Borax, also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate or disodium tetraborate, is a mineral in powder form widely used by the industry in the production of cleaning and hygiene products and, due to its antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial properties. In cosmetic products, borax is widely used as a preservative or emulsifier in moisturizers, shampoos, exfoliants […]
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The hepatitis A vaccine is produced with the inactivated virus and stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against the hepatitis A virus, fighting future infections. As it contains an inactivated virus, this vaccine has no contraindications and can be administered to children, adults, the elderly and pregnant women. Hepatitis A is a contagious disease […]
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Gardasil and Gardasil 9 are vaccines that protect against different types of the HPV virus, responsible for the emergence of cervical cancer, and other changes such as genital warts and other types of cancer in the anus, vulva and vagina. Gardasil is the oldest vaccine that protects against 4 types of HPV viruses – 6, […]
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Ritonavir is an antiretroviral indicated for the treatment of HIV infection in adults or children, used in combination with other antiretrovirals, to prevent the replication of the HIV virus in the body. This medicine is provided free of charge by the SUS in the form of a 100 mg ritonavir tablet, which can also be […]
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Ribavirin is an antiviral medicine indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C that works by preventing the hepatitis C virus from multiplying, but it is not effective when used alone, and therefore must be taken in combination with interferon alfa or peginterferon alfa. This medicine is provided by the SUS in the form of […]
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The hepatitis B vaccine is indicated to protect against infection by all known subtypes of the hepatitis B virus, in adults and children. This vaccine induces the formation of antibodies against the hepatitis B virus and is part of the child’s basic vaccination schedule. Unvaccinated adults can also get the vaccine, which is recommended especially […]
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Winter care – Effects of the cold, how to deal with it and care tips Winter care is a habit that needs to be doubled. The body, in general, suffers from the absence of some basic attitudes. It’s just a cold weather and we already abstain from some basic health needs. Care in winter, to […]
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Truvada is an antiretroviral indicated for the treatment of HIV infection or to prevent contamination with this virus in pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). This medicine contains emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in its composition, which inhibit the reverse transcriptase enzyme, essential in the replication of the HIV virus. In this way, this medicine reduces the amount […]
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Foundation for mature skin – Types, effects, how to choose and recommendations Our face always needs care, therefore foundation for mature skin is perfect for you to take better care of your skin. Makeup is an essential item for most women, with foundation being one of the main items. The foundation for mature skin, therefore, […]
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Tenofovir is an antiretroviral indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 infection or chronic hepatitis B, in adults over 18 years of age, as it acts by reducing the multiplication of HIV-1 or hepatitis B viruses, reducing the viral load. This medicine is provided free of charge by the SUS for the treatment of hepatitis B, […]
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