http://www.viewpoints.com/Over-the-Counter-Medicine Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:19:49 GMT Reviews about Over the Counter Medicine http://www.viewpoints.com/Mucinex-Mucinex-for-Kids-review-70cb3 Mucinex for Kids is an expectorant to be used when a child has a cough.  The Active ingredient in Mucinex is Guaifenesin (expectorant). — My son had a cough and his Doctor recommended this product every four hours for his symptoms.  I used the adult version (a tablet) of this product with great success.  It really helped get a good nights sleep. — I gave my son his first dose and after he drank it down he complained.  He said it tastes disgusting.  I told him to drink water to get the taste out of his mouth.  Four hours later, it was time for another dose.  He did not want to take it but gave in. — At this point, I wanted to see how bad it really did taste.  UGH!!!  What a mistake that was.  The artificial grape flavor is so overwhelming, and it is disgustingly sweet.  I put the ole readers on and read those tiny little words on the back of the bottle. — There are not one, but two different dyes added,... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:19:49 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Mucinex-Mucinex-for-Kids-review-70cb3 mysticstarfish 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Generic-Cetirizine-Hydrochloride-review-6c351 Cetirizine Hydrochloride is the generic for Zyrtec.  Cetirizine has the same ingredients as the brand name and works just same. — Zyrtec is very expensive, a 30 day supply can run almost $20.00.  It has also become quite hard to find, and It is rarely on sale.  — I just purchased a 150 day supply of the generic for $14.99 at BJ's Wholesale Club.  That is a tremendous savings. — I have been using this product for about 5 years now.  I used to pay a $30.00 per month co-pay through my insurance for it.  To think I can now get a 5 month supply for half the cost of my co-pay is great. — This generic product works just as good as the name brand. — ... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:55:45 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Generic-Cetirizine-Hydrochloride-review-6c351 mysticstarfish 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Generic-Omeprazole-review-c9472 Omeprazole is a Generic for the prescription and other brand name over the counter acid reducers.  The content of 20mg per pill is the same as the brand names, and this product works exactly the same. — This generic can now be found at all drug stores, supermarkets, and wholesale warehouses for a fraction of the cost of the brand names.  — If you have a health plan, talk to your doctor about having the generic prescribed to you.  When filled at a pharmacy with a prescription paid through you health plan the savings can be even greater.  I paid $6.00 for a 90 day supply because my doctor prescribed it.  Just because it is over the counter doesn't mean your insurance company won't pay for it. — There is absoltuely no difference between this generic and the higher priced names brands.  It's a great value! —... Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:54:14 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Generic-Omeprazole-review-c9472 mysticstarfish 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Blairex-Simply-Saline-review-20b11 Simply Saline nasal mist is awesome.  I've had sinus problems for quite some time and have never found saline to be very effective, mostly because of the squeeze bottle applicator.  The way the dispenser works on the Simply Saline nasal mist, delivers a fine controlled mist of saline.  By holding down the trigger the spray lasts as long as you want it to.  This spray is also preservative free.  Allergy season was much easier to manage this... Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:36:48 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Blairex-Simply-Saline-review-20b11 mavalus 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Prilosec-OTC-review-93932 I was given a box of this once at a church I attended. I'm not sure how they ended up with them but they were giving away some things and I saw a box and asked if I could try those out. It was amazing how quickly and long lasting this product worked. Once I saw it in the store and that was the end of that. lol I really liked this product.. But it's way outta my price... Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:32:48 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Prilosec-OTC-review-93932 Mommachi 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Alka-Seltzer-Plus-Cold-Cough-Medicine-review-dd3e5 I was very skeptical, because I've tried Alka Seltzer (for upset stomach) before, and it was so nasty I swore I'll never drink it again. I suffer from sinus and throat infections come and go as they please. When my throat started to itch and feel uncomfortable one of my co-workers gave me a package of Alka Seltzer Cold & Cough "Citrus flavor" and told me to drink it now, and go buy me some more and keep on drinking it.  