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  • The effects of grapefruit on medication

    The effects of grapefruit on medication

    Though grapefruit and grapefruit juice are a good source of vitamins and minerals that are good for the body, they have very powerful interactions with many commonly used drugs that may have very important implications. Background Many drugs are broken down in the body by the enzyme CYP3A4, and grapefruit obstructs this enzyme from working Read more

  • Product Spotlight – Aleve 220mg tablets

    Product Spotlight – Aleve 220mg tablets

    The active ingredient in this medication is naproxen sodium which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which is used to treat fever, minor arthritis, menstrual cramps, back ache, tooth ache and mild to moderate aches and pains including headaches. It is available as 220mg of naproxen sodium which delivers 200mg of naproxen to the body Read more

  • The importance of Vitamin D

    The importance of Vitamin D

    Vitamin D is produced in the skin as a result of exposure to ultraviolet (UVB) radiation from the sun. In the spring and summer months, the body is able to make more vitamin D than in the autumn and winter months because of the sun. Vitamin D is also introduced into the body through the Read more

  • Gout: A brief overview

    Gout: A brief overview

    Gout is a very painful recurrent form of arthritis caused by the build-up of urate crystals in the joint, causing inflammation in the areas around the joint. It is more commonly found in men but can affect women after menopause. It can affect one or more joints at a time like the ankles, knees, elbows, Read more

  • Home First Aid Kit checklist

    Home First Aid Kit checklist

    It is always a good idea to have a first aid kit handy because you never know when you’ll need one. Keeping one in the house and one in the car is ideal. They are widely available in pharmacies in the first aid aisle, but you can easily make up one at home as chances Read more

  • Product Spotlight – Benadryl 25mg Tablets

    Product Spotlight – Benadryl 25mg Tablets

    The active ingredient in this medication is diphenhydramine which is used as an antihistamine and sleep aid. Image above is for the 25mg tablets. Overview Benadryl is marketed as antihistamine for allergy relief. It relieves symptoms related to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies including runny nose, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, and itching of Read more

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