NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

Resources by topic << back to list of topics Managing Your Medicines Title 10 MEDICINE MANAGEMENT MUSTS Publication no. OTH - 8175 Publication date 01/10/2007 Review date 01/10/2010 Author Health Promotion Service for Older Peopl Summary 10 tips for managing your medicine Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Enquiry about medicines and medical devices and emergency helpline Publication no. OTH - 8190 Publication date 01/10/2007 Review date 01/10/2010 Author Health Promotion Service for Older Peopl Summary Contact details for enquiries about Prescription Medicines Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Get to know your medicines Publication no. OTH - 8500 Publication date 12/09/2008 Review date 12/09/2011 Author National Prescribing Service Limited Summary Knowing your medicines will help you: get better results from the medicines you take, avoid side effects where possible, enjoy better health. Languages Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Vietnamese Title Getting a good night sleep Publication no. OTH - 8195 Publication date 01/10/2007 Review date 01/10/2010 Author Health Promotion Service for Older Peopl Summary As you get older you need less sleep. However, here are some tips to help you sleep Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title MANAGING YOUR MEDICINES Publication no. OTH - 8200 Publication date 01/10/2007 Review date 01/10/2010 Author Health Promotion Service for Older Peopl Summary People who take medicines regularly or have a chronic illness should not forget to see a doctor to review their medicines before the prescription runs out. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Manage Your Medicines Publication no. AHS - 8145 Publication date 01/11/2007 Review date 01/11/2010 Author Health Promotion Unit Summary If you start taking a new medicine, change to a new brand, take multiple medicines or change your normal dose, the chance of experiencing side effects increases. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Dari, English, Farsi, Greek, Italian, Korean Title Medicines list Publication no. OTH - 8505 Publication date 12/10/2008 Review date 12/10/2011 Author National Prescribing Service Limited Summary Its important to get to know your medicines so you can get the best results from them. Some of the most important things you need to know, such as what your medicine is for, how much to use and when to use it are on the medicines list. Languages Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Vietnamese Title Powerpoint on safe medicines use Publication no. OTH - 8520 Publication date 12/04/2008 Review date 12/04/2011 Author National Prescribing Service Limited Summary Get to know your medicines Information seminars Languages Chinese, English, Italian Title Prevent falls by learning about your medicines Publication no. OTH - 8205 Publication date 01/10/2007 Review date 01/10/2010 Author Health Promotion Service for Older Peopl Summary Some groups of medicines can contribute to falls Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Questions to Ask Publication no. OTH - 8510 Publication date 12/10/2008 Review date 12/10/2011 Author National Prescribing Service Limited Summary Questions to ask about your medicines It is important for you to know certain information about each of your medicines. Languages Chinese, English, Italian Title Radio interview spokesperson Publication no. OTH - 8515 Publication date 12/09/2008 Review date 12/09/2011 Author National Prescribing Service Limited Summary he National Prescribing Service (NPS) and Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia (FECCA) are running a national Quality Use of Medicine (QUM) educational campaign in 2008 with Chinese and Italian speaking seniors. This section provides details on this campaign and possible Questions & Answers (Q's&A's) for radio interviews on this topic. Languages Chinese, English, Italian Title Your Medicines List Publication no. AHS - 8450 Publication date 01/05/2008 Review date 01/05/2011 Author SESAHS Summary Understanding your medicines after hospital Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title cheaper brand medicines provide the same quality Publication no. OTH - 8185 Publication date 01/10/2007 Review date 01/10/2010 Author Health Promotion Service for Older Peopl Summary Cheaper brands provide the same quality as the dearer brands Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title prevent incontinence and constipation by learning about your medicines Publication no. OTH - 8180 Publication date 01/10/2007 Review date 01/07/2010 Author Health Promotion Service for Older Peopl Summary Tips to help cure or prevent incontinence Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese