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MedicinesTalk No. 36 Summer 2010MedicinesTalk No. 36 Summer 2010
Safe medicine use during pregnancy, the use of pain relief and their side effects and instructions on how to accurately measure medicines for children.
Written by consumers for consumers, MedicinesTalk is a free quarterly newsletter that gives you reliable, accurate information and useful hints on managing your medicines.
| Title | Why read this |
|---|---|
| Pain relievers explained | Even though non-prescription pain relievers are widely available, they are still medicines, and can have serious side effects. |
| Measuring liquid medicines for children | Whether it’s prescription or an over-the-counter medicine, it is critical that medicines for children are measured accurately. Find out how to measure and give medicines to children. |
| I'm pregnant - can I take it? | Most medicines are safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, some can cause considerable harm to your baby. Find out things you need to consider if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. |
| Why be medicinewise? | Being medicinewise means knowing about medicines, so you can make better decisions about when and how to use them, and get the most benefit from them. |
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Date published: 2011-07-29 00:00:00
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