Ultra Chloraseptic’s Gentle Spray Tackles Pain

Unlike some anaesthetic lozenges, which can numb the whole mouth area, Ultra Chloraseptic‘s gentle spray gets straight to the source of the pain, to numb sore throats in seconds – fast, effective and targeted relief.

The products contain the active ingredient benzocaine (a local anaesthetic to numb pain) and the swivel head applicator delivers the spray straight to the throat, target­ing the pain and working in seconds. Ultra Chloraseptic Anaesthetic Throat Spray is available i n two great tasting, sugar-free flavours – Cherry and Original Menthol. Ultra Chloraseptic sprays are avail­able without prescription. Normally priced £5.10, Pharmacy First sell the sprays for £4 each, with each bottle containing over 30 adult doses (100 sprays). Always make sure that you read the leaflet that comes with the product prior to use.

The Earex range provides the complete solu­tion to treating your customers’ different ear wax problems. With its unique formulation containing three natural oils (arachis oil, al­mond oil and rectified camphor oil) Earex Ear Drops help to clear excess ear wax in a gentle manner, ideal for people wanting a simple and natural way to remove their ear wax.

Forpeople wanting a dual formula action, Earex Advance Ear Drops softens and removes hard ear wax. These drops can also be used regularly to help prevent the build up of ear wax. If your customer’s ear has become painful and inflamed because of excess ear wax, Earex Plus Ear Drops (choline salicylate, glycerol) help to remove ear wax whilst providing relief from the irritation and earache it can cause.

You should always read the enclosed leaflet carefully beofre using ear drops and seek medical advice if you are suffering from ear pain.

Adult Meltus Chesty Coughs, sugar free and colourfree (Guaifenesin, Cetylpyridinium chlo­ride), provides symptomatic relief of coughs and catarrh associated with influenza, colds and mild throat infections.

Aside from its effective dual action for­mula, this product is also suitable for dia­betics.

Other products in the Meltus range include Baby Meltus Cough Linctus (Dilute acetic acid), Adult Meltus Dry Coughs with Congestion (Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Pseucloephedrine hydrochlo­ride) and Adult Meltus Chesty Coughs with Congestion (Guaifenesin, Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride).

Adult meltus chesty coughs with congestion linctus contains two active ingredients, guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.

Guaifenesin is a type of medicine called a cough expectorant. Expectorants are used to treat a productive or chesty cough, in which phlegm is coughed up.

Expectorants such as guaifenesin are thought to work by stimulating receptors in the stomach, causing a reflex increase in the volume of fluid produced in the airways. This decreases the thickness of the secretions in the airways, thus loosening phlegm and making it easier to cough up.

Pseudoephedrine is a type of medicine called a decongestant. It works by acting on alpha receptors that are found in the walls of blood vessels in the linings of the nasal passages and sinuses. It causes these blood vessels to contract and narrow, thereby decreasing blood flow into the linings of the nose and sinuses. This reduces the feeling of congestion and also reduces the production of mucus.

Pseudoephedrine also has a weak effect on receptors in the lungs called beta 2 receptors. By acting on these receptors it causes the muscles in the airways to relax. This allows the airways to open, making breathing easier.

The combination of guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine in this medicine may be useful for relieving chesty coughs with associated nasal or sinus congestion.

Virulite Electronic Cold Sore Treatment

Research suggests that the majority of cold sore sufferers have become disillusioned having tried at least three cold sore remedies, which did not work. Welcome to ViruLite a clinically proven remedy for Cold Sores.

Volunteers who took part in clinical trials using ViruLite have reported a significant reduction in the recurrence rate of cold sores at the treatment site as well as a rapid reduction in the discomfort and tingling normally associated with the cold sore eruption and a reduction in healing time.

If you suffer from the distressing effect of recurrent cold sores you will be conscious of that apprehensive tingling sensation just before an attack or even worse you may wake to find that you are too late to apply your regular topical cream.

