What are Piriton Allergy Tablets?

Piriton Allergy Tablets are used to treat the allergic symptoms of hayfever and other allergies.

The active ingredient is chlorphenamine maleate, an antihistamine which can help to relieve the symptoms of some allergies and itchy skin rashes. It can be used to treat the itchiness, redness, swelling, tenderness and irritation that can be caused by:

• hayfever and other allergies e.g. pet, house dust mite and mould spore allergies
• nettle rash and hives
• skin allergies and dermatitis
• prickly heat and heat rash
• reactions to food, food additives or medicines
• insect bites and stings
• the itchy rash of chickenpox.

How to take Piriton Allergy Tablets

Adults and children aged 12 years and over:

• Take one tablet every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
• Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours.

Children aged 6 to 12 years:

• Give ½ tablet every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
• Do not give more than 6 half tablets in 24 hours.

What do Piriton Allergy Tablets contain?

Active ingredient Each tablet contains Chlorphenamine Maleate 4 mg.

What are Allevia Fexofenadine Tablets

Allevia contains fexofenadine hydrochloride, which is a non-drowsy antihistamine.

Allevia is used in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age to relieve the symptoms of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) such as sneezing, itchy, runny or blocked nose and itchy, red and watery eyes.

How to take Allevia Fexofenadine Tablets

For adults and children aged 12 years and over: The recommended dose is one tablet (120 mg) daily. Take the tablet with water before a meal.

This medicine starts to relieve your symptoms within 1 hour and lasts for 24 hours.

Allevia is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

What do Allevia Fexofenadine Tablets contain

The active substance is fexofenadine hydrochloride. Each tablet contains 120 mg of fexofenadine hydrochloride.

What Is Vicks Inhaler Nasal Decongestant Stick

Vicks Inhaler is a nasal decongestant stick (0.5ml medication) it contains the active ingredients:

Menthol (125mg)

Camphor (50mg)

Siberian Pine Needle Oil (10mg)

It also contains methyl salicylate.

When you inhale these actives through your noise, they work on the lining of your nasal passages to ease breathing and help relieve a stuffy nose caused by colds or allergic reactions.

How To Use Vicks Inhaler Nasal Decongestant Stick

Adults, the elderly and children over 6 years: Use as often as needed. Remove the screw cap.

Insert well into nostril, holding the other nostril closed. Inhale deeply to make breathing feel clear and cool.

If your symptoms persist, worsen or if you notice any unexpected side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

What Does Vicks Inhaler Nasal Decongestant Stick Contain

Active ingredients: Menthol 125mg, Camphor 50mg, Siberian Pine Needle Oil 10mg

What is Benylin Chesty Coughs Non-Drowsy

Benylin Chesty Coughs Non-Drowsy is a medicine that is used to help relieve chesty coughs. It contains Guaifenesin (an expectorant) to help loosen mucus (phlegm) from the lungs and make it easier to cough up, and Levomenthol to help you breathe more easily by easing congestion. The medicine is for use in adults and children aged 12 years and over. 

How to take Benylin Chesty Coughs Non-Drowsy

This medicine is not recommended for children under 12 years old. 

Adults and children aged 12 years and over: Take Two 5 ml spoonfuls four times a day.

• Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
• If symptoms persist, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
  

What does Benylin Chesty Coughs Non-Drowsy contain

The active ingredients in 5 ml of Benylin Chesty Coughs Non-Drowsy are 100 mg Guaifenesin and 1.1 mg Levomenthol.

What is the Valtarol Heat Patch

Voltarol Heat Patch is designed to target back and muscle pain, providing up to 8 hours of localised pain-relieving heat. The thin, self-adhesive, odourless patch provides effective pain relief and muscle relaxation in a non-medicated, tablet-free format.

How does the Valtarol Heat Patch work

The Voltarol Heat Patch is a non-medicated patch which provides targeted back and muscle pain-relieving heat for up to 8 hours. The continuous low-level heat from the patch works by stimulating heat receptors to relieve pain; increasing blood flow to relax stiff muscles, reducing muscle spasms and aids the supply of oxygen and nutrients to help promote the healing of the injured tissue.

When to use the Valtarol Heat Patch

When back and muscle pain strikes, the heat patch’s low level heat provides relieving warmth for up to 8 hours.

