- Stomach Ache / Digestive Health
- Allergy Relief
- Bacteria , fungal,Protozoal Infections
- Bone, Joint and Muscle Aches
- Brain And Nervous System Disorder
- Cold, Cough and Flu
- Diabetes
- Ear Care
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Medical Conditions
ABZ 400mg Suspension 10ml
KShs 60.00- Description
- ABZ Suspension contains Albendazole which is a broad spectrum Anthemintic used as a dewormer for the eradication of Pin-worms, Whip-worms, Ascaris Lumbricoides, Hookworm and Tapeworms.
- How to use
- Pinworm, ascariasis, hookworm and whipworm:
Children over 2 years and adults: a single dose of 400 mg (tablets or suspension).
Children up to 20 kilos: 100 mg single dose, which can be repeated after 7 days. Adults: 400 mg (2 tablets) or 10 ml of suspension. In one dose alone, you can repeat at 7 days.Strongyloidiasis, hymenolepiasis and intestinal taeniasis:
Children over 2 years and adults: a daily dose of 400 mg (tablets or suspension) for 3 days. It is advisable to repeat the treatment after 15 or 20 days, given the life cycle of intestinal parasites.Opisthorchiasis and Clonorchiasis:
Adults and children over 2 years of age, 400 mg (tablets or suspension) 2 times daily for 3 days. Like many infestations are mixed and often include Opisthorchis viverrini and Chlonorchis sinensis, this dose is considered sufficient.Cutaneous larva migrans:
Children over 2 years and adults: a daily dose of 400 mg (tablets or suspension) for 1-3 days.Giardiasis:
Children over 2 years and adults: a daily dose of 400 mg (tablets or suspension) for 5 days.Gnathostomiasis:
Children over 2 years and adults: a daily dose of 400 mg (tablets or suspension) for 14 days.Cystic echinococcosis:
Patients over 60 kg weight:
Daily dose: 15 mg/kg, with a maximum of 800 mg/day, twice daily for 4 weeks.
This treatment cycle can be repeated after two weeks, to a maximum of 3 cycles. - Precautions
- Hypersensitivity to benzimidazole class of drugs.Common side effects include gastro-intestinal discomfort,headache,dizziness,dry mouth,pruritis and nausea.
Acamprosate 333mg Tablets 168’s
KShs 10,120.00- Description
- Acamprosate, calcium acetylhomotaurinate, is a synthetic compound with a chemical structure similar to the amino acid neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and the amino acid neuro-modulator taurine. Acamprosate is available by prescription as a 333-mg tablet, and the recommended dosage regimen is two 333-mg tablets taken orally three times a day. Acamprosate is used along with counseling and social support to help people who have stopped drinking large amounts of alcohol (alcoholism) to avoid drinking alcohol again. Drinking alcohol for a long time changes the way the brain works. Acamprosate helps the brains of people who have drunk large amounts of alcohol to work normally again. Acamprosate works by restoring the natural balance of chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters).
- How to use
- Acamprosate comes as a delayed-release (releases the medication in the intestine) tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food three times a day. To help you remember to take acamprosate, take it around the same times every day. Taking acamprosate with breakfast, lunch, and dinner may help you to remember all three doses. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take acamprosate exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
- Precautions
- Before taking acamprosate: -tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to acamprosate, any other medications, sulfites, or any of the ingredients in acamprosate tablets. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients. -tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention antidepressants (‘mood elevators’). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. -tell your doctor if you are thinking of, or have ever thought of, harming or killing yourself, if you have ever tried to do so, or if you use or have ever used street drugs or have overused prescription medications. Also tell your doctor if you have or have ever had depression or kidney disease. -tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking acamprosate, call your doctor.
Accusure HIV 1 + 2 Self Test
KShs 350.00- Description
- HIV 1 + 2 Cassette (Whole Blood) is a rapid chromatrographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of antibody to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Type 1 and/or Type 2, in whole blood, serum or plasma.
Clean the area to be lanced with the alcohol prep pad.
Squeeze the fingertip and pierce it with the sterile lancet.
Wipe away the first drop of blood with sterile gauze or cotton.
Using a disposable pipette, collect blood fromt he puncture site. The whole blood may be used for testing immedicately or may be stored at 2 – 8 0C for two days. Specimens that have been refrigerated must be equilibrated to room temperature before testing. - Precautions
- Do not open the pouch until ready to perform the test.
