Contraceptive coils (IUDs)
I find that a lot of women are quite confused about the subject of the IUD ('the Coil'). Partly this is because there are such a lot of names for this useful little device. But in this article, we'll call it by its most common name: 'the IUD' - ... [... more]
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Contraceptve injections
Worldwide, many millions of women use the contraceptive injection. In its early years (back in the 1970s and 1980s), this injection was highly controversial. That was partly because of the thoughtless way in which some doctors had used it - often ... [... more]
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Contraception - the contraceptive pill
If you're thinking of going on the Pill, you'll be joining a band of about 100 million women worldwide who use this method. More than 100 million women worldwide use the contraceptive pill- of these 3.5 million live in the UK. In the UK alone, as ... [... more]
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The morning-after pill
Although lots of people talk about 'the morning-after pill' this term is actually very misleading. The morning-after Pill needs to be taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex. Why? Because in fact, you don't have to take this pill on 'the ... [... more]
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Acular
Ketorolac belongs to a class of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These medicines are used to control pain and inflammation. Ketorolac works by blocking the production of chemicals in the body (prostaglandins). ... [... more]
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Kalten
This medicine contains three active ingredients, atenolol, amiloride hydrochloride and hydrochlorothiazide.Atenolol belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers which block beta receptors in the heart, blood vessels and other organs of ... [... more]
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Kapake
Kapake tablets, capsules and effervescent tablets contain two active ingredients, paracetamol and codeine phosphate. This combination of medicines is often referred to as co-codamol. (NB. Co-codamol is also available without a brand name, ie as ... [... more]
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Co-cyprindiol
This medicine contains two active ingredients, cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol. Cyproterone acetate is a type of medicine called an anti-androgenic progestogen. Androgens are male hormones, and are produced by women as well as men. They ... [... more]
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Dandrazol antidandruff shampoo
Dandrazol antidandruff shampoo Ketoconazole (non-prescription shampoo). If symptoms persist for longer than 4 weeks consult your doctor. Ketoconazole shampoo (non-prescription) This medicine contains the active ingredient ketoconazole, which is a ... [... more]
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Dandrazol shampoo
To treat pityriasis versicolor the shampoo should be used to wash the skin once daily for a maximum of five days. Pityriasis versicolor can often recur in the spring or summer, and the shampoo can also be used to prevent the infection by using it ... [... more]
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Entrocalm
Entrocalm tablets contain two active ingredients, light kaolin and calcium carbonate. Kaolin is a type of medicine called an adsorbant and calcium carbonate is a type of medicine called an antacid. The kaolin is insoluble and is not absorbed into ... [... more]
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Kliofem
Kliofem tablets contain two active ingredients, estradiol (previously spelt oestradiol in the UK) and norethisterone acetate. These are forms of the main female sex hormones, oestrogen and progesterone. Estradiol is a naturally occuring form of ... [... more]
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