Medication

How long does prednisolone take to work for inf...

  Prednisolone belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids (glucocorticoids, more specifically). These synthetic compounds have similar functions to the steroids produced by the body but are functionally more potent. It...

Everything You Need to Know About Flucloxacillin

Flucloxacillin is a penicillin-class antibiotic that’s prescribed to treat bacterial infections. It’s used to treat: Otitis media (ear infections) in children ages six months and older Pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus...

Is salbutamol a steroid?

What’s covered? Is salbutamol a steroid? What is salbutamol? In order to fully understand if salbutamol is or is not a steroid we first must understand what it is and...

What Are the Risks of Paracetamol?

Also known as acetaminophen, paracetamol is a widely used painkiller for relieving mild to moderate pain and reducing fever. Paracetamol is available without a prescription and comes in tablet and...

What Is Fucidin Cream Used For

What’s covered? What Is Fucidin Cream Used For Fusidic acid, often known as Fucidin, is a prescription medication used to treat bacterial skin infections. It is frequently available as an...

Can a pharmacist prescribe antibiotics for UTIs...

What’s covered? Adult women can now treat simple urine infections at their community pharmacy. Community pharmacists will be able to manage and treat women aged 16 to 64 who have...