Are you using NeilMed® SINUS RINSE™ or Aleve® pain medication?

For this month’s blog, we will be talking about two over-the-counter products: NeilMed® SINUS RINSE™ and  Aleve® pain medication.

Spring has arrived and many people may begin experiencing symptoms of seasonal allergies. Nasal congestion, nasal dryness and nasal drips can all be very irritating for people suffering from seasonal allergies. 

NeilMed® SINUS RINSE™ can help relieve these symptoms. The medicinal ingredient in Neilmed Sinus Rinse is “Sodium Chloride”, which is commonly known as salt. The sinus rinse is a saline solution that is soothing to the nose and it can be used 1-6 times daily. Rinsing with tap water or home-made salt solution can sometimes cause a burning sensation. 

This product does not require a prescription for purchase, it can be found in most pharmacies in the over-the-counter section. 

Custom Care Pharmacy is giving away a small quantity of FREE NeilMed® SINUS RINSE™ samples! Come in and sign up as a Custom Care Pharmacy member to receive the free sample! Limit one per family, while supplies last!

Neilmed Nasal Rinse is easy to use. You can fill the bottle with lukewarm distilled, filtered or previously boiled water and pour the mixture packet into the bottle. Make sure you shake the bottle gently to dissolve the mixture. 

To use the rinse, you should stand in front of a sink, bend forward and tilt your head down. Squeeze the bottle gently to allow the solution to enter into your nose.  

For a proper rinse, keep squeezing the bottle GENTLY until at least 1/4 to 1/2 (60 mL to 120 mL or 2 to 4 fl oz) of the bottle is used. Do not swallow the solution.

If the symptoms of nasal congestion persists or if there is an infection, make sure you consult with your doctor. There are prescription nasal sprays to treat various nasal problems. 

Another common condition that people often seek over-the-counter treatment for is aches and pain.  ALEVE^® is an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever, it contains naproxen sodium, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This product is indicated to treat pain and stiffness of arthritis. It can also be used to relieve muscle ache, headache, menstrual cramps and toothache.

ALEVE^® is for adults (age 12 and over). Patients over 65 should take no more than 1 caplet every 12 hours. ALEVE^® may not be suitable for everyone, so make sure you talk to a pharmacist first before taking this product. 

Custom Care Pharmacy is giving away a small quantity of FREE ALEVE^® LIQUID GELS samples! Come in and sign up as a Custom Care Pharmacy member to receive the free sample! Limit one per family, while supplies last!

Custom Care Pharmacy Hours of Operation: 

Monday to Friday  10am to 8pm 
Saturday                9:30am to 5pm
Sunday                  Closed

關於非處方藥：NeilMed® SINUS RINSE™鼻竇沖洗液和 Aleve® 止痛藥

在這個月的博客中，我們將談論兩個非處方藥：NeilMed® SINUS RINSE™鼻竇沖洗液和 Aleve® 止痛藥。

春天來臨，很多人可能會開始經歷季節性過敏症狀，例如，鼻塞，鼻乾燥，鼻黏液后滴都是非常難受。 Neilmed鼻竇沖洗可以幫助緩解這些症狀。在Neilmed鼻竇沖洗液中的成分是“氯化鈉”，也就是俗稱的鹽。鼻竇沖洗液是舒緩鼻子的鹽溶液，可以每日使用1-6次。有些人可能用水或自製的鹽溶液沖洗鼻子，但有時可引起燒灼感。

NeilMed® SINUS RINSE™不需要處方購買。如果家裡有已經煮熟過的水，過濾水或蒸餾水瓶，就可以隨時使用沖洗液。

美健藥房現有少量免費NeilMed® SINUS RINSE™鼻竇沖洗樣品贈送！請到美健藥房並簽署成為藥房會員就可收到免費樣品！ 每個家庭限送一份，送完即止！

使用NeilMed® SINUS RINSE™沖洗鼻時，只需把瓶子裝滿蒸餾過的，過濾的或熟水，將小包鹽粉倒入瓶中，擰緊瓶蓋，輕輕地搖動瓶子使其溶解。

站在水槽前，向前彎曲和傾斜你的頭。放置沖洗瓶緊貼你的鼻腔。輕輕地擠壓瓶子直到溶液開始進入你的鼻孔。正當的沖洗方法是，保持輕輕地擠壓瓶子直到至少1/4至1/2（60毫升至120毫升或2至4盎司）的溶液被使用。不要吞下沖洗的溶液。

如果鼻塞症狀持續或如果你懷疑鼻塞是因細菌感染引起，請諮詢你的醫生。藥房有處方鼻噴劑以治療各種鼻部的問題。

在藥房, 止痛藥是另一個常見的請求。 ALEVE®是一個非處方（OTC）的消炎止痛藥。它的成份是萘普生鈉, 非類固醇。它可用於治療關節的疼痛和僵硬。它也可用於緩解肌肉疼痛，頭痛，月經痛和牙痛。

          ALEVE®是適用于12歲以上的成人。65歲以上的患者應 每12小時應不超過1粒。 ALEVE®未必適合所有人使用，所以服用此產品前一定要先質詢您的藥劑師。

美健藥房現有少量免費ALEVE®LIQUID GELS樣本贈送！請到美健藥房並簽署成為藥房會員就可收到免費樣品！ 每個家庭限送一份，送完即止！

藥房營業時間：

週一至週五  上午 10:00 至晚上 8:00

週六      上午 9:30 至下午 5:00

週日      休息