Remove the test device from its protective pouch. Lay it on a flat, clean and dry surface.
Use the pipette to draw and slowly add 1 drop of whold blood to the sample well.
Unscrew and remove the top of the buffer bottle and hold it vertically, then add 2 drops of buffer to the sample well.
Read the results between 15-20 minuites.
DO NOT READ THE RESULTS AFTER 20 MINUTESPOSITIVE; One line or two lines appear in the test region plus the control line appears within the result window, no matter which line appears first, indicating a positive result for HIV-1 and /or HIV-2 respectively. It is possible for positive test results to appear in one patient, simultaneously.
Ace Paracetamol Suppository 125mg 10’s
KShs 225.00- Description
- Ace® Suppository (125 mg): Each suppository contains 125 mg Paracetamol BP. Ace® is the formulation of Paracetamol, which is one of the safest and most widely used analgesic and antipyretic. It produces analgesic action by elevation of the pain threshold and antipyresis through action on the hypothalamic heat regulating centre.
- How to use
- Dosage:
Children below 5 years : 125-250 mg, 2-3 times daily.
Children 6-12 years : 250-500 mg, 2-3 times daily.
How to administer Ace Suppositories:
1. Ensure the child’s bowels are empty before administering the suppositories.
2. Wash your hands well with clean water and detergent.
3. Place your child on: o On either side with the knees bent toward the chest. o On back with legs raised as if to change a diaper. o On stomach with knees to chest or over your lap.
4. Hold the suppository between your thumb and index finger.
5. With your other hand, open the buttock cheeks until you can see the anal opening.
6. Gently insert the round end into the anal opening using the tip of your index finger. You will know if you have inserted it far enough if it does not come right back out.
7. Gently hold the buttock cheeks closed to keep your child from pushing it out. - Precautions
- CONTRAINDICATIONS: -Known sensitivity to paracetamol.
SIDE EFFECTS: Side effects are significantly mild, though haematological reactions have been reported. Pancreatitis, skin rashes, and other allergic reactions occur
occasionally.
Acetazolamide 250mg Tablest 112’s
KShs 4,550.00- Description
- Acetazolamide 250 mg Tablets (referred to as Acetazolamide 250 mg Tablets throughout this leaflet) contain the active substance Acetazolamide. This belongs to a group of medicines known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Acetazolamide 250 mg Tablets are used to treat: •glaucoma (a condition of the eye), by reducing the pressure within the eye. •abnormal retention of fluids (Acetazolamide 250 mg Tablets acts as a diuretic). •epilepsy (fits or convulsions).
- How to use
- The recommended dose is Glaucoma: Adults: 250 mg-1000 mg (1-4 tablets) every 24 hours, in divided doses. Retention of fluid: Adults: starting dose is 250-375 mg (1-1.5 tablets) once daily in the morning. Your doctor will adjust the dose and tell you how often to take your dose. Epilepsy: Adults: 250-1000 mg daily in divided doses. Children: the dose will depend on the body weight of the child, to be taken in divided doses. Dose should not be more than 750 mg (3 tablets) per day. •Before starting and during treatment your doctor may monitor your blood to check that treatment with Acetazolamide250 mg Tablets is suitable for you.
- Precautions
- Do not take Acetazolamide 250 mg Tablets if: •you know you are allergic to sulphonamides, sulphonamide derivatives including acetazolamide or to any of the ingredients in the medicine. •you have severe liver problems,•you have or have ever had severe kidney problems. •you have a particular type of glaucoma known as chronic non congestive angle closure glaucoma (your doctor will be able to advise you)• you have reduced function of the adrenal glands–glands above the kidneys – (also known as Addison’s disease). •you have low blood levels of sodium and/or potassium or high blood levels of chlorine (your doctor will advise you). Speak to your doctor if any of the above applies to you.
Acriptega Tablets 30’s
KShs 3,700.00- Description
- Acriptega Tablet consists of the substances Dolutegravir, Lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. It is a combination of antiviral medications indicated to treat adults and children infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
Actifed Wet Cough And Cold Syrup 100ml
KShs 400.00- Description
- Actifed wet cough and cold Syrup contains Guaiphenesin, Pseudoephedrine and Tripolidine.It works by thinning the mucus in the air passages causing narrowing of the blood vessels and reducing swelling in the nasal passages.
