Definition The dispensing of licensed medicines is strictly regulated by law in many countries. Drugs may be available by prescription (prescription-only), nonprescription, and over-the-counter. Typical dispensing points are pharmacies, drugstores and doctors’ offices, provided that self-dispensing is permitted by the canton. Category E drugs may also be sold in the retail trade, for example in … Dispensing Categories of Medicinal Products
Symptoms Scabies is a parasitic skin disease caused by mites that burrow into the skin and multiply. The primary lesion is found to be a comma-shaped reddish duct up to one centimeter long, at the end of which the mite is visible as a black dot. Due to an allergic reaction to the type IV … Scabies Causes and Treatment
Products Crotamiton was available in many countries as a cream and lotion for external use (Eurax). It was approved in 1946. In 2012, its distribution was discontinued. Structure and properties Crotamiton (C13H17NO, Mr = 203.3 g/mol) exists as a colorless to pale yellow, oily liquid with a slight amine odor. It is sparingly soluble in … Crotamiton
Effects Insecticidal Antiparasitic Ovicidal: killing eggs Larvicidal: larvae killing Partially insect repellent Indications Infestation by parasites, such as head lice and fleas. Active ingredients (selection) Allethrin Crotamiton (Eurax, out of trade). Disulfiram (Antabus, not commercially available for this indication). Flea medication Ivermectin (Stromectol, France) Lindane (Jacutin, out of trade). Malathion (Prioderm, out of trade) Mesulfen … Insecticides
Products Scabi-med cream containing 5% permethrin was approved in many countries in 2018. For the years prior to that, no finished drug product was registered for the treatment of scabies in many countries following the cessation of sales of Eurax (crotamiton). In other countries, however, the cream had been available for years or even decades. … Permethrin Cream
Symptoms Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the face that typically affects the cheeks, nose, chin, and central forehead symmetrically (Figure). The skin around the eyes is left out. It occurs more often in people with fair skin and in middle age, but it can occur in any skin type and at any … Rosacea Causes and Treatment
