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PREGNOSIS EARLY PREGNANCY TEST DIP & READ<br />
WILSON CONSUMER PRODUCTS LTD<br />
Presentation: Dip & read early pregnancy tests.<br />
Active Ingredients: Not applicable.<br />
Approved Indications: Early pregnancy test. 99% accurate, detects pregnancy hormones as low as 25IU/L normally reached by the first<br />
day of the missed period.<br />
Contraindications: None known.<br />
Precautions: Fertility drugs containing HCG may give a false positive result.<br />
Adverse Effects: None known.<br />
Directions: Collect urine sample in the container supplied. Slide foam ring supplied in the pack onto the test strip. Float the strip in the<br />
urine sample. After 1 minute the result will be visible.<br />
Price Band: $5 - $15<br />
Subsidy Conditions: Not subsidised<br />
Medicine Classification: General Sale<br />
PREGNOSIS IN STREAM EARLY PREGNANCY TEST<br />
WILSON CONSUMER PRODUCTS LTD<br />
Presentation: 1 and 3 Mid Stream Pregnancy Tests.<br />
Approved Indications: Early Pregnancy test, over 99% accurate. Used any time of the day and you can test 7 to 10 days after conception.<br />
Can detect hormone levels as low as 25 IU/L.<br />
Contraindications: None known.<br />
Precautions: Fertility drugs containing HCG may give a false positive result.<br />
Adverse Effects: None known.<br />
Directions: Remove test device from foil envelope. Remove cap. Hold the test device by the grip with the exposed absorbent tip pointing<br />
directly into urine stream for at least 10 seconds or thoroughly wet. After removing from the urine immediately replace cap, lay<br />
the test on a flat surface with the result area facing upwards. Read the result at 3 minutes if no coloured line appears wait one<br />
minute longer. Do not read result after 10 minutes.<br />
Price Band: $10-$20<br />
Medicine Classification: General Sale<br />
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Preventive Health<br />
TURMERIC 15800 COMPLEX<br />
GOOD HEALTH NZ PRODUCTS (DISTRIBUTED BY BRANDFOLIO)<br />
Presentation: capsules; 30s, 60s.<br />
Active Ingredients: Active Ingredients: (per capsule) extract equivalent to dry, curcuma longa (turmeric) rhizome dry 15800mg, equivalent<br />
to curcuminoids 600mg, boswellia serrata gum (Boswellia) 100mg; zingiber officinale rhizome (ginger) 100mg; withania<br />
somnifera root (ashwagandha) 100mg. Extract: Bioperine® (Black Pepper) 6mg.<br />
Approved Indications: Natural anti-inflammatory. For joint aches and pains and Gastro-intestinal health.<br />
Contraindications: Anti-coagulant medication unless blood is monitored. Bile duct obstruction or people on chemotherapy medications.<br />
Pregnancy and breastfeeding.<br />
Precautions: Take with food.<br />
Adverse Effects: If dose is too strong for some people they may experience diarrhea.<br />
Directions: Take 1 capsule daily with food. May take up to 1 capsule 3 x daily if needed but start at lower dose first and build up.<br />
Price Band: $35.00-$60.00<br />
Medicine Classification: General Sale<br />
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Psoriasis<br />
COCO-SCALP<br />
AFT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD<br />
Presentation: Ointment, 40g tube.<br />
Active Ingredients: Coal tar solution 12.0% w/w, sulphur for external use 4.0% w/w, salicylic acid 2.0% w/w.<br />
Approved Indications: For treatment of common scaly skin disorders of the scalp such as psoriasis, eczema, seborrhoeic dermatitis and<br />
dandruff.<br />
Contraindications: Known sensitivity to any ingredients, in the presence of acute local infections or acute pustular psoriasis.<br />
Precautions: Avoid contact with eyes - wash hands immediately after use. Stop use if irritation develops. If symptoms persist after<br />
4 weeks, consult a doctor. Use during pregnancy/breastfeeding at physician’s discretion. Not recommended in children under<br />
6 years. Children 6-12 years: Use under medical supervision only.<br />
Adverse Effects: Skin irritation, folliculitis and rarely, photosensitivity.<br />
Directions: Adults and children over 12 years: Mild dandruff - use intermittently as adjunctive treatment, about once a week. Psoriasis,<br />
eczema, seborrhoeic dermatitis and severe dandruff - use daily for 3-7 days until improvement. Intermittent repeated<br />
applications may be necessary to maintain improvement. Affected area should be treated and shampooed off, using warm water,<br />
approximately 1 hour later.<br />
Price Band: $10 - $20. Available on Pharmaceutical Schedule Subsidy Conditions: Fully subsidised Medicine Classification: General Sale<br />
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