Store Cool

Background Medicines are usually stored at room temperature between 15 to 25 °C (sometimes up to 30 °C). However, for relatively many drugs, storage in the refrigerator at a temperature between 2 to 8 °C is mandatory. Why? At a low temperature, the molecular movement and reactivity of the compounds is reduced, germ growth is … Store Cool

Oxyquinoline

Structure and properties Oxyquinoline (C9H7NO, Mr = 145.2 g/mol) is present in drugs as oxyquinoline sulfate, a strong yellow powder that is readily soluble in water. Effects Oxyquinoline (ATC D08AH03) has antiseptic properties. Indications For local disinfection As an excipient (preservative)

Mass

Definition Mass is a physical property of matter. It is one of the basic quantities of the International System of Units (SI). The kilogram (kg) is used as the unit of mass. The mass of an object is equal to the sum of the atomic masses of all the atoms it contains. Kilogram and gram … Mass

Sage Health Benefits

Products Sage is available as an open product and as a tea in sachets in pharmacies and drugstores. Sage extracts are commercially available in the form of tablets, sage pastilles, lozenges and drops, among others. Stem plants Sage is an evergreen plant of the labiates family (Lamiaceae) native to the Mediterranean region. In pharmacy, mainly … Sage Health Benefits

Sage Pastilles

Products Sage pastilles (and sage candies) are commercially available from a variety of suppliers, including Dallmann, Vogel, Phytopharma, and Ricola in many countries. Distribution of Wala sage throat pastilles will be discontinued in 2019. Ingredients The active ingredients are preparations of sage leaves. As a rule, these are extracts, tinctures and/or sage essential oil. In … Sage Pastilles

Drugs

Definition Drugs or medicines are preparations which are intended for medical use on humans. They are used not only for the treatment of diseases, but also for prevention (e.g. vaccines) and for diagnostics (e.g. contrast media). Veterinary drugs, which are used in animals, are also counted among medicinal products. Active pharmaceutical ingredients Pharmaceuticals usually contain … Drugs