What are Benadryl Allergy Relief Capsules?

What is Benadryl Allergy Relief?

Benadryl Allergy Relief is a medicine which is used to relieve the symptoms of hay fever and other allergic conditions such as pet or dust allergies. The capsules contain acrivastine which is an antihistamine that helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes.

It can also be used to treat the symptoms of urticaria, also known as hives, where the skin looks blotchy with white raised wheals (bumps) surrounded by redness.

Benadryl Allergy Relief capsules are available in 12 Capsule packs and 24 capsule packs.

Who can use Benadryl Allergy Relief?

This medicine is for use in adults under 65 years old and children aged 12 years and over.

This medicine is suitable for most adults under 65 years old and children aged 12 years and over but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Benadryl Allergy Relief can have side-effects, like all medicines, although these are rare and are usually mild.

What is in Benadryl Allergy Relief?

The active ingredient in Benadryl Allergy Relief is 8mg Acrivastine in each capsule. Other ingredients include Lactose, sodium starch glycollate, magnesium stearate, gelatin, colouring (El 71) and purified water.

Does Benadryl Work?

Benadryl has a long history of being a trusted hayfever and allergy medicine with a proven track record. Acrivastine is not currently available as a generic capsule over-the-counter which means that it must be purchased as the branded product, Benadryl.

Obesimed is a brand new diet pill bringing a revolutionary new approach to slimming. Obesimed contains Olmtec 19, a highly purified soluble fibre that is able to absorb 50 times its weight in water. This helps to make you feel naturally full, allowing you to reduce your portion sizes gradually without feeling hungry all the time. Obesimed helps you to get your body used to smaller portions making it easier to keep the weight off long term by changing your eating patterns.

Feeling fuller for longer also reduces your snacking, helping you to stick to your diet plans. Obesimed decreases the absorption rate of food keeping it in your stomach for longer. This makes prolongs the satisfaction you get from your meals.

Obesimed has also been shown in studies to reduce cholesterol by encouraging the production of bile acids and it has also been shown to reduce blood glucose levels.

For anyone looking to lose weight from a few stones to a few pounds, Obesimed is the perfect accompaniment to a calorie controlled diet.

What are Do-Do ChestEze Tablets and what are they for?

Do-Do ChestEze Tablets are used to relieve bronchial coughs, congestion and wheezing, to ease breathing, and also to clear the chest of mucus (chesty catarrh) in colds and similar illnesses.

Before taking Do-Do ChestEze

Do not take Do-Do ChestEze Tablets if you have:

• an allergy (hypersensitivity) to any of the ingredients of Do-Do ChestEze Tablets
• enlargement of the prostate gland,
• an overactive thyroid,
• high blood pressure,
• heart disease.

Also, do not take Do-Do ChestEze Tablets if you are:

• taking or have recently taken, anti-depressants called MAO inhibitors.
• pregnant or could be pregnant.

Do not give Do-Do ChestEze Tablets to children between the ages of 2 and 12 years of age unless told to by your doctor. Do not give to children under two years of age.

Take special care with Do-Do ChestEze Tablets if you have:

• asthma (consult your doctor before using this product),
• diabetes,
• glaucoma,
• liver disease,
• fever,
• epilepsy.

Also consult your doctor if you are breast-feeding before taking these tablets.

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription. Do not take with any other cough and cold medicine. Consult your doctor before you take Do-Do ChestEze Tablets if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• antidepressants (e.g. monoamine-oxidase inhibitors / MAOIs),
• antibiotics,
• anti-asthmatics,
• oral contraceptives,
• stomach medicines,
• water tablets,
• steroids,
• medicines to treat high blood pressure or heart disease,
• gout,
• breast cancer,
• Cushing’s disease (an endocrine disorder caused by excessive levels of the Cortisol hormone)
• epilepsy,
• St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum – a herbal treatment for depression). This should not be taken at the same time as this medicine. If you already take St. John’s Wort consult your doctor before stopping the St. John’s Wort preparation.

If you are going to have an influenza vaccination tell your doctor that you are, or have been, taking these tablets.
If you have been told by your doctor that you need to take lower than the usual dose of some medicines please consult your doctor before taking Do-Do ChestEze Tablets. Do not take Do-Do ChestEze Tablets if you are or could be pregnant.
If you are breast-feeding consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking these tablets.
Lactose is an ingredient in these tablets. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this product.

Winter is almost upon us and as usual the cooler weather signals the start of the cold and flu season. Both the common cold and th flu are viral infections and cannot be treated with antibiotics. The symptoms for both can usually be managed by a fit and healthy indivdual with a combination of rest and non-alcoholic fluid intake. Thankfully there is also a wide range of products available to buy to treat the symptoms of both colds and the flu to make your cold and flu season a little more bearable.

