Health Guides
Clear, practical answers from CarePlus Clinic about the medicines we prescribe: what they do, how to take them, and when to see a doctor.
SleepMelatonin in Malaysia: is it legal, where to buy it, and how to take 5 mg safelyA doctor's guide to melatonin in Malaysia: why it isn't on supermarket shelves, where you can buy it legally (online or near you in KL and Selangor), whether 5 mg is the right dose, and who should not take it.Read the guide →Sleep
Weight and diabetes
Weight and diabetesMounjaro (tirzepatide) in Malaysia: how it works, doses, results, side effects and getting it safelyA doctor-led guide to Mounjaro (tirzepatide) in Malaysia: who it is for, how the weekly doses step up, what weight loss to expect, common side effects, cost factors and how to avoid fake weight-loss pens.Weight and diabetesMounjaro side effects: nausea, constipation, fatigue and what to do about themThe common side effects of Mounjaro (tirzepatide), why they happen, how long they last, practical tips that help, and the warning signs that need a doctor straight away.HPV
HPVHPV positive? What your result means, what happens next, and where Papilocare fitsTested HPV positive in Malaysia? What the result means, the usual follow-up plan, how long HPV takes to clear, what you can do to help, and what the evidence says about Papilocare vaginal gel.HPVPapilocare in Malaysia: what it is, how to use it, what the studies show and where to get itPapilocare vaginal gel explained: what is in it, how to use the cannulas, what the PALOMA study found, and how to get it in Malaysia through CarePlus Clinic.HPVHPV explained: what it is, how it spreads and what to do about itHPV is very common and usually clears by itself. Learn who it affects, how it is tested, how the vaccine and screening protect you, and where Papilocare and Papillex+ fit.HPVPapillex+ for HPV follow-up: what is in it and what it cannot doPapillex+ is a daily supplement with green tea extract, active folate and B12. What each ingredient does, what the evidence does and does not show, and who should check first.Travel health
Sexual health
Bone, joint and muscle
Vitamin D
Skin conditions
Ear health
HIV PrEP
HIV PrEPPrEP in Malaysia: how to get HIV PrEP, what it costs and the tests you needEverything you need to know about HIV PrEP in Malaysia: who it is for, how well it works, the blood tests you need, where to get it, and what it costs.
HIV PrEPBlood tests before and during PrEP: HIV, kidney and hepatitis B explainedWhy you need an HIV test, a kidney function test and a hepatitis B test before starting PrEP, how often they are repeated, and what the results mean.
HIV PrEPDaily vs on-demand (2-1-1) PrEP: which is right for you?How daily PrEP and on-demand 2-1-1 PrEP work, who each one is for, exactly how to take the 2-1-1 doses, and the mistakes to avoid.
HIV PrEPPrEP side effects: what is normal, how long they last, and when to see a doctorThe common side effects of PrEP (emtricitabine and tenofovir), how long they usually last, tips to ease them, and the rare effects on the kidneys and bones that check-ups look for.
HIV PrEPPrEP vs PEP: what’s the difference, and which one do you need?PrEP is taken before possible exposure to HIV; PEP is an emergency 28-day course started within 72 hours after. How they differ, and what to do if you have just been exposed.
HIV PrEPTenof-EM vs Truvada: is generic PrEP the same?Tenof-EM and Truvada contain the same two medicines in the same doses. What generic PrEP is, who makes Tenof-EM, and why it costs less.Dandruff and scalp
Dandruff and scalpWhere to buy Pristine (Pristin) ketoconazole shampoo in Malaysia, and how to use itLooking for Pristin or Pristine anti-dandruff shampoo? What Xepa Pristine ketoconazole 2% is, how it compares with Nizoral, how to spot genuine stock, and where to buy it online in Malaysia.
Dandruff and scalpHow to use ketoconazole 2% shampoo for dandruff (Pristine shampoo guide)How ketoconazole 2% shampoo such as Pristine treats dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis, how often to use it, how long to leave it on, and how to stop flakes coming back.
Dandruff and scalpDandruff, dry scalp or seborrhoeic dermatitis? How to tell them apart and treat themFlaky, itchy scalp? How to tell dandruff, dry scalp and seborrhoeic dermatitis apart, what causes each one, and which treatments work.Intimate care
Hair loss
Hair lossHair loss treatment in Malaysia: minoxidil, finasteride and biotin explainedWhat causes thinning hair in men and women, how minoxidil tablets, finasteride and biotin compare, how long they take to work, side effects, and when to see a doctor.
Hair lossHair loss pills in Malaysia: oral minoxidil and finasteride, how they work and what to expectConsidering a hair loss pill? How low-dose oral minoxidil and finasteride work, typical doses, how long before you see results, side effects, and who should not take them.Stomach and gut
Stomach and gutIBS, Bloating and Constipation: What HelpsIrritable bowel syndrome explained: warning signs to check, diet changes that help, and how antispasmodics, simethicone and laxatives such as macrogol are used.
Stomach and gutAcid Reflux and GERD: Lifestyle, Antacids, PPIs and VonoprazanHeartburn and acid reflux explained: lifestyle changes that help, when to use antacids, how PPIs and vonoprazan work, and when you need a gastroscopy.
Stomach and gutAfter a Gastroscopy (OGDS): Common Findings and the Medicines Doctors PrescribeWhat common gastroscopy results mean, such as gastritis, reflux oesophagitis, ulcers and H. pylori, and the medicines gastroenterologists usually prescribe afterwards.
Stomach and gutStomach Ulcer (Peptic Ulcer): Causes, Symptoms and TreatmentWhat causes stomach and duodenal ulcers, the symptoms and danger signs, and how ulcers are healed with acid-reducing medicine, H. pylori treatment and safer painkillers.
Stomach and gutH. pylori Infection: Tests, Treatment and How Vonoprazan HelpsHow H. pylori is found and treated, why strong acid control helps the antibiotics work, where vonoprazan (a P-CAB) fits, and why you need a test of cure.Shop by concern
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