How to use the Voltarol Heat Patch

Tear open the sleeve, just before you are ready to use the heat patch. Remove the plastic backing then place the heat patch on the painful area, either the back, neck or shoulders, apply the adhesive side onto dry clean skin. Press firmly to make sure it is fixed correctly. The heat patch starts to heat up after a few minutes of opening. When you remove the heat patch, peel it off slowly from one corner.

Do not leave the heat patch on the same area of skin for more than 8 hours in any 24 hour period, and do not use more than one heat patch per day on the same area of skin. The heat patch is for external use. Stop use and contact you doctor if after seven days your pain gets worse or remains unchanged.

Do not use with other skin medications or other heat sources.

Do not attempt to reheat in the oven or microwave. Do not cut pierce or allow the patch to get wet.

For single use.

What is Mentholatum Ibuprofen Gel

Effective relief from pain & 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.

Joint pain can often be managed at home with anti-inflammatories, an ice pack and rest.

How to use Mentholatum Ibuprofen Gel

Use the top of the cap to pierce the metal seal.

Adults and children over 14 years:

Squeeze 2-5cm of the gel (containing 50-125mg of ibuprofen) from the tube and lightly rub it into the affected area until absorbed.

Use every 4 hours as required, with no more than 4 dozes in any 24 hour period. Wash hands after each application.

Do not use it on children under 14 years of age.

Review treatment after 2 weeks, especially if the symptoms worsen or persist.

What does Mentholatum Ibuprofen Gel contain

Active ingredient: Ibuprofen 5% w/w.

Also contains Purified Water, Ethanol, Propylene Glycol, Diisopropanolamine, Carbomer.

What is Eno Fruit Salts Original

Eno fruit salts are designed for relieving acidity.

The product is effective for the symptomatic relief of:

• Heartburn
• Acid indigestion
• Sour stomach
• Upset stomach due to these symptoms

How to use Eno Fruit Salts Original

For oral administration only.

Adults and children aged 12 and over:

• 5g (one sachet or one 5ml spoonful of powder) dissolved in a minimum of 1 cup of water. Drink as symptoms occur.
• Repeat in 2-3 hours, if necessary.
• The minimum dosing interval of 2 hours.
• Do not take more than 2 doses in 24 hours.
• Do not take this medicine for more than 14 days.

Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

What does Eno Fruit Salts Original contain

Each 5g of powder contains:

Sodium Bicarbonate Ph Eur 2.32g, Citric Acid Ph Eur 2.18g, Anhydrous Sodium Carbonate Ph Eur 0.50g

Sodium content:

Each 5g of powder contains 0.85g of sodium

What is Healgen COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Self Test Kit

• CE Marked: For Self-Testing
• Evaluated and validated by the UK’s MHRA/DHSC
• Easy to Use: No special equipment needed, intuitive visual interpretation
• Rapid: Quick sampling with results in 15 min
• Convenient: All necessary reagents provided & no other equipment needed
• Accurate: 100% Specificity, 97.25% Sensitivity & 98.73% Accuracy

What does Healgen COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Self Test Kit contain

Each kit contains all the components required to run a single test:

• 1 Individually sealed test cassette
• 1 Sterile swab
• 1 Extraction Tube and Tip
• 1 Extraction Buffer Vials
• 1 Instruction manual (IFU)

Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Self Test Kit

What is antigen testing?

Antigen tests detect proteins specific to a virus that appears in infected individuals, indicating active infection. Rapid antigen testing is beneficial because of its portability, ease of use, and swift time to result.

What is the extraction buffer?

The extraction buffer includes components to dissociate viral proteins from their surfaces as a target for the test. The method of the extraction buffer is used to prepare the test sample by dissolving the virus shell, which also deactivates the virus.

Does the test kit include transport media?

The test kit includes an extraction buffer used to prepare the specimen for testing purposes. The extraction buffer IS NOT transport media and should not be used to preserve or transport samples.

Can the test be used with alternative specimen types such as nasal swabs or any specimen contained in viral transport media?

The Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Test is for direct nasopharyngeal swab specimen only, and the test can only be used with the swab provided in the kit.

Can I collect the specimen and test it at a later time?

​The specimen should be tested immediately after collection. The sample can be retained up to 1 hour following collection if immediate testing is not possible. Dispose of the sample and recollect if retained for more than 1 hour.

