Copper Chemist

Copper Chemist Retailers of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

31/10/2021

How to effectively use your medicines (Omeprazole and Antacids) :

👉If you have ulcer and you are making use of Omeprazole, take it before eating.

👉If you are using antacids (eg MMT, Polygel, Relcer gel etc) take it before eating especially if you also experience heartburn and/or indigestion.

👉If you are using Omeprazole and an antacid, take the antacid and give space of at least 3hrs before taking the omeprazole. If you are to take the omeprazole first, space it for at least 2hrs before taking the antacid.

👉This is because taking them together or at a time will result in drug-drug interaction. Omeprazole activation 30min-1hour after intake needs an acidic environment and taking something like antacids that compromises the environment preventing omeprazole from working effectively.

👉This doesn’t just apply to antacid and omeprazole. If u are using an antacid with any other drug. If u take the antacid first, take the next drug in the next 3hrs at least (the ideal stuff is taking it in 4hrs time). If you take the drug first, take the antacid in 2hrs time.

Your Caring Pharmacist.

01/10/2021

When you enter a Pharmacy or Drugstore with a Prescription, đź’Š value your Health and Ask for a Pharmacy personnel. If there is no Pharmacy personnel, go to the next pharmacy. It ends in Tears

24/09/2021

WHY DO MOSQUITOES BITE SOME PEOPLE MORE THAN OTHERS?
1. Research shows that people with blood group O are bitten more frequently by mosquitoes than any other blood group. Blood group A are bitten the least. Apparently mosquitoes don't like the taste of blood group A.
2. The blood of a pregnant woman is more attractive to mosquitoes than that of a non pregnant one.
3. Mosquitoes have been reported to be more attracted to people who have been drinking alcohol. Even a small amount of beer attracts mosquitoes.
4. Part of the reason mosquitoes can find you easily even in a dark room is because they are attracted to carbon dioxide. So when you breath out carbon dioxide you leave a trail for mosquitoes to follow. Your body heat and odor also plays an important role in this regard.
5. It is still not clear why mosquitoes are attracted to black objects. You will notice that you get more mosquitoes bites if you are wearing darker colours.

13/09/2021

CASE OF DRUG MISUSE

Bana Mutale (not real name) comes to the pharmacy and narrates: "I gave my 1year 6months old son 5ml of Paracetamol(Panado) syrup but the fever persisted so I decided to give half of the paracetamol tablet I have at home. The fever subsided for sometime but at night he became very hot again, I had to give 1 full tab".

Reply:

It's important to know that fever by itself is not an illness — it's usually a sign or symptom of another problem. Fevers can be caused by a few things, e.g infection immunization etc.

Fever that is not responding to the usual dose of paracetamol for your child is a sign that something (beyond what Panado can handle) is wrong. Continuously increasing and using higher doses is not likely to take away the fever, rather you are exposing the child to the dangers of overdose which can cause Severe Acute Liver damage.

If you observe such persistent fever, that has lasted more than 24hrs-48hrs, kindly seek medical attention. Suppressing the fever with more doses of Panado or other pain medicines can also make the underlining condition get worse.
For more guidance, always talk to your Pharmacist.

Stay safe! Your Child's Health,Our Priority!

Your Caring Pharmacist.

09/09/2021

10 MEDICATION TIPS YOU SHOULD KNOW:

1 Paracetamol work faster on an empty stomach.

2 Antimalarial meds (Artemether/lumefantrine- Coartem, Lonart) works better when taken with oily/Fat food.

3 Pain Relievers (Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Piroxicam) shouldn't be used on an empty stomach.

4. Corticosteroids (eg Prednisolone, Dexamethasone) increases blood sugar & shouldn't be taken by diabetic patients unless prescribed by your doctor (when taken, the blood sugar should be seriously monitored).

5. Corticosteroids can negatively interacts with birth control pills, talk to your Pharmacist.

6. 6. If you are taking an Antacid (Gaviscon, MMT, Polygel, Relcer gel etc) & another medication, take the Antacid at least 2-3 hours before or after taking the drug.

7. Take Antibiotics (especially Ciprofloxacin, Tetracycline) 3 hours before or 4hrs after taking an antacid.

8. Tetracycline isn't safe for pregnant Women as it can HARM the FETUS.

If you are pregnant or have plans of becoming pregnant while taking tetracycline, consult your doctor.

Same thing applies to Ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, Ofloxacin.

9. Folic acid & Vitamin B Complex are very important for women of child bearing age, in pregnant women it is very essential.
It helps prevent serious birth defects.

10. Always consult your doctor or Pharmacist before taking any Medication bcos Dead Men tells No stories.

Your Caring Pharmacist.

27/08/2021

A PHARMACY WITHOUT A PHARMACISTS IS SIMPLY A SHOP OR A SUPERMARKET.

The difference can mean DEATH or SERIOUS ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS.

If a patient goes in to a pharmacy, they expect, and rightly so, that a Pharmacist—an expert in medicines use and minor ailments—will be there and ready to help them in any way they need.

Always Ask for a Pharmacist.

Your Caring Pharmacist.

25/08/2021

Interpreting expiry dates for medicine!

Expiry dates for medicines can be expressed as a month and year, or as a day, month, and year.

For example if the expiry date is “November 2019,” then the medicine is safe to use up to the last day of November 2019.

However, if the day is also stated, for example, “1st November, 2019,” then the medicine is safe to use up to the stated date i.e. “1st November, 2019,” after which it becomes unsafe

11/08/2021

Dear esteemed customers, kindly note that tomorrow 12th August 202, we shall remain closed to allow our employees exercise thier democratic right of choosing their leaders, we shall revert to our normal operating hours on friday 13th, In case of anything kindly get us on 0969314035 on regular call or whatsapp.

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Kitwe
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