What is Loperamide Hydrochloride, and when is it used?

Loperamide is a medicine to treat Diarrhoea (runny poo). It can also help with short term diarrhoea or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Loperamide is also used for long-lasting Diarrhoea from bowel problems such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and short bowel syndrome. If you have a colostomy to give you a stoma (an opening in your stomach to collect poo from your body), Loperamide can help to slow down your bowel and make your poo thicker.

Key facts of Loperamide 

• Diarrhoea which starts suddenly usually gets better on its own within 5 to 7 days. If you need immediate, short term relief, taking Loperamide can cut down the number of times you go to the toilet, and it makes your poo less watery.
• Adults should take 2 tablets or capsules straight away if they suffer from short term diarrhoea. After this take 1 each time you do a runny poo.
• Don't exceed the recommended amount. Exceeding the recommended amount can lead to serious heart problems (including a fast or irregular heartbeat).

How will it treat my symptoms?

Loperamide works by slowing down the muscle movements in your gut, so an increased amount of water is absorbed from your stools. This leads to your stools becoming firmer, and they're passed less frequently.

What causes Diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea is usually caused by a bowel infection known as gastroenteritis. Other known causes are:

• Alcohol
• Appendicitis
• Food allergy

If you are taking any other medicine currently, check the side effects to make sure that they do not cause Diarrhoea. Chronic or long-term Diarrhoea can be a symptom of a more severe condition, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

What are Co-Codamol 8/500mg Tablets?

Co-codamol is used for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain caused by headaches, migraine, toothache, neuralgia, period pain and rheumatic pains when other painkillers have not worked. Wait at least 4 hours after you last took other painkillers before taking this medicine.

Co-codamol can be used in adults and children over 12 years of age for the short-term relief of moderate pain that is not relieved by other painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone. This medicine contains codeine. Codeine belongs to a group of medicines called opioid analgesics which act to relieve pain. It also contains paracetamol, another analgesic to relieve pain. 

How to use Co-Codamol 8/500mg Tablets

• Do not drink alcohol while taking Co-codamol tablets.
• Swallow the tablets with water.
• This medicine should not be taken for more than 3 days. If the pain does not improve after 3 days, talk to your doctor for advice.

The recommended dose is:

Adults and children 16 to 18 years: 1 to 2 tablets every 6 hours, as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours

Children aged 12 to 15 years: 1 tablet every 6 hours when necessary. Do not give your child more than 4 tablets in 24 hours

Children under 12 years: should not be taken due to the risk of severe breathing problems

Elderly: Dosage is usually reduced in the elderly with liver damage.

What do Co-Codamol 8/500mg Tablets contain

The active substances (the ingredients that makes the tablets work) are 8mg of codeine phosphate and 500mg paracetamol.

What are Co-Codamol Effervescent 8/500mg Tablets?

Co-codamol 8/500mg Effervescent Tablets contains codeine phosphate and paracetamol. Codeine belongs to a group of medicines called opioid analgesics which act to relieve pain. It can be used on its own or in combination with other pain killers such as paracetamol.

Co-codamol is for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain caused by headaches, migraine, toothache, neuralgia, period pain and rheumatic pains when other painkillers have not worked. Wait at least 4 hours after you last took other painkillers before taking this medicine.

Co-codamol can be used in children over 12 years of age for the short-term relief of moderate pain that is not relieved by other painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone.

How to use Co-Codamol Effervescent 8/500mg Tablets

• Do not take more than the recommended dose.
• Dissolve the effervescent tablets in a glass of water before taking

Adults and the elderly: 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours when necessary up to a maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Children aged 16 to 18 years: 1 to 2 tablets every 6 hours when necessary up to a maximum of four doses in 24 hours.

Children aged 12 to 15 years: 1 tablet every 6 hours when necessary to a maximum of four doses in 24 hours.

This medicine should not be taken for more than 3 days. If the pain does not improve after 3 days, talk to your doctor for advice.

Children under 12 years: Co-codamol should not be given to children under 12 years of age due to the risk of severe breathing problems.

What do Co-Codamol Effervescent 8/500mg Tablets contain

The active substances are codeine phosphate and paracetamol. Each tablet contains 8mg of codeine phosphate and 500mg of paracetamol.

What is Anbesol Liquid?

