What are Hycosan Original Dry Eye Drops

Eye drops for mild to moderate Dry eye symptoms and contact lens irritation.

• The surface of your eye is covered by a thin layer of tears, called the Tear Film which protects, nourishes and lubricates the eye.
• Tears are produced by several systems, and if any part of these systems break down, it can result in reduced quality or quantity of tears
• Tear replacement with eye drops is traditionally considered a mainstay of Dry Eye management.
• Hycosan Original® contains a naturally occurring substance called Sodium Hyaluronate which replenishes the tear film
• At a concentration of 0.1%, it offers effective relief for moderate dry eyes and contact lens irritation

How to use Hycosan Original Dry Eye Drops 

Remove the cap before use. Before first use only, invert the bottle and pump the base until the first drop appears. The system is now ready for use. Place two fingers on the base of the bottle and your thumb on the shoulder, Pull down your lower eyelid. Tilt your head back and press on the base to release one drop.

What do Hycosan Original Dry Eye Drops contain

Sodium Hyaluronate 1mg/ml.

What are Hycosan Fresh Dry Eye Drops

• Preservative-free lubricating eye drop
• Suitable for red, itchy, irritated eyes, screen fatigue and mild Dry Eye Symptoms.
• 6 months sterility
• Contains 0.03% sodium hyaluronate and Euphrasia to reduce redness
• Contact lens compatible
• Each bottle contains 7.5ml of solution.
• Use as part of the 3 step HEAT, CLEANSE, HYDRATE regime
• Always read the label and instructions for use.

Refreshing eye drops for red, itchy eyes and screen fatigue.

• The surface of your eye is covered by a thin layer of tears, called the Tear Film which protects, nourishes and lubricates the eye.
• Tears are produced by several systems, and if any part of these systems break down, it can result in reduced quality or quantity of tears
• Tear replacement with eye drops is traditionally considered a mainstay of Dry Eye management.
• Hycosan Fresh® contains a naturally occurring substance called Sodium Hyaluronate which replenishes the tear film
• A replenished tear film gives symptom relief from red and itchy eyes

How to use Hycosan Fresh Dry Eye Drops

Remove the cap before use. Before first use only, invert the bottle and pump the base until the first drop appears. The system is now ready for use. Place two fingers on the base of the bottle and your thumb on the shoulder, Pull down your lower eyelid. Tilt your head back and press on the base to release one drop.

What do Hycosan Fresh Dry Eye Drops contain

0.03% sodium hyaluronate and Euphrasia.

What is Earol Olive Oil Spray

Earol® spray has a simple yet unique delivery system capable of delivering a discrete unit dose of Olive Oil into the outer ear, enhancing the ease of use, reducing over-application and significantly reducing spillage/mess.

How to use Earol Olive Oil Spray

1 or 2 applications of Earol® twice daily for 4 or 5 days before consultation for wax removal.

What does Earol Olive Oil Spray contain

Olive Oil

What are Care Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ear Drops

Gently softens & removes earwax

Pharmaceutical grade extra virgin olive oil

Care Extra Virgin Olive Oil Eardrops 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 Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ear Drops

Adults, the elderly and children over 1 year: Using the dropper, place 2-3 drops of room temperature oil into the ear. Gently massage around the outside of the ear. NEVER insert the dropper or any solid object into the ear.

Children under 5 years: Younger children should have their ear wax problem diagnosed by the doctor before treatment with Olive Oil commences. Treatment of young children (under 5 years) should be under the medical supervision of the doctor or nurse.

Use twice a day for up to seven days.

What do Care Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ear Drops contain

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

What are Otex Express Ear Drops

Otex Express ear drops help remove hardened wax from the ear canal by breaking it down into smaller pieces.

Otex Express is suitable for use by adults, children and the elderly.

How to use Otex Express Ear Drops

Simply tilt your head and squeeze up to 5 drops into the ear, leave for a few minutes and then wipe away any surplus with a tissue.

This procedure should be repeated once or twice daily while your symptoms clear.

Treatment usually takes 3-4 days, after which you should notice a reduction in ear discomfort.

What do Otex Express Ear Drops contain

urea hydrogen peroxide, 8-hydroxyquinoline and glycerol.

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 is Otex Express Combi Pack Drops and Ear Syringe

Otex Express Combi Pack contains a bottle of Otex Express ear drops and a bulb syringe, which are used to help remove hardened wax from the ear canal.

The ear drops work by breaking down the ear wax into small pieces, and the bulb syringe may be used after treatment to rinse out the remaining ear wax or ear drops.

Excessive, hardened ear wax is quite common. It causes problems when it builds up and blocks the ear canal. The first symptom is usually a feeling of discomfort and fullness in the ear. This can become painful and cause dizziness and some loss of hearing if left untreated.

Otex Express Combi Pack removes ear wax from easier, and in many cases, avoids the need for ear syringing by a doctor or nurse. 

How to use Otex Express Combi Pack Drops and Ear Syringe

Once or twice daily, generally for 3 to 4 days, until you notice an improvement in your hearing and minor discomfort.

What does Otex Express Combi Pack Drops and Ear Syringe contain

Otex Express ear drops contain urea hydrogen peroxide, 8-hydroxyquinoline and glycerol.

What are Cerumol Ear Drops

Cerumol Ear Drops is a tried and trusted ear wax treatment which has successfully treated millions of ears over the years - and continues to do so today with its gentle but effective formulation.

Cerumol is widely used to treat earwax problems or prepare ears before syringing.

How to use Cerumol Ear Drops

Adults, older people and children over one year:

• Wash and dry hands before use.
• Tilt the head sideways with the affected ear facing upwards.
• Avoid touching the ear with the dropper.
• Using the dropper, place five drops of oil into the ear. Never insert the dropper or any solid object into the ear.
• Allow a few minutes for the drops to reach the eardrum by tilting the head and using a tissue to wipe away any surplus product from the ear.
• Repeat in the other ear if required.
• Use the drops twice a day for three days.

What do Cerumol Ear Drops contain

Propylene Glycol Dicaprylocaprate, Butoxyl, Turpentine Oil and Chlorocresol.

What is Earol Swim Tea Tree Oil

Earol Swim Tea Tree Oil delivers a metered dose of a unique blend of Olive Oil & Tea Tree Oil into the outer ear finely coating the auditory canal creating a water-resistant barrier. Olive Oil & Tea Tree Oil have natural anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-infection properties and when combined with the pump-action metered spray delivery system will help prevent the incidence of Trapped Water & Swimmer’s Ear. This pack contains a minimum of 180 doses. Please read the directions for use carefully before using Earol Swim® Tea Tree Oil.

• Clinically proven to prevent water trapping
• Protects ear canals from unhygienic water
• All-natural
• Prevents sore, itchy and irritated ears

How to use Earol Swim Tea Tree Oil

1 or 2 applications of Earol Swim before entering the pool.

What are Otex Express Ear Drops

Otex Express ear drops help remove hardened wax from the ear canal by breaking it down into smaller pieces.

Otex Express is suitable for use by adults, children and the elderly.

How to use Otex Express Ear Drops

Simply tilt your head and squeeze up to 5 drops into the ear, leave for a few minutes and then wipe away any surplus with a tissue.

This procedure should be repeated once or twice daily while your symptoms clear.

Treatment usually takes 3-4 days, after which you should notice a reduction in ear discomfort.

What do Otex Express Ear Drops contain

urea hydrogen peroxide, 8-hydroxyquinoline and glycerol.

What are Otex Olive Oil Ear Drops

Otex Olive Oil Ear Drops are an effective solution to the buildup of ear wax. The ear drops are simple and effective and greatly reduce the need for syringing; whilst also making it much easier if the need to do so is still there.

How to use Otex Olive Oil Ear Drops

• Before treating a child, consult a doctor so that an ear wax problem can be confirmed.
• Tilt head and gently squeeze 2 to 3 drops into the ear without touching the ear with the end of the dropper.
• Leave for a few minutes and then wipe surplus with a tissue.

