Side Effects

Many products that have been recently released on the market have already had safety warnings issued.  There are many new treatments with a short clinical trial period that are already being recalled – Vioxx and Bextra for arthritis being well known examples. 

The long term side effects of some “active” ingredients such as coal tar are also considered of such concern that products of this type have been removed from sale in several countries.  For further information see our section on Problems with steroids and other treatments.

We have listed many of the side effects and the contra- indications (adverse effects of taking different types of drugs at the same time) throughout this website.  Our aim is to provide a complete picture of the various treatment options available for customers, including the adverse ones that may not always be made available by manufacturers.  This is part of our total approach to allow customers to make a balanced and considered decision about their health.

                                                        Miracle Cures

Unlike many other websites, we do not offer a miracle cure or silver bullet solution to conditions such as fibromyalgia or psoriasis.  Many products on the market are unlisted with health authorities and some may be regular treatments in a different guise.  Many psoriasis treatments, for example, are simply “coal tar” or salicylic acid (to remove flaky scales) products, with clever packaging and advertised as a magic ingredient.   We do not use any ingredients in our products that may be under a safety cloud.  Although some countries still permit their use, many others including several European countries, have removed them from sale due to safety concerns.

Our products treat the conditions using a multifaceted approach by targeting various aspects of a condition such as itchiness, pain, microbial infection, etc., in order to provide a solution to the condition.  We then support this with extensive information, management plans and dietary/lifestyle advice.  These are available at no charge via our information downloads page.  We also offer further support by providing advice through our free medical inquiry service where your inquiries will be answered by a qualified health professional.