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Warning of counterfeit ivermectin tablets sold via social media

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Investigations show that these counterfeit ivermectin tablets are systematically underdosed or seriously contaminated with bacteria. Although several health authorities warned the public against using this medicine outside clinical trials, the medicine was widely used on a major scale in late 2020 and in 2021.

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Cheap Imodium alternative | Generic loperamide

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Common drugs that can cause an acute episode of diarrhoea include: Antibiotics Antacids (especially magnesium-containing) Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) such as omeprazole or esomeprazole Orlistat (weigh loss medication) Metformin ( anti-diabetic drug ) A virus, bacteria or parasites can cause acute episodes of diarrhoea.

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Lymecycline for ACNE: Questions & Answers

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Lymecycline is a prescription-only medication, which means it needs to be prescribed by a doctor or another qualified prescriber for the supply to happen. Both drugs are the same medicines. Bacteria present inside the blocked pores grow and contribute to symptoms of acne. How does lymecycline work for acne?

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Baby Thrush Treatment Over The Counter

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Daktarin is a sugar-free, orange flavour oral gel which contains 2% of miconazole , an antifungal drug. The following restrictions exist on the availability and supply of Daktarin Oral Gel: Daktarin Oral Gel is a pharmacy-only medicine. Should I take baby to doctor for thrush? Can pharmacist treat baby thrush?

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What is the strongest over the counter steroid cream?

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‘P’ medicines can only be sold in pharmacies, including online pharmacies with a pharmacist being present at the premises. The larger size of Eumovate cream and ointment (30g and 100g) tubes are licensed as prescription-only medicines and need to be prescribed by GP or another prescriber.

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(BEST) over the counter ANTIBIOTIC cream

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Antibiotic creams are prescription-only medicines. A doctor or another qualified prescribed needs to issue NHS or private prescription for supply to happen. Patients are usually required to complete an online assessment , which is reviewed by a doctor who issues the prescription with the product delivered to the patient.

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14 BEST IBS Medication Over The Counter

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Review of diet and lifestyle is one of the first recommendations gives by a doctor once a patient is diagnosed with IBS. Limit intake of processed food, which contain difficult to digest starch People who experience episodes of diarrhoea should avoid artificial sweeteners, which can cause a laxative effect. Drugs to stop diarrhoea.