Methamphetamine

Products Methamphetamine is no longer registered as a drug in many countries. Pervitin has been out of commerce for some time. Methamphetamine is one of the narcotics and is subject to more stringent prescription requirements, but it is not a banned substance. In principle, medicines could be prepared in pharmacies as a magisterial prescription. In … Methamphetamine

Cannabis

Products Hemp and preparations made from it, such as marijuana, cannabis resin, THC, and cannabis extracts, are generally among the prohibited narcotics in many countries. However, the Federal Office of Public Health may grant exemptions for research, drug development and limited medical use. In 2013, a cannabis oral spray (Sativex) was approved as a medicine … Cannabis

Kidney and Bladder Tea

Products Kidney and bladder tea is available in pharmacies and drugstores as ready-to-use products (e.g., Sidroga, Künzle, Morga) or as open goods. Ingredients A kidney and bladder tea is a mixture of various medicinal drugs. These include, for example: Bearberry leaves Birch leaves Nettle herb Goldenrod herb Rosehip peels Hauhechel root Lovage root Meadowsweet herb … Kidney and Bladder Tea

Opium Poppy

Products Medicinal products containing preparations of opium, such as the opium tincture or an opium extract, are used less frequently. In contrast, the pure alkaloids such as morphine and codeine and related opioids are very commonly used medicinally, especially in pain management. Opium and the opioids are subject to narcotics laws. Stem plant The opium … Opium Poppy

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

Staghorn Salt

Products Staghorn salt is available, for example, in pharmacies and drugstores as open goods. Specialty retailers can order it from specialized suppliers. Structure and properties In a broader sense, staghorn salt is the ammonium salts of carbonic acid, ammonium hydrogen carbonate, ammonium carbonate or ammonium carbamate (SLMB). In practice, the pure ammonium hydrogen carbonate is … Staghorn Salt

Amyl Nitrite

Products Amyl nitrite is commercially available in the form of ampoules (Amyle Nitrite Inhalant USP). The product, available in many countries, is imported from abroad and is not officially approved as a drug. Amyl nitrite is included in the Federal Office of Public Health‘s antidote list and must be stocked in hospitals for the treatment … Amyl Nitrite

Water

Products Water is commercially available in different qualities. Water for pharmaceutical purposes is available in pharmacies, for example, the purified water (see there). It is produced in pharmacies or ordered from specialized suppliers. Structure Pure water (H2O, Mr = 18.015 g/mol) exists as a clear, colorless liquid without odor or taste. It is an inorganic … Water

Soft Zinc Paste

Products Soft zinc paste is usually produced in pharmacies. Retailers can also order it from specialized service providers. Finished medicines with similar properties are available (e.g., ZinCream Medinova). Production Zinc oxide (250) 30.0 g Lanolin 30.0 g White vaseline 60.0 g The zinc oxide is heated in a drying oven at 100°C. The lanolin and … Soft Zinc Paste

Chamomile Health Benefits

Products Chamomile tea and open chamomile flowers are available in pharmacies and drugstores. In addition, preparations such as liquid extracts, tinctures, the essential oil, creams, gels, ointments, oral sprays and tea mixtures are available. Stem plant True chamomile (synonym: ) of the composite family (Asteraceae) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe that has … Chamomile Health Benefits

Camphor

Products Camphor is available in many countries mainly in medicinal products for external use such as ointments, bath additives and inhalation solutions, and is often combined with other active ingredients and essential oils. It is further used in the preparation of numerous magistral formulations such as camphor spirit, camphor oil, camphor ointment and Rüedi nasal … Camphor

Camphor Oil

Products Camphor oil is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Specialty retailers can produce it themselves or order it from specialized service providers (e.g., Hänseler). Camphor oil is also an ingredient in finished medicines, for example, Rüedi nasal ointment. Structure and properties Camphor oil is a solution of 10% camphor in purified peanut oil. It is … Camphor Oil