However, help is at hand; a new therapeutic technology has been discovered by researchers who analysed the effect of invisible narrow waveband infra red light on cold sore healing times. One particular narrow waveband of light was found to be effective and this has been incorporated into the ViruLite cold sore treatment device.

The infra red light of the ViruLite, has been clinically proven to enhance the local immune response to the cold sore infection. If you use the ViruLite during the tingling phase, the device may even help prevent an attack. If your cold sore has already erupted, don’t worry, ViruLite will help speed up the healing time.

How to Use Virulite Cold Sore Machines

Use the ViruLite Cold Sore Treatment device as soon as you feel your cold sore symptoms beginning (known as the tingling phase) and repeat the treatment again 12 hours later. Continue to use the device twice a day for the next 2 days. For more persistent attacks the treatment can be carried out more frequently without any adverse effect.

The ViruLite Cold Sore Treatment device is intended for personal use only. It should not be shared even amongst members of the same family.

The plastics used in the manufacture of the device have been rigorously tested and are suitable to be used in contact with the skin.

1. Clean the rim of the device (the area that is in contact with your skin) with an antiseptic wipe or a tissue dampened with a little diluted antiseptic before use. DO NOT immerse the ViruLite in water.

2. Press the power button to activate the ViruLite. You will hear an audible beep and the light on the button will flash green. The device is now in the active treatment mode. PLEASE NOTE: the light emitting diodes in the treatment cavity produce therapeutic light that is invisible to the human eye.

3. Using a mirror, place the rim of the treatment cavity in contact with the skin, around the cold sore.

4. Hold the ViruLite unit in place until you hear the audible beep.

5. Once you hear the audible beep remove the ViruLite unit from the treatment area. The device automatically switches off at the end of a 3-minute treatment cycle.

Clean the rim of the device (the area that is in contact with your skin) with an antiseptic wipe or a tissue dampened with a little diluted antiseptic. DO NOT immerse the ViruLite in water.

Uses

Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), a form of soluble fibre, is found in many vegetables such as chicory and onions. This natural compound can only be partially digested by humans with the undigested portion serving as a food for the ‘friendly’ bacteria, such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus species.

This prebiotic effect means that as the ‘friendly’ beneficial bacteria multiply, the harmful pathogenic bacteria and yeasts are suppressed, so fewer toxins are produced. This leads to better bowel tone, more regular movements and a reduction in digestive ‘upsets’.

After just 2 weeks of taking 8g of FOS daily, research has shown that FOS can significantly increase the number of beneficial bacteria in the gut by up to 10 times. It is suitable for all ages, including children and pregnant woman, as well as those on yeast-free diets and those on medication, and can be used on a long term basis.

Usage and administration

(1 heaped teaspoon = 5g)

This product may be used in one of two ways:

(i) At low doses Eliminex acts as a prebiotic (bowel-‘conditioner’) and

(ii) At larger doses Eliminex‘ conditions the bowel and also helps

maintain regularity.

Initial dose	Maintenance dose
5g 2.5g	10g 5g
Initial 3-day dose	Normal full dose	Maximum daily dose
5g 2.5g	Try 15g Try5g	20g 10g

Prebiotic dose

(bowel-‘conditioner’)

Adults:

Children 4 years & up:

To condition the bowel and help maintain regularity.

Adults:

Children 4 years & up:

Dissolve in hot drinks or sprinkle onto cereal. Alternatively simply take it ‘off the spoon’. Be sure to drink at least 2 litres of fluids a day.

Cautions

If any of these intake levels cause excessive flatulence then reduce the dose and gradually build up. The flatulence is a positive sign that Eliminex has reached the bowel and is feeding your ‘friendly’ bacteria. As the bacteria consume Eliminex- a gas is produced which can lead to some flatulence at first, however, after a few days this will disappear as further ‘friendly’ bacteria develop and absorb the gases. For intakes over 10g (or 5g in children); dividing the intake into 2 daily doses, 1 at each end of the day, will help reduce flatulence.

