COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
M-KEM's 24 Hour Pharmacy has devoted a large area to complementary medicine and has focused on this department. People are more inclined these days to take control of their health and with internet access at their disposal, are also more informed than was previously the case.

complementary Many effective allopathic medications require a prescription and necessitate visiting a doctor. The tendency to use complementary medication is growing at a rapid rate. Although many of the products in this category do have side effects, of which people are usually unaware, they are not perceived to be as drastic as in the prescribed medicine category. On the downside, there has been a proliferation of product which, for lack of control and regulation, results in untoward medications reaching the market.

Specialised training in the usage and formulations of complementary medicines is essential to recommend the correct medication for the correct ailment etc. M-KEM’s Complementary Health Staff are regularly updated and undergo training to ensure that their knowledge of Complementary Medicine is sufficient.

complementary "Natural" does not mean "safe" and not only are many of these products unsafe to use but they could also be toxic. Often when used in combination with prescribed medicine, they can have many undesired effects, so that it is essential that the user be assisted by somebody who has an intimate knowledge of both.

complementary Included in this category otherwise known as alternative medicines, are Homeopathic, Herbal and natural products.

M-KEM's 24 Hour Pharmacy stocks as vast range of these including Solgar, Good Health and a host of others.

M-KEM's 24 Hour Pharmacy's pricing policy is one of consistency and affordability and this department is no exception.


 

Contact M-Kem Pharmacy now :
T: 021 948 5702 / (021) 948 5667
E: mkem@mkem.co.za / F: 021 949 8108