Glycerine
IndicationsGlycerine (glycerol) is used in several forms:Suppositories: for quick relief of occasional constipation in adults, children and infants.Skin products: to soften and moisturise dry, rough or cracked skin, lips and heels.It is also an ingredient in some cough…
Uses, dose, side effects and precautionsHypromellose
IndicationsHypromellose eye drops are artificial tears. They are used to relieve:Dry eyes, with burning, grittiness or tirednessEye irritation from wind, dust, air conditioning, smoke or long screen useDryness linked to too few tears, such as in Sjogren's syndrome…
Uses, dose, side effects and precautionsPoly Ethylene Glycol 3350
IndicationsPolyethylene glycol 3350 (also called macrogol 3350) is a laxative. It is used for short-term and long-term constipation, and, at higher doses under medical supervision, for faecal impaction (hard, stuck stool) and to clean out the bowel before…
Uses, dose, side effects and precautionsTetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride
IndicationsTetrahydrozoline (also spelled Tetryzoline) is an eye decongestant. It is used for short-term relief of red, irritated eyes caused by minor irritants such as dust, smoke, swimming pool water, wind or mild allergy. In some eye drops it…
Uses, dose, side effects and precautionsZinc Sulfate
IndicationsZinc sulfate is a zinc supplement. It is used together with oral rehydration solution (ORS) to treat diarrhoea in children, where it shortens the illness and lowers the chance of it coming back. It is also used to…
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