Preparations for warts and calluses Warts (verrucas) are caused by a human papillomavirus, which most frequently affects the hands, feet (plantar warts), and the anogenital region […]
Acne and Rosacea Treatment of acne should be commenced early to prevent scarring. Patients should be counselled that an improvement may not be seen for at […]
Preparations for Psoriasis and Eczema Topical preparations for psoriasis CALCIPOTRIOL: Indications: plaque psoriasis. Contraindications: should be avoided by those with calcium metabolism disorders, and used […]
Topical Antihistamines and antipruritics CALAMINE: Indications: For the relief of sunburn, windburn, rough, dry hands, chapped and tender skin and for the relief of skin irritation. […]
Topical Corticosteroids Topical corticosteroids are used for the treatment of inflammatory conditions of the skin (other than those arising from an infection) in particular eczema, contact […]
Otitis Externa CHLORAMPHENICOL: Indications: Bacterial infection in otitis externa. Contraindications: This product is contra-indicated in persons sensitive to any of its components and where […]
Drugs for oral ulceration and inflammation LIDOCAINE: Indications: relief of pain in oral lesions. Otorhinolaryngology – Puncture of the maxillary sinus and minor surgical procedures […]
Emollient preparations CETAPHIL MOISTURIZING: Indications: for dry skin conditions associated with Eczema and psoriasis. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Dose and Administration: Apply […]
Drugs used in nasal allergy Mild allergic rhinitis is controlled by antihistamines or topical nasal corticosteroids; systemic nasal decongestants are of doubtful value. Topical nasal […]