The Strongest Non-Prescription Painkiller

Advantages: A very effective painkiller for a wide range of ailments.
Disadvantages: can be addictive if taken for prolonged periods. Can cause some unpleasant side effects with some people.

...is a drug called Ibuprofen, with a small amount of codeine thrown in. It comes in tablet form, and is (as far as I'm aware) the strongest non-prescription painkiller that you can buy over the counter in your local chemist. ~ ~ The two main ingredients are both powerful painkillers. Ibuprofen relieves the swelling, tenderness and pain associated with advanced arthritis, and also helps to alleviate the aches and pains caused by a cold or flu. Its also commonly given to patients who have undergone surgery to help ease post-operative pain, and is useful as a painkiller for folks who suffer from back pain such as lumbago or sciatica. Other uses include the relief of migraine headaches, period pain in women, and to help relieve pain after dental treatment. Each tablet of Nurofen Plus contains 200mg of Ibuprofen. ~ ~ Codeine is...

the_mad_cabbie 23.11.2003 · Read review
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Prescriptives Flawless Skin Total Protection Concealer my review

Advantages: Long wearing, protective, moisturising, silky blendable
Disadvantages: Make sure you really take your time to find the perfect shade

...I decided to pick this up while browsing the Prescriptives counter after being attracted by the wide range of shades this concealer was available in, i thought itd make a nice supplement to my foundation and when i tried a little bit on there and then i loved how the silky soft cream really disappeared into my skin, perfecting it, i was sold. When i got the little silver box home i was pleased to read the leaflet and find out how impressive this product really is, with UVA/UVB SPF 25, non-acnegenic, Opthalmologist/Dermatologist tested, waterproof, fragrance free and containing moisturisers and vitamins, the little clip lid pot is very slim, sleek, shining silver and contains a lot of product. I am prone to the odd little blotchy red patch and spot and this completely but discretely covers everything every time! Its suitable for use...

Equestrian_Jem 09.07.2009 · Read review
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2-3 Prescriptions a Month "This is a must have"

Advantages: Can potentially save you a lot of money
Disadvantages: Intial outlay may seem a lot at first glance.

...We all know how being ill is a costly job, if unfortunately you need more than one prescription and at £6.65 per item it can work out very expensive. I stumbled across the prepayment certificate purely by accident with a leaflet I had picked up at my local pharmacy.It had never been mentioned to me and there were no posters advertising it. I had been on permanent medication for over a year and not one Doctor or Chemist had told me about the "PPC" as they call it. I believe this is one of those "Best kept secrets". This can save you a lot of money especially if you need 2-3 prescription items per month. ............................................................................................................................... I will use my circumstances as an example of what I save. I have 3 repeat prescriptions...

helen145 31.07.2007 (01.08.2007) · Read review
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Repeat Prescription, Further Takes of a Rural GP

Advantages: Quite amusing
Disadvantages: but not very amusing

...You might have met Dr Michael Sparrow before in the book Country Doctor, Takes of a Rural GP. In this book, Repeat Prescription, Further Takes of a Rural GP, we again meet Dr Sparrow. The introduction is very amusing, so you know you are on to a good thing from the very get go. He provides the hapless reader with a humorous "Traveller's Guide to Visiting your GP." He advises people to book an appointment well in advance "before you are ill, preferably." He must mean your doctor, surely? And mine, too? He claims to have been born the sixth son of itinerant gypsies, on a grass verge a mile outside Wellingborough in Northamptonshire in 1957. His further claim to fame is that his" father was one of the few people who actually ran away from the circus to become a teacher, rather than the other way round." This does rather set...

Martinscholes 05.03.2006 · Read review
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Persil non bio

Advantages: Gets rid of the stains and cleans well
Disadvantages: None yet

...I bought this persil non bio at £2.50 in a supermarket just to try it and because i need non bio for my son who suffers with eczema. As you only need to use a capful i did this and when the wash was over it had got the stains from my sons clothes and other bits which was great. As you only need to use a capful the bottle will last long and i am using this along with my usual fairy non bio washing powder as i still had some of this powfer left. I didn't look to see if this was on offer in the supermarket i got it from i just saw that it was £2.50 and wanted to try it just to see if it done what it said on the label which it did. I would probably buy it again to try aswell as the powder as it will last just about the same. I would recommend this product as it is excellent and it will last a while as it is 2x concentrate aswell...

giantpanda21 24.04.2007 (23.04.2007) · Read review
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The Future is Now - Non Phixion

Advantages: Superb raps to great beats
Disadvantages: None

...The Future is Now is a truly awesome hip hop record by Brooklyn outfit Non Phixion (Ill Bill, Goretex, Sabac Red, Dj Eclipse) backed by quality beats from a plethora of artists including Necro and Dj Premier. This band first got going in the mid 90s but couldn't find a label, amazingly it wasn't until 2002 when this first album was relesed. But what a stunning debut album it is, not one for the youngsters though with a fair bit of profanity, this album covers lots of subjects but has a political focus throughout. The two tracks that really stand out are Black Helicopters and The C.I.A is trying to kill me, obviously being quite a big fan of guitars - I quite like the latter version on the album which is rocky. Having selected those tracks out of the pack, I don't mean to undermine any of the other tracks which are all pretty good...

dangaroo 21.07.2008 · Read review
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3 Non Blondes

Advantages: Hilarious provided me with non stop laughter
Disadvantages: Doesn't really meet everybody's tastes and not everyone finds it funny.

...3 Non Blondes was screened on BBC3, a channel that isn't watched by that many people compared to many other TV Channels. However, when i watched one episode of this comical, reality show it caught my attention immediately. The show features 3 big, black women let loose on the streets. The girls dress up and perform on camera with members of the public, who are unknowingly starring in a tv show. What makes this show so funny, apart from the great acts put on by the three brave comedians with no shame, is the public reaction to the women. The public's faces are a real treat, and even if you don't find all the sketches featured very funny the public reaction will make you laugh. I loved sitting down, turning this show on and not knowing what was to happen. The three women are so spontaneous with what they do, their...

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for a non girly girl I'm not doing too well

Advantages: long lasting, does the job
Disadvantages: can be classed as expensive

...As some of you will know from my other reviews I claim to be a non girly girl, however this is the third review I've done for a girly product!! I like make-up, don't get me wrong, I just don't wear it every single second of every single day, as such it lasts me a long time and I feel very different when I wear it. I've heard of this for years and always wanted some but when I asked my parents for it for christmas and birthdays, they tended to look back at me dressed in my ripped jeans, doc martens, no makeup and well worn wonderstuff t-shirts tip their heads to one side and say maybe next year. So when I matured ainto a 20 something in business suits, heels and off to london for meetings their heads were then tipped in a ‘well you can afford it now way’. bless 'em. But it was not until last December that I...

pbfhpunk 09.09.2002 · Read review
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Prescription Co-codamol

Advantages: Takes pain away
Disadvantages: Very addictive

...advise you on the dosage of the tablets you have to take as each ailment has to be treated separately with advise from the doctor. I would not recommend you going out and buying these for a headache as they are very strong and I find I space off into a daydream like state a few minutes after taking them, as they relax the muscles I have injured in the car accident and also take the pain away. I am not allowed to drive or operate machinery whilst on these tablets as I probably would end up hurting myself or someone else. Codeine belongs to the opiod analgesic group of medicine and helps to relieve pain whilst paracetamol is a non opioid analgesic which relieves pain and reduces fever. The weaker tablets can be taken for period pains, headaches, migraines and toothache whilst the stronger prescription drugs are for more severe pain. You...

Sunnysmiles 09.06.2007 (20.10.2007) · Read review
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Prescription Co-codamol

Advantages: Stops pain! Makes you feel good.
Disadvantages: Side effects, possible addiction

...Co-codamol is an over the counter medicine for mild to moderate pain. However, for severe pain, a prescription for Co-codamol tablets (30/500) may be given. Co-Codamol 8/500 is available without a prescription, "over-the-counter". The stronger Co-Codamol 30/500 is only available on prescription. These tablets contain paracetamol and codeine phosphate. Codeine is part of the opiodid group of medications, which act on the opioid receptors in the brain and block the transmission of pain signals. So what does 30/500 mean? It means that there are 30mg of Codeine Phosphate and 500mg of paracetamol. All very technical! I was prescribed some of these by a hospital doctor after having an accident in which I fell down some stairs (silly I know) and managed, amongst other things, to whiplash my neck. After being rushed to hospital, I...

Katieshaz 12.11.2004 · Read review
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