Savlon Antiseptic has been around for as long as I can remember, and probably much longer than that. I grew up knowing that there would always be a tube of Savlon in the medicine cabinet, to be brought out whenever there was a cut or a scrape or …

Ortho-Tricyclin seems to be a pretty popular birth control pill and it is definitely my preferred method. Women have a lot of different responses to birth control because it affects hormone levels (and hormonal responses vary greatly among different people).
However, I have had a positive effect with this one …

I had a few cuts and bruises because I was recently in a motorcycle accident. It was nothing serious really, but I didn’t want to go around wearing pants to work all the time. My mom gave me Terramycin, she said it would help the cuts to heal faster …

The last few months have been a very trying and sad time for me, for my mother passed away rather suddenly. She was taken to Northwest Medical Center in Margate, Florida. And that is where she died. I have never liked hospitals because every time I have to go …

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 …

I bought the sudacare children’s nighttime waterless vaporizer because I used sudafed myself and you can no longer give cold medications to children under 2. I do use a humidifier in my toddler’s room and I wanted to see how this was different.
To use the kit …

After two strokes and difficulties with Cumadin, my doctor prescribed me Plavix Oral medication. I felt a little nervous to take this medication after the problems with bruising and bleeding on Cumadin. The good thing about Plavix oral is you do not have to see the blood laboratory technician …

I have been experiencing teary and red eyes for quite some time now and associate it with my prolonged use of my laptop and lack of adequate sleep. Ever since my baby daughter was born my sleeping schedule has been out of whack.
I had been trying to do as …

From time to time, I take Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough Liquid to ease out my dry cough. This medicine is available in liquid form and can be purchased over-the-counter in any drugstores nationwide. This is also available in drops and tablet form. My experience with this medicine is just …

I have been using my Littmann Classic II Stethoscope in my medical practice as a physician for more than 4 years now and I can really say that it is indeed a great help for me in examining patients and arriving into the right diagnosis for each case I …

During my pregnancy I had a very low hemoglobin level and my doctor recommend me to take iron vitamins to supplement my lack of iron in my diet. I was also told by my midwife that iron is very essential for both mother and child. Before I …

There a a few things in my medicine cabinet at home that will always be there. One of these is Equate Hydrocortizone Cream. I am highly susceptible to insect bites, I itch extremely badly and I cannot help but scratch. One day my boyfriend went out and bought me …

The worst thing that ever happens to me when I am upset or nervous is that my mouth goes just —“dry. Although this happens only sometimes, I kind of get just choked and find it even difficult to speak. The only immediate solution to this would be to drink …

We always have certain kind of medicine that we store in the house. Just in case, we need a kind of medicine in emergency case, we don’t have to panic or worry since we have enough stocks in the house.
One of the medicine that I store in my cupboard …

Recently, after suffering from a terrible cold this last spring I had a lingering cough that caused a great deal of pain in my ribs and made life simply unbearable. I couldn’t take two breaths without coughing and the agony of that nearly drove me mad. I …

I recently received a prescription from my psychiatrist for oxycodone at a dose of 5/325; meaning 5 mg of oxycodone and 325 mg of acetaminophen or tylenol. My doctor prescribed this medication due to the fact that I was in a rather serious car accident in which n=my car …

When I moved to Michigan about eight years ago, I was introduced to a whole world of allergies that I knew nothing about previously. Never in my life have allergies affected me, but as soon as I move here, I’m experiecing some symptom associated with allergies or another, almost …

Dealing with a sharp shoulder pain, I find myself trying new pain pills more often than I would like. I don’t often take aspirin because I did not think it was as safe as other medicines, but I will if absolutely necessary. When the pain kicks into my shoulder …

Being that I am a college student, and at that I am very petite, it’s really no surprise to me that I end up over working my muscles. I constantly have to carry heavy books when I walk to and from classes, I get sick of doing that! I …

I have been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis for 14 years now. The doctors all say I had it for the last 18 years though, because I had a goiter at the age of 16. That is a symptom of the disease. Usually with regular hypothyroidism you don’t …

Sometimes when I have a sore throat I like to use Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat Syrup. It is a nice thick sweet tasting syrup that helps coat my throat and ease the pain and stinging away from it. When my throat is dry it helps soothe the dryness and …

Our family loves the therapeutic hot and cold pad from Thermionics. The 9.5” x 16” pad is a perfect size if you have a sore back or shoulders. The larger size allows complete coverage of larger muscle areas, like when the boys overwork their shoulders during karate training. Perhaps, …

Diabetes runs in our family, and I had previously been a big fan of the Accuchek system of drawing blood to monitor blood glucose levels, that was until my Pharmacist suggested I try the new Contour meter. This meter is made by www.ascensia.ca and it is the best diabetic …

I have to admit that over the last two years, I’ve leaned more towards an all-natural or homeopathic approach to treating my sleep disorder (Delayed Sleep Disorder), but sometimes, the problem really calls for a heavy duty non-prescription slee aid. I tend to change out the sleep aid products …

