Miscellaneous

Algesal Suractive Pomad containing the active ingredients diethylamine salicylate and nopoxamine is an anti-inflammatory and analgesic type of medication. The ointment produces a cooling sensation to distract the brain and reduce the perception of the pain. The medication is used to treat pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal and joint disorders such as sciatica, fibrositis, rheumatism and lumbago. Many active people and athletes will also use the ointment to treat cramps, strains, sprains and bruises.

Hydroxyzine (Atarax) is an antihistamine used to treat itchiness and other allergy symptoms. It can also be used to help with mental tension, nervousness and anxiety. Hydroxyzine will also help control nausea and vomiting that is the result of motion sickness. Many individuals take this medication when they travel to help them remain calm and to help them with feeling good when they are in a moving mode of transportation. Hydroxyzine is also used sometimes to help reduce anxiety that is related to alcohol withdrawal. It is often given in a detox setting for such individuals.

Daflon 500 is a unique micronized purified flavonoid fraction, extracted from citrus fruit plants. It is mainly prescribed for patients who cannot get the necessary amounts in their regular diets. It is generally used to treat conditions caused by chronic venous disease (CVD) like swollen legs, nocturnal cramps and varicose veins. Some people may also use it to treat acute hemorrhoidal attacks and prevents further bleeding episodes.

Bupivacaine Injection (Anawin) is a common form of medication to help numb areas of the body. This may be when a woman is giving birth, before a person goes into surgery, and even when someone is having work done at the dentist.

Floricot containing the active ingredient fludrocortisone is considered a steroid type of medication prescribed to help corticosteroid imbalances within the body. The medication works by controlling the amounts of sodium and fluids in the body. It should be used by patients who do not produce enough of its own steroids due to Addison's disease or syndromes where excessive amounts of sodium are lost in the urine. Regulating salt and water levels in the body can also help keep blood pressure normal.

Emeset containing the active ingredient ondansetron is considered a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist type of medication. It works by blocking the effects of the natural substance serotonin, a chemical in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting. The medication is primarily used to prevent and treat vomiting and nausea caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy or in post surgery recovery.

Aldactone (Spironolactone) is used as a water pill (potassium sparing diuretic), so as to help the body rid itself of unnecessary sodium and water, while at the same time reducing the amount of potassium lost. In some cases, this drug has been used by patients to treat unwanted hair growth (hirsutism), acne and seborrhea. Male to female transsexuals have also used it as part of hormone replacement therapy.

Hair loss treatments such as dutasteride work more effectively if the scalp is clean. Ketoconazole Shampoo can be used along with these treatments to maximise hair regrowth. Dandruff can be very annoying due to the dry scalp and the itching. It can also be embarrassing due to the flakes. Dandruff is caused by a type of fungus on the scalp as are several other similar problems. Ketoconazole Shampoo may be needed to treat your dandruff if over-the-counter products are not working for you.

Amantrel (Amantadine Hydrochloride) is a type of antiviral medication which is used to prevent or treat influenza A infections. Its mode of action involves inhibiting viral activity. Treatment of Parkinson`s disease is also possible with this medicine.

Carnitor (Levocarnitine) is used to increase the efficiency and endurance when performing physical exercise and to make muscle mass growth more active, often used by those people who practice sport nutrition.