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A Medicines from What's in Your Garden?
Your garden could be brimming with natural remedies for your medicine cabinet. All it takes is a bit of care and planning to reap the benefits....
Administering Ear and Eye Drops Safely
Although easy to give and receive, ear drops and eye can be hazardous if they are not given correctly. By following a few simple guidelines and understanding the risks…...
Medicine Cabinet and Placebos
A new product uses the idea of a placebo effect to 'medicate' children. Experts, however, are divided on whether this is a beneficial approach....
New Ways to Use Common Medicines
Many medicines in your medicine cabinet may treat a number of different ailments. Make sure you follow directions and you can get more out of your medicine cabinet…...
Newest Medicine Cabinet Alternative Treatments
Some of the newer alternative treatments can make an enormous difference. Make sure you keep your medicine cabinet well stocked with natural remedies such as Reishi…...
Read the Leaflet: Avoiding Medication Overdose
Medication overdoses are largely preventable and are usually due to human error. You can prevent an overdose by following label directions carefully and asking…...
Special Cautions for Antibiotic Use
Antibiotic overuse can have serious consequences and it's important to follow special cautions to ensure proper use of antibiotic medications....
The Dangers Of Combining Medications
It's important to keep aware of common medication combinations that many of us may be tempted to use when treating several health conditions. The risks can range from…...
Tips for Safe Medication Use
Safe medication use includes asking questions, following directions and watching for side effects and interactions. A doctor or pharmacist is a starting point for…...
Types of Medicine Interactions
Drug interactions can be dangerous and may result in death. Carefully reading labels and checking with your doctor regarding prescriptions can ensure you know how to…...
What is a Medication Dispenser?
Medication dispensers are products designed to assist those on multiple medicines to plan their drug schedule in advance. This can help to reduce accidents and allow…...