Do you take note of the expiration dates of your medications, both prescription and over-the-counter? I must admit that I do not always check the dates printed on the packaging. But I’m here to tell you that it is an important thing to do. In recent weeks, our household has encountered a couple of situations where taking expired medications have produced less than satisfactory results.
The first situation involved an over-the-counter medication to help with chest congestion. This...
Last month I woke up with my third cold of the winter season. This one came with a cough, so I pulled out a full bottle of cough syrup I... Read more »
Although many of our readers don't happen to live within the Continental U.S., I'm sure they are discovering many of the same "problems"... Read more »
You found your asthma medicine sitting at the bottom of your sock drawer and now you're wondering: Can I still use it? Is it safe?... Read more »
The FDA reports that PriCara and Sandoz, Inc. have announced a voluntary nationwide recall of all lots of 25 mcg/hr Duragesic Patches... Read more »
What did you do for Earth Day? I spent the afternoon working with music students preparing for the spring recital and upcoming solo... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
During and after breast cancer treatment, your immune system may be weakened. You want to stay away from bacteria and other organisms that can make... Read more »
Dressing Up: Always check the expiration date! This should be your mantra. The dates are there for a reason. Do you drink milk much after it... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: ALUMINUM/MAGNESIUM ANTACID/SIMETHICONE - ORAL Pronounced: (a-LOO-mi-num/mag-NEE-zee-um/sye-METH-i-cone) Overdose If overdose is... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: ALUMINUM/MAGNESIUM ANTACID/SIMETHICONE - ORAL Pronounced: (a-LOO-mi-num/mag-NEE-zee-um/sye-METH-i-cone) Overdose If overdose is... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: NICOTINE PATCH - TRANSDERMAL Pronounced: (NICK-oh-teen) Overdose This product may be harmful if swallowed. If swallowing or overdose... Read more »
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