Facts about Ascof and Solmux

 

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Considering the formulation, Ascof is more attractive for most consumers because of its herbal origin.  As for relief, liquid forms of medication have faster action and both Solmux and Lagundi have these dosage forms. Although, in terms of solid preparations, Solmux capsule is better than Ascof tablet.

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Regarding safety, Ascof has no known contraindications and has mild adverse reactions that are reported rarely. However like most drugs, it is used in precaution with pregnant women and in lactation. Solmux on the other hand, causes stomach upsets, thus strictly contraindicated to people with peptic ulcer. More to this, it is also to be used in precaution with old people with weak lungs or asthmatic patients.

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On Prevention of Amoebiasis

Amebiasis may be a water borne infection, but as cited, amoebiasis or amebiasis is really caused by unsanitary surroundings and dirty habits. It can originate from food contaminated by the amoeba cysts. This usually happens when the hands of the cook or food handler are unclean.

Flies are also carriers of the amoeba cysts. When flies land on the feces of an infected individual, these can spread the amoeba cysts instantly.

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The amoeba cysts, upon ingestion travel for the small intestines. Here, the amoeba cysts stay and develop into full grown parasites. After three weeks, the amoeba parasites attack the large intestines causing dysentery – a condition which involves stomach pain, diarrhea that may include mucous and sometimes blood.

Individuals who are suffering from amoebiasis are often separated from the household members. Personal belongings and items such as spoon and fork are provided exclusively for the use of patient to avoid the spread of disease.

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Taheebo as a Herbal Cancer Cure

Taheebo is also popularly known as pau d arco, lapacho, red lapacho and ipe roxo. It is described as a broad-leaved tree. As a tabebuia specie, taheebo, particularly its inner bark, is accounted for many medicinal uses. In 1960, there are reports that tea made from taheebo bark was an effective antineoplastic agent - a drug that can treat cancer. 

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As cancer is one formidable and killer disease, susceptible individuals find the most natural way for cure. Taheebo which is native to the West Indies, Central and South America have been used for centuries by the Incas for treatment and health improvement.

The inner bark of taheebo is boiled down. In the early days, its decoction was applied to wounds for infection cure. Taheebo has been also popular as a tincture but more widely consumed as a tea.

Taheebo holds many benefits. It was considered as a wonder drug as it posses antimicrobial properties. As a tea, it is indicated for fungal, viral and bacterial infection; for pain and fever; and for stomach and bladder problems.

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Aldrtz Pau Liniment Facts

Aldrtz Pau Liniment is manufactured and distributed by Aldrtz corporation. It appears as a brown liquid and has a relaxing mixed scent of citrous and wood. Aldrtz Pau Liniment  is available in 30 amd 60 ml bottles.

Aldrtz Pau liniment was considered as the number one pain killer liniment in 2004 and 2005 as cited by the National Shoppers’ Award. It was also given the award as ‘The Most Outstanding Pain killer Liniment’ in 2004 and 2005 by Philippine Marketing Excellence Awards, the Asian Institute of Marketing and Entrepreneurship and the Sales and Marketing Magazine.

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Uses

Aldrtz Pau Liniment is popular as a pain reliever, however it is also known for other uses. Its effect  can be attained through massage and inhalation. As it contains methyl salicylate (7.47ml), menthol (7.47g), camphor (6.22g), eucalyptus (4.15ml) and psicapmo extract (21.35ml), Aldrtz Pau liniment is an effective rub for arthritis, gout, muscle aches, varicose veins, body pains and fatigue.

It can ease minor itch and insect bites because of its menthol and eucalyptus component.

For cough and colds, Aldrtz Pau Liniment can be applied over the chest, back and throat. However, it can be more efficient if prepared for steam inhalation. This preparation includes a few drops of Aldrtz Pau Liniment on a bowl of hot water. The steam from the bowl is inhaled to loosen up nasal congestion.

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Drug Facts: Alternative Anti-Emetics

• Dipenhydramine

Diphenhydramine falls in the same group of dimenhydrinate as aminoalkyl esters. This drug is usually used for its anti- allergic effect for hay fever, utricaria and other skin allergies and also as an antitussive. It has an antispasmodic and a sedative property that this can also be used as an anti-emetic.

Common brand names: Allerin AH, Benadryl

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• Hyoscine-N-Butylbromide

Hyoscine is an anti-spasmodic medicine, indicated for smooth muscle spasm in the GIT including biliary and renal colic. Parenterally or through injection, it is used as an aid in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures like  gastroduodenal endoscopy and radiology. Hyoscine is not normally used as an anti-emetic because of its other popular uses, but it can also be an effective remedy for motion-sickness.

Common brand names: Buscopan, Ascopen,Buscomed, Busopin.

• Domperidone

Domperidone is commonly used for its  prokineticactions in the gastro intestinal motility. It is considered as an anti-emetic but not suitable for chronic nausea and vomiting.

Common brand names: Motilium, Andiogan, Domphenyl, Domper, Gasidone, Gilax.

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Drug Facts: ISMN Or Isosorbide Mononitrate

Isosorbide -5- mononitrate is classified as a nitrate drug. It is usually indicated for heart failure and preventing angina.

Angina or angina pectoris is a described as heart pain when there is not enough blood flow (which also means not enough oxygen) to the heart. As a nitrate, isosorbide mononitrate dilates the blood vessels. It corrects the imbalance between the flow of oxygen and blood to the heart. 

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ISMN is also related to nitroglycerin and isosorbide dinitrate. It is usually available in 20, 30 and 60mg strenghts. Some popular trade names of isosorbide mononitrate are Imdur and Monoket.

It is usually taken 30 to 60mg a day or 20mg 2-3 times a day. Its maximum dosing is 120mg a day. Isosorbide mononitrate is strictly a prescription drug.

Now, can isosorbide mononitrate control hypertension?

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Vitamins & Supplements: CGF, Taurine and Lysine

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• CGF as a height enhancer

Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF) is a nucleotide-peptide complex of substances found only in chlorella - green algae, important for its potential food and energy source. CGF is named for its growth-stimulating properties since it is responsible for chlorella’s ability to produce or multiply for every 20 hours.

CGF is said to be an excellent component to enhance a child’s growth since it contains nucleic acids that can serve as building blocks for the growth potential and tissue repair. CGF causes children and young animals to grow at an accelerated rate and damaged tissue to speed up its rate of healing.

• Taurine for better memory

Taurine is also abundant in the human brain. As mentioned above, it promotes the survival and proliferation of neurons. Taurine is also a strong activator of the gamma-aminobutyric acid or GABA - the brain's key inhibitory transmitter which is also involved in brain development.

• Lysine as an appetite stimulant

Lysine is not actually an appetite enhancer like Pizotifen. But as stated in one of its benefits above, it is an essential amino acid and one of its function is it helps in the production of enzymes which aid in digestion. And with much motivated digestion, food craving is a positive result.

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