Actifed wet cough and cold Syrup is used in the treatment of cough, congestion, commoncold, bronchitis, breathing illnesses, cold, allergies, high fever, sinus congestion and pressure, respiratory allergies, runny nose, itching, watery eyes, sneezing, itching of the nose or throat and nasal congestion. - How to use
- Take 10ml every four to six hours, up to four times a day. Do not take more than four doses in 24 hours. Consult your doctor if your cough lasts for more than seven days, gets worse, comes back, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache.
- Precautions
- Actifed wet cough and cold should not be used while pregnant because it contains Pseudoephedrine which has blood vessel constricting effects that could restrict blood supply to the placenta. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Actilosa Capsules 10’s
KShs 925.00- Description
- Actilosa is a prebiotic and probiotic capsule taken as dietary supplement which contains 5 billion of L. acidophilas, B. longum,B.bifidum, B. infantis and Inulin 25 mg. It helps maintain a healthy intestinal floral.
- How to use
- Take one capsule twice daily. Do not exceed the recommended serving size.
- Precautions
- Contraindications: Use of probiotics in severe acute pancreatitis is contraindicated. Use is also not advised in patients at risk of opportunistic infections and in those with badly damaged GI tracts.
Actilosa Dry Syrup 30ml
KShs 640.00- Description
- Actilosa is a prebiotic and probiotic capsule taken as a dietary supplement. Prebiotics are compounds in food that induce the growth or activity of beneficial microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. Probiotics are used to improve digestion and restore normal flora.
Actin Gel Rub 30g
KShs 350.00- Description
- Actini Gel is used for the treatment of pain, swelling and inflammation due to muscle, joint and bone-related disorders. It is used in relieving pain due to sprains, strains, tendonitis, bursitis, hand, neck, shoulder pain, sciatica, muscle stiffness, joint pain, backache.
- How to use
- Gently wash or clean the affected area before application.
Apply a thin layer of the gel over the affected areas three or four times a day and massage it gently till it gets absorbed.
Activated Charcoal Tablets 100’s
KShs 710.00- Description
- Medicinal activated charcoal is traditionally used to adsorb gases in the digestive system , thus relieving the discomfort caused by indigestion, wind and heartburn. Charco tablets does not irritate the stomach , promotes digestive comfort, helps main healthy digestive function. Activated charcoal is naturally gentle on the stomch and safe with no known side effect.
- Ingredients
- Each tablet contain activated charcoal 250mg
- Benefits
- – Faster relief from gas, discomfort, pressure and bloating
-Naturaldigestion support
-Powerful absorbent
-Natural detoxifier - How to use
- Adults and children over 12 years; 2-4 tablets after meals 3 times a day
Children under 12 years ; not recommended.
Chew or swallow the tablet with some water - Precautions
- Do not take charcoal with any other medicine. Take your dose of charcoal at least 2 hours before or 1 hour after a dose of any other medicine. Charcoal binds to other drugs and can make them less effective, which could become dangerous.
Acyclovir 5% Cream (Lipsore) 2g
KShs 510.00- Description
- Acyclovir cream is used to treat cold sores (fever blisters; blisters that are caused by a virus called herpes simplex) on the face or lip. Acyclovir is in a class of antiviral medications called synthetic nucleoside analogues. It works by stopping the spread of the herpes virus in the body. Acyclovir does not cure cold sores or genital herpes, does not prevent outbreaks of these conditions, and does not stop the spread of these conditions to other people.
- How to use
- Topical acyclovir comes as a cream and an ointment to apply to the skin. Acyclovir cream is usually applied five times a day for 4 days. Acyclovir cream may be applied at any time during a cold sore outbreak, but it works best when it is applied at the very beginning of a cold sore outbreak, when there is tingling, redness, itching, or a bump but the cold sore has not yet formed. Acyclovir ointment is usually applied six times a day (usually 3 hours apart) for 7 days. It is best to begin using acyclovir ointment as soon as possible after you experience the first symptoms of infection. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use topical acyclovir exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
- Precautions
- Before using topical acyclovir:-tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to acyclovir, valacyclovir (Valtrex), any other medications, or any of the ingredients in acyclovir cream or ointment. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.-tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.-tell your doctor if you have or have ever had any condition that affects your immune system such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).-tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using acyclovir, call your doctor.