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Acyclovir-Denk 200mg Tablets 25’s
KShs 2,230.00- Description
- Acyclovir-Denk 200 mg contains acyclovir which used in the treatment of herpes labialis, genital herpes infection, chickenpox and herpes zoster.Its an antiviral medication that prevents the multiplication of the virus in human cells.
- How to use
- Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Acyclovir-Denk may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Precautions
- Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better. Drink plenty of water while on treatment with Acyclovir-Denk 200mg Tablet. This helps to prevent kidney stone and kidney damage. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. A dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted. You should not have sex if you have genital sores or blisters. If you’re taking Acyclovir-Denk 200mg Tablet for herpes, you should use barrier methods (condoms) when you’re having sex since you can still pass it on to other people, even if you’re taking the medication. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.Common side effects include Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness, Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Fever.
Adalat LA 30mg Tablets 30’s
KShs 2,425.00- Description
- Adalat LA contains nifedipine, which belongs to a group of medicines called calcium antagonists. Adalat LA is used to treat high blood pressure or angina (chest pain).For high blood pressure: Adalat LA works by relaxing and expanding the blood vessels.This makes the blood flow more easily and lowers blood pressure.Lower blood pressure reduces the strain on your heart.For angina: Adalat LA works by relaxing and expanding the arteries supplying the heart. This allows more blood and oxygen to reach the heart and decreases the strain on it. Your angina attacks will be less severe and less frequent if there is less strain on the heart.
Qualitative and quantitative composition:
Each prolonged-release tablet contains 30 mg nifedipine. Each tablet contains a 10% overage of nifedipine to deliver the label claim.
Therapeutic indications:
For the treatment of all grades of hypertension. For the prophylaxis of chronic stable angina pectoris either as monotherapy or in combination with a beta-blocker. - How to use
- Posology: In mild to moderate hypertension, the recommended initial dose is one 20 mg tablet once-daily. In severe hypertension, the recommended initial dose is one 30 mg tablet once-daily. If necessary, the dosage can be increased according to individual requirements up to a maximum of 90 mg once-daily. For the prophylaxis of angina pectoris, the recommended initial dose is one 30 mg tablet once-daily. The dosage can be increased according to individual requirements up to a maximum of 90 mg once-daily. Patients in whom hypertension or anginal symptoms are controlled on Adalat capsules or Adalat retard may be safely switched to Adalat LA. Prophylactic anti-anginal efficacy is maintained when patients are switched from other calcium antagonists such as diltiazem or verapamil to Adalat LA. Patients switched from other calcium antagonists should initiate therapy at the recommended initial dose of 30 mg Adalat LA once-daily. Subsequent titration to a higher dose may be initiated as warranted clinically. Co-administration with CYP 3A4 inhibitors or CYP 3A4 inducers may result in the recommendation to adapt the nifedipine dose or not to use nifedipine at all.
Method of administration: Oral use.
The tablets should be swallowed whole with a glass of water, either with or without food. The tablets should be taken at approximately 24-hour intervals, i.e. at the same time each day, preferably during the morning. Adalat LA tablets must be swallowed whole; under no circumstances should they be bitten, chewed or broken up. Adalat LA should not be taken with grapefruit juice. - Precautions
- Contraindications: -Adalat LA should not be administered to patients with known hypersensitivity to the active substance, or to other dihydropyridines because of the theoretical risk of cross-reactivity, or to any of the excipients listed. -Adalat LA should not be used in cases of cardiogenic shock, clinically significant aortic stenosis, unstable angina, or during or within one month of a myocardial infarction. -Adalat LA should not be used for the treatment of acute attacks of angina. The safety of Adalat LA in malignant hypertension has not been established. Adalat LA should not be used for secondary prevention of myocardial infarction. Owing to the duration of action of the formulation, Adalat LA should not be administered to patients with hepatic impairment. -Adalat LA should not be administered to patients with a history of gastro-intestinal obstruction, oesophageal obstruction, or any degree of decreased lumen diameter of the gastro-intestinal tract. -Adalat LA must not be used in patients with a Kock pouch (ileostomy after proctocolectomy). Adalat LA is contra-indicated in patients with inflammatory bowel disease or Crohn’s disease. Adalat LA should not be administered concomitantly with rifampicin since effective plasma levels of nifedipine may not be achieved owing to enzyme induction.
Adol 125mg Suppositories 10’s
KShs 410.00- Description
- Adol 125 mg suppositories: Each suppository contains Paracetamol as the Active ingredient. Paracetamol Suppositories are used for pain relief and fever in children under the age of 6 years. Adol 125 mg is suitable for children who find it difficult to take paracetamol as tablets or syrup.
- How to use
- 1 to 3 years: One suppository
4 to 6 years: Two suppositories
These doses may be repeated up to a maximum of 4 times in 24 hours.
How to use Adol 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
- Adol suppositories should not be used if the child is: Allergic to paracetamol or to the other main ingredient.
