Medicine Reviews
Honeytus
The Honeytus is the name of the syrup, which has just worked best for me and for my kids. Written below is my story when I did not know about the herbal syrup called Honeytus.
I am a housewife and I have 3 …
Lithium
After a two year battle with mental health problems, I was prescribed Lithium by my psychiatrist. I was extremely hesitant to try the drug since I had tried it years earlier as a teenager with horrible side effects. My doctor explained that as an adult, the drug would effect …
CVS Antacid/Calcium Supplement Tablets Peppermint
When I was experiencing some problems associated with gallbladder disease a few years ago, and these problems mimicked heartburn and indigestion, I took a CVS brand generic berry-flavored antacid and was really pleased with the results. I’ve since had my gallbladder removed, but now seem to occassionally experience REAL …
Kalms Sleep Tablets
My issues with sleep are very utterly disappointing. If I go to bed at about 10:00 I go to sleep at 11:30 but then wake up again at 2:00 then wake up at 4:00 until it’s morning. I only get about 4 hours sleep a day which for me …
Dermovate Clobetasol propionate steroidal anti-inflammatory cream
Whenever I get red bumps or inflamed areas due to scratching and insect bites, I always bet bothered and it will just get worse. I am also prone to allergies from dust and unfamiliar surfaces and the result would be blotchy and itchy skin, not to mention the unsightly rashes. …
Breast Augmentation Surgery
Once I had made the decision to have breast augmentation I realized there are many factors to be taken into account deciding on a surgeon, type of implants and the result that I wanted to achieve. I made up my mind over a few years and started to put …
Daktacort Cream
Daktacort Cream’s generic name is Miconazole Nitrate Hydrocortisone. It is a topical antifungal white cream that weighs 5grams. Each gram contains 20 mg Miconazole and 10 mg hydrocortisone. The cream comes in a white small tube. It is like small toothpaste so make sure to keep it out of …
Topiramate ( Topamax )
Topiramate, which is better known as Topamax is an anticonvulsant drug that is now also used for the treatment of migraines.
It wasn’t until November of 2011 that my doctor finally decided to do something about the migraines I’d be suffering for years. They went from 3-5 times a …
Mucinex
Mucinex is an expectorant. An expectorant is a medication that relieves chest congestion and thins out mucous secretions. I had a cold and cough not too long ago and I was so congested, I didn’t know what to do. Nothing that I did helped. I …
Amitiza (lubiprostone) medicine
amitiza (lubiprostone) is the latest addition in the treatment chronic constipation. though there are only a few medicines that are available for the treatment of ibs with constipation and symptoms does not completely subside with these medicine but lubiprostrone is most affective treatment available for people who are suffering …
Xanax - Alprazolam
There have been difficult periods in my life, and on a few occasions, I felt the need to seek a medication that would help me deal with the stress. My doctor prescribed Xanax, or Alprazolam, following panic attacks I experienced shortly after the birth of my son.
I …
Deep Heat Spray
A couple of nights ago I slept funny and developed a huge knot in my shoulder. I asked my boyfriend for a massage to loosen it, but two days later it was still giving me jip. It was time to bring out the big guns!
