OTC Drugs
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are medicines sold directly to a consumer without a prescription from a healthcare professional, as opposed to prescription drugs, which may be sold only to consumers possessing a valid prescription.
Probiotics
A substance which stimulates the growth of microorganisms, especially those with beneficial properties particularly those of the intestinal flora. When “Good” bacteria in body are reduced by taking antibiotics, Probiotics can help replace them. They can balance “good” and “bad”… Continue Reading
Life saving drugs
Life saving drugs are emergency drugs that require immediate administration in medical emergency. Medicines which have the potential to sustain life and / or prevent further complications. List of Drugs are as follows: 1.(A) Drugs used in Anaplylactic shock :-… Continue Reading
Bayer Beware
A shock court verdict against Monsanto’s Roundup Its parent, Bayer, could end up paying billions to cancer sufferers IT WAS a battle between David and Goliath. On one side was Dewayne Johnson (pictured, above), a former school caretaker who is… Continue Reading
Drug Interactions
A drug interaction is a situation in which a substance usually another drug affects the activity of a drug when both are administered together. This action can be synergistic-when the drug’s effect is increased or antagonistic-when the drug’s effect is… Continue Reading
Ointments, Ointment bases and Ointment preparations
A semisolid preparation usually containing medicinal substances and intended for external application to the skin or mucous membranes. o Semi-solid preparations of hydrocarbons (petrolatum, mineral oil, paraffin, synthetic hydrocarbons) o Strong emollient effect makes it useful in dry skin… Continue Reading
Benefits’ of a healthy diet
A healthy diet can be synonymously called a balance diet and a balanced diet means a diet which contain carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins and water in a reasonable ratio to fulfill the body’s need. A healthy mouth means a… Continue Reading
Overweight and Obesity
Overweight and Obesity Overweight is having extra body weight from muscle, bone, fat, and/or water. Obesity is having a high amount of extra body fat. What causes obesity & overweight? A number of factors can play a role in weight… Continue Reading
Tackling the misery of flu
Before the winter is out, it is thought one in four of us will have had flu or a similar virus. But how can we really tell we have the flu rather than a severe cold – and are… Continue Reading
Tackling the misery of flu
Before the winter is out, it is thought one in four of us will have had flu or a similar virus. But how can we really tell we have the flu rather than a severe cold – and are we… Continue Reading