Eliminex may cause temporary bloating. This is a short-term effect and once your system ‘speeds up’ the bloating will disappear. If bloating continues for more than 3 days then reduce the daily intake of Eliminex‘.

Storage instructions

To be stored in a cool, dry place and protected from light.

 

NeilMed Sinus Rinse

NeiMed Sinus Rinse is a natural soothing saline nasal wash. A large volume low positive pressure nasal wash is the most effective way to irrigate the nose based on current medical studies. Nasal Irrigation is an excellent way to clean mucus from the nose making medication more effective. They also clean allergens, irritants, bacteria and viruses from the nose reducing the frequency of infection. Furthermore, they help decrease swelling in the nose and increase air flow. Sinus Rinse is excellent for all ages.
Sinus Rinse helps alleviate:
• Nasal Allergies & Dryness
• Sinusitis, Rhinitis
• Allergic Asthma
• Post Nasal Drip
• Sinus Pressure & Nasal Stuffiness
• Nasal Symptoms from Flu & Cold
• Nasal Irritation from Occupational Dust, Fumes, Animal Dander, Grass, Pollen, Smoke, & House Dust
• Nasal Congestion

NeiMed NasaMist

NasaMist Saline Spray is a sterile natural soothing saline spray. Applying a gentle fine mist in the nose is an excellent way to keep the nasal passages moist. NasaMist Saline Spray comes in both an isotonic and hypertonic concentration. Nasal sprays should not be mistaken for large volume irrigation systems like Sinus Rinse Nasal Wash.

NasaMist Saline Spray helps alleviate …
• Nasal Dryness
• Nasal Congestion
• Nasal Irritation from Occupational Dust, Fumes, Animal Dander, Grass,    Pollen, Smoke, & House Dust

Neilmed NasoGel

NasoGel Moisturizer is a drug-free saline based water soluble nasal gel formulated with sodium hyaluronate to provide long lasting nasal moisture.

NasoGel Moisturizer helps to alleviate dryness caused by:
• Dry Air
• CPAP machines
• Oxygen therapy
• Sinusitis
• Allergies
• Common Cold

NeilMed SinuSurf

SinuSurf Surfactant is an easy to use water soluble product that facilitates deeper cleansing and helps remove excess mucus & dried crusts out of nasal passages when mixed with a buffered saline solution.

Excess mucus is seen in the following conditions: Common cold, Nasal Allergies, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections, Cystic Fibrosis, Immune Disorders, Post Radiation Therapy, Post sinus surgeries and several others.

SinuSurf Helps with the following:

• Nasal Mucus Relief
• Additive for Extra Strength Nasal Cleansing
• Thins and Loosens Mucus

 

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How does it work?

Both adult and pediatric Docusol solutions contain the same active ingredient docusate sodium, which is a laxative.

Docusate works in two ways to relieve constipation. First, is a stool-softening activity. It lowers the surface tension of hard and dry stools that have accumulated in the intestine, which helps water to penetrate them. This makes the stools softer and easier to pass, reducing stress. This can be extremely helpful to people with hemorrhoids (piles) or anal fissures.

Docusate also has a stimulating effect on the gut. It acts on the nerve endings walls of the large intestine (colon) and rectum, causing the muscles of the intestinal wall to fall more frequently and powerfully. When these muscles contract (a process known as peristalsis), this moves through the intestinal contents of the colon to the rectum to empty the bowel.

The dual action is effective in relieving constipation without straining. The solution usually provides relief from constipation in one to two days.

Docusol solution can also be used to empty the bowels before abdominal radiological procedures (X-rays, eg with barium meal).

What is Docusol used for?

* Prevent and treat chronic constipation.

* Softening stools in people suffering from hemorrhoids (piles) or an anal fissure, reduced force and make stools easier to pass.

* Emptying the bowel prior to abdominal radiological procedures (X-rays, eg with barium meal).

