Paracetamol (acetaminophen)
Common uses
Used for pain and fever.
Important caution
Excess use or combining products containing it can injure the liver.
Ask a clinician
Do my other medicines contain acetaminophen?
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Plain-language education on common medicines: general uses, key cautions and questions for a clinician. No dosing or prescribing.
Ibuprofen
Common uses
Used for pain, fever and inflammation.
Important caution
May increase gastrointestinal, kidney and bleeding risks; special precautions in pregnancy.
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Is it safe given my kidneys, stomach, pregnancy or other medicines?
MedlinePlus ↗Amoxicillin
Common uses
Antibiotic used for selected bacterial infections.
Important caution
Does not treat viral colds; penicillin allergy is important.
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Is this a bacterial infection and what instructions should I follow?
MedlinePlus ↗Metformin
Common uses
Used to manage some forms of diabetes.
Important caution
Kidney function and gastrointestinal side effects need clinician review.
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How should kidney health and side effects be monitored?
MedlinePlus ↗Salbutamol (albuterol)
Common uses
Inhaled medicine used to open airways in some conditions.
Important caution
Needing it more frequently or not improving can signal inadequate control.
Ask a clinician
Should my asthma action plan be reviewed?
MedlinePlus ↗Omeprazole
Common uses
Reduces stomach acid for certain conditions.
Important caution
Severe pain, vomiting blood or black stools need prompt assessment.
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Why do I need this medicine and for how long?
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