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The Birth Announces Itself: Exercise Contractions and Descending Contractions

During pregnancy, so-called exercise contractions and sinking contractions (or preterm contractions) merge into each other. However, both types of contractions do not yet show any effect on the cervix and its opening. It is important not to ignore the so-called training or low contractions if the pregnant woman is already close to her due date. … The Birth Announces Itself: Exercise Contractions and Descending Contractions

Obesimed

Products Obesimed is available in many countries as a medical device in the form of capsules. It is not registered as a drug. Ingredients The capsules contain Omtec 19, vegetable fibers. We have no information on the exact composition of Omtec 19. Effects The contained vegetable fibers (polysaccharides) bind large amounts of water and thus … Obesimed

Benzbromarone

Products Benzbromarone was withdrawn from the market in many countries in 2003 because of its hepatotoxicity. Desuric and other drugs are no longer available. It is still available in other countries. The withdrawal was not without controversy (Jansen, 2004). Structure and properties Benzobromarone (C17H12Br2O3, Mr = 424.1 g/mol) is a derivative of khellin. It exists … Benzbromarone

Peppermint Oil, Caraway Oil

Products Carmenthin and Gaspan were approved in many countries in 2019 in the form of enteric-coated soft capsules. In Germany, the drug has been on the market for some time. Structure and properties The capsules contain two essential oils, peppermint oil and caraway oil. This combination is also known as menthacarin. The enteric-coated capsules release … Peppermint Oil, Caraway Oil

Peppermint: Medicinal Uses

Products Peppermint tea is available in the form of sachets and as open goods in pharmacies and drugstores. Preparations from the peppermint leaves are commercially available in the form of drops, ointments, creams, oils, capsules, tea blends, as bath additives, mints, nasal ointments and mouthwashes, among others. Stem plant Peppermint x L. from the Lamiaceae … Peppermint: Medicinal Uses

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Irritable bowel or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disease in the gastrointestinal tract and digestive organs. Typical symptoms include bloating and cramping stomach or abdominal pain. What is irritable bowel syndrome? One speaks of an irritable colon (colon irritabile) when there is a dysfunction of the digestive tract, which manifests itself with chronic … Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Antacids to Neutralise Stomach Acid

Products Antacids are commercially available in the form of lozenges, chewable tablets, as a powder, and as a gel (suspension) for oral use, among others. Well-known brands in many countries include Rennie, Alucol, and Riopan. The first medicines were developed as early as the 19th century. Structure and properties The drugs contain active ingredients that … Antacids to Neutralise Stomach Acid

Whey Protein

Products Whey protein is available in retail and specialty stores from various suppliers as powder without flavor or with different flavors. The German term is actually whey protein or whey protein. However, the English term has prevailed and is more common. Structure and properties “Whey protein” is the protein contained in whey. Whey is produced … Whey Protein