Key Facts Paracetamol (you might know it as Tylenol) is our go-to for simple pain and fevers. It’s a great tool. But—and I can’t say this loudly enough—it is not harmless. An overdose is incredibly dangerous for your liver. The ...

Key Facts Pain is your body’s alarm system. The goal isn’t just to silence the alarm, but to figure out what’s causing the fire. For simple pain, start with simple tools like paracetamol. For pain involving swelling and inflammation (think ...

Key Facts “Over-the-counter” (OTC) simply means you don’t need a prescription. It does NOT mean the medicine is harmless. There’s a secret code to the pharmacy layout. Some things are on the shelf, and some are behind the counter for ...

Key Facts Let’s be real: we all have a medicine “graveyard” somewhere in our house. That expiry date on the bottle isn’t just a suggestion. It’s the point where the medicine can become useless or even harmful. For some life-saving ...

Key Facts Opioids are for severe, acute pain. Think post-surgery, a broken bone. They are not the first choice for chronic pain like a nagging backache. These are serious medicines. They work by changing how your brain perceives pain, but ...

Key Facts Let’s call this what it is: a nicotine addiction. It’s a powerful chemical dependency, not just a “bad habit.” Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)—like patches and gum—is a safe first step. It gives you the nicotine without all the ...

Key Facts As our parents age, their bodies process medicine differently. What was fine at 60 might be too much at 80. The more pills they take (we call it “polypharmacy”), the higher the risk of dangerous interactions and side ...

Key Facts The first rule of kids’ medicine: We dose by weight, not by age. A tiny 4-year-old needs a different dose than a husky 3-year-old. That sticky oral syringe in the box is your best friend. A kitchen spoon ...

Key Facts Let’s cut to the chase: driving under the influence of any drug that impairs you—prescription or not—is illegal and dangerous. That little warning label, “May cause drowsiness,” is not a suggestion. It’s a critical safety command. It’s not ...

Key Facts Let’s start here: Many medicines are perfectly safe to use during pregnancy. You don’t always have to suffer. My golden rule, the one I tell every client: Never start, stop, or change a medicine without talking to your ...