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Lifestyle changes
Exercise also plays an important role in weight loss as it contributes to lowering the risk of certain health conditions. Exercise does not need to be vigorous, and customers may start incorporating small changes into their lifestyle slowly, such as choosing to walk rather than drive. Adults aged 19 to 64 years who are new to activity should aim to build up to 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity a week.1 If customers are interested in running, you can recommend they try the NHS ‘Couch to 5K’ programme as a great way to get started.
How to use XLS-Medical Ultra 5
Customers should take two capsules three times a day immediately after each meal. Advise customers not to exceed six capsules per day. It is recommended that customers taking this product should ensure they are drinking at least two litres of water a day.
XLS-Medical Ultra 5 is only recommended for adults over 18 years.* It should only be used by adolescents aged 12-18 years under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Customers should not take this product if they are pregnant or breastfeeding or have a BMI below 18.5. Advise customers not to take this product within two hours of taking any fat-soluble vitamins or medicines (e.g. oral contraceptive pills).
* Till restrictions at non-healthcare tills advise that customers under 18 years should have a conversation with a healthcare-trained member of staff.
Reference: 1. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/how-to-diet/
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Reference: 1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/612/smpc
Optrex Infected Eye Drops: Chloramphenicol 0.5% w/v. One drop instilled into the infected eye every 2 hours for the first 48 hours and 4 hourly thereafter. To be used during waking hours only. The course of treatment is 5 days. Treatment should continue for 5 days even if symptoms improve. MRRP: £6.49. Indications: Treatment of acute bacterial conjunctivitis. Legal category: P. License holder: Optrex Limited, Slough, SL1 3UH. Information about this product, including adverse reactions, precautions, contraindications, and method of use can be found at: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/23300
Optrex Bacterial Conjunctivitis 1% w/w Eye Ointment: 10 mg Chloramphenicol (1% w/w). Apply a small amount in the affected eye 3 to 4 times daily for 5 days. Suitable for day or night time use. MRRP: £5.99. Indications: For the treatment of acute bacterial conjunctivitis in adults and children aged 2 years and over. Legal category: P. Product license holder: Medicom Healthcare Ltd, Hants, PO14 4PJ, UK. Information about this product, including adverse reactions, precautions, contraindications, and method of use can be found at: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/7299/smpc
Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. Adverse events should also be reported to Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd on: 0333 200 5345. Date of preparation: June 2020. RB-M-07370