If you have recently purchased Excedrin or Bufferin pain killers, you might want tog et your money back, fast. That is because there is a recall out on these two popular pain killers. Novartis AG issued a voluntary recall (meaning that the company issued the recall and was not forced to do so) on Excedrin and Bufferin, as well as two of their other products: NoDoz and Gas-X. The problem that caused the recall is that these products might contain pieces of tablets or even whole tablets from other, different medications that they sell. The mixing of these different products … Continue reading →

You need to take charge of your health and prevent any medication mistakes that could have serious consequences. Many people make these common mistakes and don’t realize it until it is too late. Arm yourself with knowledge, for your own health and the health of your family. Don’t Take Liquid Medicine with a Spoon Do you grab the teaspoon in the drawer to take your liquid medicine? If so, you are probably taking more medicine than the dosage requires. Regular kitchen spoons come in many different sizes, and they usually hold more than a measured teaspoon or tablespoon. Your best … Continue reading →

It is tough when you have to choose between buying medication and buying food. But for many, that is a choice that they have to face every month and sometimes every day. Even if you aren’t at that point, you must have noticed that prescription drug prices seems to have risen. Here are some ways that you can save on your prescription drug cost. Do Your Research It can be helpful to carry a copy of your prescription drug insurance information when you visit the doctor. This way, you can work with your doctor to find out if there is … Continue reading →

Your head is pounding, your tooth aches or you are sporting a 101 degree fever. Which pain killer/fever reducer should you take? Well, that all depends. Here is some information to help you choose. When it comes to over the counter pain medication, there are four basic choices to choose from: Aspirin (Bayer), Ibuprofen (Advil), Naproxen (Aleve) and Acetaminophen (Tylenol). Out of these four, three of them fall under the type NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflamatory drug). These are aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen. Acetaminophren is by itself because it doesn’t treat swelling. In general, acetaminophren can be gentler on your stomach, so … Continue reading →

January is a great time to get the medicine cabinet cleaned out. In fact, the American Pharmacists Association, encourages everyone to make an annual New Years clean out of their medicine cabinets. Not only will you be reducing clutter and gaining more space, but you may also be securing your health. Old medications and cosmetics can at best be ineffective and at worse be dangerous. So, pick a day this month to get ‘er done. Medicine cabinets can quickly become filled with all sorts of expired and unused medication. This is because each month, especially in the winter, can bring … Continue reading →

I am the worst about not taking all my prescription medicine. I’ll take all my penicillin, like when I recently had strep throat, but not long ago, I hurt my back and the doctor prescribed muscle relaxers for me. Um, hello? I am the mother of a five year old so I really can’t take anything that’s going to make me sleepy. So, I picked up the prescription and sat it on our medicine shelf. Every once in a while, I clean the medicine out, but I’m never really sure how to get rid of it. What is the correct … Continue reading →