Monday, July 28, 2008

General Health Topic - "The History of Medicine"

Hello Everyone,
Here is a little something that will hopefully brighten your morning.
The "History" of Medicine

"Doctor, I have an Earache."

2000 B.C.: "Here, eat this root."

1000 B.C.: "That root is heathen, say this prayer."

1850 A.D.: "That prayer is superstition, drink this potion."

1940 A.D.: "That potion is snake oil, swallow this pill."

1985 A.D.: "That pill is ineffective, take this antibiotic."

2008 A.D.: "That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root!"
Author Unknown
Thanks,
Dr. Paul

Friday, July 4, 2008

General Health Topic - OTC Recommendations - Continued

Hello Everyone,

See....I told you it wouldn't be a month till my next post!

Since it is the middle of the summer and time for outdoor activities, I am going to cover the OTC products for the skin that pharmacists recommend most. This list was published in the June 2008 edition of Drug Topics.

Acne preps/treatments

Oxy
Neutrogena

Skin Moisturizers

Eucerin Facial
Lubriderm


Canker/Cold sore remedies
Abreva
Zilactin


Diaper Rash Remedies

Desitin
A&D Ointment
Note: my personal favorite - Beaudreaux's Butt Paste


Insect Repellents
OFF!
Cutter

Poison Ivy Treatments
Cortaid
Ivy-Dry

Athlete's Foot Remedies
Lamisil
Clotrimazole

Sunless Tanners
Neutrogena
Coppertone

Topical Anesthetics
Solarcaine
Aloe Vera Gel

Wrinkle Creams
Oil of Olay
Neutrogena
La Mer

Suntan / Sunscreen Products
Coppertone - High SPF
Neutrogena - High SPF

Try not to spend too much time out in the sun. Use plenty of high SPF sunscreen, stay in the shade if possible and stay hydrated.....with water.

Stay Cool!

Dr. Paul

General Health Topic - OTC Recommendations - Continued

Hello Everyone,

Where does the time go. I have been traveling so much, I have not had a chance to write very many articles. While preparing for today's post, I realized that it has almost been one month since my last post. I apologize for that.

With that said, here is the continuation of the Drug Topics article of the brand that are recommended most by pharmacists.

Today we are going to list the gastrointestinal medications:

Bulk Laxatives:
Metamucil
Citrucel

Fiber Supplements:
Metamucil
Benefiber....Note - my personal recommendation. No grit, no residue, mixes well with any fluid (except carbonated beverages) and can even be placed in foods.

Stimulant or Irritant Laxatives:
Bisacodyl
Senokot

Saline Laxatives:
Magnesium Citrate
Phillips Milk of Magnesia

Stool Softeners:
Docusate
Colace

Antacids:
Mylanta
Maalox

Antigas Products:
Gas-X
Mylicon

Antidiarrheals:
Imodium
Loperimide

H2 Antagonist:
Prilosec OTC
Pepcid

Hemorrhoidal Preps:
Preparation H
Anusol

Hopefully if you have any stomach ailments, this list will help.

Until next time. I won't be a month later....I promise!

Dr. Paul