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CAMPHOR
Sold as a cube,
tablet or salve.
Swallowed, inhaled
or used on the skin.
It’s often used
as a cold remedy.
AZARCON
and
GRETA
Also known as alarcon,
coral, luiga, maria luisa and
rueda.
These orange powders
are used for:
Upset
stomach.
Constipation.
Diarrhea.
Vomiting.
Teething babies.
MINERAL OIL
and
CASTOR OIL
Used to help
soften stool.
Taking too
much mineral
oil is not good. It can
lead to a lack of
vitamins A, D, E and
K in the body.
Taking too much
castor oil can be
unsafe. It can lead to
chronic constipation.
Any of these
uses can be
toxic. Too much
may cause seizures.
Contains high levels
of lead. Even a small
amount of lead can be
harmful. Too much can
cause death.
Sources: American Academy of Family Physicians; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
TAKE ACTION.
Safety
first! Ask about the safety and
usefulness of home remedies by
calling your pharmacist or health
care provider.
medication safety
M
edicines can help keep you and your family well. But the wrong
one can make you sicker.
It may even say
natural
on the label. But that doesn’t mean it’s
safe. And just because you can buy it in a store doesn’t mean it’s OK to use.
In fact, there are home remedies that aren’t safe. Some of them have
been around for a long time. But there are also ones that can cause harm.
Some can be unsafe when used with prescription drugs. So talk with
your provider. Be open about all medicines, vitamins and anything else
you take.
And to be safe, don’t use the items in this chart.
Speak up about
supplements
you take
To be safe, speak up about all the
things you take. This includes:
Herbal supplements.
Vitamins.
Other natural treatments.
Some may not be good for you.
That’s even more true if you:
Take more than one kind.
Take too much of one kind.
Use them with medicine.
Also speak up if you’re having
surgery. Supplements can be risky
both before and after.
Don’t take chances with your
health.
Source: Office of Dietary Supplements
Take special care
with home remedies
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family
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