Definition Azelaic acid is a chemical substance which belongs to the group of so-called carboxylic acids. Other synonymous terms for azelaic acid are nonadic acid or 1,7-heptadicarboxylic acid. The latter is a precise description of the chemical composition of azelaic acid. Salts of azelaic acid are called azelates. Azelaic acid is a white, crystalline solid. … Azelaic acid
Side effects As with other drugs, azelaic acid has side effects which must be taken into account. The side effects of azelaic acid therapy depend on the duration of the therapy, the dosage and the frequency of use. They are very different from one individual to another. In general, creams and ointments containing azelaic acid … Side effects | Azelaic acid
Dosage form as ointment There are various creams and ointments that contain azelaic acid. A widespread trade name for an ointment containing azelain is Skinoren®. There are two compositions which are common and frequently used in Germany. On the one hand there is a 20% cream and a 15% gel. Both are approved for external … Dosage form as ointment | Azelaic acid
Definition In the case of an infection of the upper respiratory tract, such as a cold, a variety of drugs are used. One of them is nasal spray. When buying the mostly over-the-counter drugs, pharmacists always specifically emphasise that nasal sprays are not intended for long-term use. This information is very relevant, as excessive nasal … Dependence on nasal spray
Nasal spray during pregnancy There have not been enough scientific studies to date on whether the use of nasal spray with xylometazoline is safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It is possible that an overdose has a negative effect on the baby’s blood supply or inhibits the production of breast milk during breastfeeding. Only in … Nasal spray during pregnancy | Dependence on nasal spray
General information Antra® is the name of a Bayer product and belongs to the group of so-called gastric acid blockers or proton pump inhibitors. The active ingredient in the preparation is omeprazole. There are different amounts of the main active ingredient omeprazole: 10mg, 20mg or 40mg per capsule or tablet. The active strengths with 10mg … Antra®
Introduction – What is Betaisodona® Oral Antiseptic? Betaisodona® Oral Antiseptic is a drug for the prevention and treatment of infections in the mouth. In contrast to an antibiotic, which is able to specifically combat disease-causing bacteria and possibly fungi throughout the body, the antiseptic only acts locally in the area of application and can effectively … Betaisodona® Oral antiseptic
When and how do I take Antra®? Since Antra® is not yet contained in its effective form in the capsule, it must first be absorbed into the body in the intestine before it can reach the stomach via the bloodstream. There it is activated in the stomach mucosa and can only now develop its effect. … When and how do I take Antra®? | Antra®
Interaction Since Betaisodona® oral antiseptic acts almost only locally, there are few interactions with other drugs. Betaisodona® should never be used together with disinfectants containing mercury, as this can produce caustic mercury iodide. However, medicines containing mercury are practically no longer used today. Other disinfectants such as silver sulfadiazine, hydrogen peroxide, octenidine and taurolidine can … Interaction | Betaisodona® Oral antiseptic
When should Antra® not be taken or only taken with caution? Antra® is considered a very well tolerated preparation. However, Antra® must not be taken if you are allergic to omeprazole or other components of the preparation. If you are also suffering from HIV, Antra® must not be used together with the preparation Atazanavir, which … When should Antra® not be taken or only taken with caution? | Antra®
Price The drug is available at a price starting at about 10€ for 100ml solution. Is Betaisodona® oral antiseptic available only on prescription? Betaisodona® Oral Antiseptic is a pharmacy-only but non-prescription drug. Can be used during pregnancy and lactation Betaisodona® should only be used during pregnancy on the doctor’s prescription, and the thyroid gland of … Price | Betaisodona® Oral antiseptic
Definition Triptans are a specific group of drugs used in the treatment of headaches, especially migraines. Unlike other painkillers, triptans are not necessarily effective for normal headaches. Especially migraine headaches and so-called cluster headaches can be successfully treated with triptans. The reason is the very special mechanism of action, which is different with triptans than … Triptans