Wash hands after use

• Repeat once or twice daily, if necessary, for approximately 14 days while symptoms clear
• If irritation or pain occurs during use, or if symptoms persist, stop treatment and consult your doctor
• Keep away from eyes
• Always replace the cap after use and return the bottle to the carton. Discard 4 weeks after first opening

What do Otex Olive Oil Ear Drops contain

Olive Oil

What are Otex Ear Drops

Otex ear drops are clinically proven to help remove hardened ear wax. A unique, dual-action formula that softens hardened ear wax and gently liberates oxygen to help disperse it. These drops reduce the need for syringing, while the easy-squeeze bottle allows for simple application. 

How to use Otex Ear Drops

Tilt head and gently squeeze up to 5 drops into the ear.

Leave for a few minutes and then wipe away any surplus with a tissue.

Wash hands after use.

Repeat once or twice daily, if necessary, for approximately 3 to 4 days whilst symptoms clear.

Always replace the cap after use and return the bottle to the carton.

Discard four weeks after the first opening.

What do Otex Ear Drops contain

Urea Hydrogen Peroxide.

What are Waxsol Ear Drops

Waxsol is used to help remove ear wax in adults, the elderly and children. The drops help to clear your ear canal if it is blocked with wax by softening it and breaking it up.

How to use Waxsol Ear Drops

Always use Waxsol precisely as your doctor has told you.

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

How to use the drops:

• Tilt your head to one side.
• Fill the dropper from the bottle.
• Gently drip ten drops of Waxsol into your blocked ear until it is full.
• Plug the ear using cotton wool and Waxsol in the ear overnight.

The best time to do this is before you go to bed.

What do Waxsol Ear Drops contain

The active substance is Docusate sodium. The liquid in the bottle contains 0.5% w/v docusate sodium.

The other ingredients are glycerol, citric acid monohydrate, disodium phosphate dihydrate, water and a preservative called phenonip.

What are Otex Sodium Bicarbonate Ear Drops

Gently softens earwax and makes it easier to remove. This product is clinically recommended - for its effective application of earwax removal.

How to use Otex Sodium Bicarbonate Ear Drops

• Tilt your head and gently squeeze 3 to 4 drops into the ear without touching the ear with the end of the dropper.
• Keep head tilted, leave for a few minutes, wipe any surplus with a tissue.
• Repeat in the other ear if necessary. Wash hands after use
• Perform twice daily for up to 5 days.
• Always replace the cap tightly after use and return the bottle to the carton.
• Discard 4 weeks after first opening.
• Do not use after the use-by date shown on the end of the carton and on the bottle.

What do Otex Sodium Bicarbonate Ear Drops contain

Sodium bicarbonate, glycerol, dichlorobenzyl and purified water.

What are Care Cystitis Relief Sachets

Effective relief from the symptoms of cystitis

Care Cystitis Relief Sachets are for the relief of the symptoms of cystitis in women and are cranberry flavoured

These cranberry flavoured sachets offer an effective two-day course to relieve the symptoms of cystitis. They are suitable for all adult women unless breastfeeding or pregnant. If symptoms continue beyond the end of the treatment, a doctor’s opinion should be sought.

It may help cystitis to:

• Drink plenty of water
  
• Hold a hot water bottle on the stomach or between the thighs
• Urinate frequently
  
• Wipe from front to back when going to the toilet
• Gently wash around the genitals with a skin-sensitive soap

How to use Care Cystitis Relief Sachets

Adult women: The contents of one sachet dissolved in a glass of water, to be taken three times a day for two days.

What do Care Cystitis Relief Sachets contain

Sodium Citrate Dihydrate 4g

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 Ibuprofen 5% Gel

Effective relief from pain and inflammation

Relieves pains and inflammation caused by backache, sports injury, a sprain or rheumatic and muscular pains.

Pain and inflammation caused by backache, sports injury, a sprain or rheumatic and muscular pains can all be relieved by massaging in this gel.

