Citramag
Magnesium carbonate when mixed in water combines with citric acid to form magnesium citrate which acts as an 'osmotic laxative'. It works by causing water to be drawn into the lower bowel. This increases the water content and volume of the ... [... more]
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Irriclens
Sodium chloride 0.9% is a solution of salt in water at the same concentration as found normally in the body. It is otherwise known as saline. Saline may be used to wash wounds thoroughly, rinse the mouth and remove objects and harmful substances ... [... more]
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Octim injection (desmopressin)
Octim injection contains the active ingredient desmopressin, which is a type of medicine called a vasopressin analogue. It is similar to a hormone produced naturally by the body, called vasopressin (or antidiuretic hormone) and works by mimicking ... [... more]
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Halciderm topical cream (discontinued in the UK)
This medicine contains the active ingredient halcinonide, which is a type of medicine known as a corticosteroid (or steroid). Corticosteroids are hormones that are produced naturally by the adrenal glands, and have many important functions, ... [... more]
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Amoram (discontinued in the UK)
Amoram capsules and suspension contain the active ingredient amoxicillin (previously spelt amoxycillin in the UK). (NB. Amoxicillin is also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine.) Amoxicillin belongs to a group of antibiotics ... [... more]
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Rapilysin
Rapilysin injection contains the active ingredient reteplase, which is a type of medicine called a recombinant plasminogen activator, or fibrinolytic. It is used to dissolve abnormal blood clots that have caused a heart attack. Blood clots are ... [... more]
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Canesten HC cream
Canesten HC cream contains two active ingredients, clotrimazole and hydrocortisone. Clotrimazole is an antifungal medicine used to treat infections with fungi and yeasts. Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid medicine that is applied to the skin to ... [... more]
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Motilium suppositories
This medicine contains the active ingredient domperidone, which is a type of medicine called a dopamine antagonist. It is an anti-emetic medicine, meaning it is used to treat nausea and vomiting. It can also be used to treat abdominal bloating, ... [... more]
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Mucodyne
Carbocisteine is a mucolytic medicine which breaks down some of the chemical bonds in mucus. This makes the mucus less thick and sticky (viscous) and thus easier to cough up.Medicines that make mucus less viscous are useful in chest problems such ... [... more]
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Pentrax shampoo
Pentrax shampoo contains coal tar extract as the active ingredient. Pentrax shampoo is used to treat scaly, itchy skin conditions affecting the scalp, such as psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis or dandruff. Use at least twice a week as necessary, ... [... more]
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Oilatum bath formula
Oilatum bath formula and junior bath formula both contain light liquid paraffin. It works by providing a layer of oil on the surface of the skin to prevent water evaporating from the skin surface. Dry skin results from lack of water in the outer ... [... more]
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Mestinon
Pyridostigmine bromide belongs to the group of medicines called anticholinesterases. It works by prolonging the action acetylcholine, which is found naturally in the body. It does this by inhibiting the action of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. ... [... more]
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