Over-the-counter painkillers can be a godsend for many Brits suffering from everyday aches and illnesses. Health issues such as headaches, back pain and colds can often be eased by taking some form of common pain relief. Among the painkillers typically used in the UK is ibuprofen, one of the most popular drugs you can buy … Read more
An NHS doctor has issued an alert over common pills which millions of people take every day – but which could lead to a life-threating stomach ulcer. Dr Mark Porter spoke about anti-inflammatories – and explained that very well used pills like ibuprofen can lead to ‘life threatening’ stomach ulcers – and explained the early … Read more
It’s a common irritation. You open up a new packet of paracetamol or ibuprofen and it happens every time – the leaflet is wrapped around the tablets. But it turns out that this is no coincidence – and there is a sneaky way to avoid it. Steve Brownett-Gale, who is an expert at pharmaceutical packaging … Read more