Can I freeze the device for long-term storage?

The device should never be frozen. If refrigerated, allow the test kit components to reach room temperature before use.

• The purpose of pulse oximetry is to check how well your heart is pumping oxygen through your body.
• Pulse oximetry is a non-invasive and painless test that measures your oxygen saturation level or the oxygen levels in your blood. It can rapidly detect even small changes in how efficiently oxygen is being carried to the extremities furthest from the heart, including the legs and the arms.
• The pulse oximeter is a small, clip-like device that attaches to a body part, like toes or an earlobe. It’s most commonly put on a finger, and it’s often used in a critical care setting like emergency rooms or hospitals. Some doctors, such as pulmonologists, may use it in office.
• For use at Home, Medical Institutions and Community Centres etc.
• Accurately Measure SpO2 and Pulse Rate
• SpO2, Pulse Rate Display & Pulse Rate Bar Graph Display
• Low Battery Indicator
• Automatically Powers Off

What is a pulse oximeter?

Please read the enclosed instructions thoroughly before use and keep all packaging and instructions for future reference.

The Oximeter has been designed to help you easily and accurately monitor your SpO2 levels and pulse rate.

Simple to use...

• Unpack Pulse Oximeter and insert batteries
• Turn-on Pulse Oximeter and place finger on the sensor
• Blood oxygen saturation and pulse rate will be displayed

What does pulse oximeter contain?

• Finger Pulse Oximeter
• Instruction Manual
• 2 x AAA Batteries

Fluid-resistant (Type IIR) surgical mask is Recommended for primary, outpatient, community and social care by setting, NHS and independent sector.

• Type IIR Fluid Repellent
• High bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE) ≥ 98%
• Masks sealed in a pack of 50 for hygiene purposes
• Latex Free

Fluid Resistant

3 ply face masks with an integrated nose clip. High filtration efficacy acc. to EN 14683:2019, Type II R Fluid Resistant. These masks have different layer materials and thicknesses to correctly reach Type II R Mask (EN14683:2019) certification. 

• Outer layer: polypropylene non-woven fabric, water-repellent effect layer.
• Middle layer: High efficiency blown melt.
• Inner layer: polyester soft skin-friendly non-woven fabric

What is the KN95 Respirator Mask?

The KN95 Respirator Mask is a facial mask which protects from compounds, dust and allergens from metal smelting and processing production, in addition to other airborne damaging substances. The mask fits snugly around the face area to stop particles and dangerous substances from penetrating your mouth and nose. KN95 face masks are intended to filter a minimum of 95% of contaminants, together with five layers of cloth that make the filtration system tremendously powerful.

What is the KN95 Face Mask used for?

KN95 can be used to prevent harmful substances from entering the respiratory system via the mouth and nose. This can be required in many circumstances, such as:

• On building sites to protect against dust and other contaminants
  
• In agriculture to protect from dust, vapours, fumes and mould spores
• In health care to shield against germs and disease
• Personal use to prevent the spread of infection from your own and also for protection from other people's germs

Key features of this KN95 mask

• Individually wrapped
  
• 5 Layers of protection
• 95% of Bacterial filtration

Are these masks reusable?

All these KN95 respirator face masks are disposable and shouldn't be washed or used more than once. You need to discard your face mask and then replace it with a fresh one until it becomes a danger for touch transmission or until they become less potent. We urge disposing of every face mask following any of these:

How do KN95 face masks work?

The mask's 3D contour is designed according to the ergonomics of your face to ensure a secure fit and boost the breathing capacity of this mask, enhance air permeability and allow it to be even more comfortable to breathe and wear.

How to use the KN95 face mask

Before applying, check the packaging is complete and affirm the optional expiry date on the outside package and apply the mask inside the expiry date. Open the mask thoroughly, place the mask using the metallic nose consume. Use both hands to press on the metallic nose strip to match the bridge of their nose and also attain a superior protective effect. Store the mask at a dry, ventilated, non-corrosive gas surroundings and away from flame sources and flammable substances. Be sure that you wash your hands with water and soap or an alcohol-based hand sanitiser before and after using or adjusting your mask.

What are Civilian 3 Ply Disposable Face Masks?