What causes joint pain

Joint pain is a widespread problem with many possible causes - but it's usually a result of injury or arthritis. In older people, joint pain worsening is typically a sign of osteoarthritis. It may affect just one joint or many. You should see your GP if you have persistent symptoms of osteoarthritis.

How to use Care Ibuprofen 5% Gel

Adults and children over 14 years: Squeeze 5-10cm of the gel (containing 50-100mg of ibuprofen) from the tube and lightly rub into the affected area until absorbed.

• Use every 4 hours as required, with no more than four doses in 24 hours. Wash hands after each application.
• Please do not use it on children under 14 years of age.

What does Care Ibuprofen 5% gel contain

Active ingredient: Ibuprofen 5.0% w/w.

It also contains Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, and Water.

What is Care Glycerin

Relieves sore throats and rough or chapped skin

Contains 100% glycerol

Care Glycerin can be used by the whole family, either taken orally to relieve sore throats or mixed with water and applied to the skin as a moisturiser to soothe rough, chapped areas. It is not suitable for diabetics and pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised to only use this product if recommended by a doctor.

To help soothe a sore throat and shorten how long it lasts, patients can:

• Gargle with warm, salty water (children should not try this)
• Drink plenty of water
• Eat cool or soft foods
• Avoid smoking or smoky places
• Suck ice cubes, ice lollies or hard sweets – but do not give young children anything small and hard to suck because of the risk of choking
• Rest

How to take Care Glycerin

Oral use: 5-10ml, four hourly as required.

Topical use: Mix with an equal quantity of water and apply directly to the affected area up to six times daily.

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

What does Care Glycerin contain

100% Glycerol

What is Care Surgical Spirit

Care Surgical Spirit can be used to reduce and prevent bed sores, and harden the soft skin on the feet. Surgical spirit can also be used to clean and disinfect the skin. This product should not be used on broken skin. 

How do bedsores develop

Pressure ulcers (also known as pressure sores or bedsores) are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue, primarily caused by prolonged pressure on the skin. They can happen to anyone, but usually affect people confined to bed or who sit in a chair or wheelchair for long periods of time.

Warning signs of bedsores or pressure ulcers are:

• Unusual changes in skin color or texture
• Swelling
• Pus-like draining
• An area of skin that feels cooler or warmer to the touch than other areas
• Tender areas

Bedsores fall into one of several stages based on their depth, severity, and other characteristics. The degree of skin and tissue damage ranges from changes in skin color to a deep injury involving muscle and bone.

How to use Care Surgical Spirit

Adults, the elderly and children: Apply to the affected area using cotton wool as required.

Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should only use if advised by a doctor.

What does Care Surgical Spirit contain

Active ingredient: methyl salicylate 0.5% v/v

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 Chlorhexidine Digluconate 0.2% w/v Antiseptic Peppermint Mouthwash

Treats & prevents gum disease

Both Peppermint and Aniseed flavours are available

This powerful mouthwash treats and helps prevent gum disease (gingivitis). It can also be used to treat recurring mouth ulcers, oral thrush, denture sores or simply for maintaining good oral hygiene. It contains Chlorhexidine Digluconate, a disinfectant and antiseptic, to reduce the formation of dental plaque and fight infection in the mouth.

Aids prevention of dental plaque formation. Aids treatment and prevention of gingivitis.  Maintains oral hygiene. Promotes gingival healing following periodontal surgery.  Management of recurrent oral ulceration and treatment of denture stomatitis and oral thrush.

How to use Care Chlorhexidine Digluconate 0.2% w/v Antiseptic Peppermint Mouthwash

For oromucosal use

Adults, the elderly and children: To be used as required up to twice daily. Rinse the mouth thoroughly for about 1 minute with 10ml. The mouthwash should be expelled from the mouth after rinsing.

Prior to dental surgery: Rinse the mouth thoroughly with 10ml for 1 minute. The mouthwash should be expelled from the mouth after rinsing.

Treatment of gingivitis: A course of one month is recommended.

Treatment of denture stomatitis: Soak the denture(s) in solution for 15 minutes twice daily.