Even though I've heard it takes around 20 mins. to feel better, I didn't really feel better right away. I took another dose and the next morning I was feeling so much better, and by the second day of taking the Alka Seltzer every 4 hours I was in excellent condition. I usually like to let people know when something doesn't work, so they don't waste their time and money. I decided to take the time to write about it because THIS DOES... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:17:30 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Alka-Seltzer-Plus-Cold-Cough-Medicine-review-dd3e5 ypillot 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Boiron-Arnica-Gel-Homeopathic-Medicine-review-59ce2 To the PointI have been using Arnica Gel for years in a variety of forms including pellets that dissolve under the tongue. The purpose is to relieve pain of muscle aches and stiffness as well as alleviating some pain, swelling and bruising from surgery. — My tube from the company Boiron is 1.5 ounces. I bought it at the supermarket for $5.99. Arnica Gel lasts a long time so don't let the price get in the way. — A Closer View — While writing this I took a look around and found that the American Cancer Society, after looking at many studies determined that Arnica really doesn't do what it claims to do. http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/content/ETO_5_3X_Arnica.asp?sitearea=ETO. — From that site: "Other common name(s): arnica root, common arnica, arnica flowers, mountain arnica, mountain tobacco, leopardsbane, wolfsbane — Scientific/medical name(s): Arnica montana — Arnica is a perennial herb that grows in Europe, the northern United States,... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:12:48 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Boiron-Arnica-Gel-Homeopathic-Medicine-review-59ce2 Jo 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Claritin-D-24-Hour-Allergy-and-Congestion-Tablets-review-255a5 With allergies in the air, I have tried everything from countertop to over the counter medicines. then came a Doctors advice, try claritin, to see if it helps with my allergies. this advice came from my family Doctor and not my allergist Doctor. You see when the pollen, dust and everything else is in the air, nothing stops my eyes from itching, nose, and pretty much my entire face swelling. then came the advice, try Claritin D, I tried it and ended up buying the reditabs, and boy did they work. on some days I have to take 2 but I feel none of the side affects that I had with the other allergy medicines. I will highly recommend this to everyone, it does work, I can now wear my contacts without  wanting to tear my eyes... Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:52:24 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Claritin-D-24-Hour-Allergy-and-Congestion-Tablets-review-255a5 carriefink 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Tylenol-Childrens-Fever-Reducer-Pain-Reliever-Oral-Suspension-Very-Berry-Strawberry-review-0bb32 My children have symptoms of celiac disease and experience terrible abdominal pain if they eat/drink just a small amount of gluten (wheat, rye, barley). — Some companies list their products as having gluten or possible gluten contamination or as gluten-free on the packaging, but most don't. Some have a tab on the website labeled something like "allergy information," but I could not find that on the Tylenol website. — To my knowledge, this product is not gluten free (but isn't labeled as such). Only the grape flavor in the children's Tylenol brand is (as of a few months ago). — I will give them credit that when I contacted them about gluten content that they did give me information at the time that grape was gluten free and they sent me some free coupons. — We give medicine like this to our children to help with pain--imagine how hard it is to watch your child cry even more because the pain worsens. — Nothing is simple with celiac disease--it... Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:27:01 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Tylenol-Childrens-Fever-Reducer-Pain-Reliever-Oral-Suspension-Very-Berry-Strawberry-review-0bb32 Katrena 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Vicks-VapoRub-review-435c2 I can still remember my mom rubbing Vicks on my chest when I had a cold.  The soothing vapors really helped me to breathe again.  How miserable is a stuffed up chest, especially to a child.  Well, actually to everyone.  I don't like it any better that I'm all grown up. —  As an adult, I found a few more ways to make breathing in the vapors even better.  I would put the Vicks Vapo Rub on and then wrap it with a cotton dish towel.  