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… repeated or lengthy episodes of malaria as children will have some immunity to infection. However, this wears off a … will receive a prescription. Some anti-malaria medication should be started at least one week before travelling. Make … women cannot take certain anti-malaria medications and should avoid travel to areas where anti-malaria medications …
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… are not harmless. Children, youth and non-smokers should not use them, and they should not be used during pregnancy. What is vaping? Vaping … illness A growing number of people in North America have developed a severe form of lung distress from vaping. …
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… are having problems with your medicine schedule or if you have any changes in your health that might affect your … a dose now and then. Talk with your doctor about what you should do if you miss a dose of your medicine. Discuss and write down what to do for each medicine. What you should do if you miss a dose may differ from one medicine to …
Medications
… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … mouth, and constipation. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks … precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular …
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… mother's time with her baby may be briefly delayed as her surgery is completed. This delay can be longer if she stays … options with your doctor before your delivery. If you have a routine caesarean, your birth partner can hold the … options with your doctor before your delivery. If you have a routine caesarean, your birth partner can hold the …
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… that neutralize some of the stomach acid. Some antacids have a foaming agent (alginate) that floats on top of the … symptoms. Antacids that contain sodium bicarbonate should not be taken during pregnancy because they can cause … symptoms. Antacids that contain sodium bicarbonate should not be taken during pregnancy because they can cause …
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… from physical activity. Start the cool-down soon after you have completed the physical activity. This helps your heart … Hold each stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. Your cool-down should also include drinking water to replace lost fluids …
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… bleeding occurs when pouches ( diverticula ) that have developed in the wall of the large intestine (colon) bleed. If you have these pouches, you have a condition called … transfusions, injection of medicines, and in some cases surgery to remove the diseased part of the colon. How can …
Medications
… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … you can do it safely. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks … precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular …
Medications
… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … you can do it safely. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks … precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular …
