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Established in 1998 with the primary aim of promoting quality use of medicines, the website today empowers all Australians to make the best possible healthcare decisions.
The NPS MedicineWise website provides practical tools and information about medicines, health conditions and medical tests.
Last reviewed: January 2023
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Please read this leaflet carefully before you start using Otodex
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An ankle sprain can put the brakes on your ability to walk, run and jump. Find out how to get back moving as usual.
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An Australian study found that paracetamol is not effective for acute low back pain. What is the best way to manage acute low back pain?
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Lavender oil capsules (Seremind) are marketed as an anti-anxiety medicine. What is the evidence about the effectiveness of this complementary medicine?
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Read on to learn about your kidneys, chronic kidney disease and what a Kidney Health Check involves.
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Learn about how to weigh up the pros & cons of taking a medicine & how to work with your health professional to make the right decisions for you.
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Difficulty getting to sleep, staying asleep, or getting sleep that is not refreshing tends to occur more as people age. Find out more.
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Everyone experiences pain in a unique way. That means there is no one-size-fits-all approach to managing pain.
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A medicines list can be a useful way to keep all the information about your medicines together. Find out more.
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Find out what you can do to avoid unwanted interactions between your medicines, food & drink.
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