Transtec - Patches Can Now Be Left On For Four Days
Transtec patches should be applied to a clean, dry, non-hairy, non-irritated area of skin, preferably on the upper back or below the collar bone on the chest. Avoid areas with large scars. If you need to clean the ... [... more]
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Acnecide Gel (Benzoyl Peroxide)
Bacteria on the skin feed on sebum and produce waste products which further inflame the sebaceous glands, causing acne. Benzoyl peroxide reduces their numbers by reducing their food source (sebum) and by directly ... [... more]
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Actonorm Gel
Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide are used as antacids in a variety of preparations. They alter the acidity of the stomach's juices, by neutralising excess acid. This decreases the acidity of the contents ... [... more]
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Aller-Eze Clemastine (Clemastine)
Histamine may then bind to receptors (H-1 receptors) in many areas of the body causing an increase in blood flow to the area of the allergy and the release of other chemicals that add to the allergic response. This ... [... more]
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Azelastine (Aller-Eze Eye Drops)
Histamine is a substance produced by the body as part of its defence mechanisms. It is stored in cells called mast cells, in almost all tissues of the body. When the body reacts to a foreign substance (known as an ... [... more]
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Azelastine (Aller-Eze Nasal Spray)
Histamine is a substance produced by the body as part of its defence mechanisms. It is stored in cells called mast cells, in almost all tissues of the body. When the body reacts to a foreign substance (known as an ... [... more]
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Aluminium Oxide (Brasivol)
Acne is caused by blockage of the sebaceous glands - glands that secrete the natural skin oil, sebum. This leads to an accumulation of sebum and the protein, keratin. Bacteria thrive in these conditions and cause ... [... more]
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Aprinox (Bendroflumethiazide)
There are many conditions which may lead to an accumulation of fluid in the body (oedema). Bendroflumethiazide is commonly used in conditions such as heart failure, where the pumping mechanism of the heart is less ... [... more]
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Ascabiol (Benzyl Benzoate)
Scabies is a skin infection caused by the mite sarcoptes scabiei. It is characterised by severe itching (particularly at night), red spots, and may lead to a secondary infection. Benzyl benzoate is lethal to this ... [... more]
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Aspirin, Caffeine (Beechams Powders)
Children under 16 years of age should not take aspirin, unless on the advice of a doctor. This is because aspirin use in children has been associated with a rare condition called Reye's syndrome. This condition ... [... more]
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Baclofen (Lioresal)
You should not suddenly stop taking this medicine, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. This is because suddenly stopping treatment could cause symptoms such as anxiety, confusion, hallucinations, psychotic, manic ... [... more]
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Bactroban (Mupirocin)
The skin ointment, but not the nasal preparation, contains polythylene glycol. Polythylene glycol can be absorbed from open wounds and damaged skin and is excreted by the kidneys. Use with caution in moderate or ... [... more]
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