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A suppository is a drug dosage form, usually inserted in the rectum or anus and in other cases, into the urethra and vagina. This type of form has faster effect than syrup, capsule or tablet. In addition, a suppository is administered if a patient has the vomiting tendency that an oral medicine can be vomited out and if drugs that could cause stomach upset like the diclofenac sodium (an anti-inflammatory drug) would be best tolerated in suppository form.

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Counterfeit Medicine Warning

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If you are a drugstore owner or a drug distributor and you are thinking of buying unregistered imported or sample medicines, think again. Instead, of making money twice as you would expect, you could be wasting it and worst, you could be endangering your customers health.

Normally, a medicine is marked up to ten to twenty percent for its selling price. Some really small interests, that certain drug owners and dealers are tempted in purchasing illegal drugs such as unregistered imported and sample medicines. These types can be bargained for half of their prices and even cheaper. More invitingly, sample and unregistered imported medicines include the most trusted brands from multinational drug companies, a real guarantee for higher profit.

But, know this, as promising as it may seem, you could be purchasing counterfeit drugs.

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Is a Generic Drug Effective as a Branded Type?

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The Generic Law had been created as an answer to financial crisis.
Any registered physician is required to jot the generic name above the brand of their prescription. With this, a patient is free to choose any generic equivalent, suitable for his money. While some follow their doctor’s suggested brand, most people buy the cheaper kind- the generic medicine. As explained to them, any drug with the same generic name has the same effect but, how true that a generic drug can measure up to a branded type?


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Animal Waste Products for Cure

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The healing of human ailments using remedies based on medicines obtained from animals is known as zootherapy. In some parts of the world, people still depend on animal sources for cure. They use blood, antlers, other body parts, and would you believe animal waste materials?

This information was based on a research conducted at Ranthambhore National Park, India where the traditional knowledge related to the use of different animals and animal-derived products as medicines by the inhabitants of villages- Bawaria, Mogya, Meena, was discussed. The study had been fascinating, specifically the use of animal waste products as remedies.


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Expired Medication Cover-Ups

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Just like bottled drinks, milk, canned goods etc. all medicine has an expiration date indicated in their labels or containers. It is a requirement by the Food and Drug Authority upon its approval for the general market.

Disappointingly, some drug outlets- hospitals and clinics in particular, ignore the expiration date’s importance and dispense expired drugs, solely for business
reasons. Without even knowing it, you could have been a victim.

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Things to Consider Before Taking any Medicine

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People tend to take medication from time to time. While some can still deny the use of any drug for their health, others life depend on it. Like it or not, our body is frail. Although it could be supplied by vitamins and other food supplements, it could get sick, specifically, when the body begins to age.

We love our health. Naturally, we seek aid from our medical practitioners. But upon taking medications, consider the following facts to ensure the efficacy and safety of any medicine you would take.

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