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Health topics
… fish that is low in mercury Most people should not eat more than 150 g (5 oz) per week of fish that are known to … Some people need to restrict high-mercury fish even more: footnote 1 Nursing mothers or women who are or may … become pregnant should limit high mercury fish intake to no more than 150 g (5.3 oz) a month. Children 5 to 11 years of …
Medications
… or other fruit juices may make this medication work less well. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablets. Do not … time each day. Do not increase your dose or take this drug more often than directed. Tell your doctor if your condition … light and moisture. Keep the tablets in the original packaging until ready to use. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep …
Medications
… is only used when other treatments have not worked well or cannot be taken. Your doctor should direct you to … Minoxidil works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet … Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic …
Health topics
… you have your wisdom teeth removed, you may have: Pain and swelling in your gums and tooth socket where the tooth was … painful. footnote 1 These are signs of an infection. One or more of your wisdom teeth may come in at the wrong angle. … you keep your wisdom teeth, because it's hard to brush and floss that part of your mouth well. But if you visit your …
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… exercise, staying at a healthy weight, not smoking, and managing other health problems that increase your risk, such as … attack most often happens because blood flow through one or more of the coronary arteries is blocked. This blockage is … evidence. Evidence comes from studies that look at how well treatments and tests work and how safe they are. For …
Medications
… health needs. Warning If you have hepatitis B infection as well as HIV, your hepatitis symptoms may get worse or become … or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. How To Use Read the Patient Information … liver problems (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing …
HealthLinkBC files
… cradle or bassinet meets Canadian safety regulations. For more information about Canadian safety regulations and to … . For more information on crib safety, see the resource Safer … of the room should be comfortable for an adult. A well-fitted sleep sack, sleeper, or light blanket should be …
Medical tests
… upper left chamber (left atrium) of the heart. Check how well a replacement heart valve works. Measure the speed at … blood supply from narrowed coronary arteries. One or more heart valves do not open or close properly (are … blood supply from narrowed coronary arteries. One or more heart valves do not open or close properly (are …
Medications
… injury. Dexamethasone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of … for your other eye if so directed and if your dose is for more than 1 drop. Apply as often as directed by your doctor. … can cause infection, serious damage to the eye, and loss of vision. Use of contaminated ear medication can cause …
Medications
… remember, take it at the same times each day. Side Effects Loss of appetite or menstrual changes … of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) severe … reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor …
