Every year thousands of problems arise from misuse of medicines. Find out how to use them safely.
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Weight loss
Being overweight or obese puts a person more at risk of health problems. Reducing your weight reduces many of these risks. Find out what products are available for weight loss.
Osteoporosis self-care
Osteoporosis is when your bones become thinner and more likely to break. Find out what products are available for osteoporosis.
Sinus and nasal problems
Most sinus problems are due to allergy, infection, or a foreign substance inhaled up the nose. Find out what products are available for sinus and nasal problems.
Rubella self-care
Rubella (German measles or three-day measles) is caused by a virus different from the measles virus. It is spread by coughing and sneezing. Find out what products are available for rubella.
Poisonings
Poisoning is a common cause of hospital admissions for adults and children, and common household medicines are the leading cause of poisoning. Find out more about poisonings.
Mumps self-care
Mumps is a viral infection of the salivary glands on the neck, below your ears. Mumps is most common in school-aged children and young adults. Find out what products are available for mumps.
Measles self-care
Measles is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus. It is most common in children and is spread by coughing, sneezing or sometimes kissing. Find out what products are available for measles.
Iron-deficiency anaemia, pharmacy treatment options
Anaemia is when you do not produce enough haemoglobin, leading to you feeling tired and weak. A common cause is iron deficiency. Find out what products are available from your pharmacy.
Hair loss self-care
Hair loss can be normal (hereditary hair loss), or abnormal, which is usually temporary. Hair loss can affect men, women and children. Find out what products are available for hair loss.
