Many people suffer nowadays the disease of arthritis. It is not only a problem anymore by older persons but also young persons have often this problem now.
Bio Rhumal is a very good product to treat it and to relieve the pain. Curement is not possible because it is a …

My mom was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago. She really wasn’t sure where to turn. We had seen commercials on television about the Cancer Treatment Centers of America. She decided to give them a try. Cancer Treatment Centers …

Aceclo Plus is my favorite medicine for tackling any sort of pain, body ache and headache, among others. It was first prescribed to me few years back for headache. Since then, I use it whenever required.

Aceclo Plus is manufactured and marketed by Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. which is one …

I am allergic to a lot of things, mainly seafood and when I was young I am allergic to dairy product. Imagine being allergic to cheese, milk and ice cream. Yes, you heard me right, Ice Cream! My parents would make me drink and take small amount of these …

I began taking the prescription sleeping pill Ambien when I was fifteen years old. The pill worked well for my severe insomnia for a few years, but recently has started to fail me. I told my doctor about my recent dilemma and he prescribed Ambien CR 12.5 MG instead. …

Every winter I get a cold, at least once. I hate going to a doctor, so I try to be prepared. One of the things I keep handy is Equate Suphedrine Nasal Decongestant. This medicine has the same active ingredient as Sudafed (Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride), and it works just as …

My day job requires me to stay in front of the computer for 8 or more hours. Most of the time, my company requires me to work overtime especially when there are deadlines. I suspect this as the cause of my frequent migraines. At first my right eye begins …

If you or your child gets diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, chances are the doctor will recommend Ritalin as a way to counter the effect of both of these. First off, this little white pill called Ritalin is a very powerful drug but it really does work exactly as …

A new twist on an old favorite, used by ADD/ADHD sufferers and college students alike, Adderall XR is an interesting, and probably healthier, addition to the pharmacopeia of “concentration drugs” that have attained prominence in the United States over the past 10-15 years. However, and this should go …

I’ve got a nasty cut on my arm, which put me in need of large bandages. Having used up all the large ones out of the pack of Band Aid we had, I headed to a store to get more. I first looked at the same brand, Band Aid, …

Most of us have problems with flatulence, meteorism or plainly put, abdominal gas problems at one point or another. It may be because of eating too much, no exercise, eating too any beans etc. I was suffering from abdominal pains and cramps due to gas about a month back …

I doubt I’m the only one who has ever done this, but when I’ve got some sinus and chest congestion going on, I’ll boil a pot of water, cover my head with a towel and bend over the steaming water to help clear everything out. It isn’t the most …

I am a big claritin user for long term allergy relief. However as many people have no doubt experience claritin can be a bit on the expensive side. I was dhopping in Rite Aid one day several months ago when I came across Rite Aid Loratadine Antihistamine Tablets …

Driclor was first introduced to me by my sister. Excessive sweating has always been my problem since I was a kid. I didn’t mind it at first but lately it has become a nuisance already so I decided to try it out. Although it is quite expensive compared to …

I have developed sleeping problems over the last year, including sleep apnea. My doctor prescribed Lunesta for me in hopes that it would provide a deeper sleep and help me keep my CPAP mask on throughout the night. I have to say that I was very pleased …

Every once in a while, I get fluid retention in my legs and they swell badly, rendering me pretty much useless until I can get medicated enough to make the swelling go down. I had a few hits and misses with “water pills” because I started taking them …

I had serious case of cough problem in this winter. My regular cough syrup couldn’t help and I had to rush to a physician. The doctor after proper examination prescribed some medicines. He didn’t advise any diagnostic test and asked that the combination of medicine in prescription should help me …

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 think the people behind Goody’s Headache Powders weren’t really particular about the taste. Because mixed with water, the Goody’s Headache Powder tastes bitter. Imagine chewing aspirin tablets! Yuck! Thank goodness it can be dissolved and mixed with juices which make it bearable to drink.
Aside from the gross bitter …

I hate nasal sprays. They freak me out. I’ll be honest. The thought of sticking something up my nose and then spraying a liquid into my skull just doesn’t seem like my cup of tea, but honestly, after a really bad bout of allergies a couple years ago, and …

Balziva contraceptive pill is a birth control pill that stops ovulation and increases the lining of your uterus to prevent sperm from attaching themselves. It is your typical 21 days on and 7 days off pill. I strongly recommend people with irregular bleeding thing twice before taking this birth …

In these modern days, the food we consume is mainly of the “Junk” variety and whilst it tastes good, sometimes looks good; it is generally not that good for us. It is an old saying that now is relevant of “Prevention is better than a cure” and it has …

Unfortunately for me it is very easy to get a yeast infection. These infections can be both painful and irritating at a level 10. I try my best to treat symptoms before they get too intense and unbearable, but I am not always successful. Once the symptoms are very …

When I get an episode of acid reflux, a couple of antacid tablets usually does the trick. Recently, we went to a wedding, and while I was eating dinner, I noticed that my meal was extra spicy. I really did not thing anything of it at the time, but …

