CURRENT ISSUES

This forum is for us to discuss current health issues, such as the current radioactive scare in Japan and the panic and rush to ingest Pottasium Iodide, alarming rate of dengue fever in Malaysia among others.
Your comments and feedbacks are very much welcomed.

COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS - WHO ARE WE?

We are based at pharmacies, retail or chain, in many parts of the country, rural, suburban and urban areas.

Liasing with relevant health institutions, health professionals and health educators, our proffession is to serve and provide you with reliable, up-to-date and unbiased informations about medications, educate you on self care and self -medication through our patient education programme, caring for your drug-related needs, promoting safe and effective drug and non-drug therap,
We provide you with knowledge on rehabilitation items and aids, the proper usage of devises and apparatus.

We also provide you with preventive care services in relation to chronic conditions such as eczema, asthma, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, high blood pressure, to name a few.

We provide you with informations about fitness, nutritions, supplements, and health food for your wellness and better health

We are "Community Pharmacists!" 

KNOW YOUR MEDICINES

The Name of your medication – what it is supposed to do?

When and How should I take my medication?

            What is my dosage?

-         On empty stomach? After food?

-         How Often should I consume it?

-         How Long should I take it?

-         Can I take it with alcohol? Other Medications? Herbs? Foods?

-         Should I change my activities?

-         Are there any side effects of this medication?

-         How do I store my medication?

-         Any Contra indications?

-         What are the special precautions that I must take when taking this medicines?

SELFMEDICATION & SELF CARE

What are the common ailments that I can practice self medication?

Acne; acute pain; chronic pain; allergic rhinitis; atopic dermatitis and eczema; cough, cold, flu, fever; constipation; contraception;diarrhea; eyes, ears, nose and throat; dysmenorrheal (period pains); feminine hygiene, fungal, bacterial and viral infections; hair loss; headaches and migraine; heartburn and gastrointestinal symptoms; kidney stones; arthritis and rheumatism; memory decline; nutritional care, health supplements and healthfoods, obesity, allergies;deworming, head lice management; ; Oral health ; Skin Diseases;