Asthma Tips in Quarantine
Read this article for tips on preventing asthma issues while living in social isolation or quarantine.
Are Creon Strengths confusing?
In the US and the EU different units are used to measure the amount of Creon-containing enzymes. What is Creon used for? Creon is a mixture of enzymes used for Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy – PERT. Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is a condition characterized by the deficiency of the exocrine pancreatic enzymes, resulting in the […]
The Asthma Survival Guide
Asthma is a chronic lung disease which affects over 300 million people worldwide. There is no cure for asthma yet, but there are many treatment options which help asthma sufferers both survive and thrive! Read on for tips from this short Asthma Survival Guide. Asthma makes it hard for patients to breathe and happens when […]
How to Safely Dispose of Old Medication
It’s all too easy to throw our leftover, unwanted medications straight into the trash can. It does seem like the most logical option, but unfortunately, this isn’t the best way to dispose of drugs you no longer need. There is a risk of endangering people and animals when drugs are not disposed of properly. Kids […]
What You Need to Know About Traveling with Medications
Taking medicine, whether that’s over the counter or prescription, is such an integral part of daily life that most of us wouldn’t even consider the fact that traveling with medication could be a problem. Yet there are some countries where certain medications are illegal, even popular medications freely available in America. Also, even if your […]
What to Eat When on Antibiotics
What to Eat When on Antibiotics During the winter months, it’s not uncommon to go through a round of antibiotics. Antibiotics are an essential medicine in killing bacterial infections but unfortunately do come with some unpleasant side effects. Antibiotics kill all the bad bacteria in your body – but sometimes also the good bacteria. We […]
What No One Tells you About Driving and Prescription Drugs
What No One Tells you About Driving and Prescription Drugs It’s common knowledge that driving while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs is against the law and poses a safety concern, but did you know that certain legal, prescription or over-the-counter medications may also make it illegal to drive? Driving is a complex […]
Alcohol and Medicine: Before You Take That Next Drink, Read This
Before You Take That Next Drink, Read This You’ve heard the warnings: “Don’t mix prescription drugs with alcohol.” Or at least check with your doctor first. Maybe you’re one of those who listen. But if you’re not, you should know the danger is real. A glass of wine, a beer, or a shot of hard […]
What You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s But Were Afraid to Ask
In honor of World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, IsraelPharm, your online pharmacy, is joining the global conversation about Alzheimer’s. Although the impact of World Alzheimer’s Month is growing, two out of every three people worldwide still believe there is little to no understanding of dementia in their country. World Alzheimer’s Day is September 21 every year […]
Seven Tips: Remembering to Take Medication
Keeping up with all your prescription and over the counter medicine can sometimes seem a little overwhelming and millions of Americans simply skip doses due to either forgetting or simply being too busy. You might even confuse the thought of taking the medicine with the actual action, as is the case with many repeated activities […]
