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Hey Preggies and Nursing moms!!🤭🤭I bring you update on a good Sunday as this!!

🤰 "Pregnancy is a beautiful journey... but is your body getting all the nutrients your baby needs?"

You can eat healthy every day, but pregnancy increases your nutritional needs. That's why doctors and pharmacists often recommend prenatal supplements to help fill nutritional gaps and support both mother and baby.

At Avix Pharmacy, we're proud to recommend Nature's Field PregMum, specially formulated to support you from pregnancy through breastfeeding.

💚 Nature's Field PregMum Plus Omega-3 (For During Pregnancy)

This complete prenatal formula is specially designed to nourish both mum and baby throughout pregnancy.

It contains Folic Acid, Iron, Calcium, Omega-3 DHA, essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and Ginger to support a healthy pregnancy.

✨ Benefits include:
✔️ Supports your baby's brain and eye development with Omega-3 DHA.
✔️ Folic acid helps support healthy development of the baby's brain and spinal cord.
✔️ Iron helps reduce the risk of iron deficiency during pregnancy.
✔️ Calcium supports strong bones and teeth for both mother and baby.
✔️ Ginger helps relieve morning sickness and nausea.
✔️ Helps strengthen immunity and supports mum's overall health throughout pregnancy.

🤱 Nature's Field PregMum Breast-Feeding (For Nursing Mothers After Delivery)

Your baby's nutritional needs continue after birth. During breastfeeding, your body requires extra nutrients to produce quality breast milk while keeping you healthy and energized.

PregMum Breast-Feeding is specially formulated to support mothers throughout the breastfeeding journey.

✨ Benefits include:
✔️ Replenishes nutrients lost during pregnancy and childbirth.
✔️ Supports healthy breast milk production.
✔️ Provides Omega-3 DHA to continue supporting your baby's brain and vision development.
✔️ Boosts energy, immunity, and overall well-being.
✔️ Helps nursing mothers meet their increased nutritional needs.

💕 From the first heartbeat to the first smile, every stage matters.

Give your baby the best nutritional foundation while taking care of yourself.

"Oga... no be every 'performance' problem need quick fixes from the roadside. 😅

Many men stay silent when they notice low libido, poor stamina, weak erections, low energy, or reduced fertility. Instead of finding the cause, they turn to random products or harmful mixtures that may do more harm than good.

The truth is, a man's sexual health is closely linked to his overall health. Stress, poor sleep, uncontrolled diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, hormonal imbalance, smoking, alcohol, and nutritional deficiencies can all affect performance.

At Avix Pharmacy, we stock quality supplements that support men's wellness when used appropriately, including:

✅ L-Arginine 500mg – Supports healthy blood flow, exercise performance, and erectile function.

✅ Maca 500mg – Traditionally used to help improve energy, stamina, libido, and vitality.

✅ Adam's Desire – A carefully formulated men's performance supplement designed to support sexual wellness.

✅ Forever Multi-Maca – Combines Maca with essential nutrients to promote energy, endurance, and reproductive health.

✅ Platinum Series Zinc – Zinc is an essential mineral that supports testosterone production, s***m quality, immunity, and overall male health.

✅ Men's Zone – A comprehensive men's wellness formula that supports healthy sexual drive, confidence, and performance.

💡 Remember: Supplements work best alongside a healthy lifestyle. They are not magic pills, and persistent problems with erections, low libido, or fertility should be assessed by a healthcare professional, as they may be early signs of underlying medical conditions.

Visit Avix Pharmacy today for professional advice and quality health products tailored to your needs.

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Your Health Care Partner for Life.

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🚨 WEEKLY HEALTH TIP!!!💊💊

A Swollen Feet, a Puffy Face, or a Bloated Belly Could Be Your Body Crying for Help..

"Your leg is swollen? Your face suddenly looks puffy? Your tummy keeps getting bigger? Please don't be too quick to say, 'Na village people.' Don't be too quick to think your enemies are after your life.
Sometimes, what we get ignorant about could actually be a serious medical condition. Ignoring these warning signs can be life-threatening.

Many people brush off swelling as stress, too much salt, weight gain, or even spiritual attacks. While swelling can sometimes have a harmless cause, persistent or unexplained swelling is often your body's way of saying something isn't right.

Swelling (also called edema) happens when excess fluid builds up in the body's tissues. It is a symptom not a disease and can point to underlying health conditions that need prompt medical attention.

Possible causes include:

💚 Kidney disease: When the kidneys can't remove excess fluid and waste efficiently, swelling may develop in the feet, face, or abdomen.

❤️ Heart disease: A weakened heart may allow fluid to build up in the legs, ankles, and tummy.

🧡 Liver disease: Liver problems can cause fluid to accumulate in the abdomen (ascites) and other parts of the body.

🦠 Chronic illnesses and infections: Conditions such as HIV and other long-term illnesses can contribute to swelling due to the disease itself or its complications.

💊 Certain medications: Some blood pressure medicines, steroids(prednisolone etc), hormones, and pain relievers may also cause swelling as a side effect so taking them excessively can impact on your health.

You should Seek medical attention immediately if swelling is accompanied by:
Difficulty breathing
Chest pain
Reduced urine output
Persistent or worsening swelling
Sudden weight gain
Extreme weakness or confusion

You can also run tests such as: A Kidney function test, Urinalysis etc

Also, checking your Blood pressure reading daily should not be overlooked! I always emphasize on the need to know your numbers to avoid being taken unawares!!

Don't normalize swelling. Your body doesn't send warning signs without a reason. The earlier the cause is identified, the better the chances of successful treatment.

