Medication General

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Introduction Non-prescription Cough and Cold Preparation refers to products used in the management of cough and cold symptoms which, can be purchased without prescriptions issued by medical officers. These products can be purchased at pharmacies and are often categorized as over-the-counter (OTC) or List C items, which mean items that, …

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What are antibiotics? Antibiotics are drugs derived from microorganisms such as molds and bacteria, which kill or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms during treatment of an infection. They are effective only against bacteria and fungi, but not viruses and thus are not useful in viral infection. What are common …

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Introduction Medicines are substances that are introduced into the body to treat or prevent illness, and to maintain health. The wrong use of medicine can cause harm to our body. Therefore, we have to adhere strictly to the instructions given by the health care providers. We also need to be …

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Introduction Giving medication to children can be a daunting task. It is imperative to know the correct techniques for giving medicine to children. What are the available types of devices? There are many types of devices that can be used to effectively deliver medicines to children (see table below). Types …

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What are over the counter (OTC) medicines? OTC medicines are non-prescription medicines used to treat minor symptoms such as low-grade fever, stuffy nose and cough. Certain OTC medicines contain substances that are controlled under the Poison’s Act 1952 and can be obtained after consultation with the pharmacists. What should you …

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What is the connection between taking medicines and driving? The drugs that you take, whether prescribed or illegal, will affect your body in a lot of ways. The drugs will alter your brain function, thereby affecting the control of posture and body movements. The levels of impairment vary from person …

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Medicines are drugs or substances used to maintain health, and to treat or prevent illness. Generally, medicines are safe if taken properly.

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Whether you are traveling domestically or internationally, you would not want an illness to disrupt either your vacation or business plans. This means planning well, managing your medications wisely, and consulting your physician or pharmacist about proper precautions to take before you leave home.

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Pharmaceutical products in Malaysia are required to be registered with the Drug Control Authority (DCA). According to the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984,  “product” means- a drug in a dosage unit or otherwise, for use wholly or mainly by being administered to one or more human beings or …

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