Health Tips & Pharmacy Blog

Compounded Pain Care
Mouth sores from chemo or radiation: compounded "magic mouthwash"
Painful mouth sores from chemo, radiation, or ulcers can make eating miserable. Here's how compounded "magic mouthwash" provides comfort.
Dogs
Does your dog need a multivitamin?
Dogs on complete commercial diets rarely need a multivitamin — but home-cooked diets, illness and age change the math. An honest guide.
Conditions
Period cramps: when monthly pain needs more than a heating pad
Painful periods are common but shouldn't derail your month. Ontario pharmacists can assess menstrual cramps and prescribe treatment when appropriate.

Compounded Pain Care
Hemorrhoid and rectal pain: comfort where you need it
For stubborn rectal pain or hemorrhoids, prescribers sometimes use customized compounded preparations. Here's how they fit in.
Dogs
Dog ear care: the routine that prevents the 2 a.m. head shake
Floppy ears, swimming season, recurring gunk — a simple ear-cleaning routine prevents most trouble. How to do it and when it's a vet problem.
Conditions
Acute diarrhea: settling your system safely
Most short-lived diarrhea settles with the right home care. How to rehydrate properly, which medicines help or harm, and the red flags that mean a doctor visit.

Compounded Pain Care
Vulvodynia and pelvic pain: a sensitive topic, handled with care
Vulvodynia is real, common, and treatable. Learn how customized compounded preparations may fit into a care plan — discreetly.
Dogs
Protecting your dog's eyes: antioxidants and daily care
Antioxidant blends for aging eyes and lubricating drops for dry ones — how eye supplements like Ocu-GLO fit into canine eye care.
Children
Diaper rash: settling sore skin quickly
Most diaper rash improves with barrier care — but some needs prescription treatment. Ontario pharmacists can assess your baby's rash at no charge.
