For ibuprofen, one of the most widely-used painkillers, Dr Grant noted that it should remain effective for anywhere from 12 ...

A doctor has urged Brits to check the expiry dates on common household items as they could become toxic if consumed past ...

Cough syrups can carry an increased risk of bacterial growth once opened. Dr Grant said: “Once opened, cough syrups can last ...

Tonic water didn’t stay in the medicine box for long. The first commercial tonic water was produced and patented in 1858 by ...

Try using a humidifier to help relieve your symptoms. The development of a cough with white mucus could indicate that you are coming down with a cold or other viral respiratory infection, including ...

You've probably found some at the back of your medicine cupboard that have already ... decision about what to do next. Your vitamin bottles most likely have a date on them, but that's not ...

When last did a headache have you reaching into your medicine cabinet – and finding a bottle of aspirin that ... Liquid medications, such as cough syrups and eye drops, are particularly ...

This strategy will complement the Critical Medicines Act, set to be presented later this month, which focuses on preventing medicine shortages and securing supply chains. “One way to approach ...