Our company endorsed us to Angelus Medical Center last friday to have our physical check-up/exam. This is actually required by the company. I went there early in the morning because I have the impression that it will take time to do this, I’ve done this before from my previous …

I used to hate Diatabs tablet. It was so big and so hard to swallow and besides its grayish color made it look quite dreadful. I tried several times to take that whenever I had no choice but it was really hard for me. So whenever I would suffer …

Rarely do I suffer from oral sores but when I catch one, it really bothers me a lot. Its really very painful to have oral sores often times I can’t eat and drink hot beverages. Since I work in the hospital I often encounter medicines for certain kind of …

Diprosone Cream is a topical cream which is manufactured by Schering-Plough. It comes in a squeeze tube and is available in a cream or ointment form. This cream is available only by prescription. I have been using this cream now for more than 27 years.
I use this cream …

Gudcef - CV 200 is an antibiotic which was prescribed to me by a physician for the treatment of respiratory tract infection. I had cough since one week and a cough syrup was not giving any positive result. I had to consult a physician who diagnosed lung infection. The doctor …

During my childhood, I was diagnosed of having growth hormone insufficiency. My parents were quite puzzled as to how this happened since both of them are tall and none in my family has ever suffered from that condition. The doctor told us that there are many factors to which …

I am one of those people prone to cuts and wounds. I have had my share of paper cuts and scrapes and bruises from my climbing adventures. During my emergencies, I always panic because I am so obsessive about cleaning my wound. I get agitated if I cannot wash …

Paracetamol or sometimes called acetaminophen is the kind of medicine that we can just get over-the-counter when we have headache, fever or whatever minor pains that we have. True, we can buy it over-the-country without the doctor’s prescription but it doesn’t mean that we take as many dosage …

I usually have a pretty hard time sleeping. There are some nights I can lay in bed for three hours before I’m finally exhausted enough to fall asleep. And when I have a backache or headache, this makes sleeping pretty much downright impossible. I did something to my neck …

When I gave birth to my second child, I got hemorrhoids. It hurts like hell. I couldn’t even stand up. I thought I was going to die every time I went to the bathroom. My doctor gave me medicine; it was gel type and had to be rubbed on …

About 10 years ago I needed a new dentist. My sister recommended the little place up the street called Quinn Family Dental. I at first didn’t know it was even there, as it was in a little house on the corner. I made my appointment, and …

I used to not like Excedrin very much because something in it always seemed to upset my stomach a little when I was a kid and since it was known as a headache medicine it never really did much for me to actually get rid of my headache. I …

My eyes are pretty sensitive and unfortunately they tend to get irritated pretty easily. Sometimes I might accidentally drop some product into my eye while applying eye makeup or I might rub my eyes too much if they get itchy due to allergies. Either way, I deal with a …

As much as possible, I preferred all natural medicine to avoid bad side effects. I know that synthetic medicine could hurt the stomach lining, kidney and liver in the long run so I have always been selective and careful when taking synthetic medicine. Last few weeks ago, I ate …

Having a little fever today? Go to the nearest drug store and get Decolsin capsules from there. I think it is the easiest way for me to reduce the fever or cough that I sometime have.. I will not wait to long to get Decolsin capsules and start to …

Restasis is an antiinflammatory eye drop that was recently added to the market to help relieve dry eyes. I started having severe dry eyes a year ago due to allergies and haven’t been able to wear contacts ever since. My optomologist recommended Restasis to help relieve the inflammation and …

I have always been plagued with varicose veins and undereye dark circles due to dark blue or purplish veins under the eye area. These varicose veins are really unsightly and they keep me from wearing sexy shorts. I can’t even show off my beautifully shaped legs just because the …

Working in front of a computer screen all day, I am prone to getting the odd headache. As others in the same situation will know, it isn’t good to be sat for hours in front of the screen when that’s the reason for the headache in the first place. …

I wanted to stop smoking for the second time around. I had previously tried Zyban and while it did enable me to stop smoking for years, I started smoking again, which was not my ultimate goal. I decided that for me personally, it may be worth talking …

The mosquito menace had always been a major concern especially during the rainy season. Although to solve this problem I used various mosquito coils and mosquito sprays, the harmful chemicals present in these mosquito killers were always a great cause of concern to me. But since the mosquito menace …

Due to the recent recall of Motrin products for some reason all of the CVS stores in my local area on Long Island, New York, have removed even the grown-up tablets as well. I believed that it was just the children’s products but, the next day at every CVS …

I have mild allergies in the summer months, but usually they are not so bad that I need to take medication on a regular basis. If they get too bad to handle, I usually take a Benedryl or something similar. Recently, my husband had a bad cold …

When I was pregnant with twins, I had the hardest time sleeping. It did not matter if I was on my back or side, sleeping was just uncomfortable.
Every week, I would get emails from Baby Center and one of my emails showed all these cool maternity products. The one …

When I was young I used to call all plastic strips by the name Band-Aid. I did not know then that Band-Aid is just a brand name. All I thought was the plastic strip is Band-Aid and Band-Aid is plastic strip. It was not until I grew older that …

