Earache Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Pain in the ear (technical term: otalgia) can be unilateral or bilateral and persistent or intermittent. They vary in intensity and nature, can be extremely uncomfortable, and sometimes go away on their own. Ear pain is often accompanied by other symptoms, such as a discharge from the ear canal, difficulty hearing, a feeling of … Earache Causes and Treatment

Tacrolimus (Protopic, Prograf): Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Tacrolimus is commercially available in the form of capsules, sustained-release capsules, sustained-release tablets, as a concentrated solution for infusion, as granules, and as an ointment (Prograf, generic, Advagraf, Protopic, generic, Modigraf). It has been approved in many countries since 1996. This article refers to oral use; see also Topical Tacrolimus (Protopic Ointment). Structure and … Tacrolimus (Protopic, Prograf): Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Ear Drops

Products In many countries, only a few ear drops are currently on the market. They are also produced in pharmacies themselves. Structure and properties Ear drops are solutions, emulsions, or suspensions containing one or more active ingredients in liquids suitable for use in the ear canal. These include, for example, water, glycols, glycerol, propylene glycol, … Ear Drops

Propyphenazone

Products Medicines containing propyphenazone are no longer on the market in many countries. The active ingredient used to be present in numerous painkillers and often in combination with other active ingredients such as paracetamol and caffeine. These included well-known brands such as Cibalgin, Spasmo-Cibalgin, Dialgine, Dismenol, Migraine-Kranit, Sanalgin, Saridon, Sinedal and Tonopan. As part of … Propyphenazone

Pharmaceutical Active Ingredient

Definition Active ingredients are the active components of a drug that are responsible for its pharmacological effects. Drugs may contain a single active ingredient, multiple active ingredients, or complex mixtures such as herbal extracts. In addition to the active ingredients, a drug contains various excipients that should be as pharmacologically inert as possible. The percentage … Pharmaceutical Active Ingredient

Phenazone

Products Phenazone is currently marketed in many countries exclusively in the form of ear drops. Tablets have not been available since the “group analgesics review” conducted by the Medicines Agency. This is in contrast to other countries. This article refers to oral therapy. Phenazone is one of the first synthetically produced analgesics and antipyretics. It … Phenazone

Acute Otitis Externa

Symptoms Acute otitis externa is an inflammation of the external auditory canal. The pinna and eardrum may also be involved. Possible symptoms include itching, ear pain, skin redness, swelling, a feeling of fullness and pressure, impaired hearing, and a discharge. Fever and swelling of the lymph nodes may also occur. Pain worsens with chewing. Complications: … Acute Otitis Externa

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