3 Ply Non-Woven Disposable Face Masks is quality non-woven face masks which are meant to cover the mouth and nose to be able to minimise the incidence of cross-infection insensitive or clean environments.

What is Disposable Face Masks used for?

Whenever someone talks, coughs or sneezes they could release tiny drops to the atmosphere that may infect other people. When the infected person wears a facemask, it can lower the number of germs which the wearer releases, which may protect other people from getting sick. Disposable masks may be used to prevent harmful airborne substances from getting into the body through the mouth and nose to avoid germs and pathogens being spread by the wearer. This can be required in several conditions, including:

• To help protect from germs and disease.
  
• Personal use to help prevent the spread of disease from your self and for protection from other people's germs.
• To help prevent cross-infection.

How can Face Masks work?

The masks are produced from 3-ply, spun-bonded polypropylene, non-woven cloth with an integral plastic-coated strip over the nose for optimal fit while being lightweight and comfy. The elasticated loops are latex-free to minimise allergic reactions.

What are Civilian 3 Ply Disposable Face Masks?

3 Ply Non-Woven Disposable Face Masks is quality non-woven face masks which are meant to cover the mouth and nose to be able to minimise the incidence of cross-infection insensitive or clean environments.

What is Disposable Face Masks used for?

Whenever someone talks, coughs or sneezes they could release tiny drops to the atmosphere that may infect other people. When the infected person wears a facemask, it can lower the number of germs which the wearer releases, which may protect other people from getting sick. Disposable masks may be used to prevent harmful airborne substances from getting into the body through the mouth and nose to avoid germs and pathogens being spread by the wearer. This can be required in several conditions, including:

• To help protect from germs and disease.
  
• Personal use to help prevent the spread of disease from your self and for protection from other people's germs.
• To help prevent cross-infection.

How can Face Masks work?

The masks are produced from 3-ply, spun-bonded polypropylene, non-woven cloth with an integral plastic-coated strip over the nose for optimal fit while being lightweight and comfy. The elasticated loops are latex-free to minimise allergic reactions.

What is Reusable Antibacterial Face Mask

• Reusable
  
• Covers the nose and mouth
• Comfortable to wear
• Breathable
• One size fits all
• Comfortable ear loops for a secure fit
• Hand and machine washable

How to put on a face mask

• Clean your hands with soap and water or hand sanitiser before touching the mask
• Position the face mask to face
• Place a loop around each ear
• Once in position, ensure the mask is adjusted to completely cover the nose and mouth
• Clean your hands again with soap and water or hand sanitiser

How to remove a face mask

• Clean your hands with soap and water or hand sanitiser before touching the mask
• Avoid touching the front of the mask. Only touch the ear loops
• Hold both of the ear loops and gently lift and remove the mask from your face
• Wash and dry the face mask following the instructions
• Clean your hands with soap and water or hand sanitiser

Drying the mask

The mask should either be dried in a tumble dryer at no more than 60°C or left to air dry and then be ironed through a sheet. Do not iron directly on to the mask, always put a sheet in between the mask and the iron. Always iron the mask after air drying. If the mask is not ironed after drying the fibres in the mask will shrink and the filtration level will be compromised.

What is Reusable Antibacterial Face Mask

• Reusable
  
• Covers the nose and mouth
• Comfortable to wear
• Breathable
• One size fits all
• Comfortable ear loops for a secure fit
• Hand and machine washable

How to put on a face mask

• Clean your hands with soap and water or hand sanitiser before touching the mask
• Position the face mask to face
• Place a loop around each ear
• Once in position, ensure the mask is adjusted to completely cover the nose and mouth
• Clean your hands again with soap and water or hand sanitiser

How to remove a face mask

• Clean your hands with soap and water or hand sanitiser before touching the mask
• Avoid touching the front of the mask. Only touch the ear loops
• Hold both of the ear loops and gently lift and remove the mask from your face
• Wash and dry the face mask following the instructions
• Clean your hands with soap and water or hand sanitiser

Drying the mask

The mask should either be dried in a tumble dryer at no more than 60°C or left to air dry and then be ironed through a sheet. Do not iron directly on to the mask, always put a sheet in between the mask and the iron. Always iron the mask after air drying. If the mask is not ironed after drying the fibres in the mask will shrink and the filtration level will be compromised.