Products Citriodiol is commercially available in the form of sprays (e.g. Anti-Brumm Naturel, Anti-Brumm Tick Stop + Icaridin), among others. Structure and properties Citriodiol is produced from an extract of leaves of lemon eucalyptus, also called (family: Myrtaceae). A major active ingredient is -menthane-3,8-diol (PMD, C10H20O2, Mr = 172.3 g/mol). Effects Citriodiol protects between 6-8 … Citriodiol
Products Citronella oil is commercially available in the form of sprays, bracelets, fragrance lamps and as pure essential oil, among other products. Structure and properties Citronella oil is the essential oil obtained by steam distillation from the fresh or partially dried aerial parts of (PhEur). It exists as a pale yellow to brownish yellow liquid … Citronella Oil
Products Clarithromycin is commercially available as film-coated tablets, sustained-release tablets, oral suspension, and powder for solution for infusion (Klacid, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1990. Clarithromycin should not be confused with ciprofloxacin. Structure and properties Clarithromycin (C38H69NO13, Mr = 747.96 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble … Clarithromycin
Products Budesonide nasal sprays have been approved in many countries since 1995 (Cortinasal, generic). Rhinocort nasal spray has not been marketed since 2018. Sales of the Rhinocort turbuhaler were discontinued in 2020. Structure and properties Budesonide (C25H34O6, Mr = 430.5 g/mol) is a racemate and exists as a white, crystalline, odorless, tasteless powder that is … Budesonide Nasal Spray
Products Buflomedil is no longer available as a drug in many countries. Loftyl is out of commerce. Structure and properties Buflomedil (C17H25NO4, Mr = 307.4 g/mol) exists as a white, microcrystalline powder that is readily soluble in water. Effects Buflomedil (ATC C04AX20) is vasoactive and α-adrenolytic. It inhibits platelet aggregation, improves erythrocyte deformability and regional … Buflomedil
Introduction Fever occurs frequently in children and is caused by infections, but also by stress stimuli such as “teething” etc. The normal body temperature of an infant is between 36.5 and 37.5°C. The smaller the children, the higher the body temperature. Normally one does not speak of a fever in a baby if it is … Baby fever
Baby fever cramps Children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years may suffer a seizure with loss of consciousness due to high fever. The cramps almost always occur when the fever rises, the speed of the temperature rise being important. The height of the fever does not play a decisive role. Consequently, a … Baby fever cramps | Baby fever
Therapy of fever in the baby What to do if the baby has a fever? In general, babies and toddlers have a higher fever than older children and adults. This is mainly due to their still incomplete regulation of body temperature by the control centers in the brain. So it can happen that a strong … Therapy of fever in the baby | Baby fever
At what temperature do I have to take my baby to the doctor? Healthy children have a body temperature of about 36.5°C to 37.5°C. Up to a temperature of 38.5°C one still speaks of an increased temperature. Only from a temperature higher than 38.5°C one speaks of real fever, from 39°C of high fever.Fever is … At what temperature do I have to take my baby to the doctor? | Baby fever
Duration of fever in the baby How long the fever lasts in babies due to infection is very variable. It depends largely on the type of infection. For example, fever can last only one or two days in mild infections and then subside again. Other diseases, such as three-day fever, usually follow a clear pattern … Duration of fever in the baby | Baby fever
Medications come in many different forms. The different forms and compositions of medications are due to the different active ingredients used in the medications. Variety of choices in pharmacies In addition to various tablet forms, ointments and drops, the following so-called dosage forms are also offered in pharmacies: Granules consist of small granules in which … Granules, Suspensions, Suppositories and Teas
A laxative (Laxantia) is a variety of medications used to treat constipation in order to stimulate intestinal activity again and to facilitate or even enable the patient’s bowel movement. Laxatives are usually used temporarily for constipation, but in some patients laxatives may be part of the long-term medication. Laxatives are also used in diagnostics, for … Laxatives
