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Can I get pregnant if I take the emergency contraceptive pill 10 hours after intercourse?
Hello doctor! I had sex at 1am and then at 7am that same day, my boyfriend accidentally ejaculated inside my vagina.
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Is it safe to have sex during the 7 days off birth control pills?
I take birth control pills daily in a pack of 21. I finished my last pill three days ago and am currently on my 7-day break. Is it safe to have sex during the 7 days off birth control pills??
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Why Does a Single Drug Have Multiple Dosage Forms?
The design of the dosage form is a crucial step that determines the quality of the drug form. When designing the dosage form, it is necessary to consider the correlation between the components in the dosage form under the direct impact of the formulation technique to find the optimal solution for each product.
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Should painkillers be used to relieve muscle spasms?
Muscle spasms occur when a muscle suddenly becomes tight and uncontrollable. This happens when the muscle remains stretched for an extended period, is dehydrated, or experiences an electrolyte imbalance. Muscle spasms typically happen suddenly, last for a short time, and cause significant pain for the patient.
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What to do when experiencing an allergic reaction to mosquito repellent spray?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends using mosquito repellents to prevent mosquito-borne diseases. In tropical or subtropical countries, mosquito spraying plays a crucial role in preventing diseases such as malaria and dengue fever. Mosquito sprays only work on treated skin areas or nearby skin. These sprays do not kill mosquitoes but instead, deter them from being attracted to those areas.
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Effervescent Tablets: Key Precautions and Guidelines for Safe Use
Currently, effervescent tablets are a popular drug on the market because they contain over-the-counter active ingredients such as paracetamol to help reduce fever, relieve pain or contain vitamins and minerals. However, each form of drug has its own characteristics that users need to pay attention to to avoid unwanted effects.
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Does taking thyroid medication affect the fetus?
Many mothers who discover they are pregnant while undergoing thyroid treatment often worry about whether taking thyroid medication could be harmful to their fetus. While studies indicate that thyroid medication has minimal effects on the fetus, pregnant women are typically prescribed the lowest effective dose to ensure safety. During this time, both the mother and baby need to be closely monitored throughout the pregnancy.
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The Best Time to Take Antihypertensive medicationss: Expert Insights
Although no research studies have recommended it, the majority of individuals typically take their antihypertensive medications in the morning. However, according to a recent research study, taking antihypertensive medications before bed rather than right after waking up might reduce the risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease by half.
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Methylene blue is a topical antiseptic
Methylene blue is a medication known for its emergency and detoxifying properties. It is highly effective in treating conditions such as impetigo, pyoderma, and viral skin infections like herpes simplex. Methylene blue is available in various forms, including tablets, injections, 1% topical solutions, and Milian solutions.
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What is Amoxicillin? Uses, dosage, and contraindications
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic that kills certain types of bacteria that cause infections and is ineffective against viruses. So, in what cases is the drug used, what are its effects, and how is it dosed?
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What is Oresol? Uses and mixing instructions
Oresol is a familiar medication commonly prescribed to treat dehydration caused by diarrhea in both adults and children. Oresol is used to replace lost fluids and electrolytes in specific cases such as acute diarrhea, high fever, vomiting, dengue fever of grades 1, 2, and 3, or situations involving athletes, sports enthusiasts, and people working in hot environments,...
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