by Joe Blais | Jan 20, 2018 | Common Cold, Medical Conditions, Over-the-counter medications
My dad got a terrible cold this winter. His cough was so bad he couldn’t sleep for days and a cough suppressant could have made him feel better. If you have a cold like my dad, you really want the best cough suppressant, and you want it now! I’ve already...
by Joe Blais | Feb 15, 2017 | Medications, Over-the-counter medications
I address common questions about Tylenol® and Panadol®. Get the important facts about acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol.
by Joe Blais | Jan 30, 2017 | Over-the-counter medications, Pharmacy
Canada’s dirty little pharmacy secret is that you can buy medications containing codeine without a prescription. This needs to change and we need your help.
by Joe Blais | May 19, 2016 | Medications, Over-the-counter medications
Like our neighbours to the south, Canada is experiencing an opioid epidemic due to the overprescription of pain medications. This has led to the increased use of illicit fentanyl, a potent opioid that we commonly use in the hospital, by many patients addicted to...
by Joe Blais | Dec 3, 2015 | Common Cold, Over-the-counter medications
Sudafed PE has a bad reputation and probably for good reasons. The phenylephrine-based drug is one of many decongestants that promise to relieve a stuffy nose, but don’t deliver. This month, I read two articles on the topic, “Why you should stop wasting...
