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What is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic? Fluoroquinolones are a family of antibiotics that include the medicines, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, ofloxacin and moxifloxacin. Why have I been prescribed this medicine? You have been prescribed a fluoroquinolone antibiotic to treat a bacterial infection. How...

Why have I been given this resource? You may have been given this resource by your doctor, nurse or pharmacist as you have agreed to have one or more of your medicines delivered to your home. This is called homecare medicine service. This resource should provide you with information you need about...

If you are being treated with a paraffin based product, for example: white soft paraffin white soft paraffin plus 50 percent liquid paraffin emulsifying ointment These can be covered by a dressing or clothing. Keep away from fire when using these products. Paraffin based products in contact with...

What are NSAIDs? NSAIDs are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines. They help reduce inflammation, pain, stiffness and fever. NSAIDs are not a cure. They are commonly used to treat the symptoms of childhood inflammatory arthritis. Higher doses may be needed to help reduce inflammation than are...

What is antimicrobial stewardship? Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is the name for systems that help both people who prescribe medicines. Those who use medicines to treat infections know the best way to use them and to prevent unwanted effects. What is an antibiotic? An antibiotic is the name for a...

What is linezolid? Linezolid is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria (bugs) that can cause infections. Linezolid is used in some people to treat chest infections and some skin or soft tissue infections. It can also be used ‘off-licence’ meaning outside of...

Introduction This resource is about the use of morphine to reduce moderate to severe pain. This might be pain from an injury, after an operation or due to an illness. This information has been written specifically about the use of this medicine in children. The information may differ from that...

It is very important that children are given regular painkillers after having a tonsillectomy, so that they can recover comfortably and begin to eat and drink normally as soon as possible. Here are some commonly asked questions and answers: Will my child experience a lot of pain? It is common for...