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 have lots of varicose even before I gave birth to my kids. When I was younger, they were not very noticeable nor that uncomfortable. But lately, they were giving me pain and a lot of discomfort. I suppose, they looked and felt worse after giving birth. In addition, …

You don’t need prescription from the doctor if you want to get Paramex tablet from the drug store. You can buy it direct from the seller because it’s not really a heavy tablet. You can cure the little headache or toothache by taking this pill.
Normally, I only need …

For some reason, the Nasonex which has been working really well to control my eleven year old’s nasal allergy symptoms quit working effectively for him. As a result, his pediatric primary care physician decided to switch him over to Flonase. Our insurance company will not pay for the brand …

I’m assumed, by the name of the product, that it was like a generic TheraFlu cold medicine. Walgreens is infamous for barely changing the names of things to pawn it off as their own, but honestly, I’ll take it if it means I’m saving even a little bit of …

I am unfortunately among the large community of people who are lactose intolerant. It wasn’t something I was born with, but something that happened to accumulate over time, where dairy products began to irritate me. Now, I wasn’t going to give up the favorite foods of mine that had …

Theraflu has always been one of my favorite products to use when I have a cold accompanied by a sore throat. Though I like the original version, it is not always ideal to take a medication that makes me drowsy and unable to function for the day. I needed something …

I have suffered from migraines for a few years now. I’m one of the few people who get an aura before the actual headache and therefore I am able to take medication before the headache hits. Everytime I get the aura, I immediately pull out my Excedrin migraine. It’s …

I first tried this medicine a few years ago when I had a particularly bad cold and the closest grocery store was Walgreens. I had a terrible cold in which I suffered from symptoms ranging from severe congestion and headaches to watery eyes and an achy body. This product …

Strepsils lozenges are really effective in relieving my sore throats. It is especially so when the pain is just starting. I like it because while other brands are either just too hot or just ineffective, the mint flavor in each Strepsils is just enough to soothe my aching throat. …

My dentist is Dr. Glenn D. Smiley in Smithfield, P.A. I have been going to him for three years now. His office is always well decorated. His wife owns a craft store so she is always decorating his office …

Buckley’s Cough Syrup is the worst stuff I have ever put into my mouth. Ooh my gosh, it tastes terrible! It’s sort of how I imagine it would be to drink liquid Vicks Vapo-rub. Just awful. I used to be force fed this stuff as a child and the …

Every woman deals with a yeast infection from time to time and finding the right medicine has been a huge problem for me. I’ve tried time and time again to find the right type of medicine to relieve my pain and discomfort.
I went to my local Walgreens and …

I am always open to try out new medicines for me. Whatever is going to give me the best effect with the least side effect, then I’m down with it. I recently came across with this new drug that I haven’t tried out. It was Miglitol (Glyset). So, …

Information about Claritin:
Loratadine is the generic name of Claritin. Clairtin comes in different forms. It can be in tablets, syrup, liquid gels or in rapidly-disintegrating tablets. It is an antihistamine that is taken orally for the relief of the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Among this symptoms are
runny nose, watery …

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 …

I am sickly and I do get coughs and colds easily, most especially during the cold months. But ever since Ascof Lagundi was offered in the market, my family has been using it to treat our coughs and it works like a charm. It was my mom who brought …

During my time of the month, I can get some really bad cramps. This past time, the cramps were really kicking my behind. I did not really want to go out and purchase medication specifically for cramps and decided to use some pills that I found in my husbands …

Our household has had its share of sickness over the past few months. It’s cold and flu season, and there seems to be even more of it going around. I recently had a cold that turned into a painful sinus infection. I was extremely congested, and …

It’s a new clinic in our area although in some places, they already have established branches. I was quite thrilled when I discovered them for they are very near the place where I live and for someone like me who seldom visit the mall (where most of the …

The first time i got my bottom beat for smoking i was five years old. I am now 48 years old and smoked on a daily basis from age fifteen to twenty four stopped until i was about thirty then picked it back up and have been smoking between …

Cloben G is a very effective cream to be used for variety of bacterial and fungal infections. It was prescribed by my pediatrician to my elder son who is 12 years old. He developed ring like rashes on right hand. When the first line of treatment with a homeopathic …

I am not normally a fan of taking any kind of medicine to help me either get to sleep or stay asleep. If I go through a patch when I am having difficulty sleeping, I will normally try all manner of natural methods first before resorting to the …

I have used many different over the counter pain killers in my life. It is hard for me to say which one is the best, but I do know which active ingredients usually work best for me. I have not always been much of a fan of acetaminophen when …

When my nieces and nephews get diarrhea, the doctor usually tells them to drink plenty of Gatorade to prevent dehydration. I never really thought it worked, until I tried it myself. I had a bout of diarrhea and I was in and out of the bathroom. I thought putting …

Recently, my neck and shoulder pain started to act up. I have been suffering from neck pain for years, and every now and then it begins to act up. The pain, actually comes out of nowhere, and is sometimes so severe that it is almost incapacitating. Last month, while …