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Choking is one of the leading causes of accidental death in young children, and food is behind most cases. Learn which 8 everyday foods...
Oman's Food Safety and Quality Centre (FSQC) has banned 12 pufferfish species from the Sea of Oman due to deadly tetrodotoxin poisoning risk. Learn...
Not all online platforms are built the same. Avicen Online is a licensed, MOH-registered pharmacy platform that sources directly from authorized brands — so...
Oman is entering its annual seasonal fever period. The Ministry of Health confirms flu activity typically picks up from September and can last until...
Diabetes rates in the GCC average 20.2% — nearly double the global rate. See country-by-country data and how Oman's food policy is bucking the...
More protein doesn't automatically mean more muscle. Learn the common protein myths, how much you actually need, what happens if you eat too much,...
The first week back at school often shows up as tiredness, skipped breakfasts, tummy aches and irritated skin. Learn what each sign means and...
Common questions about sexual wellness in Oman answered — contraceptives, lubricants, intimate hygiene products, and discreet online delivery. Shop safely at Avicen Online. Free...
Essential health and skin precautions for pilgrims travelling from Oman for Hajj & Umrah — covering hydration, heat protection, what to pack, and post-Hajj...
Heatstroke in Oman is a real medical emergency that builds slowly through hours of heat exposure. Learn to recognise sunstroke symptoms early and how...
Protect your family from mosquitoes and insects during Khareef season in Salalah — tips, myths, and trusted repellents from Avicen Online. Free delivery on...
Learn how to spot fake medicine, counterfeit medical devices, and counterfeit beauty products in Oman — and how to verify authenticity before you buy....
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No. The articles are general information to help you understand a topic and ask better questions. They do not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and they never give medicine doses — follow the leaflet or ask us.
A new guide is published every week, usually on Monday. Topics follow the season in Oman — flu season, Ramadan, back to school, summer heat and winter dry skin.
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Please do. Message our pharmacists through the chat page or WhatsApp and we will answer directly — popular questions become future articles.
The Avicen Online Health & Wellness Blog covers the everyday health questions families in Oman ask at the pharmacy counter: skincare for heat and humidity, baby and child care, women's and men's health, diabetes and blood pressure, seasonal colds and flu, nutrition and food safety. Each guide is written in plain language, points to genuine products available from our licensed pharmacy, and tells you clearly when it is time to see a doctor.
