- 1. Traveler's diarrhea
- (Traveler's diarrhea)
- ... tract. Bottled oral rehydration products are available in drugstores in developed areas, and many pharmacies carry their own brands. You can find packets of powdered oral rehydration solution, labeled ...
- 2. Proctitis
- (Proctitis)
- ... supply store or some pharmacies. This may provide some comfort if you experience anal inflammation. To reduce your risk of proctitis, take steps to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections ...
- 3. Varicose veins
- (Varicose veins)
- ... buy compression stockings at most pharmacies and medical supply stores. Prices vary. Prescription-strength stockings also are available. When purchasing compression stockings, make sure that they fit ...
- 4. Live in Shanghai - Healthcare tips
- (sinoaid)
- ... not hurt you, particularly if the medication is herbal. There are pharmacies throughout the city, and many are open 24 hours. Do not count on English being spoken; prepare a Chinese translation of the ...
- 5. Emergency Contraception
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... may prevent pregnancy. No physical exam or pregnancy testing is required prior to the use of these products. Plan B One-Step® is available for purchase at pharmacies without a prescription by those age ...
- 6. Childhood obesity
- (Childhood obesity)
- ... approved a reduced-strength over-the-counter (nonprescription) version of orlistat (Alli). Though readily available in pharmacies and drugstores, Alli is not approved for children or teenagers under age ...
- 7. Morning sickness
- (Morning sickness)
- ... Various alternative remedies have been suggested for morning sickness, including: Acupressure. Acupressure wristbands are available without a prescription in most pharmacies. Although acupressure ...
- 8. Nursing Supplies
- (Breastfeeding)
- ... impede the flow of air around the nipples and hold the moisture in, which can irritate the nipples. Breast pads can be purchased at most pharmacies and grocery stores—though a folded piece of absorbent ...
- 9. Common Conditions in Newborns
- (3 Months)
- ... passages. The use of saline nasal drops, followed by the use of a bulb syringe, are what may be needed to fix the problem; both are available over the counter at all pharmacies. However, if your newborn ...
- 10. Cuts and scrapes: First aid
- (First Aid Manual)
- ... bandage. These supplies generally are available at pharmacies. Get stitches for deep wounds. A wound that is more than 1/4-inch (6 millimeters) deep or is gaping or jagged edged and has fat or muscle ...
- 11. Bed-wetting
- (Bed-wetting )
- ... — available without a prescription at most pharmacies — connect to a moisture-sensitive pad on your child's pajamas or bedding. When the pad senses wetness, the alarm goes off. Ideally, the moisture alarm ...
- 12. Can I get HIV from injecting drugs?
- (HIV Transmission)
- ... syringes from reliable sources of sterile syringes, such as pharmacies. It is important to know that sharing a needle or syringe for any use, including skin popping and injecting steroids, can put one ...
