Medicines
Reading a medicine label
What the dose, active ingredient and warnings on the pack really mean.
Health library
Friendly guides for everyday health choices
Short, easy-to-read articles about medicines, everyday chemicals and natural ingredients.
Medicines
Painkillers: using them safely
Paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin — how to avoid doubling up.
Medicines
Antibiotics: finish the course?
Why antibiotics only work on bacteria and how to take them properly.
Chemicals
Household cleaners at home
Which cleaning products must never be mixed together.
Chemicals
Fragrance and sensitive skin
Why perfumed products can cause redness and itching.
Chemicals
Sunscreen basics
SPF, UVA protection and how much to apply.
Natural
Herbal supplements and medicines
Natural does not always mean safe — common herb–drug interactions.
Natural
Essential oils
How to dilute oils and when to avoid them.
Natural
Grapefruit and your medicines
A common fruit that can change how some medicines work.
Documents & presentations
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This library is for general education and does not replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional.