How do I see a doctor online?

Open the iHealix app, describe how you feel, and you are matched to an available, verified doctor — usually within minutes. You consult by video, audio or chat, get an e-prescription where needed, and your medication is delivered. No waiting room required.

Can I order medicine online with delivery?

Yes. Once a doctor issues your e-prescription, you order from a verified pharmacy in the app and a courier delivers it to your door. You can also re-order repeat medication without booking another consultation.

How much does a lab test cost?

Prices are fixed and shown before you book — no surprises. The full menu, including blood counts, metabolic panels, lipid profiles, liver and kidney function tests, and COVID-19 PCR, is listed with prices in the Lab tests section above.

Can I book a lab test at home?

Yes. Choose home sample collection at checkout and a phlebotomist comes to you, or visit a partner lab if you prefer. Results are shared directly with your doctor and stored in your records.

Are iHealix doctors licensed and verified?

Every doctor on iHealix is licence-verified with the medical regulator for their region — state medical boards in the US, the GMC in the UK, the provincial Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons in Canada, or the national medical council in your country — before they take a single consultation. Every partner pharmacy is verified with the appropriate licensing body. Verification is checked once and audited continuously.

Do you offer home visits and nurse visits?

Yes. You can request a nurse home visit or a doctor's home visit for care that is better delivered in person — wound care, injections, elderly and post-discharge support — dispatched to wherever you are.

Is there a 24/7 emergency doctor?

iHealix runs round the clock, so you can reach a doctor at any hour. iHealix is not an emergency service — for anything life-threatening, call your local emergency number (911 in the US and Canada, 999 in the UK, 112 across the EU) or go to the nearest emergency room. iHealix complements, and is not a substitute for, your region's emergency services.

Does iHealix work with my health insurance?

Yes. You can submit insurance claims directly in the app — attach your consultation, prescription and lab records to your health plan without the paperwork shuffle.

Is my health data private and secure?

Yes. iHealix is consent-first and handles your data in line with the data-protection law that applies to your region — HIPAA in the US, UK GDPR in the United Kingdom, PIPEDA in Canada, and the EU GDPR across Europe. Your records, prescriptions and results are yours — shared only with the clinicians involved in your care, and only with your consent.

How is payment handled?

All payments are processed securely by Stripe. We never store your full card details — those are handled by Stripe in accordance with its PCI-DSS certified security standards. Prices are shown before you book and charged in your region's currency.

Medicines A–Z

Medicines A–Z — uses, side effects & precautions

Clear, plain-language guides to the medicines people search for — what they treat, how they work, common and serious side effects, interactions and who should take care. Informational only; no doses — your doctor or pharmacist sets those.

Queste informazioni hanno carattere puramente orientativo e non costituiscono un parere medico. Consulta sempre un professionista sanitario qualificato per problemi medici personali. In caso di emergenza, chiama il numero di emergenza locale.

5-HT3 receptor antagonist (anti-nausea / antiemetic)

Ondansetron
Nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy or radiotherapy

ACE inhibitor (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor)

Aldosterone antagonist with anti-androgen effects (also a diuretic)

Spironolactone
Hormonal acne in women (when prescribed off the usual diuretic use)

Analgesic / antipyretic (non-opioid pain and fever reliever)

Paracetamol
Mild to moderate pain such as headache, muscle ache, backache, toothache and period pain

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)

Antacid / acid-neutraliser (some combined with alginate)

Antacids
Quick relief of heartburn and acid indigestion

Anti-inflammatory / local analgesic (oromucosal)

Benzydamine
Painful mouth and throat conditions

Anti-inflammatory agent (anti-gout)

Colchicine
Acute gout attacks

Antibacterial / antifungal ear preparation (acidifying)

Acetic acid
Mild outer ear infection (swimmer's ear / otitis externa)

Antibacterial / antiprotozoal (nitroimidazole)

Metronidazole
Bacterial vaginosis

Antibiotic (first-generation cephalosporin)

Cephalexin
Skin and soft-tissue infections

Antibiotic (fluoroquinolone)

Antibiotic (lincosamide)

Clindamycin
Some skin and soft-tissue infections

Antibiotic (macrolide)

Antibiotic (penicillin combined with a beta-lactamase inhibitor)

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
Respiratory and chest infections

Antibiotic (penicillin-class / aminopenicillin)

Amoxicillin
Chest and respiratory infections

Antibiotic (penicillin, anti-staphylococcal)