One of my puppies had a lymph node on her neck before, and I was so scared to death about her safety that I immediately rushed to the vet to have her checked. The vet said it was an infection and I could apply a hot compress on it …

I was give a prescription for Welbutrin by my doctor who said that it would help me with my mood swings. If you only knew how much my husband thanked the doctor before we left her office.
I was reading the directions and the little notes about things that might …

Prednisone is a steriod pill that is used in the treatment of Asthma. It comes in a variety of different dosages and I have tried most of them. This pill is white and comes in a small form and is bitter tasting. It dissolves extremely rapidly so be prepared …

You would think that the new Polysporin Poly to Go First Aid Antiseptic/Pain Relieving Spray would be a big seller to parents with children who have frequent mishaps; while I am sure that this product is mainly used by parents, I have it and use it for my occasional …

Being healthy is not an option, with the entire natural “health products” coming out of the market, I guess we will never have any more alibis not to take care of our body. There are a lot of things to take in, mostly herbal medicines for specific functions. Just …

Yep, it’s that time of year again, when all the pine cones strive to procreate and leave their genes in the form of a fine yellow dust that covers literally everything from cars to patio furniture. And although I sincerely appreciate the need for even trees to make sure they …

I bought the Pharex Hydrocortisone 0.1% Cream from Mercury Drugstore for about Php 100 (approx $2.50). This has been prescribed to me by my dermatologist because I often get hives and other dermatological allergic reactions rather easily. This 0.1% cream comes in a 10g tube, and it’s really …

My son had a planters wart on his foot and we worked through a number of products to try to find something that works. I had read you could just cover a planters wart with duck tape for a few weeks to get rid of it. I just want …

To say that my sinus issues are extreme may not always be saying enough. Sure, I have good days where there’s little more than the sniffles first thing in the morning and late at night, but then I have the bad days, which occur far more often than the …

I went to this clinic for my prenatal care when I was pregnant with my first child and based on my overall experience, I can say that the services they offered were not what I hoped it was. This clinic was referred to me by my insurance company and …

Fall and winter are the two worst seasons for me because my allergies are in overdrive especially with the fluctuation in temperatures. Whenever my allergies begin to take over my life, I usually turn to liquid over-the-counter medicine that clears up my colds within a few days; however, I …

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 …

My friends always joke that they are going to put cough drops in my Easter basket and Christmas stockings, in lieu of actual candy, because I eat these things as if they were candy. I love the taste of the menthol and the eucalyptus and all the other goodies …

Effexor is an antidepressant usually prescribed to people who have been diagnosed with clinical depression or bipolar disorder. It is classified as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor. This is a hard name to understand, but all the user of this drug really has to understand is that it is …

I am one of those unfortunate souls who suffers from sore throats quite often. I always have and the cause is unknown, as I have had tests over the years and nothing has shown up, the doctor says it’s just ‘one of those things’.
I have tried just about …

Abreva Cold Sore/Fever Blister Treatment does work really well, and you do get what you pay for it. It’s expensive and the tube that you get is quite small but it does work really well which is always a plus because who wants to be stuck with cold sores …

I love Theraflu products. There’s nothing quite as comforting when you’re sick as curling up with a blanket and a nice hot cup of something that will soothe all the awful symptoms you’re experiencing. I’ve used many different theraflu products in the past but had yet to try their …

I was rummaging through my medicine cabinet and saw this expired tube of Ketoconazole Cream. I don’t know how long I’ve had it there, and don’t even remember the last time I needed to use it. I’m not ashamed to admit that I am prone to Athlete’s Foot; it …

The Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical Center (UPHSL Hospital) - Sto. Niño, Biñan, Laguna which is more popularly known as The Perpetual Help Medical Center has always been tagged as one of the worst hospitals in this locality. This hospital has the bad reputation of over-charging its patients …

I haven’t had much luck in the testing of Nature’s Way prodcuts, but that doesn’t stop me from trying new ones every time I find them. I’m not a homeopathic enthusiast by any means, but I do like the idea of implementing natural elements where possible, and keep the …

One of the biggest problems that I had when I was growing up was warts because they were embarrassing and looked bad and this caused me to not be able to face my peers when I was a child. I would be scared of playing with others and making …

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 …

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 …

I found myself suffering from a lot of muscle pain in my knees on this particular occasion. I was trying rubs and pills and was tired of medicating myself. I knew that the knee pain was probably not permanent, but still hated dealing with it. I felt like I …

When I first discovered that I was having back and knee pains, I tried to find the most mild pain killer that I could use. I don’t like taking medication so I just needed something for every now and then. The first pain killer that I tried was the …

Carisoprodol (Generic for Soma)
Carisoprodol is the generic name for the brand name Soma. This is a muscle relaxant medication used for muscle spasms and other neurological pain. This medication is highly addictive and very over prescribed by physicians. I am a certified pharmacy technician and primarily work in the …