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As of 2023, pholcodine-containing medicines are no longer available to buy either over...
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Pholcodine is an opioid cough suppressant that has long been used to treat...
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Whether you have a high temperature or you’re in pain because of an...
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Ibuprofen can offer relief from pain, fever and inflammation, and it might be...
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What happens to your immune system as you age?
Do you feel like you pick up colds and other infections more frequently...
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