When I am sick, I try to stick to using trusted medication that will get my through my cold quicker. On some occasions it seems like my body gets used to my regular choices and does not take away the symptoms the way it should. I was using Theraflu, …

The Advair Diskus comes in 3 different dosages.
100 mcg fluticasone propionate and 50 mcg salmeterol inhalation powder
250 mcg fluticasone propionate and 50 mcg salmeterol inhalation powder
500 mcg fluticasone propionate and 50 mcg salmeterol inhalation powder
The most important information you should know about Advair Diskus
1. Advair Diskus has 2 …

Due to the attack of severe cold, apart having a stiff body and running nose- my ear ache seemed to be just unbearable. Sometimes the ear ache would become so severe that it would give rise to a severe headache too. Although pain relievers and my doctor’s prescription of …

Stomach ache, and gastric problem is very common in many people, and I also face that kind of problem, especially when I eat too much, I really feel pain in my stomach, and also sometimes I suffer from gas problems. So, I took an advice from my physician, and …

I have a few scars on my body from cuts and acne and so recently, I decided to try and even the look of them out. I did a little research and discovered that the best way to go this is to start applying a scar diminishing cream. …

Azythromycin is an antibiotic medication that I took for my respiratory infection in my throat. I had an infection and I was sick from it with sputum and coughing. I was kind of ill. I was prescribed to take this and my infection went away within the first week …

My Dad recently had a knee replacement and was sent to Coordinated Health for rehab. He was hesitant to go there because his siblings had told him stories about how difficult the therapists are there, and how they push you too hard, but that’s who the doctor works …

Like many of us, I suffer from acid indigestion. In my case I have acid reflux, which is particularly unpleasant. I always keep a supply of Rennie tablets with me for when I have a “flare-up” of this.
There are several different types of Rennie tablets. They come …

I have a hard time sleeping and staying asleep. My husband’s snoring did not help. So, he tried the Breathe Right Nasal Strips. They worked really well. His snoring went down significantly. He has been using them for over a year now.
The …

I have been sick for almost two weeks. The change in the weather here in Sydney always give flu virus scare to many. Everytime the season changes there are lots of people, especially kids, who get sick and experience fever, diarrhea, cold and cough.
During the …

I’ve been using Piriton for years and always keep a pack handy. They’re the best tablets I have found to combat hayfever, and are also great for other allergies.
The tablets are very small, and I have found that for most of the time, I only need to take half …

It was year 2007 when I was rushed in the hospital because of severe stomach pain and non-stop diarrhea. I am pretty sure that that time that I was food poison. The nurse got sample of my urine, blood and stool. My urine and blood were fine but after …

If you have a muscle sprain or suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome then Lidoderm patches are the best things. Lidoderm patches contain the anethetic Lidocaine which is a numbing agent. I suffer from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome after I put 2 of these Lidoderm patches on for 20 …

I chose to have my first child born in this hospital simply because that was were I was born,but I will never go there again,and do not recommend it to anyone.
After giving birth to my son,my uterus was not contracting as it should have because my bladder was so …

Todays review is of the medication Ondansetron more commonly known as Zofran. It is used to treat nausea. It is used for cases other than pregnancy but my experience with it is only during pregnancy so I will only be discussing that and not other experiences.
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Last week, I woke up at four in the morning feeling bad. I felt pain in my throat that it hurts every time I swallow my saliva. I thought it was just normal so I decided to drink water. I got out of bed and went directly to the …

My daughter recently had an ear infection in both ears. There is a bad cold going around and it hit us pretty hard. My daughter said her ears were cloudy and hurt every once in awhile. I went ahead and took her to the doctor, even …

My skin was so itchy and nothing was helping relieve it. I was even up all night itching my skin. My boyfriend bought me some of the Original Strength Gold Bold Body Powder and at first I looked at him and said this wont work. Well, was I wrong …

I am excited to be able to tell you about Panadol Extra tablets! I am a 69 year old missionary. I have been living in Kenya since March 2003. Before coming I had a hip replacement and was diagnosed with degenerative arthritis. I also had …

I have this worst case of allergic rhinitis and my senses have been affected severely. My room is not air-conditioned and sometimes I commute while going to buy some groceries, I just ride a public transport and kept further exposed from dust and air pollution. One time, I had …

I’ve never had a problem, over the years, taking medication to make me feel better. I figure, in this day and age, there’s really no reason for someone to needlessly suffer the symptoms of colds, flus and general aches and pains when things are readily available to make these …

Yesterday, I was doing a bit of yardwork. My gardener is not in at the moment and even if he was, I cannot stress enough the need to also prune and take off the dead leaves from my potted plants. I had not worn my contact lenses yesterday and …

Recent I was admitted to St. Lawrence Sparrow Hospital in the psychiatric ward. The support and the care from the staff were exceptional. I had been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and depersonalization. The hospital treated these illnesses step by step to perfection. They have voluntary and involuntary admissions and …

I am not a fan of cough medicines, as I usually stick to throat lozengers, but when I had a cough I just couldn’t get rid of, my pharmacist suggested I try Buckley’s Mixture. I was hesitant at first, most cough medicines I have tried have
either left me so …

