Snus

Products Snus is traditionally produced and consumed in Sweden and other Scandinavian countries. It was invented at the beginning of the 19th century. Now it is also used in many other European countries and in many countries. The ban on its sale was lifted in many countries in 2019 due to a federal court ruling. … Snus

Mumps Causes and Treatment

Symptoms The disease initially begins with fever, loss of appetite, feeling sick, muscle aches, and headache and typically leads to painful inflammation of the salivary glands on one or both sides. The parotid glands may become so swollen that the ears protrude outward. Other possible symptoms and complications include inflammation of the testicles, epididymis or … Mumps Causes and Treatment

Listeria

Symptoms Possible symptoms include flu-like symptoms such as fever, muscle and joint pain, cramps, and nausea and diarrhea. In high-risk groups, a severe course such as with meningitis, encephalitis, blood poisoning and pneumonia is possible. The elderly, immunocompromised, pregnant women and newborns are particularly at risk. During pregnancy, the infection should be avoided if possible, … Listeria

Hepatitis A Vaccine

Products Hepatitis A vaccine is commercially available as an injection suspension (Havrix). It has been licensed in many countries since 1993. A fixed combination with hepatitis B vaccine is also available (Twinrix). Structure and properties Hepatitis A vaccine is either hepatitis A virus inactivated with formaldehyde or a liposomal preparation of hepatitis A virus antigen. … Hepatitis A Vaccine

Dronabinol

Products Dronabinol is an anesthetic. The Federal Office of Public Health may grant an exemption for limited medical use. Pharmacies can make dronabinol preparations themselves as an extemporaneous prescription or have them made by contract manufacturing. There are two provisions in the new formulary: Oily dronabinol drops 2.5% (NRF 22.8). Dronabinol capsules 2.5 mg, 5 … Dronabinol

Activated Carbon

Products Activated carbon is commercially available in the form of tablets, capsules, as a suspension, and pure powder, among others (e.g., Carbolevure, Norit, Carbovit, Hänseler Carbo activatus). Structure and properties Medicinal charcoal is composed of carbon and exists as a light, odorless, tasteless, jet-black powder that is free of granular particles. It is insoluble in … Activated Carbon

Bacterial Meningitis

Symptoms Typical symptoms of bacterial meningitis include high fever, severe headache, and neck stiffness. However, these symptoms do not necessarily all have to be present. The disease may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, skin rash, petechiae, sensitivity to light, and clouding of consciousness, among other symptoms. The infection can lead to blood poisoning and other … Bacterial Meningitis

Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine for Disease Prevention

Products TBE vaccine is commercially available as an injection suspension for adults and children (Encepur N, Encepur N Children, TBE-Immune CC, TBE-Immune Junior) and must be stored in a refrigerator. The vaccine has been licensed in many countries since 1979. Ingredients The vaccine contains TBE viruses of strain Karlsruhe K23 or Neudörfl (a locality in … Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine for Disease Prevention