Anbesol Liquid is used to help relieve pain and discomfort associated with teething, in children from 5 months of age, when other non-medicinal methods such as massaging of the gums or use of teething rings do not provide necessary relief.

The product may also be used by adults, children, and the elderly for the temporary relief of pain caused by recurrent mouth ulcers and denture irritation.

Lidocaine hydrochloride is a local anaesthetic which works by stopping the sensation of pain. Chlorocresol and cetylpyridinium chloride kill bacteria.

How to use Anbesol Liquid

Adults and the Elderly:

• Cover the mouth of the bottle with a clean fingertip, invert once and return the bottle to the upright position.
• Apply Anbesol Liquid using the fingertip, undiluted, to the affected area
• Two applications of Anbesol Liquid straight away, will normally be enough to obtain pain relief.
• If necessary, repeat the application after 3 hours.

Babies Teething and Children:

• Cover the mouth of the bottle with a clean fingertip, invert once and return the bottle to the upright position. This equals to a dose of 0.25 ml of Anbesol liquid.
• Apply Anbesol Liquid using the fingertip, undiluted, to the affected area.
• If necessary, repeat the application after 3 hours.
• Do not use more than 6 times in one day (24-hour period).
• If your child vomits, spits, or swallows the medicine, do not use any more product immediately. Wait 3 hours before using the medicine again.
• If your child’s symptoms worsen, do not improve after 7 days of treatment or you are concerned that your child is unwell, talk to a health care professional.
• Do not use for more than 7 days for each teething episode.
• Stop treatment when your child’s symptoms settle.
• You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

What does Anbesol Liquid contain?

Anbesol Liquid contains the active ingredients; lidocaine hydrochloride 0.90%w/w, chlorocresol 0.10%w/w and cetylpyridinium chloride 0.02%w/w.

What is Fixodent Plus Dual Protection Denture Adhesive

Fixodent Plus Dual denture adhesive helps you forget about your dentures so you can enjoy your life with no limitations. You can now do and eat what you want - Fixodent will ensure that your dentures are comfortably and securely in place and food particles don’t get beneath your dentures. Thanks to its stronghold and unique cushion between gums and dentures, Fixodent Plus Dual will fill you with confidence and comfort throughout the day.

How to use Fixodent Plus Dual Protection Denture Adhesive

To apply denture adhesive cream:

• Clean & Dry Dentures
• Apply Adhesives in thin stripes as shown
• Insert Dentures and hold them briefly in place
• Before removing your dentures, rinse your mouth with warm water. Apply a soft rocking motion and remove your denture. Keep your denture moist when not in use.
  

DO NOT use more product than shown in the patient information leaflet (for full dentures, not more than six strips, or about 3 inches total length.) If the product oozes off dentures in your mouth, you are using too much.

DO NOT use excess product for poorly fitting dentures.

DO NOT use this product more than once a day.

Consult your dentist regularly to ensure you have properly fitting dentures. Poorly fitting dentures may impair your health.

What does Fixodent Plus Dual Protection Denture Adhesive contain

Calcium/Zinc PVM/MA Copolymer, Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum, Cellulose Gum, Silica, CI 15985, Menthyl Lactate, Aroma, CI 45410, Sodium Saccharin, Limonene, Cinnamal, Eugenol.

What is Fixodent Plus Best Hold Premium Denture Adhesive Cream

• Unbeatable hold in Fixodent line-up: up to 88% of the initial hold at end of the day
• Provides 10x stronger hold vs. no adhesive and keeps the dentures securely in place
• Gives you the freedom of eating any kind of tough food due to the exceptional holding power
• Acts as a cushion between gums and dentures, allowing for a customized fit
• Easy to apply in thin strips, thanks to the regular nozzle
• A flavour-free formula which does not affect the taste of foods
• Suitable for full and partial dentures

Enjoy even the tough food with the strength of Fixodent Plus Best Hold premium denture adhesive. Thanks to its unbeatable hold and concentrated formula that steadily releases adhesive agents, Fixodent Plus Best Hold ensures you will reach the end of the day with exceptional 88% of the initial holding power. It also provides 10x stronger hold, so your dentures stay secure at every moment and while eating every kind of food.

Equipped with a regular nozzle for an easy application, Fixodent Plus Best Hold is also flavour-free and does not affect the taste of foods.

