Is It Safe to Take Paracetamol While Pregnant?
byParacetamol is a staple in many households. Whether it’s for headaches, a mild fever, or muscle aches. We often reach for paracetamol without a second…
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Are Nasal Decongestants Safe for Pregnant Women
byNasal congestion is just one of those pregnancy symptoms that you least expect when you’re expecting. Often mistaken for the flu or the common…
Fever During Pregnancy: When to Worry
byGetting a fever is our body’s way of sounding alarm bells. When the temperature goes up, it’s a sure sign something’s wrong. But more…
10 Things Parents Must Know About Drug Allergies in Children
byDrug allergies are a serious and often overlooked condition in children; it can cause symptoms that are unpleasant, painful and even fatal. We sat…
The Buzz on Relief: Pharmacist Demystifies Antihistamines for Kids
byKids get allergies all the time. And that’s where antihistamines come in. Chances are, you’ve heard of this medication. But do you know how they…
A Pharmacist’s Prescription for Heartburn-Free Pregnancy
byIndigestion and heartburn are common side effects of being pregnant. Ask any mum who has ever had a baby. The burning pain, the discomfort….
Safe and Effective Cold Remedies for Mamas-to-Be & Breastfeeding Mums
byThe common cold spares no one. Not even pregnant women, unfortunately. So when expectant mums get the sniffles, when is it time to worry?…
Pharmacist Talks About the Use of Antibiotics in Children
byAntibiotics are humanity’s most important life-saving medicine. Helping treat millions of infections every year. But when it comes to using them for kids, we…
Topical Steroids Use in Kids: Pharmacist Shares Expert Advice
byIf your child has ever experienced any skin problems, their doctor may have prescribed them a steroid cream. When used properly, steroid creams can…
Know Your Cough: Relieve Cough Naturally with DURO-HERB Chesty Cough Liquid (MAL21016106T)
byWhether you’ve been through a bout of flu, or just simply been around a lot of dust, coughs can come from anywhere and at…
Pharmacist Shares on How to Choose Cough Treatments for Kids
byIt can be worrisome when our kids start coughing. Whether that’s from the flu, pollution or some other reason. So, we scour the drugstore…
How To Keep Your Mental Health in Check While You’re Expecting
byPregnancy is a beautiful phase in a woman’s life, but it can also be a challenging one. It is a time of significant physical…
The Shocking Truth About Pregnancy and Antidepressants You Must Know
byAs Malaysia is slowly starting to be more accepting of mental healthcare and the importance of medication, particularly antidepressants, more and more people have…
This or That: Breast Milk Boosters (Pharmaceutical Vs Natural)
byNursing mothers who have trouble with breastfeeding will probably know all about ‘milk-boosters’ or ‘lactation supplements’. Scientifically known as ‘galactagogues’ (from the Greek word…
How to Tell if Your Child Has Psoriasis
byPsoriasis is a genetic disorder that causes itchy, red bumps to appear on the skin. It can be passed from parent to child and…
How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs
byWe all know drugs are bad, even though a lot of adults are guilty of using them. But that doesn’t mean our kids shouldn’t…
Pregnancy & Epilepsy: What You Need to Know
byPurple Day is a grassroots event aiming at promoting global awareness of epilepsy, which affects more than 65 million people worldwide. In conjunction with…
Common Medication Mistakes That Parents Make Which (Actually) Might Danger Our Children
byWhen our child gets sick, we tend to be the hero and ‘take over’ the doctor’s occupation. As a parent, we try to protect…