Deep Heat spray comes in …
Proventil (rx)
Proventil is a medication commonly prescribed for people who are obtaning intense and sometimes painful difficulties breathing due to various kinds of Asthma. Proventil is said to clear one’s bronchial passageways to help make breathing easier for people who suffer from Asthmatic tendencies. It is most commonly …
Salonpas Patch
Salonpas Pain Relieving Patch comes in a small box and the patches are even smaller. Each patch is about 2 1/2 by 1 1/2 inches. While the patches seem small, they deliver quite a punch to muscle and joint pain. Each patch contains Camphor, Menthol and Methyl Salicylate. To …
Murine Ear wax removal
My oldest son has ear wax for days. Nothing that I ever tried helped that has been a huge problem. I have tried cleaning them and I have even tried going to the doctor. They to had issues in trying to figure out what was going on with his …
Sodium Bicarbonate (Bell Ans) 325 mg tablets
I was watching TV the other day when I had this sharp and burning sensation in my abdomen. I disregarded it at first but when the feeling got worse, that’s when it really got my attention. Since I knew that I was feeling hyperacidic, I immediately went to the …
Vicks Vapor Rub
I always keep a small bottle of Vicks Vapor Rub in my medicine cabinet. That jar is something I can’t do without. I love the feeling I receive from it, the way it opens up my nasal passage, and I’ve found out that there are lots of other things …
Panadol for Menstrual Pain
I am one of the lucky ones who does not experience pain when having a monthly period. But that was until January of this year.The pain was new to me because since the time my period came until that month, I didn’t experience any abdominal cramps during my period. …
Mirilax Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Powder Laxative
My youngest son has mild autism. One of the things he had a lot of trouble with when he was younger was holding his stool. This is a common problem for autistic children. As a result, his bowels don’t function as easily as they should. The solution our primary …
Equate Triple Medicated Severe Toothache and Gum Relief Gel
I am a huge fan of the Equate brand mainly because it is inexpensive and work better than most name brand medications on the market; however, I recently was suffering from a toothache and needed something cheaper than orajel, and I was completely shocked at how useless the Equate …
Vicks Inhaler
I am very scared of cold that I usually catch every winter. Last winters, I firmly decided to take precautions not to catch cough and cold due to commonly committed errors on our own part. I avoided all cold eats and drinks and whenever going out of the house …
Dolfenal (mefenamic acid)
The Product
The container is a silver foil pack.
This has a no particular scent.
This is in a caplet form that is orange in color.
The retail price for each caplet is Php9 or US$0.21.
My Experience and Opinion
Dolfenal is a product from Unilab. This is a mefenamic acid that is commonly used …
Tesco Mentholated Bronchial Balsam
This Mentholated Bronchial Balsam from Tesco’s own brand is formulated to relieve coughs, colds, catarrh and sore throats. I bought it primarily to relieve my very chesty cough which I have been left with after suffering a bad cold. I am afraid that this balsam medicine has …
Unisom SleepGels, Maximimum Strength Nighttime Sleep Aid
Every since I could remember, I’ve always had a hard time sleeping. I’d lay in bed for hours sometimes before I’d fall asleep. It’s not that I couldn’t fall asleep at all, which is insomnia, but that it just took me forever to fall asleep and then the sleep …
Walgreen’s Sinus Congestion and Severe Pain Reliever Daytime Caplets
I absolutely hate being congested. Sinus congestion is especially terrible for me as it is almost always quite painful. Between the watery eyes, itchy nose, and killer headache when I get sinus problems I have to be ready. Ever since I was a child I have been using benadryl. …
NSI Alcohol Free Throat Ease Spray
I’m a big supporter of a good cough drop or lozenge, but occasionally I just want something quick and easy and hopefully something that wont leave a medicinal aftertaste in my mouth the way a cough drop sometimes will. I was getting over a cold not too long ago …
Childrens Claritin: Alergy medicine
I have a child with asthma so I know I must pay close attention to his allergies. It is not easy to do when you live in an area where everyone has sinus and allergy issues. So I need a medicine on hand on all times. I need something …
Vicks VapoRub
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 …
NyQuil Cold and Fever Medication
For a period of time I was feeling a little sick. After a quick self-diagnosis, I found out that I had a slight fever that was climbing rapidly into a severe fever. I quickly went over to the drugstore and got myself a box of NyQuil Cold and Fever …
Xanax 1mg
Anxiety has only been an issue in my life for apprximately the past year. I’m not sure if it was externally triggered, internally triggered, or a combination of both. However, my psychiatrist originally put me on 1mg Klonopins for my anxiety. Recently, he has switched me over to …
Xone - Ceftriaxone Injection 1 gram
