Lymecycline is probably the most commonly prescribed oral antibiotic in the treatment of acne. In brief, acne can be treated with a variety of topical drugs, which are applied to the skin. Lymecycline is recommended in the treatment of moderate to…
Lymecycline is probably the most commonly prescribed oral antibiotic in the treatment of acne. In brief, acne can be treated with a variety of topical drugs, which are applied to the skin. Lymecycline is recommended in the treatment of moderate to…
Carbocisteine is a popular medication which is commonly used in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Recently, carbocisteine became short in supply with some pharmacies not being able to dispense carbocisteine to patients. Additionally, unfavourable wholesaling prices for…
Over the counter antifungal cream are used in the treatment of various conditions including ringworm, nappy rash, athlete’s foot, thrush and other infections caused by yeast (Candida species), mould and other fungi (for example Trichophyton species). This post summarises the use, availability and…
Omeprazole liquid, also known as omeprazole oral suspension is a liquid form of omeprazole drug, a prescription-only medication (POM). Omeprazole liquid can only be prescribed by a GP or other qualified prescriber. A liquid formulation of Omeprazole is designed for…
Aronix is a brand of sildenafil drug used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). Aronix is classified as a pharmacy-only medication (P), available without a prescription from a pharmacy or online chemists. Aronix, and now other brands of sildenafil,…
New over the counter estradiol medication became available in the UK. Gina 10 microgram vaginal tablets became the first hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medication available without a prescription.
Nuromol is a combination medication containing two active ingredients ibuprofen and paracetamol. Ibuprofen and paracetamol can be purchased from pharmacies and supermarkets as separate drugs, so the obvious question is whether it is worth it to buy more expensive combination products.…
Temazepam has been out of stock for the last couple of months with no indication of any resupply by the main wholesalers to pharmacies in the UK. Temazepam shortage affects the supply of both temazepam 10mg and 20mg tablets.
Buscopan (hyoscine butylbromide) and Mebeverine are two drugs commonly used for the symptomatic treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Both drugs can be prescribed or purchased in small quantities over the counter. Buscopan vs Mebeverine lists similarities and differences between…
Duac and Epiduo are two common prescription-only gels used in the treatment of acne. What is the difference between both gels? Duac vs Epiduo contrasts all necessary information about both medicines.
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