Warning!

* Prolonged use of this drug should be avoided. If symptoms persist, you should use a laxative every day, or if you have persistent abdominal pain, consult your doctor.

Do not use if any of the following applies to you:

* People with nausea, vomiting or persistent abdominal pain.

* People with an obstruction of the bowel (bowel obstruction).

Docusol should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.

If you feel you have had an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Lactation

Some drugs should not be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Other medicines may be safely used during pregnancy or breast-feeding provides a benefit to the mother outweigh the risks to the fetus. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before taking any medicine.

* The safety of this drug during pregnancy has not been fully elucidated, although it has been widely used for many years was not reported adverse effects. Like all medicines, seek medical advice from your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant.

* This medication may pass into breast milk. Must be used with caution during lactation. Like all medicines, you should consult a medical doctor before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Side Effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect people in different ways. The following are some side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. As a side effect is stated here does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

* Diarrhea

* Nausea

* Abdominal cramps

* Rash

The side effects listed above may not include all side effects reported by the manufacturer.

For more information on other possible risks associated with the product, please read the information with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

If you are already taking other medications, including non-prescription supplements or herbs, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this drug also, make sure that the combination is safe.

You may not use Docusol while using laxatives containing liquid paraffin (mineral oil).

Lamberts Colladeen Derma Plus is formulated to provide active phytonutrients that promote elasticity and enhance the skin’s micro-circulation, whilst helping to guard skin from sunlight damage, which is he primary cause of ageing.

Skin is predominantly made from collagen which is the most abundant protein in the body – it is the protein that forms connective fibres in tissues including skin, ligaments, cartilage, muscle and capillaries, but is prone to free radical damage.

Free radicals are damaging molecules that contribute to the ageing process including fine lines and wrinkles, tissue damage and overall health. Externally, exposure to ultraviolet light via sunshine and pollution are two of the major factors that increase the level of free radicals circulating in the body. They natural solution is to consume antioxidants which have the ability to neutralise free radicals, rendering them harmless.

One of the most powerful groups of antioxidants to have been identified are the from a division of the falvonoid family and are called anthocyanidins or OPCs. Favonids are found in abundance in fruit and vegetables, and for a long-time have been recognised as important but it is only more recently that the exciting discovery of this sub-group has been made.

In plants, anthocyanidins are responsible for the pigment that give fruit and berries their rich colours and seem to help protect the growing plant against various environmental assaults, including UV radiation. Dark skinned fruit such as black grapes, cherries and blackberries provide useful levels of anthocyanids, but the trouble is we don’t eat enough of these food to have a significant effect.

This is why Lamberts have developed Colladeen Derma Plus which, by using extracts that concentrate these phytonutrients by upto 500 times their level in the original plant material, contains one of the highest levels of anthocyanidins.

As well as powerful antioxidants, anthocyanidins have been identified as being particularly active in supporting and repairing collagen-rich structures in the body. This is of great interest since in addition to poor skin health, compromised or weakened collagen can lead to damaged capillary walls and a less than efficient micro circulation.

Reinforcing and preserving collagen in the body helps improve skin elasticity as well as enhancing the skin’s micro-circulation. But even diets high in fruit and vegetables may not provide optimal levels of these new, capillary enhancing phytonutrient which is where Colladeen Derma Plus is invaluable.

Aside from anthocyanidins, there is another very important skin ‘loving’ phytonutrient class, the xanthophylis from the carotenoid family. Lutein and zeaxanthin are two of the most well known carotenoids, found i high quantities in dark leafy vegetables where they protect the plant cells from excessive sun damage. As well as zeaxanthin, Lamberts have included 6mg of pure free-form lutein since this reflect the level used in a recent study. Lamberts have purposely selected to use pure lutein found in green leafy vegetables wheras cheaper lutein esters are quite different to the lutein found naturally.

