While I was about to finish the course of antibiotics for throat infection, I develop itching and irritation in the vaginal area. It went on for a week with slight cheesy discharge later. So I decided to consult the family doctor who prescribed the antibiotic.
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Spring Valley Prenatal Multivitamin/Multimineral is a dietary supplement. It is best used and important before, during and after pregnancy. This is a one-a-day product and i’m sure millions of pregnant women out there will appreciate not having to take it more often then that. I bottle I have carries …

My last cold turned into the flu, or perhaps it was the flu all along and I didn’t know it. During that horrid two week period I tried no less than seven medications. The first of those was the Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs.
My sister …

I had been witnessing a thronging ear pain for the past fortnight. Though initially I felt that the pain might have caused due to my recent cold attack( because I could sometimes feel my ears ringing)- I tried taking a cough medication in the hope of getting my …

I had been suffering for years from horrible menstrual cramps, and had tried everything there was on the market-Tylenol, Advil, alive, even codeine-with no relief whatsoever, unless I tried rather dangerous combinations of these pills plus sometimes alcohol. Nothing ever really worked and I was always a bit concerned …

I always take vitamins to help boost my immune system. I am always busy from work and I always get stressed. It is better to take vitamins that would keep me energized. Anyway, I tried taking a lot of vitamins in the past; from Vitamins C, D, E and …

Two weeks ago, my son had high fever. The first day, I thought it was just a simple fever that will be fine if I give him paracetamol syrup from a kind of brand that I have in the house. But pity that he did not want to drink …

I was put on xanax when I was having anxiety attacks when my husband deployed to Iraq.
It would be hard for me to catch my breath, I’d feel like my chest was being crushed and my vision would tunnel. I’d break into sweats and was fearful driving, it …

Antacids have been something that I have taken a lot of. With constant heartburn it is kind of hard to shy away from them. I remember one antacid that I used, which I did not really enjoy and it was the Tums Quick Pak Instant Dissolve Antacid Powders. I …

I have always had seasonal rhinitis. It’s something that I have struggled for several years now. I get an allergy from almost anywhere and anytime. In the morning is usually the worst time of the day that I get my allergies. My siblings would often laugh at me because …

I have always struggled with weight problems, but after the birth of my son one year ago; the battle became worse. I tried no carbs, low carb, counting points, and working out, but the scale barely budged. I was really depressed that I couldn’t get the weight off and …

Several years back, my regular dentist sent me to a dental office to have a root canal. My dentist usually preferred not to do those himself, and the man he’d traditionally sent patients to had had some problems and was no longer in business. At this new …

I actually forgot that Sinutab even used to exist, but when I saw it on the shelves not too long ago, memories came flooding back and I remember taking Sinutab products when I was a kid. I hadn’t seen it in years, and was actually in a health supply …

When I was in my late teens, I developed a mystery illness which has, to this day, not been diagnosed with any certainty. At the time, lupus was suspected, as well as fibromyalgia. Since my blood work initially showed some inflammation, the first attempt at treating it was anti-inflammatory …

As a diabetic, I have a tendency to get many yeast infections. I saw this product at a health food store and wanted to give it a try. Yeast infections can be painful, miserable, and expensive to treat. This product is a spray that you use …

I took Tri-Sprintec birth control pill for three months. As soon as I started taking it I knew it was no good for me. I had hoped that the longer I took it my body would adjust to the hormones and mellow out but that was not the case …

Sometimes, my daughter will come home from school with a present for me, usually whatever bug that has been going around amongst her friends. She hardly ever gets sick, but seems to be a carrier and brings it straight to me. The nastier bugs she brings is …

In a world that recognizes Botox as the be all and end all for eternal youth, consumers are forgetting that there is an alternative with Perlane injections. Perlane is a gel that contains hyaluronic acid a substance found in all living organisms on our planet. Even better than …

When my son was newborn(21 months ago), we had terrible trouble trying to feed him due to the fact he always seemed to have a blocked nose.
He was too young for cough and cold remedies and trying to keep his nose airways clear was nigh on impossible, until we …

A lot of people experience itching of their scalp on a daily basis and they naturally assume that it is dandruff since this is a very common problem. When the problem does not go away you should ask yourself if it is possible that you have lice and not …

“Relief from indigestion, heartburn, diarrhea, and stomach upset.” We’ve all heard the commercials. Is it true, that one product can do all that? Well, yes, it’s quite possible.
Pepto Bismol does have a soothing action on the stomach that can relieve all of these problems in their minor form. …

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. …

In almost every drugstore, it only requires a terse question to ask the pharmacists what kind of laxative is good, rather bestselling. And the straightforward answer would be Bisacodyl. Maybe, the most abundant brand of this laxative is Dulcolax —“ the name is probably more definitive to …

I’m not all that much into the whole sleep aid thing. I had to learn my lesson the hard way though. My husband told me that he didn’t want me to take these pills but I didn’t listen. I had been losing a lot of sleep due to …

