Brought to you in the interests of family wellness and health by Prospan How often have you tossed aside the information leaflet inside a box of medicine without reading it? How many times have you briefly skimmed only the dosage, directions and possible side effects before taking the product? While most of us trust our [...]
Archive | June 2011
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An international panel of experts have flagged cell phones as possible causes of cancerous brain tumors in humans. The panel reached this conclusion after reviewing details from dozens of published studies. The panel of experts convened by the International Agency for Research on Cancer reviewed possible links between cancer and the type of electromagnetic radiation [...]
GUM Flosbrush
Dental professionals say the majority of dental problems start between the teeth; little surprise when more than a third of South Africans never floss*. The new GUM Flosbrush Automatic and improved GUM Soft-Picks with Fluoride are two alternatives to traditional floss that make cleaning between the teeth easier than ever before. The GUM Flosbrush automatically [...]
Appestop
BALANCED BLOOD SUGAR THE KEY TO WEIGHT LOSS In the 1970s we were told that “a Mars bar a day helps you work, rest and play”. This was based on the notion that our bodies ran on sugar – spawning the most damaging misconception in health history: that sugar gives you energy. Whereas in fact [...]
Adcock Ingram to review MCC’s decision on Dextropropoxyphene (DPP)
Adcock Ingram announced receipt of a letter from the Medicines Control Council (MCC) cancelling the registration of all (DPP)-containing medicines in South Africa. The MCC has not provided comprehensive reasons why it decided to cancel the registrations. It did however state that the company had three months to withdraw the DPP containing medicines from the [...]
Allergan, A Multi-Specialty Healthcare Company, to Establish Direct Operations in South Africa
Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA 4 April 2011 – Allergan today announced that the company is establishing direct operations in South Africa, building upon its successful distribution agreement with Genop Healthcare in the region for the past 13 years. Under a mutually agreed deal, Allergan will acquire the Allergan-related parts of Genop’s business. This means that Allergan [...]
Flu vaccinations lead to hospital cost savings, study shows
Having a flu vaccination can lead to a 41% reduction in hospital costs per member, far fewer complications and a shorter hospital stay. A study by TopMed medical scheme has found that the number of admissions to hospital for patients with influenza or its most common complication, pneumonia, has increased by a staggering 240% since [...]
Colban
First proven probiotic for colds launched 16 May, 2011 – Austell Laboratories has launched Colban™ a chewable probiotic tablet to help the human body fight the common cold. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), probiotics have a beneficial effect on human health. Probiotics are organisms that live in the intestinal tract, which makes up [...]
Linctomed
TRY NATURE’S CURE FOR CRIPPLING COUGHS AND COLDS Linctomed Syrup is a unique, cherry-flavoured treatment designed to nip nasty germs in the bud. A powerful, all-natural cough and cold preparation for the whole family, Linctomed may be used during colds, flu and acute and chronic respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis and [...]
Eucerin® SOOTHING LOTION
12% OMEGA, offers the first solution for the three most common skin problems caused by atopic eczema. Eucerin® SOOTHING LOTION 12% OMEGA contains natural, yet highly-effective active ingredients which gently soothe away dry, rough skin, relieve redness and inflammation and soothe itchy skin. The product comes with clinically proven effectiveness*, and the best news is [...]
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