Amblig Pharmacy

14/07/2025

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Antibiotics do not treat viral infections such as colds and flu 🤧. Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional before taking antibiotics.

14/07/2025

Antibiotics do not treat viral infections such as colds and flu 🤧. Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional before taking antibiotics.

14/07/2025

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Antibiotics do not treat viral infections such as colds and flu 🤧. Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional before taking antibiotics.

09/07/2025

27/06/2025

Ang paliwanag kung ano ang amoy-kulob at bakit may amoy-kulob.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘺 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘣𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘯, 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘧𝘧𝘺 𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘢𝘴 "𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙮-𝙠𝙪𝙡𝙤𝙗."

Have you ever pulled clothes off the drying rack, only to find they carry a musty scent despite being freshly washed? This common problem becomes even more noticeable during the rainy months in the Philippines, especially when clothes are dried indoors without sunlight. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘥𝘰 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘱 𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘥?

The answer lies in the chemistry of tiny, invisible organisms and the compounds they produce. Even after washing, clothes can still contain small traces of organic matter like 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁, 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗲𝘀. They may also carry 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 that aren’t completely removed in the wash. During the rainy season, when humidity is high and there’s less sunlight and airflow, these damp fabrics become the perfect breeding ground for microbes.

Some of the most common culprits include species of 𝘈𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘴, 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘶𝘮, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘶𝘮. These microorganisms thrive in moist environments and, as they grow, they release what are called 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗢𝗖𝘀. These VOCs are responsible for the distinct smell of kulob.

Three key VOCs contribute to this unpleasant odor. 𝗗𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝘆𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲 has a sulfur-like scent, often compared to rotting cabbage. 𝟭-𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗻-𝟯-𝗼𝗹 gives off a moldy or mushroom-like smell, while 𝗴𝗲𝗼𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗻 is the compound responsible for that earthy, damp scent often noticed after rainfall. These VOCs easily evaporate into the air and cling to the fibers of damp clothes. Without proper drying, the odors remain trapped in the fabric, making the smell much more noticeable during the rainy season.

Luckily, there are simple home remedies that can help get rid of the smell. 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿, which contains acetic acid, can be added to the rinse cycle to neutralize odors and kill bacteria. 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗮 (sodium bicarbonate) works as a gentle base that absorbs acidic VOCs and freshens the fabric. 𝗜𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 is also helpful, as the heat kills lingering microbes and evaporates any moisture that remains in the clothes.

So the next time your laundry smells a little off, you’ll know it’s not just the weather—it’s chemistry at work.

REFERENCES:

Bernut, A., Takiff, H., Cortesia, C., Gómez, K., Vilchèze, C., De Waard, J., Kremer, L., Contreras, W., & Jacobs, W. (2014). Acetic Acid, the Active Component of Vinegar, Is an Effective Tuberculocidal Disinfectant. mBio, 5. https://doi.org/10.1128/mBio.00013-14

Dauphin, B., Blancard, D., Darriet, P., La Guerche, S., & Pons, M. (2006). Characterization of some mushroom and earthy off-odors microbially induced by the development of rot on grapes. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 54(24), 9193–9200. https://doi.org/10.1021/JF0615294

Gomes, K., Martins, I., De Brum Vieira, P., Macedo, G., Posser, T., Franco, J., & Rodrigues, N. (2020). Fungal compound 1-octen-3-ol induces mitochondrial morphological alterations and respiration dysfunctions in Drosophila melanogaster. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 206, 111232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111232

Ijaz, M., Eppinger, J., Srinivasan, V., Whitehead, K., McKinney, J., & Nims, R. (2022). Potential for Microbial Cross Contamination of Laundry from Public Washing Machines. Microbiology Research. https://doi.org/10.3390/microbiolres13040072

McCormick, T., Kessler, M., & Nedorost, S. (2007). Allergens Retained in Clothing. Dermatitis, 18, 212–214. https://doi.org/10.2310/6620.2007.06052

Nasr, R., Zareshahrabadi, Z., Zomorodian, K., Mohammadi, R., Amirzadeh, N., & Pakshir, K. (2023). Evaluation of building washing machines as an extreme environment for potentially pathogenic fungi. Scientific Reports, 13. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-48598-0

16/06/2025

Mabuhay ka hangga't gusto mo. Happy birthday, Madamsh Maribelle! Wishing you good health, peace of mind, at karapatang mag-maldita sa makukulit na customer. 💙🤍❤️

09/06/2025

The FDA has released the list of the new VAT-exempted medicines for cancer, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and mental illnesses, effective June 4.

See the details in the link in the comments.

06/06/2025

Kaya may nakalagay na "Keep out of reach of children".

| Nagkaproblema sa bato ang isang 3-anyos na bata sa Pasay matapos kainin ang isang bote ng gummy vitamins na napagkamalan umanong candy....

25/04/2025

Why You Should Know These Medicine Terms

Imagine your body is like a garden, and medicine is the water that helps certain plants grow or recover. How and when that water is given matters a lot. Some plants need a little water all day, some need a big dose in the morning, and some need it instantly when they start to wilt.

Pharmaceutical companies design medicines to work just like that—some work fast, some slow, and some last all day. That’s why knowing the meaning behind these abbreviations on your medication can help you understand how your medicine works, how often to take it, and why timing matters.

Here is what each abbreviation really means:

1. MR – Modified Release
Like a drip irrigation system.
The medicine is released slowly and steadily into your system over time instead of all at once.

2. DS – Double Strength
Think of using a watering can with twice the amount of water.
This version has twice the usual strength, so you usually take less of it.

3. EX – Extended Release
Like a watering system that releases water gradually all day long.
It helps the medicine last longer in your body without needing to take multiple doses.

4. SR – Sustained Release
Like a sponge that slowly releases water into the soil.
The medicine is released in a steady, controlled way to keep levels stable.

5. XR – Extended Release
Same as EX – it just means the medicine works longer, so you don’t have to take it as often.
Fewer doses, longer effect.

6. CR – Controlled Release
Like setting a timer on a sprinkler to control when and how much water flows.
The medicine is carefully engineered to release in a specific way to avoid ups and downs in effect.

7. XL – Extended Release
Again, like EX and XR – it’s just another label depending on the company.
Same goal: longer-lasting effect.

8. ODT – Orally Disintegrating Tablet
Like instant mist that gets absorbed through the leaves of a plant.
This is a tablet that melts in your mouth—no water needed. Great for people who struggle with swallowing pills.

✅️✅️✅️Bottom Line: Knowing these terms helps you understand why your medicine is working the way it does, and why you should never crush or break some tablets, because it could release all the medicine at once—like flooding the garden and damaging the plants.

Your Caring Pharmacist.

20/04/2025

The drugstore’s inclusive program was made possible with the help and support of the Philippine Business and Disability Network, the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines, the Center for Special Needs Center Parañaque, and the Manila City PESO Office.

Full story: https://bit.ly/3EphNhr