Day: November 2, 2024

Combined Hormonal Contraceptives: Drospirenone 3mg and Ethinylestradiol 20mcg (28-day regimen)

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Drospirenone 3mg / Ethinylestradiol 20mcg (e.g. Yaz®, Drospera®, Jastinda®) is

Combined Hormonal Contraceptives: Desogestrel 150mcg and Ethinylestradiol 20mcg (21-day regimen)

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Desogestrel 150mcg / Ethinylestradiol 20mcg (e.g. Mercilon®) is a combined

Combined Hormonal Contraceptives: Chlormadinone acetate 2mg and Ethinylestradiol 30mcg (21-day regimen)

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Chlormadinone acetate 2mg / Ethinylestradiol 30mcg (e.g. Belara®) is a

Combined Hormonal Contraceptives: Chlormadinone acetate 2mg and Ethinylestradiol 30mcg (21-day regimen)

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Chlormadinone acetate 2mg / Ethinylestradiol 30mcg (e.g. Belara®) is a

Colorectal Cancer

WHAT IS COLORECTAL CANCER? RISK FACTORS COLORECTAL CANCER SYMPTOMS COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING COLONOSCOPY COLORECTAL CANCER TREATMENT COLORECTAL CANCER PREVENTION Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death in both men and women in Singapore (Singapore Cancer Registry Annual Report 2021). Screening tests such as the faecal immunochemical test (FIT) and screening colonoscopy can help prevent it. What is Colorectal Cancer?  Colorectal cancer is cancer of the colon (the main part of the large intestine) and the rectum (the passageway connecting the colon to the anus).  In most people, colorectal cancers develop slowly over several years. Before cancer forms, a growth

Colonoscopy Procedure

WHAT IS A COLONOSCOPY? What is a colonoscopy? Get an in-depth look by viewing this three-minute colonoscopy procedure video which explains the procedure. What is a Colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is a procedure that enables the doctor to examine and evaluate the inside of your colon for any signs of bowel-related conditions. Lasting for about 30 minutes to an hour each time, a colonoscopy procedure is also one of the recommended methods for colorectal cancer screening.

Cold Sores

WHAT ARE COLD SORES? WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF THIS CONDITION? WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF COLD SORES? WHAT CAN I DO TO TREAT COLD SORES? WHEN DO I NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR? WHAT ELSE CAN I DO TO MANAGE THIS CONDITION?   What are cold sores? Cold sores are small fluid-filled blisters which usually appear on the lips or around the mouth. After the blisters dry , they generally heal without leaving a scar. They are contagious from the moment symptoms such as tingling, or itch appear. Cold sores can  spread via direct skin contact or exposure

Colchicine

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Colchicine is

Codeine

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? This medication