Ask Pharmacist Paul

I have noticed that a lot of people, especially women, misuse doxycycline for almost every kind of infection… yeast infection, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, PID, even urinary tract infections.

If this continues, the effectiveness of this antibiotic will continue reducing until it becomes useless.

Sooo…

What kind of infections does doxycycline actually treat?

Who should not use it?

Let us talk 👇🏾

This is for educational purposes only. Stop using antibiotics without the advice of a professional.

I hope you know bitter leaf is not just for cooking?

Some people drink bitter leaf tea/extract to help reduce blood sugar and cholesterol.

Some drink it to stop stomach upset.

Some women, especially those with PCOS, drink it because they believe it can help balance their hormones.

But here is the question…

Does bitter leaf extract really do all these?
What is the correct way to use it?

Who should NOT take it?

Let’s discuss the evidence 👇🏾

Remember, this is for educational purposes only. Don’t treat it as personal advice.

Have you dewormed this year?

Worm infections can cause iron deficiency, it can make weight gain very difficult, and it can even affect the eyes and the brain.

In children, not deworming for a long time may affect their growth and performance in school.

The question now is…

How do you know if you have worm infections?
Which medications are recommended for deworming?
How often should we deworm in a year?

Let’s discuss 👇🏾

This is for educational purposes only. For proper deworming, talk to a healthcare professional.

This is NEEM,,,Some people call it Dogonyaro

Some people boil and drink the tea because they believe it can treat malaria. Some use the leaves to clear acne, while others use it to treat ringworm and some fungal infections.

But here is the question…

Does neem actually do all that?
Is it safe to use it while still using ACT for malaria treatment?

Who should NOT take it?

Let’s discuss based on evidence 👇🏾

This is for educational purposes only. Talk to a doctor for personal advice.

Should we now STOP buying bananas? 🤦🏾‍♂️

Many vendors now make their bananas ripe within 24 hours using carbide.

Some of them mix calcium carbide with water and spread it on the bananas. Within 24 hours, the bananas will ripen.

Eating bananas ripened this way regularly can affect the kidneys, the liver, and may even affect the brain.

This is how to reduce your risk of consuming carbide in the name of bananas 👇🏾

Scent leaf is not just for cooking.

Some people drink the extract because they believe it can heal stomach ulcers.

Some women drink it to regulate hormones and reduce menstrual cramps, while others use it to stop diarrhea/purging.

But the question is…

Does scent leaf extract really do all these?
How do you get the extract?
Are there any side effects?
Who should NOT take the extract?

Let’s discuss based on evidence 👇🏾

Remember: This is for educational purposes only. Always consult a professional for personal advice 🙏🏾

How do you prepare your moi moi? 🤔
With nylon or with leaf?

This is what happens when you use leaf to prepare your moi moi instead of nylon 👇🏾

Some people drink lemongrass extract because they believe it can treat malaria, reduce hypertension and even help with cancer, while some women drink it hoping to regulate their monthly flow.

But are these claims actually true? 🤔

Does lemongrass extract really do all these?
What is the correct way to take it?
Who should NOT take it?

Let’s discuss based on evidence…..👇🏾

A reminder: this is for educational purposes. Speak with a healthcare professional for personal advice 🙏🏾

A lot of people complain of blurry vision or itchy eyes these days.

What is happening?

Is it what we are doing or what we fail to do?

Let’s see some of the common causes and what you can do about them.

Grab your seat 😁👇🏾

Remember, this is for educational purposes. For persistent eye problems, please see an eye specialist. 🙏🏾

Some people drink soursop leaf tea because they believe it can help control hypertension and diabetes. Others take it because they believe it can help with weight control and maybe cancer treatment..

The question now is…

Does soursop leaf actually work for these conditions? 🤔
How should it be taken?
What are the possible side effects?
And who should NOT take it?

Let’s discuss based on evidence 👇🏾

Remember, this is for educational purposes only. Consult a professional for personal advice.