Treatment of oral ulceration and oral thrush: Treatment should be continued for 48 hours after clinical resolution.

What does Care Chlorhexidine Digluconate 0.2% w/v Antiseptic Peppermint Mouthwash contain

Chlorhexidine Digluconate

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 Decongestant Oral Liquid?

Care Decongestant Oral Liquid is an oral solution for the relief of nasal, sinus and upper chest congestion. It contains pseudoephedrine hydrochloride which relieves congestion caused by common colds or allergies, e.g. pollen. The liquid is non-drowsy and sugar-free.

Who can use this product?

Adults can use it, the elderly and children over 12 years.

Ingredients

1.9 vol% Ethanol, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 30mg, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Sodium Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate (E219), Sodium Ethyl Parahydroxybenzoate (E215), Sodium Propyl Parahydroxybenzoate, Ethanol, Amaranth Dye (E123), Sunset Yellow Dye (E110), Carmellose Sodium, Saccharin Sodium, Menthol, Condensed Milk Flavour, Orange Flavour, Glycerol (E422), Purified Water.

How to use Care Decongestant Oral Liquid?

• Take this medicine by mouth. Take 2 x 5ml spoonfuls three times a day.
• Do not give to children under 12 years.
• Do not take with other cough and cold medicines. 

What is Care Ibuprofen 5% Gel

Effective relief from pain and inflammation

Relieves pains and inflammation caused by backache, sports injury, a sprain or rheumatic and muscular pains.

Pain and inflammation caused by backache, sports injury, a sprain or rheumatic and muscular pains can all be relieved by massaging in this gel.

What causes joint pain

Joint pain is a widespread problem with many possible causes - but it's usually a result of injury or arthritis. In older people, joint pain worsening is typically a sign of osteoarthritis. It may affect just one joint or many. You should see your GP if you have persistent symptoms of osteoarthritis.

How to use Care Ibuprofen 5% Gel

Adults and children over 14 years: Squeeze 5-10cm of the gel (containing 50-100mg of ibuprofen) from the tube and lightly rub into the affected area until absorbed.

• Use every 4 hours as required, with no more than four doses in 24 hours. Wash hands after each application.
• Please do not use it on children under 14 years of age.

What does Care Ibuprofen 5% gel contain

Active ingredient: Ibuprofen 5.0% w/w.

It also contains Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, and Water.

What is Care Glycerin Lemon & Honey with Glucose

Relieves coughs & sore throats.

For symptomatic relief of coughs and sore throats.

Contains glycerol and honey. Can be used to soothe and for symptomatic relief of coughs and sore throats. Following recommendations* for children’s cough and cold medicines, it can be used by children over 1 year, adults and the elderly but is not suitable for diabetics.

How to treat a cough:

• Rest
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Pharmacists can give advice or suggest treatments to help patients cough less, like cough syrups and lozenges. These won’t get rid of the cough.

How to use Care Glycerin Lemon & Honey with Glucose

• Adults: two 5ml spoonfuls.
• Children over 1 year: one 5ml spoonful.

May be repeated every 4 hours if required.

The product may be taken for up to 5 days, following which, if symptoms persist, medical advice should be sought.

Shake the bottle.

What does Care Glycerin Lemon & Honey with Glucose contain

Glycerol, Liquid Glucose

What is Care Aqueous Cream Emollient

Relieves dry skin by helping to restore dry or sensitive skin to retain moisture

Care Aqueous Cream is an emollient used to relieve the symptoms of dry skin. It may also be used as a soap substitute for skin washing.

Care Aqueous Cream gives a little love to dry skin. Suitable for adults, the elderly and children, it is not considered likely to cause any undesirable effects during pregnancy.

How to use Care Aqueous Cream Emollient

Apply the cream to the skin.

Adults, the elderly and children: Apply to the affected area of skin as required.

What does Care Aqueous Cream Emollient contain

Emulsifying Ointment 30% w/w, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Liquid Paraffin and White Soft Paraffin, Phenoxyethanol and Purified Water