Don't ignore it. Don't self-medicate. Get evaluated✅✅
At Avix we Care beyond prescriptions..

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Your Health Care Partner for Life.

This JULY your health must come first!!💊💊
Visit any of our branches in Port-harcourt for your medications!

Happy New Month from AVIX Pharmacy! 💚

Welcome to July! We sincerely appreciate your trust and support. As we step into this new month, we wish you and your loved ones good health, peace, joy, and countless reasons to smile.

May July bring renewed strength, answered prayers, and a healthier, happier you. Thank you for choosing AVIX Pharmacy as your healthcare partner for life.

Here's to a month filled with wellness and blessings. Happy New Month! 💚✨

What if one simple protein could support your skin, joints, bones, muscles, and overall wellness at the same time? Meet collagen—the protein your body can't do without.

Ever wondered why collagen is suddenly everywhere?

Think about a baby's skin—smooth, firm, and youthful. One of the reasons is collagen. In fact, collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body and acts like the "glue" that holds our skin, bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissues together.

Unfortunately, from our mid-20s onward, our bodies naturally begin to produce less collagen. Over time, this decline may contribute to wrinkles, reduced skin elasticity, weaker nails, joint discomfort, and slower recovery from physical activity.

This is where collagen protein powder comes in. It supplies the body with important amino acids that help support the tissues that keep us looking and feeling our best.

🌟 Benefits of Collagen Protein Powder

✅ Supports healthy, youthful-looking skin by improving elasticity and hydration.

✅ Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

✅ Promotes stronger hair and healthier nails.

✅ Supports joint comfort, flexibility, and mobility.

✅ Contributes to healthy bones and connective tissues.

✅ Provides amino acids that support muscle growth and recovery after exercise.

✅ May help support gut health and digestive wellness.

✅ Convenient and easy to add to coffee, tea, smoothies, yogurt, oats, and other foods.

Whether your goal is glowing skin, stronger joints, improved recovery, or overall wellness, collagen protein powder can be a simple addition to your daily routine.

Because taking care of your body today helps you stay healthier and stronger tomorrow.

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‼️‼️WEEKLY HEALTH TIP💊

ONE MIGRAINE TABLET. ONE ANTIBIOTIC. A POTENTIAL MEDICAL EMERGENCY. 🚨

Imagine this...
You wake up with a pounding migraine due to stress or too much workload. The pain is unbearable, so you reach for your trusted CAFERGOT.(Anti-migraine)

At the same time, you're being treated for a stomach ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori and you're taking an ulcer treatment kit containing Clarithromycin or you're taking an Anti-ulcer drug and clarithromycin separately
After all, both medications were prescribed for legitimate reasons.

So what could possibly go wrong?
A lot more than most people realize.

A few hours later, you begin to feel unusually weak. Your hands and feet become cold. You notice numbness, tingling, dizziness, or severe muscle pain.

What happened?

💊 THE HIDDEN DANGER: CAFERGOT AND CERTAIN ANTIBIOTICS!

Cafergot contains Ergotamine, a medicine commonly used to treat migraine attacks.
Now, Ergotamine is contraindicated with certain macrolide antibiotics, including:

❌ Clarithromycin
❌ Erythromycin
❌ Troleandomycin
In most cases Azithromycin is usually the safest to use!

These antibiotics can interfere with the body's ability to break down ergotamine, causing its levels to rise dangerously in the bloodstream.
The result can be a serious condition known as ergotism (ergot toxicity).

⚠️ Severe narrowing of blood vessels
⚠️ Cold, painful hands and feet
⚠️ Numbness or tingling sensations
⚠️ Muscle pain and weakness
⚠️ Chest pain
⚠️ Reduced blood flow to body tissues
⚠️ In severe cases, tissue damage requiring urgent medical attention

A drug interaction may not be obvious to the patient, but it can have serious consequences and that's where your Pharmacist comes in!.

✅ What Should You Do?

• If you are taking Clarithromycin or another macrolide antibiotic, do not use Cafergot unless specifically directed by your healthcare provider.

👨‍⚕️ The Take-Home Message:
The scary part is that both medications may be perfectly appropriate on their own. The danger appears only when they are combined.
So don't take Clarithromycin or Erythromycin with cafergot!
Cafergot should also not be taken with Sumatriptan(another migraine medications)
Be sure to tell your Doctor /Pharmacist other medications you're taking if he or she prescribes a New medication for you!

Always consult your pharmacist before combining medications, even if you have used them safely in the past.

Avix Pharmacy:
Your Healthcare Partner For Life.

Muscle growth Should start with Proper nutrition💪💪

Have you ever wondered why some people struggle to gain healthy weight or build muscle despite eating well and exercising consistently?

The truth is, your body sometimes needs the right nutritional support.

Mass Gainers are specially formulated to provide extra calories, quality carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals for individuals who want to gain healthy weight, recover from intense workouts, or support increased energy demands. They're particularly helpful for people with fast metabolism, poor appetite, or those trying to add size and strength.

Whey Protein, on the other hand, is one of the highest-quality protein sources available. It helps repair and build muscles after exercise, supports recovery, promotes lean muscle growth, and can even help meet daily protein requirements for busy individuals who may not get enough protein from food alone.

Whether you're an athlete, fitness enthusiast, recovering from illness, or simply working towards a healthier body composition, choosing the right supplement can make all the difference.

At Avix Pharmacy, we stock quality mass gainers and whey proteins to support your fitness and nutrition goals. Visit us for professional guidance on selecting the option that's right for you.

Avix Pharmacy
Your Health Care Partner for Life