Flucloxacillin
Skin and soft-tissue infections such as cellulitis and infected wounds

Antibiotic (penicillin)

Penicillin V
Throat infections such as strep throat and tonsillitis

Antibiotic (second-generation cephalosporin)

Cefuroxime
Chest and respiratory infections

Antibiotic (sulfonamide combination)

Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole
Some urinary tract infections

Antibiotic (tetracycline)

Antibiotic (third-generation cephalosporin, injectable)

Ceftriaxone
Serious chest infections such as some pneumonia

Antibiotic (topical, for eyes)

Fusidic acid
Bacterial conjunctivitis

Antibiotic (topical, for eyes/ears)

Chloramphenicol
Bacterial conjunctivitis ('pink eye' caused by bacteria)

Antibiotic (used mainly for urinary infections)

Antibiotic and antiprotozoal (nitroimidazole)

Metronidazole
Certain dental and gum infections

Anticoagulant (direct oral anticoagulant / DOAC, direct thrombin inhibitor)

Dabigatran
Reducing stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation

Anticoagulant (direct oral anticoagulant / DOAC, factor Xa inhibitor)

Anticoagulant (direct oral anticoagulant, DOAC / blood thinner)

Rivaroxaban
Reducing stroke risk in atrial fibrillation

Anticoagulant (injectable blood thinner)

Heparin
Preventing and treating blood clots in the legs and lungs

Anticoagulant (low molecular weight heparin / injectable blood thinner)

Enoxaparin
Preventing blood clots after surgery or during periods of reduced movement

Anticoagulant (vitamin K antagonist / blood thinner)

Warfarin
Preventing and treating blood clots in the legs or lungs

Anticonvulsant (anti-seizure)

Levetiracetam
Epilepsy (several seizure types, alone or with other medicines)

Anticonvulsant (anti-seizure); mood stabiliser

Anticonvulsant / nerve-pain medicine (gabapentinoid) - a controlled medicine in some regions

Antidepressant (atypical / noradrenergic and specific serotonergic)

Mirtazapine
Depression

Antidepressant (NDRI - noradrenaline-dopamine reuptake inhibitor); smoking-cessation aid

Bupropion
Depression

Antidepressant (SNRI - serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor)

Antidepressant (SSRI - selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)

Antidepressant (tricyclic)

Amitriptyline
Depression

Antidiabetic / alpha-glucosidase inhibitor

Acarbose
Type 2 diabetes (to reduce the rise in blood sugar after meals, often with other treatments)

Antidiabetic / biguanide

Metformin
Type 2 diabetes (first-line blood-sugar control)

Antidiabetic / DPP-4 inhibitor (gliptin)

Antidiabetic / GLP-1 receptor agonist

Antidiabetic / long-acting (basal) insulin

Antidiabetic / meglitinide (prandial insulin releaser)

Repaglinide
Type 2 diabetes (to control the rise in blood sugar around meals)

Antidiabetic / rapid-acting (bolus) insulin

Insulin aspart
Type 1 diabetes (mealtime insulin)

Antidiabetic / SGLT2 inhibitor (gliflozin)

Antidiabetic / short-acting and intermediate-acting insulin

Human insulin
Type 1 diabetes

Antidiabetic / sulfonylurea

Antidiabetic / thiazolidinedione (glitazone)

Pioglitazone
Type 2 diabetes (to improve the body's response to insulin, usually alongside other medicines)

Antidiarrhoeal (gut-motility slowing agent)

Loperamide
Short-term relief of acute diarrhea

Antidiarrhoeal / gastrointestinal protectant

Bismuth Subsalicylate
Indigestion, nausea, and upset stomach

Antifibrinolytic (clot-stabilising medicine)

Tranexamic Acid
Heavy menstrual bleeding

Antiflatulent (anti-gas / defoaming agent)

Simethicone
Trapped wind and bloating

Antifungal (allylamine)

Terbinafine
Fungal nail infections (onychomycosis)

Antifungal (azole)

Fluconazole
Vaginal thrush (vaginal yeast infection / candidiasis)

Antifungal (dermatophyte-specific)

Griseofulvin
Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis), especially in children

Antifungal (imidazole)

Antifungal (polyene)

Antifungal (topical, imidazole)

Clotrimazole
Athlete's foot

Antifungal (topical/oral, polyene)

Nystatin
Oral thrush (a yeast infection in the mouth)

Antifungal (triazole)

Antihistamine (nasal spray / eye drop)