 

• Standard Paracetamol 500mg tablets and Ibuprofen 400mg tablets both offer effective pain relief and the Paracetamol also helps to lower high temperatures.
• For congestion there are a wide range of products available. Sudafed 60mg tablets are a good starting point to relieve your congestion woes. Sudafed also provide a range of combination medicines such as Sudafed blocked nose and headache capsules. Many of these combination items do contain paracetamol so care should be taken not to take additional paracetamol products.
• All that excess mucus unfortuneately leads in many cases to a chesty cough. Benylin do a wide range of cough remedies. Benylin Mucus Cough comes in both a drowsy and non-drowsy formulation. The night time version does contain an added decongestant so an additional one is not required.
• Last but not least the sore throat. Beechams Max Strength Sore Throat Relief contain an anti-bacterial and an anaesthetic.

 

This list only covers a small minority of the cold and flu products on offer this season. For a wider range visit the cold and flu section on our website.

People of all ages can suffer for excessive ear wax but it is more common among older age groups. Up to two million people a year seek expert advice on treatment and figures show that 67% of sufferers are aged 45 or over, of whom half are 65 or over.

Research by Dendron, the maker of Otex Ear Drops, has shown that first time sufferers tend to contact their GP, sometimes with associated ear infections, but that on subsequent occasions sufferers usually self treat wil over the counter products.

Otex Ear Drops are clinically proven to reduce the need for syringing, contains urea hydrogen which slowly reacts with moisture in the ear wax, softening it and causing it to break up into small flakes. The process sometimes makes a gentle fizzing noise – so users can actually hear Otex working. The flakes then disperse from the ear on their own in the natural way.

Ottex comes in an easy squeeze plastic bottle with an integral dispensing nozzle which makes applying it simple and reduces mess. You can also try Otex Express Ear Drops.

Olbas has a range of decongestant products to help soothe and relieve stuffy, blocked and sniffly noses caused by colds, flu and hay fever. The soothing natural oils in Olbas Oil can also help soothe and relax muscles.

A spokesperson for Olbas said “Olbas Oil is the number one decongestant oil in the UK and it is a trusted, natural familt brand with over 30 years’ heritage. The Olbas portfolio is incredibly versatile – it provides something for everyone, whether that be a product for use ‘on the go’ (inhaler), something for use at home (Oil), something specifically designed for children (Olbas for Children) or something to help keeping breathing easy through the night. This certainly contributes to its on going popularity.

At Pharmacy First we sell a number of Olbas products that can help with you colds and flu this winter.

Earlier this year, Meda Pharmaceuticals launched a head lice treatment, Linicin Lotion 15 min (dimethicone), for the elimination of head lice and nits. It is clinically proven as safe for use on children from the age of six months, and during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is also non-toxic and has no known allergens. Linicin works mechanically via its fast-acting ingredient, dimethicone, which blocks the lice’s uptake of oxygen, causing the louse to suffocate and die. It has also been proven in an in-vitro study that it impedes the development of nits – those that were exposed to Linicin did not hatch. Each bottle has an easy-applicator tip and contains 100ml of solution, enough for two applications, and comes with a louse comb for removing dead lice after treatment and checking other family members.

• Eliminates head lice and nits
• Comes in a bottle with an easy applicator tip and a fine-tooth steel comb
• Works in 15 minutes
• Suitable for adults, children over 6 months and pregnant or breastfeeding mums
• Is proven to be more than 99% effective in eliminating head lice and nits
• Contains no insecticides so there’s no risk of resistance
• Kills even insecticide-resistant lice strains
• Contains no cyclomethicone
• Has a neutral scent and is colourless
• Has very high consumer compliance: In a survey all the people tested said they would recommend the treatment to others

Heartburn can occur when excess stomach acid comes into contact with the delicate lining of the oesophagus. Common symptoms of heartburn area burning sensation in the back of the throat and chest area, and a bitter taste at the back of the mouth. Indigestion symptoms include discomfort or pain in the upper part of the stomach, possible sickness/nausea and an uncomfortable bloated feeling.

Heartburn can be caused by acid escaping from the stomach when overeating. Alcohol and smoking, pressure on the stomach valve, coffee and tea and rich or fatty foods can cause excess acid to escape through the valve at the top of the stomach and rise into the oesophagus.

Simple antacids can be a good first line treatment. They tend to provide fast relief but are short acting. H2 antagonists such as Zantac 75 tablets contain ranitidine for the prevention and relief of heartburn and indigestion providing quick and long lasting relief for up to 12 hours. It provides an effective choice for fast-acting relief that can last all day or all night, and it can also be taken before a meal which is expected to cause symptoms, to prevent heartburn and indigestion associated with consumption of food and drink.

