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Cautions About Cold Medicine and Kids

These days, there are plenty of over-the-counter remedies that promise to ease your child's symptoms. But before you reach for a bottle of children's pain reliever or cold medicine, here are a few things to think about.The first is that while over-the-counter medications can make your child feel better, they don't actually help them get better. And cold remedies make some kids irritable or nervous, which can make it hard for them to sleep. So if your child has a low fever and a drippy nose but seems fine otherwise, there's probably no need to run to the medicine cabinet. In addition, you should never give children under 2 over-the-counter drugs without consulting your doctor first. Also, never give aspirin to kids under 16. It can cause a rare but dangerous condition called Reye's syndrome. And if your child is taking a prescription drug, check with their doctor before giving them an over-the-counter medication.

Robbery at the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

City Police Investigation Services are currently investigating a robbery that occurred at 1:41 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10 at the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy located at 955 Queen Street East. A lone male entered the pharmacy, produced a note demanding oxycontin and indicating that he was in possession of a gun. The male fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of oxycontin. City Police, with assistance from the OPP Canine Unit, searched the area for the suspect but he was not located. The male is described as being approximately 6 feet tall, 175 to 210 pounds, wearing a red long sleeve shirt, blue jeans and a black baseball hat. If anyone has any information regarding this robbery, please contact City Police at 949-6300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

"The prospect of owning and operating my own pharmacy is something that has excited me since I began my pharmacy career in 2005. With the guidance and tools provided by Medicine Shoppe Canada, I was able to achieve this goal early in my career. The professional pharmacy model allows me to provide my patients with dedicated and personalized service. I have the freedom to make my own decisions on how to meet the needs and expectations of my clients.

Make Us Part of Your Health Care Team.

As Medicine Shoppe Pharmacists, we want you to expect more from our pharmacies. We are 100% focused on your health needs, and dedicated to being an active partner in your health care. We will take the time to welcome you when you visit, listen to your concerns, and answer your questions.

Confidence and Peace of Mind.

As your personal pharmacists, we promise to provide you with the products, services and information you need to care for your family with confidence. The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy experience focuses on prescriptions, medication management, health-related products and a variety of programs and services designed to help you live a healthy life. Our business is all about medicine. Our service is all about you.