Azelastine
Hay fever and allergic rhinitis (nasal spray)

Antihistamine / mast-cell stabiliser (ophthalmic)

Antihistamine plus decongestant (ophthalmic)

Antazoline with xylometazoline
Allergic conjunctivitis with redness

Antimalarial (4-aminoquinoline); also used as an antirheumatic in some settings

Chloroquine
Treatment and prevention of malaria caused by parasite strains that remain sensitive to it

Antimalarial (4-aminoquinoline); disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD)

Hydroxychloroquine
Prevention and treatment of malaria caused by sensitive parasite strains

Antimalarial (8-aminoquinoline)

Primaquine
Clearing the dormant liver stage of malaria caused by P. vivax and P. ovale to prevent relapses

Antimalarial (antifolate combination)

Sulfadoxine/Pyrimethamine
Treatment of malaria caused by sensitive parasite strains

Antimalarial (artemisinin derivative)

Artesunate
Treatment of severe malaria, including malaria affecting the brain or other organs

Antimalarial (artemisinin-based combination therapy, ACT)

Artemether/Lumefantrine
Treatment of uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum

Antimalarial (combination)

Atovaquone/Proguanil
Prevention of malaria for travellers

Antimalarial (quinoline-methanol)

Mefloquine
Prevention of malaria for travellers to certain regions

Antimalarial (quinoline); also historically used for muscle cramps

Quinine
Treatment of malaria, including some severe or resistant cases, often combined with another medicine

Antiparasitic (anthelmintic for filarial worms)

Diethylcarbamazine
Lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis)

Antiparasitic (anthelmintic for flukes and tapeworms)

Praziquantel
Schistosomiasis (bilharzia)

Antiparasitic (anthelmintic)

Pyrantel Pamoate
Pinworm (threadworm) infection

Antiparasitic (antifolate antiprotozoal)

Pyrimethamine
Toxoplasmosis, usually combined with another medicine

Antiparasitic (antiprotozoal)

Atovaquone
Treatment and prevention of Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) in people who cannot take standard medicines

Antiparasitic (avermectin anthelmintic and antiparasitic)

Ivermectin
River blindness (onchocerciasis)

Antiparasitic (benzimidazole anthelmintic)

Antiparasitic (broad-spectrum antiprotozoal and anthelmintic)

Nitazoxanide
Diarrhea caused by the parasites Giardia and Cryptosporidium

Antiparasitic (topical pyrethroid for skin parasites)

Permethrin
Scabies (mite infestation of the skin)

Antiparasitic and antibacterial (aminoglycoside)

Paromomycin
Intestinal amoebiasis (clearing amoebae from the gut)

Antiplatelet (blood thinner)

Clopidogrel
Preventing blood clots after a heart attack or stroke

Antiplatelet agent (blood thinner)

Dipyridamole
Helping prevent strokes and 'mini-strokes' (TIAs), often combined with low-dose aspirin

Antiplatelet agent (low-dose aspirin / blood thinner)

Aspirin
Preventing blood clots in people who have had a heart attack or stroke

Antiplatelet agent (P2Y12 inhibitor / blood thinner)

Antiprotozoal and antibacterial (nitroimidazole)

Tinidazole
Giardiasis

Antipsychotic (atypical / second-generation)

Antiseptic (mild antimicrobial, ophthalmic)

Propamidine isetionate
Minor bacterial eye infections such as mild conjunctivitis

Antispasmodic (antimuscarinic)

Antispasmodic (smooth-muscle relaxant)

Mebeverine
Cramping and spasm of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Antithyroid medicine (thyroid hormone suppressant)

Carbimazole
Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), including Graves' disease

Antiviral (neuraminidase inhibitor)

Antiviral (nucleoside analogue prodrug)

Antiviral (nucleoside analogue)

Antiviral (nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor)

Lamivudine
HIV infection (as part of combination therapy)

Antiviral (nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor)

Tenofovir
Chronic hepatitis B infection

Benzodiazepine (sedative / anxiolytic) - a controlled medicine

Beta blocker (cardioselective)

Beta blocker (with blood-vessel-relaxing action)

Carvedilol
Chronic heart failure

Biguanide (insulin-sensitising medicine)

Metformin
Helping with insulin resistance and menstrual irregularity in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine)

Amlodipine
High blood pressure (hypertension)

Calcium channel blocker (non-dihydropyridine)

Diltiazem
High blood pressure (hypertension)

Cardiac glycoside

Digoxin
Certain irregular heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation

Combined hormonal contraceptive (estrogen + progestogen)

Combined Oral Contraceptive
Preventing pregnancy

Combined vitamin and mineral supplement

Multivitamin
Helping fill nutritional gaps in people whose diet may be lacking

Corticosteroid (glucocorticoid), anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant

Prednisolone
Inflammatory conditions such as severe arthritis flares and inflammatory bowel disease

Corticosteroid (glucocorticoid), potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant

Dexamethasone
Severe inflammation and swelling, including around tumours or in the brain

Dietary supplement / essential fatty acid

Omega-3 Fish Oil
Supplementing omega-3 fatty acids in people with low dietary intake of oily fish

Dietary supplement / live microbial cultures

Probiotics
Supporting gut health and the balance of bacteria in the digestive system

Dopamine antagonist / prokinetic (anti-nausea and gut-motility agent)

Ear-wax softener (cerumenolytic)

Olive oil ear drops
Softening hardened ear wax

Emergency hormonal contraceptive

Emergency Contraception
Preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure (such as a missed pill or split condom)

Fat-soluble vitamin / antioxidant supplement

Vitamin E
Treating and preventing vitamin E deficiency, which is uncommon

Fat-soluble vitamin / supplement

First-generation (sedating) antihistamine (H1 receptor antagonist)

Glucose-raising hormone / emergency treatment for severe low blood sugar

Glucagon
Emergency treatment of severe low blood sugar (severe hypoglycaemia) in people with diabetes

H2-receptor antagonist (acid-reducer)

Inhaled / intranasal corticosteroid (preventer)

Intranasal / inhaled corticosteroid (preventer)

Mometasone
Hay fever and persistent allergic rhinitis — nasal spray form

Iron supplement (treatment for iron-deficiency anaemia)

Ferrous Sulfate
Iron-deficiency anaemia, including from heavy periods or pregnancy

Leukotriene receptor antagonist (asthma preventer / anti-inflammatory)

Montelukast
Asthma (regular prevention, often alongside an inhaler)

Lipid-lowering agent (bile-acid sequestrant)

Colesevelam
High cholesterol (raised LDL), often added to other cholesterol treatment

Lipid-lowering agent (cholesterol absorption inhibitor)

Ezetimibe
High cholesterol (raised LDL)

Lipid-lowering agent (fibrate)

Fenofibrate
High triglycerides

Lipid-lowering agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor / statin)

Lipid-lowering agent (PCSK9 inhibitor, injectable monoclonal antibody)

Evolocumab
Lowering high LDL cholesterol when statins alone are not enough or are not tolerated

Lipid-modifying agent (purified omega-3 fatty acid, EPA)

Icosapent ethyl
Lowering very high triglycerides

Local (topical) estrogen for vaginal and urinary symptoms

Vaginal Estrogen
Vaginal dryness, itching, and discomfort after menopause

Local anaesthetic (topical and injectable)

Lidocaine
Numbing skin or tissue before minor procedures, injections or stitches

Long-acting antimuscarinic (anticholinergic) bronchodilator (LAMA)

Tiotropium
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) bronchodilator

Long-acting progestogen-only contraceptive (injectable)

Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
Long-term contraception

Long-acting progestogen-only contraceptive (subdermal implant)

Etonogestrel Contraceptive Implant
Long-term contraception

Long-acting progestogen-releasing intrauterine contraceptive

Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System
Long-term contraception

Loop diuretic (water pill)

Furosemide
Fluid build-up (oedema) from heart failure, liver, or kidney disease

Mast cell stabiliser (anti-allergy preventer)

Sodium Cromoglicate
Allergic eye symptoms — itchy, red, watery eyes (eye drops)

Mast-cell stabiliser (ophthalmic anti-allergy)

Sodium cromoglicate
Allergic conjunctivitis

Menopausal hormone replacement (estrogen, with progestogen if you have a womb)

Menopausal Hormone Therapy
Hot flushes and night sweats of menopause

Mineral / electrolyte supplement

Potassium
Treating and preventing low potassium levels (hypokalaemia)

Mineral / trace element supplement

Mineral supplement

Mineral supplement / trace element

Zinc
Treating and preventing zinc deficiency

Mood stabiliser

Lithium
Bipolar disorder (treatment and prevention of mania and depression)

Mucosal protectant (ulcer-coating agent)

Sucralfate
Stomach and duodenal ulcers

Nitrate (fast-acting vasodilator)

Glyceryl trinitrate
Relieving a sudden attack of angina chest pain

Nitrate (vasodilator)

Isosorbide mononitrate
Preventing chest pain from angina (long-term control)

Non-hormonal intrauterine contraceptive

Copper Intrauterine Device
Long-term hormone-free contraception

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), COX-2 selective inhibitor

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), preferentially COX-2

Meloxicam
Pain and inflammation from osteoarthritis

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID); antiplatelet at low doses

Aspirin
Mild to moderate pain such as headache, toothache and muscle pain

Ocular lubricant (artificial tears)

Opioid analgesic (centrally acting), controlled medicine

Tramadol
Moderate to moderately severe pain

Opioid analgesic; also used as a cough suppressant; controlled medicine

Codeine
Mild to moderate pain, often combined with paracetamol or ibuprofen

Osmotic laxative

Macrogol
Constipation

Osmotic laxative (also used in liver disease)

Lactulose
Constipation

Ovulation-stimulating medicine (fertility treatment)

Clomifene
Helping ovulation in some people who are not ovulating regularly, including some with polycystic ovary syndrome

Potassium-sparing diuretic / aldosterone antagonist

Spironolactone
Heart failure

Progestogen (body-identical progesterone)

Progesterone
Protecting the womb lining as the progestogen part of menopausal hormone therapy

Progestogen (synthetic progesterone-like hormone)

Progestogen-only hormonal contraceptive

Progestogen-Only Pill
Preventing pregnancy

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

Rehydration therapy (electrolyte and glucose replacement)

Oral Rehydration Salts
Replacing fluids and salts lost through diarrhea or vomiting

Saline rinse / moisturiser (nasal and eye)

Sodium chloride
Relieving a blocked or dry nose

Second-generation (non-drowsy) antihistamine (H1 receptor antagonist)

Sedative-hypnotic (non-benzodiazepine 'Z-drug') - a controlled medicine in many regions

Zolpidem
Short-term treatment of insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep)

Short-acting antimuscarinic (anticholinergic) bronchodilator

Ipratropium
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA) bronchodilator (reliever inhaler)

Salbutamol
Asthma (relief of sudden symptoms)

Skin emollient / moisturizer

Emollients
Dry skin

Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor / cholesterol-lowering)

Stimulant laxative

Strong opioid analgesic, controlled medicine

Morphine
Severe pain, such as after major surgery, serious injury or heart attack

Thiazide diuretic (water pill)

Hydrochlorothiazide
High blood pressure (hypertension)

Thyroid hormone replacement

Levothyroxine
Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)

Topical acne and rosacea treatment

Azelaic acid
Mild to moderate acne

Topical acne treatment (keratolytic / antibacterial)

Benzoyl peroxide
Mild to moderate acne

Topical analgesic (counter-irritant, from chilli peppers)

Capsaicin
Localised muscle and joint pain, including osteoarthritis

Topical analgesic / counter-irritant (rubefacient), salicylate

Methyl salicylate
Minor muscle aches, strains and sprains

Topical antibacterial (for burns)

Silver sulfadiazine
Preventing and treating infection in burns

Topical antibiotic

Topical antifungal (allylamine)

Terbinafine
Athlete's foot

Topical antifungal (azole)

Topical antihistamine

Diphenhydramine
Itching from insect bites and stings

Topical antiparasitic (scabicide / pediculicide)

Topical antiseptic

Hydrogen peroxide
Cleaning minor cuts, grazes and wounds

Topical calcineurin inhibitor (non-steroid)

Tacrolimus
Moderate to severe eczema (atopic dermatitis)

Topical corticosteroid (mild potency)

Hydrocortisone
Eczema and dermatitis flare-ups

Topical decongestant / vasoconstrictor (ophthalmic)

Naphazoline / decongestant eye drops
Short-term relief of eye redness

Topical keratolytic

Salicylic acid
Warts and verrucas

Topical keratolytic / antipruritic (for scaly skin)

Coal tar
Psoriasis

Topical local anaesthetic

Lidocaine
Numbing skin before minor procedures, injections or blood tests

Topical nasal decongestant (sympathomimetic)

Xylometazoline
Short-term relief of a blocked or stuffy nose

Topical retinoid

Topical soothing agent (antipruritic / skin protectant)

Calamine
Itching from insect bites and stings

Vitamin supplement (B-group vitamin)

Folic Acid
Before and during early pregnancy to reduce the risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida