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Should I go to work with a sore throat?
Missing out on work due to sickness can be annoying, particularly if it...
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The classifications of medications means that there are...
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Medicines bring a great many benefits to us, not least the ability to...
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Sore throats can be caused by a wide variety of infections, irritants and...
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There are lots of different substances in the world that you might be...
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You may have heard of Dequadin in the past, and you might have...
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Ibuprofen is a painkiller for the effective relief of everyday aches and pains....
read moreCan I still take pholcodine?
As of 2023, pholcodine-containing medicines are no longer available to buy either over...
read moreWhat is pholcodine?
Pholcodine is an opioid cough suppressant that has long been used to treat...
read moreHow much ibuprofen can I take?
Whether you have a high temperature or you’re in pain because of an...
read moreCan you mix ibuprofen with other medications?
Ibuprofen can offer relief from pain, fever and inflammation, and it might be...
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