I do not drink very often, and that is why it is very easy for me to get ill from drinking. I do not have a high tolerance for alcohol and find myself feeling dreadful the next day when I drink it. On one occasion, I had a …

At the end of last year, I hurt my knees while moving furniture. A few months ago, the injury worsened when I stepped up into my living room. It was extremely painful while lying down, sitting down, driving — anywhere that any kind of pressure at all …

So like every underweight insecure male, I decided to hit the gym like everyone else. I started off with a weight gain program but after the first few months, I realized I was gaining too little. The instructor told me that because of my lousy body type (ectomorph/fast metabolism) …

I have a pinched nerve in my neck that gives me trouble every now and then. Although I do, on occasion take pain relieving medication for it, they take a long time to work. I also use the heating pad, but my pain seems to always be there, when …

Meftal Spas is a multipurpose medicine that I always keep at home. It gives relief from variety of problems my wife face during her period. Previously, I used to rely on general analgesic medicine for pain during period. That was obviously not sufficient. My wife once complained of heavy …

First off, I feel the need to say that this alternative herbal supplement is on the expensive side. But that being said, it is worth every cent. Just think about what you would be paying for doctor bills and prescription medications in a year’s time. If you are anxious …

I have an autistic seven year old son and have faced many obstacles trying to get him proper therapy that he requires.
At the end of April 2009, Arch opened its doors to help many children in the Lehigh Valley that are affected by autism. I called this agency …

As age advances and also by continuous usage of computers, our eyes go weak. My eyes were very sharp and I could read even small writings with ease. But with age now I need specs to see the small print. Another major problem I have noticed with the eyes …

Clindamycin Hydrochloride is a lincosamide antibiotic used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections and serious anaerobic infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. When taking this drug, follow the directions on the prescription label or as prescribed by the doctor. This can be …

Utabon is a medicine recommended when you have a nasal congestion. It can be used in case of a cold, rhinitis, or sinusitis for example, but in my case I have only used some of the times that I have caught a cold.
This product comes in a small bottle. …

I hate when a headache takes over and ruins my whole day. I like to try to stop the headache before it gets really bad, because it can be hard to deal with after that. My headaches always start as a light pulsating and then starts to become a …

I am no stranger to pain. I have had my neck broken, been run over by a car, twice, have had Cancer, I do have rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, double scoliosis, and asthma, for starters! I do not prefer to take prescription drugs any more than absolutely necessary, so I …

I absolutely love to travel. I like to try out new foods, indulge in adventure and immerse in a culture that I have never before experienced. I have been to several countries in Southeast Asia to see what every country, ethnicity and their society has to offer. Of course …

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 …

My doctor normally writes a prescription for me for Lasix for water retention problems that affect me in relation to my monthly menstrual cycle.
When my blood pressure reading got a little higher than normal, he decided to take me off the Lasix (which I only used as needed) and …

Tixylix cough&cold medicine is used to soothe coughs,clear congestion and relieve runny noses. It contains Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 20mg, Clorphenamine Maleate 2mg and Pholcodine. Also contains Glycerol, sorbitol, sodium, saccharin, sodium benzoate, propylene glycol.
I use this medicine for my 21 month old son and it never fails to deliver, however, …

In my recent travel in Greenwich, England, I am amazed to see Rose Pharmacy. This is a pharmacy that I always know and relied to. Back in my home country, I trust this pharmacy because they always employ people, though not always all, who are always ready to give …

I have been using this supplement for over two years now to relieve muscle cramps and the pain they cause in my legs as a result of fibromyalgia.
I highly recommend magnesium to anyone who has a similar condition or is just struggling to maintain an overall sense of …

I will try almost anything to reduce the acid in my chest and avoid dealing with pesky heartburn. Though I don’t mind taking antacid tablets, my body sometimes become resistant to them, and I find myself needing to try something different to get rid of my heartburn woes. One …

I was recently at the doctor and was diagnosed with a sinus infection. He prescribed me Azithromycin and told me to buy some Afrin.
I bought and tried Afrin immediately for my stuffy nose.
I sprayed two times in each nostril, making sure to breathe in while I was …

I was diagnosed with Adult ADD at the age of 28. My whole life I thought I was just scatter brained until it started affecting my relationships with my husband and children. I went to see my Dr and he started me on Provigil which did not work for …

Small accidents happen and unfortunately statistics show that over half the victims of accidents in children between the ages of 0 and 14 years happen in the home.
Even if you take all the precautions you can think of to make your home a safe environment, small cuts and burns …

I have noticed lately that many different medicinal companies are really trying to out do each other. I guess they all want to create products that do what every other product does only supposedly better. I have noticed lately that Advil is one of these companies that is getting …

After my pregnancy I developed some sort of itchiness near the area where I had stitches due to my caesarean operation and I got a habit of scratching them which became even worse. My GP prescribed me to use Diprobase lotion as a remedy to fight the itch. …

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 …

Of the main over the counter painkillers, I generally prefer to get ibuprofen as it seems to have the fewest side effects. Not that I get a huge number of problems with any of the popular medicines in this sector, but I do think it is better to be …