Lamberts have also chosen to include green tea in Colladeen Derma Plus since, like the antocyanidins, there has been much attention on its antioxidant properties. Lamberts have sourced their extract from one of the world’s most sophisticated suppliers of green tea. It is of the highest quality and contains the correct balance of actives.

All together these active phytonutrients create one of the most advanced natural formulas to help protect and enhance skin health.

 

 

Pharmacy First are now selling the Excilor Fungal Nail Infection Cream Applicator.

Fungi feed on keratin which makes up the main part of the nail. Once the fungi has taken root under the nail it can be pretty tricky to get rid of.

If the fungal nail infection is not treated it will make the condition of the nail visibly worsen. The first step is small white patches appearing. The nail will then start to turn yellow. if still left untreated, the infection will cause the nail to thicken and crumble.

Excilor Fungal Nail Infection penetrates through the nail and makes the condition unfavourable for the fungal growth. The effects of Excilor are clear to see in a very short time scale as the infected part of the nail grows out.

Make sure that you start your treatment as quickly as possible after seeing the first tell tale signs of a fungal infection. The earlier the infection is caught and stopped, the quicker the infection will be treated and grow out to leave the nail back to normal.

Fungal nail infections, or onychomycosis, is a very prevalent condition. Both sexes have an equally likely to contract a fungal nail infection.They are very rare in children but the risk to people aged 35 to 59 is a lot higher. Fungal nail infections are very common in the over 60s.

Most cases of fungal nail infections occur on the toenails, in particular the big toe. Although it can affect fingernails too. The conditions in a shoe are perfect for fungal growth because of the humidity and warmth.

Excilor Fungal Nail Infection is a clinically proven effective fungal nail treatment that will immediately lower the pH in the nail and create an environment where fungi cannot grow. Excilor will also control the micro-environment of the nail by acidifying the nail bed, penetrating the nail and treating it from the inside out.

Directions for use:

It is best to continue the course of treatment until the nail has recovered completely.

1) Clean the nail and remove nail polish if present. Use the pen-shaped applicator to coat the whole nail and the underside of the nail rim. Apply generously.
2) Allow the nail to dry (1-2 minutes) before putting on socks or shoes. This allows the product to penetrate the nail. It is normal to feel a tingling sensation under the nail, this shows the product has penetrated the nail.
3) Apply to the infected area twice a day. For best results treat the infected area for a minimum of three months as the damaged nail needs time to grow out.

 

It is estimated that 8 million people in the UK suffer from sleep problems, like insomnia. On average the ideal number of hours sleep an individual requires is between 7 and 9, however some people can function with just 6 hours sleep. Sleep is essential for our bodies to ‘Recharge’ from the daily stresses and strains of modern life.

There are various different ways to manage sleep problems. This article will cover a few ways to deal with this problem that shall affect every single one of us in our lives at one time or another.

Quick Tips For Avoiding Insomnia

• Establish a regular Bed Time and Waking Time
• Relax before you go to bed
• Don’t eat before you go to bed
• Don’t nap during the day
• Get up if you can’t sleep and go back to bed when you are tired
• Reduce alcohol intake
• Reduce nicotine intake before you got to bed
• Exercise for 45 minutes to an hour 3 times a week to help elevate your mood and promote sleep
• Bathing 1-2 hours before bed helps sleep

 

Herbal Sleeping Aids

Kalms and Herbal Nytol both contain Valerian and Hops, both of which help promote drowsiness and help you to fall asleep.

Lavender oil drops placed on the pillow and chamomile tea are other alternative remedies to help sleep problems.

 

Medicated Insomnia Relief

Nytol and Sominex are old types of antihistamine (Diphenhydramine). They reduce the time taken to fall asleep and also reduce the chance of waking up during the night.

Tablets containing Diphenhydramine should be taken 20-30 minutes before bed time and should not be taken for longer than 7 consecutive nights.

If all the suggested treatments have been tried and sleep is still an issue then you should contact your GP.