I have been a long time customer and fan of Hall’s cough products. They have a large selection of flavors and different type of drops. My favorite product is the Cherry Cough drops. THey work excellent on sore throats, soothe the pain right away. They …

I suffer from terrible seasonal allergies. Grass being cut, pollen, smog or pesticides can give me terrible bouts of sneezing, and make my sinus’s become so full it feels like my head will explode.
I have, for the past 5 summers used Claritin, until recently I bought another brand, ran …

One of my favorite brands for an abrupt cough is the Ricola brand products. I decided to purchase some on one occasion where I just could not get rid of my cough. I felt pretty normal as I was passing my cold, but the cough was the only thing …

TheraFlu nite Time cold and couch is a cold medicine that is supose to relieve you of your cold symptoms. I haven’t bee a true fan of cold medicine. I like to take a cup of hot tea and a throw a scarf around my neck and let it …

The White Flower Analgesic Balm has been known to me for centuries. I could not remember anymore how many years it has been in the market but I know I was still too young when I first saw my mother smelling this oil and rubbing some on his …

Equate: Anti Itch Hydrocortisone 1% Cream works decently well, although I would not say it is a product that has successfully put an end to all my itching when I get bitten by a mosquito or if I seem to have a repeated itch for some other reason. This …

Being an Asian and a coffee lover for decades, I quite expected my teeth to be a little on the yellow shade. But I will not lie, I also dream of having the pearly white teeth that I see on toothpaste commercials. I tried several whitening toothpaste because with …

I was really down with the flu and I had terrible cough and colds. My nose was so stuffed I could not smell or taste anything. I could not even sleep soundly because of its stuffiness. Along with my favorite decongestant, I bought a Vicks Vapor Inhaler for about …

Ever since I was a kid, I know that we never forget to buy Vicks VapoRub. It would always be stashed in one of our shelves in the kitchen area. It’s a clear and sticky ointment and it’s very effective and useful. When we were kids and we are …

Makati Medical Center carries a credible roster of medical professionals, state-of-the-art facilities, and equipments. Though we have availed of this facility’s services only once, I truly admire the kind of service they are giving to their patients. And as most people know how they price a little higher than …

I get headaches all the time. While many of them can be really quite severe the majority are usually just mild to moderate headaches. It is for this reason that I used to take Tylenol a lot. It helped to get rid of those headaches quickly. However, Tylenol was …

I suffer from multiple and painful symptoms every month, and I am always on the lookout for pain relievers that help my issues. So far, I have tried almost everything on the market, both prescription and over-the-counter remedies, and as of now, only very strong painkillers or Aleve really …

Xanax is a small medication used for the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders. It comes in several different strengths. I have tried 0.25 mg, the 0.5 mg dosage, and the 2mg dosage. All of them have different effects.
I take xanax on occasion to treat anxiety. I started …

I like vicks vapor rub because it is not a medicine you take orally. I often worry about overmedicating myself and my children and with this I do not need to worry about doing that. In America we are told not to give medication you can purchase …

zelmac (tegaserod) is used for treating people who have ibs with constipation. this medicine was introduced in 2004. it is quite affective in treating constipation for people who have ibs. i had used this medicine when i had severe constipation due to ibs and no other medicine was helping …

This medicine has worked wonders for me many times before. You know those restless nights when you sick and nothing else seems to be working to get you better? I’ve had this feeling a couple times before and nyquil has been the answer to my prayer.
I will let you …

Anytime I feel a headache coming on I try to give it a little bit of time to rid itself. I usually will lay down and rest my eyes, and many times the headache will go away. But there are those times when a headache just will not budge …

One time, due to an improper use of a medication that I had for my illness, I became severely dehydrated and needed medications to restore the electrolytes and its balance in my body. There were several oral medications that I was prescribed along with the concurrent intravenous therapy. There …

One of the activities I enjoy most is traveling. However, it is often hampered by my motion sickness. The idea of sitting on a bus for long hours can be stressful to me. Air and sea travel do not affect me the same way. I am thankful for that. …

When my second son was born, I decided to cover him with complete vaccines protection. For the first baby, I had relied on the Indian Government vaccine program. At that time, I was not completely aware of this entire vaccine stuffs. Needless to say, my first son isn’t completely …

I have extreme allergy problems during allergy months. When the pollen count begins to rise out of control, so do my sinuses, coughing, sneezing and sometimes even wheezing. I needed something that would help alleviate the problems that I have with allergies so that I could continue to go …

To say that a cold sore is an annoyance or an inconvenience would be an understatement. Cold sores make it difficult to speak with others, enjoy foods and drinks and should a person with a cold sore feel the urge to sneeze or yawn, look out, because pain will …

Goldbond medicated powder is a product that is very expensive and as such it has always kept me from trying the product. The bottle sells for $7.00 which is about the same price as I currently pay for my haircuts and since I am a graduate student and frequently …

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. …

I have fibromyalgia and have been treated with the drug amitriptyline for many years, both to help me sleep and to calm some of the nerve pain symptoms.
When I was going through a periods where my symptoms were a bit worse than usual, my doctor decided to take me off …

Costa drugs is a family owned pharmacy that has been around for many years. It is very quick at getting your prescriptions ready, rather the CVS or Riteaid. Due to them not having the high tech computers, they could have your prescriptions ready in about 5-10 minutes. …