Oilatum Plus
This is a bath additive which can be used as an emollient. It soothes, smooths and moisturises the skin. This is useful in dry, scaly skin disorders such as eczema, incuding eczemas at risk from infection. ... [... more]
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Edronax (Reboxetine)
Depression is associated with an increased risk of suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and suicide. You should be aware that this medicine may not start to make you feel better for at least two to four weeks. However, it is important that you keep ... [... more]
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Brexidol (Piroxicam)
Studies have suggested that use of some NSAIDs may be associated with a small increase in the risk of heart attacks and stroke (particularly if used in high doses or for long periods of time). If you have risk factors for heart disease or stroke, ... [... more]
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Galantamine (Reminyl)
Acetylcholine is a natural compound known as a neurotransmitter. Neurotransmitters are stored in nerve cells in the brain and nervous system, and are involved in transmitting messages between the nerve cells. They are necessary for the normal ... [... more]
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Toothache
Pulpitis is often reversible and, once your dentist has identified and treated the problem (usually with a simple filling), the toothache will disappear. A dental abscess will require extraction of the tooth or a ... [... more]
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Fucidin Suspension (Sodium Fusidate)
Sodium fusidate can penetrate tissues well, so it is often used in infections of the bone (osteomyelitis) and heart, caused by staphylococci. It is often used with a second antibiotic that is active against staphylococci, particularly for severe ... [... more]
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Lorazepam
This medicine is generally only suitable for short-term use. If it is used for long periods or in high doses, tolerance to and dependence upon the medicine may develop, and withdrawal symptoms may occur if treatment ... [... more]
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Rotavirus Vaccine: Rotarix
Vaccines contain inactivated or weakened forms of bacteria or viruses that cause disease. These altered forms of the organisms stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against them, but don't actually cause ... [... more]
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Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease is suspected in patients who have had diarrhoea, stomach pains and weight loss for more than three to four weeks. Blood samples, stool specimens, endoscopic examinations of the small and large ... [... more]
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Cystitis
The most important examination of urine is done by chemical testing (dipstick test), which is very quick, and by urine culture where the specimen is sent to a hospital laboratory to grow and examine the bacteria. The ... [... more]
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Emtriva (Emtricitabine)
The class of medicines that emtricitabine belongs to can cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood, together with an enlarged liver. This side effect is more likely to occur in ... [... more]
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Diocalm (Morphine, Attapulgite)
Acute diarrhoea makes you lose more fluids and salts than you usually would and can make you dehydrated. This medicine only treats the diarrhoea symptoms and so will not rehydrate you. It is important that you drink plenty of fluids, or take an ... [... more]
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