Myths about medicines and their safety
Myth: If you have a headache, you should take aspirin Although aspirin is an effective analgesic, it is not always the best choice for headache relief. Depending on the cause of the pain, other medications or treatments may be preferable. Aspirin, like other anti-inflammatory drugs, has serious side effects, such as possible development of inflammatory […]
What medications should children not take?
Be sure to remember this and save the information! These medications are widely available in medicine cabinets and are often used by adults. However, they are contraindicated for children. The drug aspirin can cause serious complications, including Reye’s syndrome, a dangerous condition that can cause liver and brain problems. The use of analgin may increase […]
What should be in a home medicine cabinet?
Today we have prepared for you not a myth, but useful material! Each home should have the necessary first aid supplies ready until medical personnel arrive or until the morning when specialists can be contacted. It includes: Accessories for wound treatment and dressing; Medicines; Auxiliary instruments such as tweezers, thermometer and tonometer. Supplies for treating […]
Myths about vitamins
Myth: All the vitamins and minerals you need can be obtained from food However, even with a balanced diet, some vitamins, such as vitamin D for vegetarians or vitamin B12, may not be adequately supplied to the body. Vitamins do not have an infinite shelf life. Over time, vitamins can degrade, losing their effectiveness. Although […]
The whole truth about our immune system
Myth: Immunomodulators will help with frequent ARVI Immunomodulators are medications that change the functioning of the immune system, affecting its activity. True immunomodulators and immunostimulants are used for serious diseases such as multiple sclerosis and are available only with a doctor’s prescription. Most over-the-counter drugs that are advertised as immunomodulatory agents for the prevention and […]
Myths about flu
Myth: You should always lower your fever A high temperature can sometimes be a cause for concern, but it shouldn’t always be taken down. Medicines that reduce fever may have side effects, so they must be used with caution. Elevated temperature is the body’s natural protective reaction to infection, which helps fight the disease and […]
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