Edaravon

Products For ALS treatment, edaravone was approved in Japan in 2015 (Radicut) and in the United States in 2017 as an infusion product (Radicava). In the EU, edaravone has orphan drug status. In many countries, the drug has been registered since 2019. Structure and properties Edaravone (C10H10N2O, Mr = 174.2 g/mol) is a substituted 2-pyrazolin-5-one. … Edaravon

Whey Protein

Products Whey protein is available in retail and specialty stores from various suppliers as powder without flavor or with different flavors. The German term is actually whey protein or whey protein. However, the English term has prevailed and is more common. Structure and properties “Whey protein” is the protein contained in whey. Whey is produced … Whey Protein

GeloMyrtol

Products GeloMyrtol is commercially available in the form of enteric-coated soft capsules. It was newly registered in many countries in October 2011, and has been on the market in Germany for years. GeloMyrtol is equivalent to GeloDurant, which was formerly marketed as Sibrovita. Composition The capsules contain Myrtol, a distillate of a blend of eucalyptus … GeloMyrtol

Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)

Products Dimethyl sulfoxide is approved as a drug in many countries and is sold exclusively in combination with other active ingredients. They are sprays, gels and creams. DMSO ointment 50% is produced in pharmacies. The pure substance is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Medicines for ingestion are not released. The metabolite MSM is available as … Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)

Fish Oil

Products Fish oil is available in the form of soft capsules from various suppliers, such as Alpinamed, Biorganic, Burgerstein or Phytomed. Fish oil can also be supplied to the body through regular consumption of fish. At least one to two fish meals per week are recommended. Structure and properties Fish oil is a purified, winterized … Fish Oil

Cannabidiol

Products In many countries, there are currently no medicines approved that contain only cannabidiol. However, the active ingredient is a component of the cannabis oral spray Sativex, which is registered as a drug for MS treatment in many countries and also contains THC. The oral solution Epidiolex or Epidyolex was approved as a drug in … Cannabidiol

Cannabidiol Hemp

Products Hemp with a high content of cannabidiol and a low total content of tetrahydrocannabinol (less than 1%) can be legally sold in many countries since 2016 and is available from specialized suppliers and web stores. Cannabidiol hemp is approved as a tobacco substitute product and not yet as a medicine. Neither cannabidiol nor cannabidiol … Cannabidiol Hemp

MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)

Products MSM is commercially available in the form of tablets, capsules and powder, among others, as a food supplement without indications. It is also applied externally, for example, as a cream and balm. Medicines containing MSM have not yet been approved. Structure and properties MSM (C2H6O2S, Mr = 94.1 g/mol) is a low molecular weight … MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)

Macadamia

Products Macadamia nuts and macadamia nut oil are available in grocery stores and specialty stores. Unlike other nuts, macadamia nuts are expensive. Macadamia is also known as the “queen of nuts“. Stem plant The parent plants are and of the silver tree family (Proteaceae), which are native to eastern Australia in New South Wales and … Macadamia

Gliclazide

Products Gliclazide has been commercially available in sustained-release tablet form and approved in many countries since 1978. The sustained-release dosage forms entered the market in 2001. In addition to the original Diamicron MR, sustained-release generics have been available since 2008. Sales of the non-retarded Diamicron 80 mg were discontinued in 2012. Structure and properties Gliclazide … Gliclazide

Vanillin

Products Pure vanillin is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Vanillin is an ingredient in many products (see below). Vanillin sugar, a mixture of sugar and vanillin, is available in grocery stores. Structure and properties Vanillin (C8H8O3, Mr = 152.1 g/mol, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) exists as a white to slightly yellowish crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in … Vanillin

Vaseline: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Pure petrolatum is available in pharmacies and drugstores. It is contained in numerous body care products and cosmetics. In German, the substance may be referred to as “die Vaseline” or “das Vaselin”. In English, Vaseline is a brand name and the substance is called petroleum jelly. The name Vaseline comes from the American Robert … Vaseline: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses