Nitrofurantoin and Trimethoprim are two common antibiotics used for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Nitrofurantoin vs Trimethoprim compares and contrasts key facts about both antibiotics in relation to UTI treatment.
Nitrofurantoin and Trimethoprim are two common antibiotics used for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Nitrofurantoin vs Trimethoprim compares and contrasts key facts about both antibiotics in relation to UTI treatment.
Without a doubt, Imodium is the most popular brand used as a diarrhoea relief medication. Today’s post focuses on Imodium alternatives, drugs used in the treatment of diarrhoea.
World Health Organisation (WHO) defines anxiety disorders as a group of mental conditions characterised by a feeling of fear and anxiety (WHO, 2017). Some common forms of anxiety include generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic…
Without Utrogestan, progesterone containing HRT is going through a supply crisis. Utrogestan was short in supply in 2022, however recent shortage (January/February) is more predominant with UK pharmacies not being able to obtain any Utrogestan. What is the latest on…
Calpol is probably the most well-known brand of paracetamol in liquid form for infants, toddlers and children. Calpol range of paracetamol liquid includes Calpol Infant and Calpol 6+. Recently pharmacies in the UK he been having difficulties in obtaining Calpol…
Day and Night Nurse is popular over the counter medication used for the management of cold and flu symptoms. In the last couple of months both Day and Night Nurse have been out of stock. European Medication Agency (EMA) recommended…
Tamsulosin and finasteride are the two most common drugs licensed and used for the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is a condition characterised by an enlarged prostate, which may produce common symptoms such as increased urgency to urinate,…
Conjunctivitis (also known as pink eye) is a common childhood eye condition characterised by redness of an eye due to inflammation of the conjunctiva, an outer membrane that covers the surface of the eye. It is very common for parents…
One day whilst working in a pharmacy I was approached by an elderly gentleman who asked me if we sold Vicks First Defence Nasal Spray. I directed him to a general sale aisle. Just before departing, the gentlemen said, ‘It…
For many customers, throat numbing lozenges are the first choice in the management of sore and irritated throat. Throat numbing lozenges contain a local anaesthetic which numbs the area and hence helps with pain and irritation. This post list all sore throat…
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