How to use Fixodent Plus Best Hold Premium Denture Adhesive Cream

To apply denture adhesive cream:

• Clean & Dry Dentures
• Apply Adhesives in thin stripes as shown
• Insert Dentures and hold briefly in place

DO NOT use more product than shown in the patient information leaflet (for full dentures, not more than 6 strips, or about 3 inches total length.) If product oozes off denture in your mouth, you are using too much.

DO NOT use excess product for poorly fitting dentures.

DO NOT use this product more than once a day.

Consult your dentist regularly to ensure you have properly fitting dentures. Poorly fitting dentures may impair your health.

What does Fixodent Plus Best Hold Premium Denture Adhesive Cream contain?

Calcium/Zinc PVM/MA: Zinc helps stick to your dentures and maintain the proper grip so that you can talk, eat and chew more confidently. We are only using amounts of zinc that are safe to use, so you don´t need to worry.

Cellulose Gum: An ingredient that helps stick to your dentures. As they remain firmly in place, you can be more confident while eating and talking. Such binding agents are also commonly used as food additives in ice cream, mayonnaise, sauce, or jelly to provide improved consistency.

Mineral Oil: A thin, colourless and odourless component that carries other adhesive ingredients and helps in delivering the right texture thanks to its creamy consistency. It is well known from many cosmetics, such as skin moisturisers, make-up and baby oil.

Petrolatum: A little thicker, a smooth ingredient that helps in delivering the right denture cream texture so you can use the adhesive more easily. You might also know this from other products, such as Vaseline.

Silica: An ingredient that increases viscosity and makes the denture cream thicker. It helps in delivering the right cream consistency so you can apply the product easily. It is commonly used in make-up or toothpaste.

Colourants: An ingredient that helps the product achieve its gum-like colour, so in the event of oozing it is virtually invisible.

Flavour: An ingredient that helps in achieving the better taste of the adhesive, as other ingredients are not very tasty on their own.

Sodium Saccharin: Helps in achieving better taste. An artificial sweetener with effectively no food energy that helps in delivering the desired taste and sweetness of the adhesive, as other ingredients are not that tasty on their own. It is commonly used in toothpaste to provide a pleasant taste.

What is OraNurse Unflavoured Toothpaste

OraNurse is an unflavoured toothpaste specially formulated for people sensitive to intense flavours.

OraNurse Unflavoured Toothpaste was initially developed in response to the need of autistic children who have a problem with taste, even to the extent of not liking the taste of water. This has resulted in the development of toothpaste with no sodium lauryl sulphate (foaming agent) or flavourings available in fluoride strengths and an RDA (relative dentin abrasion).

Other possible indications for the need for unflavoured toothpaste include:

• People who don't like the taste of mint.
• Adults and children perceive mint to have a 'hot' or 'burning' sensation.
• Adults and children with learning disabilities.
• Lichen Planus sufferers.
• Head and neck cancer patients after radiotherapy.
• It is burning mouth syndrome.
• Asperger syndrome.
• Autism.
• Sjögren's syndrome
• Behcets disease
• Kawasaki disease
• Parkinson's disease.
• People that have an intolerance to Limonene.

What does OraNurse Unflavoured Toothpaste contain

Active Ingredient: Sodium Monofluorophosphate

Other Ingredients: Water, Hydrated Silica, Glycerine, Sorbitol, Xylitol, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Titanium

What is Dentinox Teething Gel

Dentinox Teething Gel contains the active ingredients lidocaine and cetylpyridinium. Lidocaine is one of a group of medicines called local anaesthetics, which numb pain. Cetylpyridinium is an antiseptic that is used to treat minor wounds and minor infections of the mouth.

Dentinox Teething Gel can be used to help relieve pain and discomfort associated with teething, in children from 5 months of age, when other non-medicinal methods such as massaging of the gums or use of teething rings do not provide necessary relief.

How to use Dentinox Teething Gel

Apply a pea-sized blob of gel (see circle shown above), to a clean fingertip and spread gently onto the sore area of the gum. If necessary, repeat the dose after 3 hours. Do not use more than 6 times in one day (24 hour period).

Stop treatment when your child’s symptoms settle.

Do not use for more than 7 days for each teething episode.

If your child’s symptoms worsen, do not improve after 7 days of treatment or you are concerned that your child is unwell, talk to a health care professional.

If your child vomits, spits or swallows the medicine, do not use any more product immediately. Wait 3 hours before using the medicine again.

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you to.

Do not give more medicine than the label tells you to.

