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During pregnancy, many women experience nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy nose, and sneezing. These persistent and recurring symptoms, especially at night, can disrupt sleep, cause stress, and negatively impact the health of both mother and baby. In this case, pregnant women often worry about what they should do to alleviate these symptoms effectively and safely for their baby's development

How different are Blue and Red Panadol?

Panadol is a group of products sharing the common ingredient paracetamol. Depending on the formulation and additional ingredients, Panadol medications are classified into different types with varying effects and indications

Decongestants for babies: Uses and side effects

Nasal congestion in newborns is a common issue that often worries mothers. While using nasal decongestants for infants can be effective, it also carries the risk of unwanted side effects. Therefore, when a newborn experiences nasal congestion, parents should thoroughly understand the benefits and potential side effects of nasal decongestant medications before administering them, ensuring they follow the proper instructions.

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Topical Antibiotic Ointment: Use with Caution

Antibiotics contain a wide variety of active ingredients and belong to many different groups. They are formulated into many forms such as: powders for injection, injectable solutions, tablets, capsules, etc. However, not all antibiotics are formulated as topical ointments. So, what are the precautions when using antibiotic ointments?

Does Efferalgan 500mg Cause Drowsiness?

Efferalgan in particular and drugs containing only paracetamol in general do not cause drowsiness. Be cautious when combining Efferalgan with other medications to avoid overdose, especially pain relievers, and medications for cough and cold symptoms.

Panadol Extra: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects

Panadol Extra contains paracetamol, an antipyretic and analgesic, and caffeine, an analgesic that enhances the analgesic effect of paracetamol.

Hidrasec Medication – Ingredients, Uses, Dosage, and Precautions for Use

Using Hidrasec does not replace the need for the child to drink fluids. Rehydration is very important in managing acute diarrhea in infants and young children.

When is it necessary to combine antibiotics?

Almost all specialists agree that antibiotics should only be used when absolutely necessary and, if possible, the amount of antibiotics taken should be limited. However, in clinical practice, it is not always the case that using just one antibiotic will eliminate the infection. Sometimes, a combination of two or three different antibiotics is needed to effectively treat the condition. Antibiotic combination therapy is necessary in certain clinical situations

The Relationship Between Vitamin C and Antibiotics

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for the body, known for its role in boosting immunity. However, not everyone knows how to use vitamin C correctly. Due to its acidic nature, vitamin C may interact with certain antibiotics, leading to reduced drug efficacy.

When to Use Rectal Antipyretic Suppositories for Children?

When a child has a fever above 38.5°C, it is necessary to reduce the fever promptly to avoid prolonged high fever. However, many children with fever refuse to take or vomit after taking antipyretic medication, making it difficult to administer the medication, especially when the fever is high. In such cases, rectal antipyretic suppositories should be used to reduce the child's fever.

Meiact Antibiotics: What You Need to Know

Meiact antibiotic is prescribed to treat infections caused by sensitive bacterial strains such as otitis media and sinusitis. Currently, Meiact is available in two main forms: Meiact 200mg tablets and Meiact fine granules in sachets containing 50mg of cefditoren pivoxil.

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