Optrex infected eyes
Optrex infected eyes eye drops contain the active ingredient chloramphenicol, which is a type of medicine called an antibiotic. Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Chloramphenicol is known as a broad-spectrum antibiotic, ... [... more]
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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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Olbetam
Acipimox is a lipid (fat) lowering medicine. Its overall effect is to reduce the amount of very low density lipoproteins (VLDL) and low density lipoproteins (LDL) in the blood. These can be referred to as 'bad fats' as they are one of the factors ... [... more]
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Afrazine
Oxymetazoline belongs to a group of medicines known as sympathomimetics. It acts by stimulating alpha adrenergic receptors. In the lining of the nose and sinuses, oxymetazoline acts on receptors in the muscles of the blood vessel walls, causing ... [... more]
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One-Alpha
Alfacalcidol is a form of vitamin D. It is converted rapidly in the liver to the active metabolite, 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol (calcitriol). In the normal situation it controls the intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate and plays an ... [... more]
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Algipan Rub
This preparation contains three active ingredients, capsaicin, glycol monosalicylate and methyl nicotinate. Glycol salicylate has actions similar to methyl salicylate (Wintergreen). When applied to the skin, it is absorbed into the bloodstream. ... [... more]
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Alupent syrup
This medicine contains the active ingredient orciprenaline sulphate, which is a medicine similar to a natural human hormone called adrenaline. (Adrenaline is sometimes also known as epinephrine.) It acts on many receptors in the body, however the ... [... more]
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Optilast eye drops
Azelastine eye drops work by blocking the histamine receptors in the eyes. This stops it causing inflammation and thus provides relief from the symptoms of the eye allergy. This medicine should only be used in children under 12 years of age on ... [... more]
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Bradosol Plus
These lozenges contain two active ingredients, domiphen bromide and lidocaine hydrochloride (previously known as lignocaine hydrochloride in the UK).Domiphen bromide is an antiseptic that kills various bacteria and fungi that are associated with ... [... more]
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