You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

What does Dentinox Teething Gel contain

The active substances are lidocaine hydrochloride 0.33% w/w and cetylpyridinium chloride 0.10% w/w.

The other ingredients are: Sorbitol solution 70% (non-crystallising), xylitol, ethanol, glycerol, hydroxyethylcellulose, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oils, pharmaceutical liquid flavour, hydroxypolyethoxydodecane, macrogol 300, sodium saccharin, caramel (E150), levomenthol and purified water.

What Is Fixodent Plus Foodseal Premium Denture Adhesive Cream

Avoid irritating particles and enjoy a secure hold all day long with the Fixodent Plus Food Seal denture adhesive. If you think there's nothing more irritating than getting bits of food stuck underneath your dentures, this product is perfect for you. Foodseal's 75% thinner nozzle, compared to Complete, allows you to apply the adhesive in precise thin lines instead of dots. So you can create a stronger barrier against irritating food particles such as seeds or nuts. Thanks to cushioning effect between gums and dentures, you will experience even more comfort.

• Provides strong hold vs no adhesive and keeps the dentures securely in place
• Creates a food seal that helps prevent food particles from getting beneath the dentures
• 75% thinner nozzle vs Fixodent Complete variants allows for superior food seal and easy application in continuous lines
• Acts as a cushion between gums and dentures, allowing for a customized fit
• The flavour-free formula does not affect the taste of foods
• Suitable for full and partial dentures

How To Use Fixodent Plus Foodseal Premium Denture Adhesive Cream

Please use the infographics provided within the packaging when using the product.

What Does Fixodent Plus Foodseal Premium Denture Adhesive Cream Contain

Calcium/Zinc PVM/MA Copolymer, Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum, Cellulose Gum, Silica, CI 15985, CI 45410.

What is Anbesol Teething Gel 

Anbesol Teething Gel contains 1.0%w/w of lidocaine hydrochloride, 0.1%w/w of chlorocresol and 0.02%w/w of cetylpyridinium chloride.

Lidocaine hydrochloride is a local anaesthetic that works by stopping the sensation of pain. Chlorocresol and cetylpyridinium chloride kill bacteria.

Anbesol Teething Gel is used to help relieve pain and discomfort associated with teething, in children from 5 months of age, when other non-medicinal methods such as massaging of the gums or use of teething rings do not provide necessary relief.

The product may also be used for the temporary relief of pain caused by recurrent mouth ulcers and denture irritation.

How to use Anbesol Teething Gel

Adults and the elderly:

• Apply a small amount of gel to a clean fingertip and spread gently onto the affected area.
• Two applications straight away will normally be enough for temporary pain relief.
• Do not apply more frequently than every 3 hours.

Babies teething and children:

• Apply a pea-sized blob of gel (see circle shown here), to a clean fingertip and spread gently onto the affected area.
• If necessary, repeat the dose after 3 hours.
• Do not use more than 6 times in one day (24 hour period).
• Stop treatment when your child’s symptoms settle.
• Do not use for more than 7 days for each teething episode.
• If your child’s symptoms worsen, do not improve after 7 days of treatment or you are concerned that your child is unwell, talk to a health care professional.
• If your child vomits, spits or swallows the medicine, do not use any more product immediately. Wait 3 hours before using the medicine again. 
• Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you to. Do not give more medicine than the label tells you to.
• You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. 

What does Anbesol Teething Gel contain

Anbesol Teething Gel contains the active ingredients; lidocaine hydrochloride 1.0%w/w, chlorocresol 0.1%w/w and cetylpyridinium chloride 0.02%w/w.

It also contains alcohol, clove oil, glycerol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, sodium saccharin, Ponceau 4R (E124) and purified water. 

What is Biotene Oral Balance Saliva Replacement Gel

Biotene Oral Balance Saliva Replacement Gel provides long-lasting moisture and comfort for dry mouths. It contains the patented Biotène Triple Enzyme System, which supplements the mouth's natural anti-bacterial defence systems, relieves soreness, soothes and protects your sensitive tissues.

Each application keeps your mouth feeling moist, fresh and comfortable any time, day and night. Denture wearers will discover that Oral balance gel, when applied under their dentures, will improve comfort.

Applied at bedtime, Biotene Oral balance Gel can help ensure a night undisturbed by the need to sip water. During the day, one application can last as long as 4 to 5 hours.