My youngest son was diagnosed with meningitis. He was having high grade fever and crying a lot. When symptomatic treatment didn’t give any results, I rushed him to my pediatrician. The doctor had told me about meningitis by just physical examination, but had also prescribed certain diagnostic tests. Reports confirmed …
Capzasin HP Arthritis Pain Relief creme
Every time I see the name of this product, I always think about those hot peppers and the chart they use to measure the heat of them. I don’t know why, but the name always makes me think hot hot hot. I’m usually a fan of IcyHot when it …
Tanglewood Festival of Lights Holiday Show
The Tanglewood Festival of Lights is a Light Show in the Winston Salem Triad area of North Carolina. The Light Show is similar to the ride “It’s a Small World” in Disney World for anyone who is familiar with that ride. The drive through the festival is …
Diane 35 Pill
I first tried Diane 35 when my doctor diagnosed me as having endometriosis, the thickening of my uterus walls, I needed this hormone to prevent painful mensturation during my monthly period. I bought a pack of 21 pills for $10, and I took it on the first day of …
Vaseline Intensive Rescue Moisture Locking Lotion
I was searching for a moisturizer which was affordable yet dependable. I found many brands. One difficulty was most of the good brands were costly. Other difficulty was finding the right one for my sort of dry skin and finding one with no odor. Vaseline moisture locking lotion came …
Lorazepam
I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder a couple years ago, due to a stressful situation in my life at the time which involved bankruptcy and moving and the possibility of pregnancy at a time when we couldn’t afford it, and bills, and… well… you name it and it …
Clomipramine Medication
Clomipramine is a drug often used for people for sufferes of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, although it can be used for other disorders such as panic attack and agoraphobia. Having panic disorder myself, I can vouch for the effectiveness of this drug, although it is not for everyone.
Most people …
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
I have pretty stubborn acne. Even though I do not break out as often as most girls my age, I have major trouble getting rid of the few pimples I do get. That is why it is so crucial for me to have a good daily cleansing routine so …
Calcium Polycarbophil (Fibercon) tablets
I was recently having problems with my bowel schedule. Every morning, I’m used to going to the bathroom and eliminate my waste. For four consecutive days, I just couldn’t defecate. No matter how hard I tried and how forcefully I exerted, there was just nothing. I tried several home …
Cetirizine Hydrochloride 5mg Tablets - 100 Count (Generic Zyrtec)
Ever since moving from the humid hot climate of Arkansas to the humid cold climate of Michigan, some eight years ago, I’ve suddenly become over-run with serious allergy problems that previously never existed. The first time I stepped out of the car into a Michigan september, I was overcome …
Statins
Statin medicines are really useful for the treatment of elevated Cholestrol. These are good in reducing the total cholestrol and LDL. I have consulted the doctor with the same problem of elevated choelstrol (Total - 240, LDL - 162). The cardiologist suggested me to take the Atorvastatin, 10 mg. …
Claritin 10 mg
As a person that is severly allergic to just about everything out there (dust, hair, pet fur, flowers, and strong smells), I think Claritin is the medication that can do it all! Even the 10 mg dose!
Claritin is one of the new over the counter medications …
NeilMed’s Sinus Rinse NasaMist Isotonic Nasal Spray
After a couple years of several failed attempts to get my teenage sons to use a nasal spray successfully to help alleviate their sinus problems, I figured I might as well just buy another one for myself. Nasal sprays have some issues, because they aren’t really designed to be …
Airborne
Before leaving for my honeymoon last November, I was paranoid about getting sick (as are most brides!). I wanted to stay calm and take propper care of myself to be sure I didn’t catch any germs. We invested a lot of money into Saint Lucia, our honeymoon destination, and …
Benylin with Codeine Cough Suppressant 100 ml
I bought this over the counter medication when my usual cough suppressant ran out. I was anxious to get a decent amount of sleep which was why I took this product since I have been suffering already from a horrible cough for 3 days.
This dark chocolate colored syrup …
Cloraseptic Throat Spray
This review of Chloraseptic Throat Spray goes hand in hand with my review of the antibiotic EES that I took when I had strep throat. The Chloraseptic Throat Spray was also in my cache of remedies for the strep throat episode as well. For a little background …
Lipitor
For years I’m struggling to get my cholesterol under control. I try diet and exercise, it helps a bit but I wasn’t satisfied nor was my Doc. She did prescribed Lipitor Cholesterol-Lowering Medication, hoping it will help. The first day I took Lipitor, I couldn’t sleep that night …
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