I do not often have problems passing stool, but it does happen on occasion. I don’t enjoy the feeling of constipation and know that it can make a person very miserable. Tired of straining and feeling like my stomach was tight, I decided to buy something to treat the …

My daughter inherited my sensitive skin. Even when she was a baby, her face would get rashes which had nothing to do with measles or rubella which are typical childhood diseases. Among all my kids, she is the one I take the most for a visit to the dermatologist. …

I was bothered recently by an itchy foot with peeling and redness, and I self diagnosed the problem to be athlete’s foot. It has plagued me several times in the past so I know how to recognize the problem. When I went to Walmart to pick …

Vick’s Vapor Rub has been around for ages. I have used it since I was a child and it was a definite staple in my home while I was growing up. However as an adult I just do not turn to it much at all. I realize that it …

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 …

I have been going to this Walgreens pharmacy every since I had move here in Sun City about two years ago. It is really close so of course very convenient too. I had first went there when I had came from my doctors appointment and needed to fill …

I remember when I was younger, a doctor prescribed me to take Imodium (Loperamide) whenever I have diarrhea. Imodium is just one of the brand names for Loperamide. It comes with a tablet, capsule or liquid form and is taken orally. Anyway, just a bit of information about diarrhea. …

I have developed hemorrhoids and varicose veins in my legs due to lack of circulation in my body. One of the herbal supplements I have been taking to help treat my hemorrhoids and the varicose veins in my legs is the Thompson Horse Chestnut Supplement. So far, I have …

My wisdom teeth are still growing in. As they grow in the break through part of my gums and cause a considerable amount of pain. I have found that ambesol works very well at relieving that pain. The small tube fits pretty well inside my mouth, I squeeze a …

I am a member of this Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and I am enjoying its benefits for more than a year. I usually use the medical and dental care services through accredited establishments here in the Phillipines. Just make sure you always bring the blue card with you for …

Tylenol is a long standing company in medicine, known world wide as a good way to get relief from slight pain or minor headaches. A few years ago they came up with gelcaps, which are promised to provide even faster pain relief. So, being someone who frequently gets migraine …

I don’t regularly use Tums, but I decided to give these a try after battling a stomach flu and wanting something to ease my digestive difficulties. Part of why I never use Tums is the flavor, but when I saw that these were peppermint flavored, I decided to give …

I had a severe case of sore throat about 5 years ago which caused pus formation on both of my tonsils and severe difficulty in swallowing even of liquid foods. Because I always have tonsillitis almost every month (maybe because of too much stress), I decided to undergo …

A few months ago my niece came to stay here with me for like a week, it was like her “spring break” vacation and it had been super long since I last saw her because we live a bit far away. She’s four years old and super tiny.
I …

If you are a respiratory therapist then the AARC American Board of Respiratory Care is the website to have on your desktop. You can brush up on all the latest news as well as medical abstracts and even get some free continuing education credits for your respiratory credential …

My mother suffers from arthritis in her toes. The pain was bad enough that it kept her awake at night and made walking difficult. Her doctor told her to try ibuprofen because aspirin wasn’t helping. She tried that but it didn’t help so she turned to this pain killer. …

If you have COPD you have probably heard of Spiriva. COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Spiriva is also used to treat emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It works by enlarging your airways.
Spiriva is not a steriod.
This inhaler is a little different than the usual inhaler. With Spiriva, you have …

Most of the time, I experience cramps on my first day of period. I do not want to take any medicine during dysmenorrhea moments but since I was at the office when I experienced pain, I have no choice but to take in medicine that will make me feel …

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 …

The Zyrtec tablets are the best medicine for cold. When we have the cold and due to that reason if we are unable to sleep well, then I recommend every one to use the Zyrtec tablets. The size of this tablet is very small, but does wonders. …

Ocella Tablets
I had a pleasant surprise about a month ago when I went to pick up my birth control at the pharmacy. I ordered my prescription a few days before online at cvs.com as I usually do, and then a day or two later I went on into …

For several months I have noticed that I sometimes have some tingling sensation on both of my hands and arms. However, it’s more on the left that is more involved. I causes me to have less sensation on both of my hands. And I have noted …

My wife complained about severe pain on her buttock. General pain management medicines couldn’t give any relief to her. Gradually, the problem was increasing and within a week it had become very tough for her to bend forward. I fixed an appointment with a physician. The doctor quickly diagnosed the …

I like shopping at this Wal-Mart location for several reasons. Unfortunately, this pharmacy is not one of them. I rarely go to the doctor hence my lack of need to have prescription medications filled. About two months ago I suffered from a personal injury which caused …

I like to keep certain things in my medicine cabinet and anti-itch cream is one of them. You never know when a sting or a rash might cause unbearable itching. The creams can be rather expensive, so in order to save a little bit of money while stocking my …

With usual season change every year, there accompanies common ailments like cold, cough, viral fever, which most often than not become quite upsetting for oneself and other family members. Yet, many among us are not aware that there exist some simple and very cheap homeopathic medicines, which if taken …