Oral Balance gel is a sugar-free, pH-balanced gel containing natural Xylitol, which provides long-lasting moisture and comfort for dry mouths with natural enzyme protection for up to 5 hours, containing natural salivary enzymes.

How to use Biotene Oral Balance Saliva Replacement Gel

• Apply as often as needed, particularly at night. 
• Place 1-2cm of the gel directly onto the tongue and spread thoroughly inside the mouth.
• Effective with denture wearers and mouth breathers. 

What does Biotene Oral Balance Saliva Replacement Gel contain

Glycerin, Aqua, Sorbitol, Xylitol, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hydroxide, Propyl Paraben.

What is Anbesol Adult Strength Gel

Anbesol Adult Strength Gel contains 2.0%w/w of lidocaine hydrochloride, 0.1%w/w of chlorocresol and 0.02%w/w of cetylpyridinium chloride.

Lidocaine hydrochloride is a local anaesthetic that works by stopping the sensation of pain. Chlorocresol and cetylpyridinium chloride kill bacteria.

Anbesol Adult Strength Gel is used for temporary relief of pain caused by recurrent mouth ulcers and denture irritation for adults and children over 12 years.

How to use Anbesol Adult Strength Gel

Adults, the elderly and children 12 years and over:

• Apply a small amount of Anbesol Adult Strength Gel to the affected area with a clean fingertip.
• One application should be sufficient to obtain temporary pain relief.
• Do not apply more frequently than every 3 hours.

What does Anbesol Adult Strength Gel contain

Anbesol Adult Strength Gel contains the active ingredients; lidocaine hydrochloride 2.0%w/w, Chlorocresol 0.1%w/w and cetylpyridinium chloride 0.02%w/w.

It also contains alcohol, clove oil, glycerol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, sodium saccharin, Ponceau 4R (E124) and purified water.

What is Biotene Dry Mouth Care Oral Rinse Fresh Mint

Biotene Dry Mouth Care Mouthwash is especially beneficial for people with dry mouth irritations. Biotene is a pleasant tasting mouthwash containing 3 antibacterial enzymes that boost the mouth's natural defence system normally found in your saliva, helping to protect your teeth and gums, keeping your mouth feeling ice-cool fresh and clean all day long. Biotene Dry Mouth Care Mouthwash provides maximum protection without the use of strong detergents or alcohol.

Biotene Dry Mouth Moisturising Mouthwash helps to protect the dry mouth. It freshens breath without burning, is alcohol-free and contains beneficial enzymes found in saliva to help maintain the oral environment.

Beneficial to individuals experiencing dry mouth caused by medication, diabetes, drug/radiation therapies, Sjogren's syndrome, stress and depression.

How to use Biotene Dry Mouth Care Oral Rinse Fresh Mint

Use 15ml (one tablespoon). Rinse for 30 seconds and spit out. Use up to 5 times a day unless otherwise instructed.

What does Biotene Dry Mouth Care Oral Rinse Fresh Mint contain

Water, Glycerin, Xylitol, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Poloxamer 407, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Flavour, Sodium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate.

What is Corsodyl Gum Disease & Bleeding Gum Mouthwash

The active ingredient of Corsodyl Mouthwash is chlorhexidine digluconate which is an antibacterial agent that reduces the formation of dental plaque and is used to:

• Treats & prevent gum disease (where gums may bleed when brushed).
• Promotes gum healing after dental surgery or treatment.
• Controls mouth ulcers.
• Maintains mouth hygiene.
• Manage oral thrush & denture sore mouth.

How to use Corsodyl Gum Disease & Bleeding Gum Mouthwash

• Use twice a day.
• Fill the cap to the 10ml line.
• Rinse mouth thoroughly for 1 minute, then spit out.

Gum disease: A one-month course (600ml) is recommended.

Mouth ulcers & oral thrush: Continue to use for two days after healing.

Denture sore mouth: Clean & soak your dentures in Corsodyl for 15 minutes twice daily.

Dental Surgery: Rinse as directed by your dentist

What does Corsodyl Gum Disease & Bleeding Gum Mouthwash contain

Active Ingredient: Chlorhexidine Digluconate 0.2& w/v.

Other Ingredients: Ethanol 7% v/v, Macrogolglycerol Hydroxystearate, Sorbitol, Peppermint Oil and Water. Macrogolglycerol Hydroxystearate.