Really helps keep Vicks radiating into my body.  What a warm and comforting feeling.  I would also dab some on a handkerchief and place it near my nose for easier breathing, even when I was working.  It really helped me get through the day on the job. — And you might not believe this but now I use it for my cats and kittens when they get an upper respiratory infection.  I cut the ribbing off of a cotton sport sock, apply a little amount of Vicks Vapor Rub and voile' they can breath better too!... Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:55:23 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Vicks-VapoRub-review-435c2 cherieash 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/NeilMed-Sinus-Rinse-review-2efd3 I bought this on recommendation of my doctor.  I was a little apprehensive only thinking how gross it would be, however I was suprised that it wasn't nearly as gross as I expected.  In fact, I have severe allergies and I was suprised at the relief I recieved.  Its worth a try. —... Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:03:43 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/NeilMed-Sinus-Rinse-review-2efd3 auntieda 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Goodys-Headache-Powder-review-52222 I was getting migraines every other day and discovered, if I took a Goody's headache powder at the onset of the headache, it would go away. About once a month a headache would develop into a full-blown migraine but 1 a month verses 12-15 a month is worth taking Goody's. I like the powder because I believe it gets into my system faster than pill forms. I mix it with a little water and drink it... Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:05:27 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Goodys-Headache-Powder-review-52222 Keran 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Uristat-Urinary-Pain-Relief-Tablets-review-6b1b3 After spending a week in a bathing suit and in the pool, I developed a urinary tract infection.  I had the classic symptoms: sudden urgent need to urinate and burning pain during the whole process.  I didn't want to go through the hassle of seeing the doctor, so I bought some Uristat and cranberry pills at the local drug store and hoped for the best. — — The active ingredient in Uristat is phenazopyridine hydrochloride.  I can't say this for sure but I'm thinking that it is an over-the-counter version of Macrobid which I had to use a few times several years ago for UTIs.  Uristat relieves the pain/burning associated with urinary tract infections and it also eliminates the urgent need to hit the bathroom every 5 minutes.  — — I had excellent results when I used Uristat.  I was able to relax and just pee when I really needed to do so.  The fact that it turned my urine a deep orange-red color was a bit of a shock, but the... Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:54:55 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Uristat-Urinary-Pain-Relief-Tablets-review-6b1b3 njchicaa 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Airborne-review-ce795 I have been an Airbourne user for many years. I started taking it when I first heard it helped protect you from catching colds from others when you fly. I always take Airborne before and I after I fly, but I also take it anytime i get the feeling I'm coming down with a cold. I would recommend this product to anyone--it's... Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:38:21 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Airborne-review-ce795 molly3 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Prilosec-OTC-review-93ed3 OK, I had a severe attack of heartburn this morning, and luckily for me, I could reach for my little Prilosec tab to ease the awful pain.  I probably only have heartburn one or maybe two times a month, but when I do, it is severe. — After taking this over the counter med, the pain is gone in less than 10 minutes.  I have never had an episode that Prilosec didn't handle.  Therefore, I can truly say that I rely on Prilosec to ease the pain, and I keep it handy in my bathroom cabinet as well as on my office desk. — It is a little pricey for a package, but then I only have to take it once or twice a month, so a package lasts me a long while.  Woe is me if I am away from home and don't have any in my purse.  — I have to agree with the reviewer who wrote about how difficult it is to get the dosage out of the foil packets it comes in.  You have to try to peel away a layer of paper and then punch the pill out of a foil packet.  