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 …

Paroxetine (Paxil being the brand I consumed) was prescribed to me by a well-intentioned doctor as a treatment for my depression. The drug works by increasing the amount of serotonin (which helps perk up the mood) that travels to the brain. I had a very surprising and …

How can I ever forget Cepacol cough drops or lozenges, they cured my cough and soar throat. Just recently, I had this nasty cold, which just wouldn’t go away. I’ve tried everything. I’d even overdosed on vitamin C.
With the vitamin C infusion, I could feel that …

Saridon one of the best remedies for instant relief from headache. It is one medicine which every Indian home trusts and recommend for relief from headaches and simply body pain. We have been using it for almost 15 -20 years in our household and it really stands out …

I’m writing a review for Pepcid, which is normally taken as a treatment for over production of acid, as in ulcer disease or GERD.
I have GERD, but my recent use of Pepcid was not to treat that condition—“ but rather as a supportive treatment for an allergic …

When I started to develop problems with arthritis in my back and hands, I avoided going to the doctor at first. Instead, I decided to try Aleve for the pain, since a friend of mine swore by it.
I had been using ibuprofen, but the effects were not …

Advil pain reliever claims that it gives you fast relief from pains and aches especially extremely painful headaches. It contains Ibuprofen in every tablet. These pills work well for me but preferably for headaches and not menstrual cramps. I use these pills for headaches and it works really …

Even for such a simple task as finding a cost-effective pain reliever, or cure for headache, it could be quite a challenge finding oneself in the over-the-counter drug aisle of Shoppers Drugmart.
I timed myself and it took me a good five minutes before I decided to buy Life Regular …

For years now, my husband has been avoiding taking drugs for hypertension. But, as he ages, his blood pressure consistently goes up. He gets more high readings than normal ones, I am really afraid that it will have serious consequences later on. Aprovel is the drug given by his …

I used to have flawless skin, but a couple of years ago I got a three-inch cut on my foot because of ill-fitting footwear. The wound was very deep, with disgusting pus coming out of it, but I thought it would heal just like the other cuts I have …

Due to a terrible back pain I was having a lot of issues moving around and even getting sleep. It seemed like no matter what position I was in my back was aching. It was to the point that I didn’t even want to move because the pain was …

I’ve never been a big fan of asprin products. They tend to upset my stomach. It doesn’t matter how many times I hear on a commercial or public service announcement that an asprin a day can reduce the risk of heart disease and a variety of other health complications, …

Having a good dentist is valuable when one is living overseas. Dr. Berg, a German dentist who has settled here in Botswana is the best one you can go to. His clinic is a bit far from the center of the capital, Gaborone and I normally can go only …

I reside in Singapore, a mostly humid weather country. And being on the heavy side, I tend to have chaffed skin on certain areas of the body. I came across 3B anti-chafing cream in a pharmacy a few years back and decided that it wouldn’t hurt to give a …

ProAir HFA is an aerosol inhaler. The medicine it disperses is albuterol sulfate. It is used for oral inhalation only and is available by prescription only. The one I have comes with 200 metered inhalations. That has proven to be enough for me as I have had this same …

I normally use this product before I develop symptoms of cough and cold. I always knew it for myself that before I have the flu I usually have itchy feeling throat and then coughing follows afterwards and the next day it would become worse. It was my …

I have fought indigestion and acid reflux for years. I realize soft drinks are my main culprit in the onset of this problem. However, since I don’t seem to be stopping the soda I am forced to find a way to deal with the burning symptoms of heartburn.
Nexium …

Loose motions can make life hell, it not just takes away the energy from the body but the frequent visiting of the toilet is very annoying most of the times. It takes away the water from the body and leaves you completely lifeless and drained. Loose motions are mainly …

I was referred to this allergy clinic in Heath by my regular doctor and was able to get an appointment less than a week later whereas all the other allergy doctors I had tried couldn’t get me in for over a week at least.
I was getting allergy tested …

I always watch out for my food intake since I have a sensitive GI tract. Aside from diarrhea and hyperacidity, there are times that I also experience constipation. According to my doctor, this is due to some improper food that I eat and my decreasing bowel movement. He told …

A decade and a half has passed since I was diagnosed with Diabetes. Frankly, I went into a state of depression after my doctor explained me this condition. The fact that this didn’t have any cure, made me feel hopeless. At first I thought the symptoms were minor and …

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 …

One day I got a serious cold and went to the doctor. I was diagnosed and later the doctor prescribed some medicine for me. The medicine he prescribed for me was Incidal. He told me to take this drug and it worked effectively for me. I really loved this …

I tried these appetite suppressants for a few months. What I wanted was something that would make it easier for me to stop eating everything in sight! There were several good things about this medication. First off, I didn’t crave sugary foods or starches like I did when I …

I am really impressed with this expectorant cough medicine from Sainsbury’s own brand because not only does it really work, but it is so cheap. I would usually buy the much more expensive Covonia if I have a cough but I tried this out and was amazed that …

Hydroxyzine is primarily used as an antihistamine, i.e. to treat the symptoms of allergies, and secondarily against motion sickness. Although its sedative properties are well known, in many countries (including those in the EU) it is rarely used against anxiety and/or insomnia. And yet, it is well known that it …

Ronnie Clinic or better known as Klinik Ronnie in this area is a very good clinic which I frequent a lot. There are actually 2 doctors who work for the clinic. The main doctor which is Dr Ronnie normally works during the daytime while a younger doctor works at …

Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray is a medicine designed to prevent the discomfort of a sore throat. I have personally used this product several time with mixed results.
The container is designed as a push down spray that you are supposed to spray in the areas where your throat …

I hate dealing with a cough, especially when it is intense. Sometimes my cough gets so intense that it starts to burn the inside of my chest. I also noticed that when I have really bad cough my throat starts to itch and becomes dry. The drier my throat …

Kalms produce a stronger version of their original tablets, the first of which were designed to help with stress. These stronger tablets are designed to help you sleep. They are a herbal remedy. They sound good, but the question is do Kalms sleep actually work. …

Metacin Tablets is a Paracetamol tablet that cures our body pain, headache, cold, etc. This product contains Paracetamol I.P 0.5 gm. I prefer this tablet while I am having headache because the tablet doesn’t have heavy power dosage. But it cures my headache within an hour …

Calms Forte is a variety of homeopathic remedies combined to make small, chewable or easily swallowed pills. On the bottle the indications are listed as: “Temporary symptomatic relief of simple nervous tension and occasional sleeplessness.” It is a lifesaver in our family! I use it, my husband uses it …

A couple years ago, I went on this kick wanting to get healthy and improve my lifestyle (which unfortunately didn’t last when recess peanut butter cups entered the picture!), but during that time, I managed to cut soda pop out of my diet entirely, watched what I ate, and …

Omeprazol is a stomach protector used mainly to avoid stomach ulcers, protecting it from, for example, aggresive medicines, or even to help in the healing process when you have a stomach problem. It comes in pills, so it’s pretty easy to take, and you don’t need to worry about …

When my sister saw my toenail, she was completely disgusted of its appearance. The nail plate of my toenail looked thickened, yellow and cloudy. It has become rough, crumbly and I noticed that it’s already separating from the nail bed. It doesn’t hurt at all. I just didn’t know …

Naproxen Sodium is also known as Aleve. You pay more for it if you buy the box that says ALEVE, because you pay for the brand name. You still get the exact same product, same amount of pain reliever per pill. So, why pay more? Buy the Naproxen.
Naproxen is …

They aren’t kidding when it’s said that high blood pressure is the silent killer, because when I went to the doctor for the flu, I didn’t even know that I had high blood pressure. It was a pretty high 160/ 140 though, and my doctor wanted to watch me …

Ugly Nail Gel is another one of those products who claims to cure toe nail fungus. They are also another company who are simply using tee tree oil as the main toenail fungus fighting ingredient. Of course like I have said before tea tree oil will kill the fungus …

Being one of those people who tends to get sick more than three times during the fall and winter seasons, I am always trying out new cold and sinus medicine.
I tried out Mucinex DM last year. It did nothing for me. The box claimed that it would loosen …

Last year wasn’t good for me if we talk about health. I would have really strong stomach aches often, so I went to the doctor and what I got prescripted was this medicine called Omeprazol.
It’s used for patients with ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux, and other stomach problems. My doctor said …

Equate Multi-Symptom Cold/Flu Relief Non Drowsy Day Time is not what I would call a bad product really, but I have used better cold and flu relief medicines in the past. I did indeed enjoy some relief with this product, though. I felt a reduction is congestion so I …

Rolaids easy chews is something I first discovered last month since I have been battling with upper digestive problems and have been eating out a lot including many restaurants and fast food places. With this being the case I do experience heartburn a lot and when I saw these …

My elder brother who is fighting brain tumor stage IV has complained about muscle stiffness. I visited neuro physician and discuss this new problem. The doctor first asked me to get blood test done for Valproate Toxicity. The blood test result indicated the existence of this toxicity.
Well, my …

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 …

I have year round allergies mostly due to dust mites. I have problems with sneezing, running nose, plugged ears, itchy red eyes, and bags under my eyes. I have been taking Claritin for three months now, and I actually think my symptoms have gotten much worse. I have been …

Zilactin-L Early Relief Cold Sore Liquid is a medication that comes in a point two ounce squeezable tube for eight dollars. I sometimes use this medicine to treat cold sores while other times, I’ll use Canker-Rid by Durham’s Bee Farm, Inc. The reason I don’t use just one cold …

I suffer from periodic migraine attacks and there’s no respite for me when it happens. A friend of mine, a regular GNC patron, told me that FeverFew was effective for her migraine as well as menstrual cramps. She said it really acts fast.
At the mall, I had a hard …

Whenever there is a sudden change of climate especially from scorching hot sunny to cooled down rainy weather, I will most definitely get a sore throat. My mom always says that it is common in people who have a normally higher body temperature.
When the sore throat happens it …

I was worried about my eight-year old boy who has been coughing for three days now because it seems that he’s having difficulty breathing. I turned to an old medication I had used with him months ago with the hope of finding immediate relief from …

I used to work at a women’s sexual health clinic, so I am passably familiar with various methods of birth control, and I wholeheartedly endorse IUDs, specifically the Mirena or Paraguard. I use the Mirena myself and it has been perfect, no side effects whatsoever, and it is the …