Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a fairly new and exciting area of research in psychiatry. In this article, Sidhesh Phaldessai examines our increasing understanding of the symptom presentation and management of this neurodevelopmental disorder in adults
Ibuprofen – better without food
Sunday 1 August 2021, 04:31 AM
Your recent article “Spotlight: Head colds” (July issue) on managing the common cold recommended that ibuprofen should be taken with food.
Reckitt NZ would like to point out this message is not consistent with recent medical research and clinical guidance. The Medsafe-approved label for N
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2. Kanabar DJ. A clinical and safety review of paracetamol and ibuprofen in children. Inflammopharmacol 2017;25:1–9.