I wish they... Sat, 31 May 2008 23:18:01 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Prilosec-OTC-review-93ed3 viewkgr 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Tums-Smoothies-Cocoa-and-Creme-review-382b3 I'm 5 and a half months pregnant, so I get heartburn just about every five minutes. I absolutely hate the taste of most antacids and they simply make me more sick to my stomach than I was before. I pikced up the Tums Smoothies Cocoa and Creme at some little hole in the wall store around Houston and finally found something I could take without getting that terrible chalky taste. They actually taste like hot chocolate with creme. I love chocolate, but my favorite ones are the creme. I tend to pick those out of the bottle first!. One warning - keep them away from the kids, they'll eat... Sun, 25 May 2008 03:55:42 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Tums-Smoothies-Cocoa-and-Creme-review-382b3 incurabletragedy 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/One-Touch-Ultra-Mini-Blood-Glucose-Monitor-review-3da76 Simplest, quickest, easiest, blood glucose monitor to use there is.  This very reasonably priced tool makes monitoring quick and easy wherever you are.  It packs well with the included case that comes with the monitor, has a space for your test strips, and comes with a mini stilet.  — Just as with the more expensive One Touch models, this mini model gives results in 5 seconds, and has a glucose reading recall, should you need to recall you figures for assessment.  The major selling point of this model, it's size, makes it the premier monitor for traveling, or having in your glove box for just in case.  — The price makes it a terrific backup to have, or if your on a budget, your primary.  A blood glucose monitor that sells for under $ 20.00 in this day and age, and with this kind of quality, is a rare find indeed.  After a year of utilizing this monitor, I have nothing but praise for the product.  —... Thu, 22 May 2008 06:58:34 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/One-Touch-Ultra-Mini-Blood-Glucose-Monitor-review-3da76 steve9631 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/NeilMed-NasaDock-review-23511 Anyone who uses the NeilMed Sinus Rinse kit to irrigate nasal passages and alleviate sinus problems may find this product helpful.  Once you've had your morning rinse, you end up with a drippy bottle that needs to be dried out before the next use. To that end, The NeilMed NasaDock was created as a solution to the problem of drying and storing the Sinus Rinse cap and bottle. NeilMed NasaDock — At less than $4, I figured it wouldn't hurt to give the dock a chance to prove it was worthwhile. The product comes in a variety of colors (sky blue, black, cream, green, maroon, peach, pink, white, and grey) although it's not attractive enough to matter.  The NasaDock is described as a "simple, hygienic way to dry and store the Sinus Rinse bottle, cap, and tube"  I will agree that it is simple to dry and store the bottle but I highly doubt that it is hygienic. — The NasaDock is supposed to keep the irrigation system from being contaminated, which is important... Tue, 20 May 2008 00:37:19 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/NeilMed-NasaDock-review-23511 LoveisJoy 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/NeilMed-NasaFlo-Neti-Pot-review-79ae2 The first time I'd ever heard of a Neti Pot was on an episode of Oprah.  Dr. Oz  showed the audience an item which resembled a miniature ceramic teapot.  One of the audience members then gave a demonstration on how to use the neti pot.  She tilted her head to one side, place the tip of the pot in her nostril, and the saline rinse came pouring out of the other nostril.  I was fascinated because I could just imagine how much more gunk you could get out of your nasal passages than with a few squirts of a nasal spray.  After that show, I got online to find out where to purchase the neti pot I had seen on Oprah.  Instead of the ceramic pot that was featured on the show, I decided to purchase the NeilMed NasaFlo Neti Pot. — My Experience with NeilMed NasaFlo Neti Pot — The NasaFlo is a blue plastic pot that closely resembles the design of the traditional ceramic version.  The main difference is that the NasaFlo has a lid that secures to... Mon, 19 May 2008 23:48:13 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/NeilMed-NasaFlo-Neti-Pot-review-79ae2 LoveisJoy 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/ALCiS-Daily-Relief-Pain-Relief-Cream-review-25895 Yes-believe the "encapsulated" pain releif blah blah blah of the ads.  I have literally tried EVERY OTC and RX product for pain releif. This stuff really does help! I won't bore you with my medical history and chronicle of my aches and pains, but if it can help the residual pain I feel even while I am taking very potent RX pain meds, it WORKS. I can go to sleep a lot easier thanks to this product.  — — La-la la-la-la leeeee! (this is me, singing the praises of this product!!) —... Fri, 09 May 2008 05:02:39 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/ALCiS-Daily-Relief-Pain-Relief-Cream-review-25895 Loriel13 5