I am very active in sports, playing all kinds of strenuous and fast games, from tennis to badminton and the occasional basketball pick-up game. Age has not been too kind to me, and as a result, the older I got, the more muscle aches I would get per game. …

My wisdom tooth on the left side had been making my life miserable for the past few days. The fact that this tooth had to be removed to give me some permanent relief - only made tensed and nervous. I had always dreaded the painful procedure of removing the …

Some people may not see lip balm as medicine. If you have a problem with really dry chapped lips, it is definitely medicine. I don’t have a particular lip balm that I use. I usually just try to keep my lips moisturized with something. I live in the desert …

Olmator H 10mg for blood pressure the best medicine to control and keep your blood pressure in check. My mother suffers from both high and low blood pressure and needs to take the pills regularly to keep it in check. Blood pressure one the worst disease to have if …

Recently I had a terrible cold. Actually, it started with my ears. My ears were mildly irritated and they itched slightly. As my cold progressed, both my ears hurt so bad that I actually thought that I had punctured my ear drums in some way. I went to my …

My dad became gravely ill, after I had just came home from three great weeks on a business trip to New York City. It was two days after I had settled back into Midwestern life. The hospital called me,and said I needed to get there immediately. And I …

Neobrufen is a medicine which main component is Ibuprophen, a well known anti-inflammatory. It comes in sachets with effervescent granules in the inside, that you have to dissolve in water so you can take it. The ones I use are the 600 mg ones, but you can find them …

One day during my jogging i suddenly had a pain near the spine little above the hip region but i neglected it and after a day or two i got burning sensation of urine i got doubted after one two days i thought pain will stop but …

I am extremely impressed with these Galprofen Ibuprofen Long Lasting Capsules as they really do work and they live up to their claim to provide 12 hour pain relief. I just tried these out because I suffer with severe period pain —“ which is debilitating to the extent …

I have tried a lot of liniments to ease out muscle and body aches. One of these liniments is Pau Liniment. This product has a blend of menthol, camphor and methyl salicylate. It comes in a small green plastic bottle. It is not just readily available in any drugstores. …

I have been a diabetic patient for a very long time now. And in my years of having this illness, there have been several times that I have experienced my blood sugar levels to shoot up, especially when I munch on my favourite donut and chocolates. I know it’s …

Equate: With Selenium Sulfide 1% Medicated Dandruff Shampoo is a product that I tried once but never purchased again because at the time, I was in search of a dandruff shampoo that could help ease my dandruff and dry scalp problem. Today, I have a shampoo that has helped …

Whenever I affect normal fever I use one paracetamol 650 tablet, that gave relief from the fever but once I affect severe fever with body pain. I consulted with a doctor he prescribed Ace- Proxyvon tablet and dosage one tab twice daily for four …

For a couple of years now I’ve been plagued by a wart on my index finger. I had them frequently as a child, and always went to a dermatologist to have them frozen off. When I found out that this technology was now available over the counter, I jumped …

Because I was amazed by how these fluid replacement tablets work. I became curious to try out other similar drugs. So, the people who suggested me this medication were the ones that I asked. There were several drugs that they recommended (which they have tried also) but the one …

My daughter sometimes complains of stomach cramps. To my mind, perhaps as a result of drinking too much soda, stress at school, the acidity levels in her stomach are high leading to aches and cramps. When I took her to the clinic for this specific problem, the …

Sterimar Nasal or Nose Spray is made of sea water. I just bought one bottle of Sterimar Nasal Spray which is contained of 100ml sea water sprayer inside it.
Actually it is not only sea water inside this product. But it is a mix combination between sea water and its …

This is the first blood pressure monitor we have in our house, we bought it about 4 years ago because my mother had hypertension so I used to mesure her blood pressure every day. This monitor is really easy to use, it has 2 buttons, one to turn it …

If you’ve never heard of Metformin, it’s probably because you’ve never had diabetes before or known of anyone that has diabetes. About two or three years ago, I was very overweight due to very unhealthy life practices and started to get the classic symptoms of Type II Diabetes. I was …

I was contemplating on what vitamins I should give to my puppies as Nutripet vitamins for dogs is good but the vets and my friends who also have dogs suggest that I buy some human medicine because they were apparently better. I was contemplating on choosing between Tiki-Tiki and …

I can not live without Strepsils Lozenges Original Flavor every time I have sore throat. It comes in different flavors: original flavor, honey, lemon, strawberry and more. I prefer the original flavor though I have tried other flavors as well. It can be bought by box or just one …

Walgreens brand medicine has been some of the best medicine I’ve ever invested in, and has worked better than even some (or maybe even most) prescription medications me or my husband or kids have been given over the years. I have taken Wal-Zyr for my allergies in the past …

I remember being a walking-talking acne in high school, it was not easy or fun. I hate the fact that I can’t touch my face without hurting. It was frustrating and it pretty much consumes my time figuring out how to get rid of them. I tried all the …

A healthy skin should not only be glowing but it should also be free of pimples. There are actually lots of topical agents and cleanser available in the market depending on your location. Here in the Philippines, there are lots of imported and local products for different skin types. …

