Erdostein

Products Erdostein is commercially available in the form of capsules (Mucofor). It was developed at Edmond Pharma in Milan, Italy, and has been approved in many countries since 1994. Structure and properties Erdostein (C8H11NO4S2, Mr = 249.3 g/mol) is a prodrug. The effects are mediated by the free sulfhydryl groups (-SH) of the metabolites. The … Erdostein

Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

Products Amoxicillin is commercially available in the form of tablets, film-coated tablets, dispersible tablets, as powder or granules for the preparation of a suspension, as an infusion and injection preparation, and as a veterinary drug. In addition to the original Clamoxyl, numerous generics are available today. Amoxicillin was launched in 1972 and has been approved … Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

Cefaclor

Products Cefaclor is commercially available as sustained-release film-coated tablets and as a suspension (Ceclor). It has been approved in many countries since 1978. Structure and properties Cefaclor monohydrate (C15H14ClN3O4S – H2O, Mr = 385.8) is a white to pale yellow powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is a semisynthetic antibiotic and has structural … Cefaclor

Erythromycin: Effects, Uses & Risks

Erythromycin is an antibiotic and is used to prevent or treat bacterial infections. It can be used on the skin, externally, or orally, internally. Erythromycin is subject to medical prescription in Germany, so it is not available over-the-counter in pharmacies. What is erythromycin? Erythromycin is an antibiotic and is subject to medical prescription in Germany, … Erythromycin: Effects, Uses & Risks

Mycoplasmataceae: Infection, Transmission & Diseases

Mycoplasmataceae is the familial superorder of the bacterial genera Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma. It is a series of bacterial species that are notable for their lack of a cell wall and pleomorphic shape. What are Mycoplasmataceae? The family Mycoplasmataceae belongs to the class Mollicutes and the order Mycoplasmatales. Mycoplasmataceae is the only family in the order … Mycoplasmataceae: Infection, Transmission & Diseases

Fingolimod

Products and approval Fingolimod is commercially available in capsule form (Gilenya) and has been approved in many countries since 2011. First generic products were registered in 2020 and entered the market in 2021. Fingolimod was the first specific multiple sclerosis drug to be administered orally, rather than being injected subcutaneously or as an infusion. In … Fingolimod

Pelargonium Sidoides

Products Umckaloabo drops, film-coated tablets Kaloba (drops, film-coated tablets) is the co-marketing drug of Umckaloabo. It is exactly the same as Umckaloabo except for the packaging, but is subject to cash (SL). Umckaloabo syrup, Kaloba syrup, approval in 2020. Homeopathic mother tinctures and homeopathics, drops. Preparations with Stem plant Capeland Pelargonium DC (Geraniaceae) is a … Pelargonium Sidoides

Bad Breath

Symptoms Bad breath manifests itself in foul-smelling breath. The bad odor is also a psychosocial problem and can lower self-esteem, lead to feelings of shame, and make it difficult to communicate with others. Causes True, chronic bad breath originates from the oral cavity and mainly from the coating on the tongue in over 80 to … Bad Breath

Acute Bronchitis

Symptoms Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes. The leading symptom is a cough that is first dry and later often productive. Other symptoms include difficulty breathing, sounds when breathing (whistling, rattling), feeling sick, hoarseness, fever, chest pain, and accompanying symptoms of the common cold or flu. The disease is usually self-limiting, so … Acute Bronchitis

Wool Flower (Mullein)

Stem plant Scrophulariaceae, common mullein, L. Scrophulariaceae, large-flowered mullein. Medicinal drug Verbasci flos, woolly mullein flowers. The dried flowers reduced to the corolla petals with stamens attached by L. Bertol. ( Schrad.). Preparations Species pectorales PH Ingredients Iridoid glycosides Phenylethanoid glycosides Mucilages Saponins Flavonoids Effects Anti-irritant Expectorant Fields of application Catarrh, acute bronchitis, cough, cold, … Wool Flower (Mullein)

Bronchitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Bronchitis can be divided into the mostly more harmless acute bronchitis and the more serious chronic bronchitis. While the acute bronchitis is mostly triggered by an infection of the respiratory tract, the cause of chronic bronchitis is mostly smoking or prolonged inhalation of pollutants. What is bronchitis? Bronchitis is often caused by viruses during a … Bronchitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment