Shisha

Shisha smoking Shisha smoking involves heating tobacco with charcoal. It is referred to as smoldering. The smoke is passed through water and travels through a hose to the mouthpiece, which is used to inhale it. It is mostly smoked in shisha bars or cafes in a social setting. Many varieties exist and electric hookahs are … Shisha

Lip Balm

Products Lip balms are available in numerous variants from many suppliers in retail and specialty stores. The best-known brand in German-speaking countries is Labello. Labello is also used as a synonym for the general term lip pomade. Pomade (with an m) derives from, French for ointment. Lip pomades can also be homemade, see Homemade lip … Lip Balm

Mouthwashes

Products Some drugs are commercially available as mouthwashes. A selection of the active ingredients they contain is listed below: Local anesthetics: Lidocaine Disinfectant: chlorhexidine Herbal extracts: chamomile, sage, echinacea, mallow. Anti-inflammatory: benzydamine Antibiotics: Tyrothricin Structure and properties Mouthwashes are liquid dosage forms for the administration of active pharmaceutical ingredients into the mouth and throat. They … Mouthwashes

Mouth Sprays

Products Mouth sprays are commercially available as drugs, medical devices, and dietary supplements. Listed below are some active ingredients that are administered with an oral spray: Local anesthetics: Lidocaine Disinfectant: chlorhexidine Herbal extracts: chamomile, sage, echinacea. Gel former: celluloses Anti-inflammatory: benzydamine Antibiotics: Tyrothricin Nitrates: isosorbide dinitrate Weaning agents: nicotine Cannabinoids: cannabidiol (CBD), cannabis extract. Mouth … Mouth Sprays

Auxiliary Materials

Definition On the one hand, drugs contain the active ingredients that mediate the pharmacological effects. On the other hand, they consist of excipients, which are used for the production or to support and regulate the drug effect. Placebos, which consist only of excipients and contain no active ingredients, are an exception. Excipients can be of … Auxiliary Materials

Cough Syrups

Products Cough syrups are commercially available from numerous suppliers. Typical categories include herbal, “chemical” (containing synthetic active ingredients), cough-irritant, and expectorant. They are sold in pharmacies and drugstores, among other places. Cough syrup can also be prepared by the patient. For example, vegetable extracts (see below), honey, sugar and drinking water can be used. Homemade … Cough Syrups

Green Tea

Products Green tea is available, for example, in tea stores, pharmacies, drugstores and grocery stores. Green tea originated in China and is consumed primarily in Asia. In Europe, black tea is more common. Stem plant The parent plant is the tea plant from the tea shrub family (Theaceae). It grows into an evergreen shrub or … Green Tea

Pu-Erh

Products Pu-Erh tea is available, for example, in pharmacies, drugstores and tea shops. It originates from Yunnan province in China. Stem plant The parent plant is the Assam tea plant var. , from the tea shrub family (Theaceae). It grows into an evergreen shrub or a tree. Medicinal drug The leaves of the tea plant … Pu-Erh

Dispersible Tablets

Definition and properties Dispersible tablets are uncoated tablets or film-coated tablets that can be suspended or dissolved in water before ingestion. They are designated by the Pharmacopoeia as “tablets for the preparation of a suspension for ingestion” and “tablets for the preparation of a solution for ingestion.” When dissolved, a homogeneous suspension or solution is … Dispersible Tablets

Dragées

Products Many medicines are commercially available as dragées. However, tablets or capsules are produced much more frequently today because it is easier and less expensive. New launches with dragées have become rare. Orthographically, both the French name and the Germanized one are correct. Structure and properties Dragées are one of the solid dosage forms and … Dragées

Matcha

Products Matcha is available, for example, in pharmacies, drugstores and specialty tea stores. Stem plant The parent plant is the tea plant from the tea shrub family (Theaceae). It grows into an evergreen shrub or tree. Medicinal drug The unfermented leaves of the tea plant are used as the medicinal raw material (Theae viridis folium, … Matcha

Powder

Products Many medicines as well as medical devices, chemicals and dietary supplements are sold as powders, for example painkillers, inhalants (powder inhalers), vitamins and minerals, salts, alkaline powders, probiotics, cold remedies and laxatives. Unlike in the past, powders have become less important as a form of medicine, but they are still used regularly. Structure and … Powder