Medicine info: Brand names
Medicine info: Active ingredients
International normalised ratio (INR) test
The international normalised ratio (INR) test is a measure of the time taken for your blood to clot. Find out more about this test and what it means.
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Are generic medicines the same as brand-name medicines?
To mark Be Medicinewise Week 2019, here's what you need to know about generic versus brand-name medicines and their ingredients.
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Paracetamol poisoning has increased in Australia – here’s how to take it safely
Paracetamol is the most commonly used drug in Australia, but it's also the reason for most calls to poisons information hotlines.
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Blood thinners
Blood thinners are medicines used to help prevent heart attacks and strokes by preventing blood clots from forming. Read more about how they work and who should take them.
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Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a blood disorder that increases the risk of blood clots and pregnancy complications. Learn more here.
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Thrombosis
Thrombosis, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is where a blood clot forms in a vein or artery. Learn about the risk factors and how to prevent it.
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Paracetamol
You can take paracetamol for mild to moderate pain. Find out when to take paracetamol, its side effects and what to do if you take too much.
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Pulmonary embolism
A pulmonary embolism is serious. If a blood clot gets stuck in your lungs it can cause problems with your heart and breathing. Learn the symptoms.
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Blood in stool
Blood in your stool (poo) can indicate a serious problem. Find out more about the causes of blood in your poo and what you should do about it.
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Vitamin E and your health
Vitamin E is important for proper functioning of many of your body's organs. Find out which foods are high in vitamin E and how much you need.
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