Amela Pharmacy Blog | Uyo, Nigeria

Skin, Hair & Beauty

Wet Shoes, Itchy Toes, and the Wrong Cream

Rainy weeks can leave feet damp, itchy and peeling. The right treatment is usually simple, but the wrong cream can drag the problem out.

Pharm. Ime Obot

6 April 2026 · 5 min read

Vaccines & Travel Health

Missed a Vaccine Appointment? Here's the Next Safe Step

One missed clinic date does not mean starting from scratch. Here is the calm next step for parents and adults who have fallen behind on vaccines.

Pharm. Chidera Samuel

3 April 2026 · 6 min read

Pregnancy & Newborn Care

Mosquito Repellent During Pregnancy: What's Safe and What to Skip

Pregnancy is not the time to endure mosquito bites in silence. Here's how to choose a repellent, use nets well, and know when fever needs fast attention.

Pharm. Ime Obot

31 March 2026 · 7 min read

Community Health (Akwa Ibom)

How to Keep Stored Water Safer When the Rains Start

When the first heavy rains arrive, tiny shortcuts with drums, buckets, and scoops can upset a whole household. A safer water routine is simpler than it sounds.

Pharm. Chidera Samuel

27 March 2026 · 6 min read

Heart Health & Blood Pressure

Hot Weather Can Change How Your BP Tablets Feel

Woozy after a hot outing or long queue? Heat, dehydration, and BP medicines can be a rough mix if you miss the early warning signs.

Pharm. Ime Obot

24 March 2026 · 4 min read

Children's Health

How to Tell When a Child Is Getting Too Hot

A clingy, quiet child after a hot outing may need cooling before anything else. Here is how to spot overheating early and know when it is urgent.

Pharm. Chidera Samuel

20 March 2026 · 7 min read

Stomach & Digestive Health

24-Hour Stomach Upset Checklist: What to Do First at Home

When your stomach turns after a rushed meal, the wrong medicine can make it worse. Here is a calm 24-hour plan for fluids, food, and red flags.

Pharm. Ime Obot

10 March 2026 · 5 min read

Cold, Cough & Flu

Catarrh or Allergy? How to Tell and What Helps First

Blocked nose, sneezing, watery eyes, facial pressure? Use this practical guide to sort catarrh from allergy, choose safe relief, and spot urgent red flags early.

Pharm. Chidera Samuel

6 March 2026 · 4 min read

Malaria, Fever & Typhoid

Pre-Rain Mosquito Checklist for Safer Nights at Home

Before puddles and midnight bites take over, use this practical home checklist to cut mosquito exposure and lower malaria risk for your family.

Pharm. Ime Obot

2 March 2026 · 3 min read

Heart Health & Blood Pressure

Why Are Your Blood Pressure Numbers Jumping Around at Home?

If your BP readings swing from one check to the next, technique may be the culprit. This 7-day reset helps you get steadier numbers and know when to seek help.

Pharm. Chidera Samuel

26 February 2026 · 7 min read

Women's Health & Family Planning

Heavy Periods in Nigeria: A Practical Plan for Tracking, Relief, and When to Get Checked

If your period is soaking pads fast, keeping you up at night, or leaving you weak, this guide helps you track what is happening and know when to get checked.

Pharm. Ime Obot

25 February 2026 · 5 min read

Skin, Hair & Beauty

Sunscreen in Nigeria: A Daily Routine That Works for Every Skin Tone

Dark spots, sunburn, and uneven tone can start with one ordinary day outside. Here is a practical Uyo-friendly sunscreen routine you can actually keep.

Pharm. Chidera Samuel

22 February 2026 · 5 min read

Senior Health & Caregiving

Preventing Falls at Home in Nigeria: A Room-by-Room Plan for Older Adults

One quick slip can change family life overnight. Use this room-by-room guide to reduce fall risk for older adults at home in Nigeria.

Pharm. Ime Obot

18 February 2026 · 7 min read

Diabetes & Weight Management

Home Blood Sugar Checks in Nigeria: A Daily Routine That Works

Blood sugar checks should guide you, not scare you. Here is a practical daily routine for Nigerians with diabetes, plus common mistakes and urgent warning signs.

Pharm. Chidera Samuel

12 February 2026 · 5 min read

Community Health (Akwa Ibom)

Community Health Screening in Uyo: How to Prepare for BP and Blood Sugar Checks

Heading to a community screening? Here’s how to get accurate BP and blood sugar results, what to bring, and when to seek urgent help.

Pharm. Ime Obot

11 February 2026 · 3 min read

Medication Safety & Pharmacy Tips

Medicine Storage in Nigeria: Keep Your Drugs Safe Through Heat, Humidity, and Power Cuts

Heat, humidity, and power cuts can quietly ruin medicines. Here’s a practical, Nigeria‑friendly guide to safe storage that actually works at home.

Pharm. Chidera Samuel

11 February 2026 · 4 min read

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Other articles

Wet Shoes, Itchy Toes, and the Wrong Cream

Missed a Vaccine Appointment? Here's the Next Safe Step

Mosquito Repellent During Pregnancy: What's Safe and What to Skip

How to Keep Stored Water Safer When the Rains Start

Hot Weather Can Change How Your BP Tablets Feel

How to Tell When a Child Is Getting Too Hot

24-Hour Stomach Upset Checklist: What to Do First at Home

Catarrh or Allergy? How to Tell and What Helps First

Pre-Rain Mosquito Checklist for Safer Nights at Home

Why Are Your Blood Pressure Numbers Jumping Around at Home?

Heavy Periods in Nigeria: A Practical Plan for Tracking, Relief, and When to Get Checked

Sunscreen in Nigeria: A Daily Routine That Works for Every Skin Tone

Preventing Falls at Home in Nigeria: A Room-by-Room Plan for Older Adults

Home Blood Sugar Checks in Nigeria: A Daily Routine That Works

Community Health Screening in Uyo: How to Prepare for BP and Blood Sugar Checks

Medicine Storage in Nigeria: Keep Your Drugs Safe Through Heat, Humidity, and Power Cuts