What is Biotene Dry Mouth Toothpaste Fresh Mint

Biotene Dry Mouth Toothpaste and toothpaste gel are formulated to help maintain the oral environment. Dry mouth sufferers often don't realize the discomfort dry mouth causes until saliva flow is significantly reduced. So if you suspect you may be one of the millions of Americans with dry mouth, brushing with Biotene Dry Mouth Toothpaste is a simple way to help maintain the health of your mouth.

Biotene toothpaste helps provide essential tooth protection for dry mouth sufferers.

Biotene toothpaste contains no Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).

Biotene's low-foaming formula is gentle on dry, irritated mouths.

What Is Dry Mouth

Dry Mouth is a condition where your mouth feels uncomfortably dry. It can happen when your body doesn’t produce enough saliva to keep your mouth moist. A Dry Mouth can be uncomfortable, and if left untreated it can have consequences on your oral health. Symptoms vary from person to person and can range from being mild to severe. Learn more below.

What Are The Symptoms Of Dry Mouth

Sufferers often don’t notice that they are suffering from dry mouth until their saliva flow has already dropped by 50%. Symptoms can include:

• Frequently sipping water
  
• Bad breath
  
• Dry, cracked lips
  
• Pain or burning in the mouth
  
• Increased dental cavities
  
• Difficulty swallowing or chewing dry foods
  
• Tendency to wake up more often at night

What does Biotene Dry Mouth Toothpaste Fresh Mint contain

Water, Sorbitol, Hydrated Silica, Glycerin, PEG-8, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Flavour, Sodium Fluoride, Sodium Saccharin, Sucralose, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Hydroxide.

What is Ibuprofen 200mg

Ibuprofen is a painkiller available over the counter without a prescription. It belongs to the class of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents. Ibuprofen is pain relief that also lowers temperature if a fever is present and reduces inflammation.

What type of pain can ibuprofen 200mg coated tablets be used for

Ibuprofen provides effective relief from:

• Headaches
• Rheumatic and muscular pain
• Backache
• Fever
• Migraine
• Period pain
• Dental pain
• Neuralgia
• Cold and flu symptoms

How to use Ibuprofen 200mg coated tablets

• For oral use
• Recommended Dose unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
• Do not take for more than ten days without consulting your doctor.

• The dose should not be repeated more frequently than every four hours and not more than three times in any 24-hour period

Adults and children over 12 years: One or two tablets up to three times a day as required, preferably with or after food.

Children under 12 years: Do not give to children under 12 years of age except on the advice of your doctor.

What do Ibuprofen 200mg coated tablets contain

Care Ibuprofen 200mg Coated Tablets contains ibuprofen.

What are Care Epsom Salts

Relieves occasional constipation or can be applied to sprains, bruises or boils

Care Epsom Salts has many uses. It has offered families relief from occasional constipation for many years.

How to use Care Epsom Salts

Oral - As a dilute solution:

• Adults and children over 12 years: 5-15g (1 – 3 teaspoons) to be taken as required in 250 ml of water, which may be flavoured with citrus juices.
• The elderly: To be used with caution, not exceeding the adult dose.

Cutaneous - As a concentrated solution or paste.

• As a wet dressing suitable for all ages: Dissolve one tablespoonful in a small cupful of warm water and apply with lint or cotton wool as required.

What do Care Epsom Salts contain

Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate BP 100%

What is Care Aqueous Calamine Cream

Relieves mild sunburn and other minor skin conditions

Soothing action and mild astringent to relieve mild sunburn and other minor skin conditions

This soothing cream works as a mild astringent to relieve mild sunburn and other minor skin conditions. Suitable for adults, the elderly and children, it is also not considered likely to cause any undesirable effects during pregnancy. However, as with all medicines, women who are pregnant might be pregnant or are breastfeeding, should talk to their doctor or pharmacist before using this product.

How to ease sunburn:

• Get out of the sun as soon as possible
• Cool the skin with a cool shower, bath or damp towel (take care not to let a baby or young child get too cold)
• Apply aftersun cream, spray or product such as (Care Aqueous Calamine Cream)
• Drink plenty of water to cool down and prevent dehydration
• Take painkillers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen for any pain
• Cover sunburnt skin from direct sunlight until the skin has fully healed

How to use Care Aqueous Calamine Cream

Adults, elderly and children: apply liberally to dry, clean skin as required.

What does Care Aqueous Calamine Cream contain

Calamine 4.0%, Zinc Oxide 3.0%

What is Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 3% 10 Vols?

Used to disinfect minor cuts, wounds and skin ulcers.

This disinfectant is both mild enough to use as a mouthwash or gargle for people over 12 years old, or as an effective way to disinfect minor cuts, wounds and skin ulcers on adults, children and the elderly. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should only use if advised by a doctor.

Did you know?

A wound is at risk of infection if:

• It’s been contaminated with dirt, pus or other bodily fluids
• There was something in the wound before it was cleaned, such as gravel or a shard of glass
• It has a jagged edge
• It’s longer than 5cm (2 inches)
• It was caused by an animal or human bite

How to use Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 3% 10 Vols

Recommended dose and dosage schedule:

• As a disinfectant use as required. Dress the wound with cotton wool soaked in the peroxide.
• As a mouthwash or gargle dilute one part of the peroxide to two parts of water (e.g. 5ml of peroxide and 10ml of water). Rinse the mouth for two to three minutes. This may be repeated up to three times daily.

As a disinfectant, this product is suitable for use by adults, children and the elderly.

As a mouthwash or gargle, the product is suitable for use by adults, children over 12 years and the elderly. Due to the risk of swallowing it should only be used by younger children under the instruction of a doctor.

What does Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 3% 10 Vols contain?

Hydrogen Peroxide

What is Care Olive Oil Samaritan

• Gently softens & removes earwax
• Pharmaceutical grade extra virgin olive oil

Care Olive Oil Samaritan gently soften and help remove earwax. Includes a handy dropper for precise application.

Earwax usually falls out on its own. If it doesn’t and blocks the ear, patients are advised to put 2 to 3 drops of olive or almond oil in their ear twice a day for a few days.

How to use Care Olive Oil Samaritan

Adults, older people and children over one year: Place 2-3 drops of room temperature oil into the ear using the dropper. Gently massage around the outside of the ear. 

Children under five years: Younger children should have their ear wax problem diagnosed by the doctor before treatment with Olive Oil commences. Treatment of children (under five years) should be under the doctor's or nurse's medical supervision.

Use twice a day for up to seven days.

What does Care Olive Oil Samaritan contain

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

What is Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 9% 30 Vols

Used to disinfect minor cuts, wounds and skin ulcers

Suitable for: For skincare, adults, children and elderly. As a mouthwash, for adults and children aged over 12. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should only use if advised by a doctor.

This disinfectant is both mild enough to use as a mouthwash or gargle for people over 12 years old, or as an effective way to disinfect minor cuts, wounds and skin ulcers on adults, children and the elderly. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should only use if advised by a doctor.

Most cuts and grazes are minor and can be easily treated at home.

Stopping the bleeding, cleaning the wound thoroughly and covering it with a plaster or dressing is usually all that’s needed.

How to use Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 9% 30 Vols

For skin disinfectant, dilute a portion of Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 9% with an equal amount of water. Soak cotton wool in solution and dress the wound. Not for large, deep wounds.

What does Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 9% 30 Vols contain

Hydrogen Peroxide

What is Care Calamine Lotion

Soothes sunburn & other minor skin conditions

Mild astringent and antiseptic that relieves the symptoms of mild sunburn and minor skin conditions

Care Calamine Lotion has been trusted by families for many years as a mild astringent and antiseptic that relieves the symptoms of mild sunburn and minor skin conditions. It evaporates after being applied to the skin, which produces a cooling effect to ease any itchy feelings. This cooling effect helps to relieve sunburn. It is not considered likely to cause any undesirable effects during pregnancy. However, as with all medicines, women who are pregnant might be pregnant or are breastfeeding, should talk to their doctor or pharmacist before using this product. 

How to use Care Calamine Lotion

Topical use.

Applied directly to the skin.

Recommended dose and dosage schedule

The product is suitable for use by adults, children and the elderly.

Apply gently with a pad of cotton wool to the affected parts as required.

What does Care Calamine Lotion contain

Calamine 15.0%, Zinc Oxide 5.0%

What is Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 3% 10 Vols?

Used to disinfect minor cuts, wounds and skin ulcers.

This disinfectant is both mild enough to use as a mouthwash or gargle for people over 12 years old, or as an effective way to disinfect minor cuts, wounds and skin ulcers on adults, children and the elderly. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should only use if advised by a doctor.

Did you know?

