What is Care Potassium Citrate Mixture

Care Potassium Citrate Mixture helps to relieve the painful burning of cystitis and the symptoms of other mild urinary tract infections. Potassium Citrate Mixture provides symptomatic relief only and is not anti-bacterial.

What is Cystytis

Cystitis is a urinary tract infection (UTI) that affects the bladder. It's common, particularly in women. It often gets better by itself, but may sometimes be treated with antibiotics.

Symptoms of cystitis include:

• Pain, burning or stinging when you pee
• Needing to pee more often and urgently than usual 
• Pee that's dark, cloudy or strong smelling
• Pain low down in your tummy 

How to use Care Potassium Citrate Mixture

Recommended Doses:

Adults including the elderly, and children over 6 years: 10ml

Children 1 – 6 years: 5ml

• It should be taken well diluted with water, after meals
• Shake the bottle before use
• The dose may be taken three times a day

What does Care Potassium Citrate Mixture contain 

Citric Acid Monohydrate (E330), Quillaia Tincture, Lemon Oil Terpeneless, Ethanol (96%), Sodium Benzoate (E211), Purified Water, Syrup (sucrose)

What is Canesten CanesOasis Cystitis Relief

CanesOasis contains an active ingredient that reduces the acidity of your urine. This reduction of acidity level helps alleviate the stinging and pain that you experience when you urinate. CanesOasis is a two-day remedy which is quick and easy to use – for each dose you simply dissolve the powder from one sachet into a glass of water and drink. It’s available in great-tasting cranberry flavour.

How to use Canesten CanesOasis Cystitis Relief

Mix the contents of the sachet with a (200ml) glass of water and drink immediately. This is a 2-day course of treatment. Adult women: 1 sachet 3 times a day for 2 days, as required. This medicine is not to be used by men or children.

Do not exceed the stated dose. If symptoms persist or worsen after the 2-day course is completed, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not repeat the treatment without medical advice.

What does Canesten CanesOasis Cystitis Relief contain

Active ingredients: each 5.6g sachet contains sodium citrate dihydrate 4.0g.

Also contains: Sucrose (sugar) and Sodium

What is Care Clove Oil

For the temporary relief of toothache

Offers both a local anaesthetic and a mild antiseptic effect which can provide temporary relief from toothache.

Targets pain for temporary relief. Care Clove Oil has both a local anaesthetic and a mild antiseptic effect which can provide temporary relief from toothache when applied directly to the tooth.

To ease toothache while waiting for an appointment:

• Try rinsing your mouth with salt water (children shouldn’t try this)
  
• Use a pain-relieving gel on the affected area
• Eat soft foods, like yoghurt or scrambled eggs, and try to avoid chewing with the sore tooth

How to use Care Clove Oil

Dental use

Adults, the elderly and children over 2 years old: Apply a small amount on a cotton bud directly on the tooth cavity as required.

What does Care Clove Oil contain

Clove Oil 100%

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 Sodium Bicarbonate Ear Drops

Care Sodium Bicarbonate Ear Drops are a simple effective and gentle treatment to soften the ear making it easier to remove. A handy dropper allows for more precise application.

Suitable for children over 1-year-old, adults and the elderly.

How to use Sodium Bicarbonate Ear Drops

Adults, the elderly and children over 1 year: tilt the head sideways with the affected ear uppermost. Place 3 to 4 drops into the ear using the dropper provided.

Children under 5 years should receive medical diagnosis and supervision.

Avoid touching the ear with the dropper.

NEVER insert the dropper or any solid object into the ear. Allow a few minutes for the drops to reach the eardrum by keeping the head tilted, then use a tissue to wipe away any surplus product that runs from the ear.

Dosage Schedule

Use the drops twice a day for up to seven days. Store the dropper in the bottle.

The doctor, nurse or specialist may give you other specific instructions for using the drops depending on the severity of your ear wax problem. You should follow the instructions given to ensure the successful removal of wax.

What do Sodium Bicarbonate Ear Drops contain

Sodium Bicarbonate

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).

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 Acetone Household Solvent

Can be used as a household solvent and to remove dirt and residue from glass and porcelain, can also be used as a nail varnish remover.

What does Care Acetone Household Solvent contain

Acetone

What is Care Simple Linctus Sugar-Free

Helps relieve the symptoms of coughs

Care Simple Linctus is for relief of the symptoms of coughs. It contains Citric acid monohydrate (E330) 125mg per 5ml. This sugar-free linctus 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 Sugar-Free

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 Sugar-Free contain

The active ingredient per 5ml is citric acid monohydrate (E330) 125mg. 

The other ingredients are glycerol (E422), aniseed flavour (contains propylene glycol E1520), maltitol liquid (E965) (contains sorbitol), sodium benzoate (E211) and purified water.

What is Care Potassium Citrate Mixture

Care Potassium Citrate Mixture helps to relieve the painful burning of cystitis and the symptoms of other mild urinary tract infections. Potassium Citrate Mixture provides symptomatic relief only and is not anti-bacterial.

What is Cystytis

Cystitis is a urinary tract infection (UTI) that affects the bladder. It's common, particularly in women. It often gets better by itself, but may sometimes be treated with antibiotics.

Symptoms of cystitis include:

• Pain, burning or stinging when you pee
• Needing to pee more often and urgently than usual 
• Pee that's dark, cloudy or strong smelling
• Pain low down in your tummy 

How to use Care Potassium Citrate Mixture

Recommended Doses:

Adults including the elderly, and children over 6 years: 10ml

Children 1 – 6 years: 5ml

• It should be taken well diluted with water, after meals
• Shake the bottle before use
• The dose may be taken three times a day

What does Care Potassium Citrate Mixture contain 

Citric Acid Monohydrate (E330), Quillaia Tincture, Lemon Oil Terpeneless, Ethanol (96%), Sodium Benzoate (E211), Purified Water, Syrup (sucrose)

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 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).

What is Care Simple Linctus Paediatric

Gently relieves children’s coughs

Care Simple Linctus Paediatric contains Citric Acid Monohydrate (E330) 31.25mg/5ml. This linctus helps relieve dry, irritating coughs by coating the throat to relieve symptoms.

How to take Care Simple Linctus Paediatric

Children:

1 to 5 years: Give one 5ml spoonful

6 to 12 years: Give two 5ml spoonfuls

What does Care Simple Linctus Paediatric contain

Citric Acid Monohydrate, Aniseed Flavour, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Glycerol (E422), Sucrose and Purified Water.

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.