Are Your Weight Loss Pills Safe? A Doctor's Insight on Popular Medications
Weight loss medication I would like to ask Dr. Wu if the weight loss medications I am taking are safe: Rico (capsule/blue-purple), B-Complex (coated/orange), Inshel (coated/red), Koliside (tablet/white), Chitosan (capsule/white), Senokot (tablet/tan), MGO (tablet/white), Anti-Ami...
Dr. Wu Huiling reply Pharmacology
Hello: The medications mentioned only include their names, formulations, and colors, without any logos, sources, origins, manufacturers, or active ingredients, making it impossible to ascertain and evaluate the safety of your medication. In fact, obesity is rarely curable; while ...[Read More] Are Your Weight Loss Pills Safe? A Doctor's Insight on Popular Medications
Effective Medications for Scabies in Patients with Limited Mobility
Medications for scabies? Hello: What medications are available for a comatose patient with scabies? Can b.b lotion be mixed with a moisturizer? Since the skin is relatively dry, are ulex and eurax the same active ingredient despite having different brand names?
Dr. Wu Huiling reply Pharmacology
Hello: "Scabies" is a skin condition caused by an infestation of the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. The mite is a tiny parasite that lives on the surface of the skin, approximately the size of a pinhead, making it nearly invisible to the naked eye. It survives by feeding on sk...[Read More] Effective Medications for Scabies in Patients with Limited Mobility
How to Purchase Urocit-K: Contact Information and Resources
Searching for Urocit-K? Hello, Pharmacist Wu: I hope you don't mind me asking. I am a hospital pharmacist looking to purchase Urocit-K. I know it is produced by Mission Pharmacal Company, but I am unsure which company in Taiwan I can purchase it from. If you have any contact...
Dr. Wu Huiling reply Pharmacology
Hello: As you are a hospital pharmacist, I will provide you with more detailed information. Urocit-K has had its composition changed from the original 540 mg to 1080 mg, and consequently, the National Health Insurance reimbursement price has been updated from NT$7.7 to NT$10.9. F...[Read More] How to Purchase Urocit-K: Contact Information and Resources
Essential Supplements for Moms in Menopause: A Guide to Health
Mothers in menopause should take..? Hello! My mother has recently developed uterine inflammation due to exhaustion. She has already seen a gynecologist and received medication, but since she is currently in menopause, I would like to know which vitamins would be beneficial for he...
Dr. Wu Huiling reply Pharmacology
Hello! Essentially, whether your mother has entered menopause should be diagnosed by a gynecologist. However, women in the perimenopausal stage are likely to experience some menopausal symptoms (such as hot flashes—sudden redness and warmth in the face, which occurs in about 70% ...[Read More] Essential Supplements for Moms in Menopause: A Guide to Health
Understanding Glucosamine Complex and Chondroitin Sulfate: Benefits and Uses
Glucosamine Complex and Chondroitin Sulfate are dietary supplements commonly used for joint health. **Glucosamine Complex** typically contains glucosamine, which is an amino sugar that plays a crucial role in the formation and repair of cartilage. It is often Could you please p...
Dr. Wu Huiling reply Pharmacology
Hello, sir. The issue you raised pertains to medications for the metabolic decline of bone and joint functions in middle-aged and elderly individuals. The main ingredients are Glucosamine Complex (500 mg of Glucosamine) and 400 mg of Chondroitin sulfate. However, due to individua...[Read More] Understanding Glucosamine Complex and Chondroitin Sulfate: Benefits and Uses
Understanding the Role of Steroids: Benefits and Risks Explained
What are the effects of steroids and what are their positive and negative impacts on the body? Hello: I visited a dermatology clinic today and received a prescription that included three medications: one anti-inflammatory, Motrin; one antibiotic, Doxycycline; and one topical medi...
Dr. Wu Huiling reply Pharmacology
In response to your question, corticosteroids primarily have anti-inflammatory effects, which can alleviate symptoms such as redness, swelling, heat, and pain. They are used to treat certain immune disorders, severe allergic reactions, asthma, adrenal insufficiency, and more. Cor...[Read More] Understanding the Role of Steroids: Benefits and Risks Explained