I used this nasal spray only on one occasion in the past when I attended a wedding of a relative. My nose was so stuffed that it was too embarrassing to attend an event feeling like that. So I went to Walgreens to buy a nasal spray that is …

My husband suffers from a troubled knee. We’ve tried liniments like Ben-Gay for the pain, but he often finds they burn his sensitive skin. So I bought The Secret Ointment by Herbs for Health. This product is made exclusively for Canadian stores, and comes in a white round tub …

A couple years ago I tried Yasmin as a birth control and the impact it had on my body was very extreme! I’d previously been on ortho-tricyclen some time before that and after all the weight gain and water retention, I decided to “quit” birth control for a while. …

My mother is 75years of age suffering from left knee joint pain. Orthopedic surgeon after x-ray examination diagnosed it as degenerative changes in left knee. Along with other analgesic and other drugs he advised Lubrijoint Plus tablets. It is good suppliment for bone and for flexibility of joint. One …

I probably take more Ibuprofen than I should. This is one medication that actually works for me. In my experience, Ibuprofen has been effective in relieving pain and reducing fever.
Usually I take Ibuprofen for headaches or mentral cramps, but I have also found it effective for muscle …

Sakatonic ABC is another supplement or vitamin that you can probably give to your children when you need it. Sakatonik ABC contains of many vitamin in each tablet. Some of those vitamins are vitamin Vitamin A,
Vitamin B1,Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6 , Vitamin B12, Vitamin C,
Vitamin D3, Vitamin …

People are prone to diseases due to some factors such as unhealthy lifestyle, stress, or low immune system. To combat these problems, we need to take some vitamin supplements. One essential vitamin is Vitamin C or ascorbic acid. It can be found from the fruits that we eat. Guava …

Recently my ten month old had gone in for his booster shots and later that night came down with a fever and was miserable. By the second day he was barely opening his eyes, mucus was draining into his mouth and he could hardly move… it broke my heart! …

Moove is the name of the balm or gel like ointment, which comes in the tube. The moove is the must and should for me because as I have already said, I am a housewife and I have 3 little children. I have a lot of work …

I have been a patient or visitor at many a health places and have to say that this hospital is a cut above. The maternity wing is very well equiped with all the medical necessities and comfort items such as a TV and a large window overlooking outside. The …

Few days back I was suffering from severe cough. The cough was so severe that I couldn’t sleep at night. When four days passed and my cough did not subside then I decided to take on counter medication to cure it. I went to Wal-Mart for …

Calamine lotion is an interesting medicine. Straight off, it does do exactly what it promises to do, but it still amazes me as to how odd this medicine looks. Calamine lotion comes in bottles of different sizes, and contains a pink colored liquid that looks a little …

Several years ago, after encountering a great deal of stress in my life and having some genuine medical issues, I viewed a TV ad for Paxil medication. It just looked so good - happy people in crowds, able to cope with a vial of Paxil. I went to see …

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 wasn’t sure what was going on with me. Every time I would eat salads, raw vegetables and certain cooked foods I ended up feeling badly. I was bloated. Other times, I was bloated and nauseated. Nothing I could buy from the regular drug store shelves seemed to help …

I am so glad that I found Pharex Hydrocortisone Butyrate 0.1% Cream Anti-Inflammatory Steroidal for my skin rashes. I am allergic to some foods and fabrics. I do not know exactly what my allergic triggers are. All I can tell is that when I get allergic reaction to something, …

Some time ago I contracted an eye infection. I’m not even sure what it was or where I contracted it up to now, but by the time I managed to get my general practitioner about it and another problem, it was not as severe as it was before.
I …

Actually Correctol is refreshment which plays the role of laxative and in many brands it is been provided with different name and different forms. The actual work of this medicine is to motivate the nerve ending of the colon it is because there we has the smooth muscles and …

This tablet is normally used by people that have problem with their bone. People that has Rheumatoid arthritis or Osteoarthritis often get this medicine from their doctor. You need to get prescription from the doctor first if you want to buy this medicine from the pharmacy store. Otherwise, they …

Looking back on the times that I’ve suffered yeast infections, one time was worse than the others. This one particular infection I had did not go away as easily as planned. In this particular situation I was suffering from the infection for over 2 weeks. I had tried 3 …

Not only are these little pastilles really great tasting, but they are wonderful for a dry throat and I find them really soothing. I have been keeping these in my bag lately as I have been suffering with a cold virus and my throat can get really dry …

If ever there will come a need to be placed under medical care, I cannot think of a better place than Manila Adventist Medical Center. At first glance, it may be smaller than the more famous hospitals in the country, but the care it gives is markedly different.
I …

I found myself suffering from a lot of muscle pain in my knees on this particular occasion. I was trying rubs and pills and was tired of medicating myself. I knew that the knee pain was probably not permanent, but still hated dealing with it. I felt like I …

Migraine is my best friend. In the Philippines, the meaning of “Best Friend” is different; it means the opposite, your enemy. In a day that I am full of stress, migraine will attack me surely when the day ends. There are lots of reasons why I have migraine and …

Kroger All Day Allergy is the off brand of Zyrtec and a whole heck of a lot cheaper. I have reviewed many off and name brand products as well as other allergy products. I think this takes the cake in both of those categories and will give this product …