Eurax has been stocked in pharmacies for over 60 years and has built a strong brand heritage. Eurax is fast being acknowledged as an anti-itch expert for 10 common skin conditions.

Skin irritation and itchiness can be caused by a wide variety of factors. Most of the time we pass it off as a minor irritation, but it can become a real distraction. Over the summer in particular, customers should be able to holiday and enjoy themselves without having to worry about itchy skin. Fortunately, relief is at hand in the form of Eurax.

Common skin conditions that Eurax can help include:

Insect bites and stings

Insect bites and stings often cause one or more red bumps that are usually itchy and sometimes painful. They are not usually dangerous, except for people who are allergic to bee or wasp stings, for example. The bites usually clear up within a few days. However, scratching can make them worse and increase the risk of infection.

Nettle rash or hives (also known as urticaria)

Nettle rash affects 1 in 5 people at some point,1 causing raised red itchy swellings on the skin.The raised marks in the rash are called weals. Although the rash may fade after a few hours, other patches may appear, even on a different part of the body. Many things can cause acute urticaria (urticaria that lasts less than six weeks), including allergens (such as food or latex), irritants (such as nettles), medicines or physical factors,
such as exercise or heat. Although in about half of cases no cause can be found.

Heat rash

Heat rash appears as small reddish blisters or spots on areas of skin that have been exposed to sunlight. It is commonly seen in children and young women and tends to be recurrent.

Sunburn

Sunburn can make skin feel sore, especially when it’s touched or comes into contact with clothes. It may start to peel and become dry, flaky and very itchy after a few days.

Itchy dermatitis and dry eczema

Eczema affects 1 in 5 children and 1 in 12 adults, according to the National Eczema Society (NES). It varies from person to person and in its mild form the skin is dry, scaly, red and itchy. Itching can be a distressing symptom, especially in young children. Scratching can lead to open wounds, which increases the risk of infection. Because it is prone to drying out and is easily damaged, skin with eczema is more liable to become
red and inflamed on contact with substances that are known to irritate or cause an allergic reaction.

Allergic rash

Allergic rash often appears where skin has been in contact with an allergen, but can spread. Often there is no apparent cause. If a cause is identified, it is usually an allergic reaction to triggers such as foods, insect bites, stinging nettles or contact with animals.

Chickenpox

Chickenpox is common in children under the age of 10 years, but can occur at any age. And it can be contracted more than once, although that does not happen very often – about 1 in 8 people catch it more than once. It is caused by a virus called the varicella-zoster virus and is passed from person to person through coughs and sneezes of those who are infected. Chickenpox rash starts as crops of itchy flat red spots which may develop into fluid-filled blisters that can ooze and crust over. Some children have just a few spots but others can be completely covered all over their body. The spots are most likely to appear on the face, ears and scalp, under the arms, on the chest and stomach and on the arms and legs.The rash can be very itchy and it is particularly important not to scratch to prevent possible scarring.

Personal itching

Personal itching can be very uncomfortable and cause embarrassment: it may be triggered by chemical irritants such as nickel or washing powders.

Eurax is available as a non-greasy, non-staining cream or lotion. It can provide relief from itching and irritation, helping to break the itch-scratch-itch cycle that causes so much distress, especially in young children.

WindSetlers Gel Capsules offer discreet and express relief to bloating and trapped wind, as they contain simethicone which breaks down bubbles of gas in the stom­ach, the root cause of uncomfortable and embarrassing bloating and trapped wind. WindSetlers are available for £1.87 for a pack of 8 from Pharmacy First. Always read the label.

How Do WindSetlers Gel Caps Work?

WindSetlers contain an ingredient called Simeticone, which breaks down the tiny bubbles of gas that cause the bloated feeling and unpleasant noises associated with trapped wind. Once the smaller bubbles are broken down, they combine into fewer, larger bubbles which are then more easily (and discreetly) expelled or absorbed in the intestine

Are WindSetlers Gel Caps Sugar Free?

Yes, WindSetlers are sugar free.

Can WindSetlers Gel Caps Be Swallowed Whole?

Yes, WindSetlers Gel Caps are very small and easy to swallow. Unlike some remedies, there is no need to chew WindSetlers.

Can Children Use WindSetlers?

Yes. Adults, the elderly and children may take one or two capsules 3 or 4 times daily, or as required for relief.

Are WindSetlers Gel Caps Suitable For Vegetarians?

No. WindSetlers Gel Caps contain gelatin.