Medicine info: Brand names
Medicine info: Active ingredients
Paracetamol
You can take paracetamol for mild to moderate pain. Find out when to take paracetamol, its side effects and what to do if you take too much.
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Paracetamol poisoning has increased in Australia – here’s how to take it safely
Paracetamol is the most commonly used drug in Australia, but it's also the reason for most calls to poisons information hotlines.
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Accidental overdose of medicine
Accidental overdose of medicine is very dangerous, but preventable. Here's how to avoid the risk of overdose, and the medicines that need special care.
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Medicines for babies and children
Get practical and reliable advice on giving your sick infant or child medicine, including help with measuring dosage and managing side effects.
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Earache
Earache is common and it's often the result of an ear infection. Find out what causes a ear pain, how to treat a sore ear to provide relief.
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Tramadol
Tramadol is an opioid pain-relief medicine used for severe pain. Find out how it works, its side effects and other ways to manage pain.
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Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen treats fever and pain caused by inflammation. Learn more about how it works, how to take it, and its possible side effects.
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Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines
There are some medicines you don't need a prescription for. These are called over-the-counter (OTC) medicines.
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Medicines for cold and flu
Learn about over-the-counter medicines that might help relieve cold and flu symptoms and when antiviral medicine may be helpful.
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What's the difference between food allergy and intolerance — and other health concepts?
Wonder why psychiatrists and psychologists are different? Did you know that prebiotics and probiotics are not the same? Learn the differences between those things, and more.
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