for a cold. Usually, a person who has this problem has a history of respiratory allergies such as asthma. When the former allergy attack was cured, the allergic reaction manifests …

Effexor remains one of the more prescribed anti-depressants on the market and for many it has proven to have mixed results. Yes, there will be those individuals who will rave about how effexor had changed their lives and allowed them to experience a major turn around in terms of …

When I first heard about Airborne Effervescent Health Formula, I wanted to try it out because if there are any germs in the air, I will most definitely catch them. I’m just built that way, with a weaker immune system. I bought a 10 tablet box for …

ZICAM has many different products out now. I came across this product last week. It comes in an green and white box and is found in the allergy section - not the cold section.
Zicam Intense Sinus Relief Nasal Decongestant with cooling menthol and eucalptus. This nasal …

Every now and then, and I don’t mean often, I have a little trouble sleeping. It only seems to happen on nights that I need to get the most rest. That is when I have to rely on some type of sleep aid to get me through the night. …

For me, Biogesic is the Paracetamol that is tested by time. Our family trust Biogesic since then. There are several Paracetamol have been launched and introduced and as a matter of fact I have tried already some of them but still I keep on coming back to Biogesic. …

When I was still a kid and when I get sick I usually have fever. My mom usually gives me and my brother paracetamol and the brand she always gives us Calpol. Calpol is commonly used for children because its flavored. I can still recall the awful taste of …

Whenever season changes it affects my sleeping pattern, most of the time I have insomnia. It is a disturbing feeling when I cannot sleep 7-8 hours a day; I feel dizzy or blank, groggy and even light headed. Lack of sleep even affects the way I carry out my …

When it comes to infections of the respiratory tract, genitourinary, ENT, skin and soft tissues and a few other conditions, amoxicillin is the usual first treatment given to you. With my experience in the out-patient clinic, mild infections are treated with Amoxicillin. More complicated infections are given higher forms …

Do not waste your money on the Medicated Campho-Phenique Cold Sore Treatment that is made by Bayer! This medicated cold sore gel treatment claims to dry out cold sores and fever blisters, helps prevent infection to promote healing, and stops pain and itch on contact. All of …

I was quite a smoker and on average I needed 5 sticks a day. I long knew that this habit had to stop because of health benefits. The longest period that I went without smoking was 2 days and in the end I picked it up again. I could …

I bought a box of Medi Care adhesive bandages when my last supply of band-aid nearly ran out. I accidentally bruised my two fingers recently while at work, so I had to run to the customer service department to get some adhesive bandages. As a part-time baker …