A wound is at risk of infection if:

• It’s been contaminated with dirt, pus or other bodily fluids
• There was something in the wound before it was cleaned, such as gravel or a shard of glass
• It has a jagged edge
• It’s longer than 5cm (2 inches)
• It was caused by an animal or human bite

How to use Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 3% 10 Vols

Recommended dose and dosage schedule:

• As a disinfectant use as required. Dress the wound with cotton wool soaked in the peroxide.
• As a mouthwash or gargle dilute one part of the peroxide to two parts of water (e.g. 5ml of peroxide and 10ml of water). Rinse the mouth for two to three minutes. This may be repeated up to three times daily.

As a disinfectant, this product is suitable for use by adults, children and the elderly.

As a mouthwash or gargle, the product is suitable for use by adults, children over 12 years and the elderly. Due to the risk of swallowing it should only be used by younger children under the instruction of a doctor.

What does Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 3% 10 Vols contain?

Hydrogen Peroxide

What is Care Olive Oil Samaritan

• Gently softens & removes earwax
• Pharmaceutical grade extra virgin olive oil

Care Olive Oil Samaritan gently soften and help remove earwax. Includes a handy dropper for precise application.

Earwax usually falls out on its own. If it doesn’t and blocks the ear, patients are advised to put 2 to 3 drops of olive or almond oil in their ear twice a day for a few days.

How to use Care Olive Oil Samaritan

Adults, older people and children over one year: Place 2-3 drops of room temperature oil into the ear using the dropper. Gently massage around the outside of the ear. 

Children under five years: Younger children should have their ear wax problem diagnosed by the doctor before treatment with Olive Oil commences. Treatment of children (under five years) should be under the doctor's or nurse's medical supervision.

Use twice a day for up to seven days.

What does Care Olive Oil Samaritan contain

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

What is Care Simple Linctus

Helps relieve the symptoms of coughs

Care Simple Linctus is for the relief of the symptoms of coughs. It contains Citric Acid Monohydrate BP 125mg per 5ml. This medicine helps reduce irritation by coating the throat to relieve the symptoms of coughs.

What causes coughs

Most coughs are caused by cold and flu but can also be caused by smoking, allergies such as hay fever, infections like bronchitis, or mucus dripping down the throat from the back of the nose.

What are other causes of coughs

Other causes of coughs include:

• Smoking
• Heartburn (acid reflux)
• Allergies – for example, hay fever
• Infections like bronchitis
• Mucus dripping down the throat from the back of the nose

How to take Care Simple Linctus

Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: One 5ml spoonful, repeated up to four times daily.

Children under 12 years: Not recommended.

What does Care Simple Linctus contain

Active Ingredient per 5ml: Citric Acid Monohydrate 125mg (E330).

It also contains Chloroform, Anise Oil, Ethanol, Glycerol (E422), Syrup (including Sucrose) and Purified Water.

What is Care Glycerin Adult 4g - Constipation Relief

Care Glycerin Suppositories for adults are the ideal solution for getting things moving. The suppositories help stimulate a comfortable bowel movement for constipation sufferers. Unless recommended by a doctor, they should not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How to use Care Glycerin Adult 4g - Constipation Relief

Adults and children over 12 years: Dip the suppository in clean water to moisten before inserting gently into the rectum.

The effect is usually immediate and no more than one dose should be required.

Not suitable for users under the age of 12 or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding - unless advised otherwise by a doctor.

What does Care Glycerin Adult 4g - Constipation Relief contain

Glycerol 2.8g per suppository.

What are Care Senna tablets

A herbal medicinal product used for the short-term relief of occasional constipation. Senna gently stimulates the body's natural process to help your food move through the digestive system. Providing effective reliable overnight relief.

What are the common causes of constipation

The most common causes include:

• Not eating enough fibre, which is found in fruits, vegetables, and cereals
• Not drinking enough fluids
• Not moving enough and spending long periods sitting or lying down

How to use Care Senna tablets

For oral use only

Adults and the elderly: 1 to 2 tablets to be taken at bedtime.

• Should not be used in children or adolescents under the age of 18 years.
• New users should start with the lowest dose and increase it to the maximum dose if necessary. Once regularity has been regained dosage should be reduced and can usually be stopped.
• If no bowel action has occurred after three days of progressively increased dosage, a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted.
• Not to be used for more than 1 week.

What do Care Senna tablets contain

Alexandrian Senna fruit (Cassia senna L. (C. acutifolia Delile) fruit).