Products Pure citric acid is available in pharmacies and drugstores as an open product. Specialty retailers can order it from Hänseler AG, for example. Structure and properties Citric acid (C6H8O7, Mr = 192.1 g/mol) usually exists as a white, crystalline, and odorless powder and is very soluble in water. In practice, citric acid monohydrate (C6H8O7 … Citric Acid
Products Laxatives are available in numerous dosage forms. These include, for example, tablets, drops, suppositories, powders, granules, solutions, syrups and enemas. Structure and properties Laxatives do not have a uniform chemical structure. However, groups can be identified (see below). Effects Laxatives have laxative properties. They stimulate bowel emptying by different mechanisms depending on the active … Laxative
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
Products Schüssler salts are commercially available in the form of tablets, drops and as semi-solid preparations such as creams, among others. In many countries they are available from, among others, Adler Pharma Helvetia, Omida, Pflüger and Phytomed. Structure and properties Schuessler salts contain homeopathic preparations of mineral salts. Homeopathic potencies: D6 = 1:106 or D12 … Schuessler Salts
Products Antacids are commercially available in the form of lozenges, chewable tablets, as a powder, and as a gel (suspension) for oral use, among others. Well-known brands in many countries include Rennie, Alucol, and Riopan. The first medicines were developed as early as the 19th century. Structure and properties The drugs contain active ingredients that … Antacids to Neutralise Stomach Acid
Products In many countries, finished medicines containing cocaine are currently no longer commercially available. However, they can be prepared as an extemporaneous prescription in a pharmacy. Cocaine is subject to the Narcotics Act and requires an aggravated prescription, but it is not banned as a drug. It is also sold as an illegal narcotic on … Cocaine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Symptoms Acute, uncomplicated bladder infections are among the most common infectious diseases in women. A bladder infection is considered uncomplicated or simple when the urinary tract is functionally and structurally normal and there are no diseases that promote infection, for example, diabetes mellitus or immunosuppression. Symptoms include: Painful, frequent and difficult urination. Strong urge to … Cystitis: Inflammation of the Bladder
Symptoms Bad breath manifests itself in foul-smelling breath. The bad odor is also a psychosocial problem and can lower self-esteem, lead to feelings of shame, and make it difficult to communicate with others. Causes True, chronic bad breath originates from the oral cavity and mainly from the coating on the tongue in over 80 to … Bad Breath
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
Products Sodium is present in active ingredients and excipients in many pharmaceuticals. In English, it is referred to as sodium, but abbreviated as Na, as in German. Structure and properties Sodium (Na, atomic mass: 22.989 g/mol) is a chemical element from the group of alkali metals with atomic number 11. It exists elementally as a … Sodium Health Benefits
Products Sodium alginate, along with sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate, is commercially available as chewable tablets and as a suspension (Gaviscon). It was approved in many countries in 2013. Structure and properties Sodium alginate is mainly composed of the sodium salt of alginic acid. Alginic acid is a mixture of polyuronic acids with alternating proportions … Sodium Alginate
Heartburn is a burning pain behind the breastbone caused by the backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus. Since the gastric juice is very acidic, the mucous membrane of the esophagus is irritated and causes the discomfort, which is often accompanied by a feeling of pressure. Heartburn is more common after eating, as this leads … Home remedy against heartburn