Adovas Syrup 100ml
KShs 260.00- Description
- Adovas® is a sugar free, non sedating herbal cough syrup. It liquefies phlegm. It is effective for all kinds of common cold and cough such as, dry irritable cough, allergic cough, smokers cough and cough associated with bronchitis. It soothens the throat irritation and relieves hoarseness.
- How to use
- Children under 12 years;1-2 teaspoonful-10ml) 3 times a day
Adults;3 teaspoonful (15ml) 2-3 times a day.
Advant 16mg Tabs 14’s
KShs 1,354.00- Description
- ADVANT (Candesartan cilexetil), a prodrug, is hydrolyzed to candesartanduring absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. Candesartan is a selective AT1 subtype angiotensin II receptor antagonist. ADVANT Tablets 16mg: Each tablet contains Candesartan cilexetil 16mg. THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS: Hypertension- ADVANT (Candesartan cilexetil) is indicated for the treatment of hypertension in adults and children 1 to < 17 years of age. It may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. Heart Failure: -ADVANT (Candesartan cilexetil) is indicated for the treatment of heart failure (NYHA class II-IV) in adults with left ventricular systolic dysfunction(<40%) to reduce cardiovascular death and to reduce heart failurehospitalizations. ADVANT (Candesartan cilexetil) also has an added effect on these outcomes when used with an ACE inhibitor.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Angiotensin II is formed from angiotensin I in a reaction catalyzed by angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE, kinase II). Angiotensin II is the principal pressor agent of the renin-angiotensin system, with effects that include vasoconstriction, stimulation of synthesis and release of aldosterone, cardiac stimulation and renal re-absorption of sodium. Candesartan blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor in many tissues, such as vascular smooth muscle and the adrenal gland. Its action is, therefore, independent of the pathways for angiotensin II synthesis. Candesartan cilexetil is rapidly converted to the active drug, candesartan,by ester hydrolysis during absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. Candesartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, selective for AT1receptors, with tight binding to and slow dissociation from the receptor. It has no agonist activity. ACE inhibitors also inhibit the degradation of bradykinin, a reaction also catalyzed by ACE. Because candesartan does not inhibit ACE (kinase II), it does not affect the response to bradykinin. Candesartan does not bind to or block other hormone receptors or ion channels known to be important in cardio vascular regulation. Blockade of the angiotensin II receptor inhibits the negative regulatoryfeedback of angiotensin II on renin secretion, but the resulting increased plasma renin activity and angiotensin II circulating levels do not overcome the effect of candesartan on blood pressure. - How to use
- DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Hypertension- Adults Dosage must be individualized. Response is dose related over the range of 2 to 32 mg. The usual recommended starting dose of ADVANT(Candesartan cilexetil) is 16 mg once daily when it is used as mono-therapy in patients who are not volume depleted. ADVANT (Candesartan cilexetil) can be administered once or twice daily with total daily doses ranging from 8 mg to 32 mg. Most of the antihypertensive effect is present within 2 weeks and maximal blood pressure reduction is generally obtained within 4 to 6weeks of treatment with ADVANT( Candesartan cilexetil ). ADVANT (Candesartan cilexetil) may be administered with or without food. Pediatrics: ADVANT (Candesartan cilexetil) may be administered once daily or divided into two equal doses. Adjust the dosage according to blood pressure response. For patients with possible depletion of intravascular volume (e.g.,patients treated with diuretics, particularly those with impaired renal function) ,initiate ADVANT (Candesartan cilexetil) under close medical supervision and consider administration of a lower dose.
Children 1 to <6 years of age: The dose range is 0.05 to 0.4 mg/kg per day. The recommended starting dose is 0.20 mg/kg.
Children 6 to <17 years of age: For those less than 50 kg, the dose range is 2 to 16 mg per day. The recommended starting dose is 4 to 8 mg. For those greater than 50 kg, the dose range is 4 to 32 mg per day. The recommended starting dose is 8 to 16 mg. An antihypertensive effect is usually present within 2 weeks, with full effect generally obtained within 4 weeks of treatment with ADVANT (Candesartan cilexetil). Children < 1 year of age must not receive ADVANT (Candesartan cilexetil) for hypertension.
Heart Failure: The recommended initial dose for treating heart failure is 4 mg once daily. The target dose is 32 mg once daily, which is achieved by doubling thedose at approximately 2-week intervals, as tolerated by the patient. - Precautions
- CONTRAINDICATIONS: Candesartan cilexetil is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to this drug or any component of this product.
WARNINGS / PRECAUTIONS: General -As with any antihypertensive agent, excessive blood pressure decrease in patients with ischaemic cardiopathy or ischaemic cerebrovascular disease could result in a myocardial infarction or stroke.
Advenza Capsules 30’s
KShs 2,900.00- Description
- Advenza has various formulations like Enzymes+Probiotics, Probiotics with Extracts, standalone Probiotics. It has various application ranging from Gut health, digestion, immunity and women’s health.
- Benefits
- Probiotics helps renew the Gut with useful Bacteria which aids digestion and help maintain immunity.
- How to use
- Take one capsules daily
Aerius 5mg Tablets 30’s
KShs 3,460.00- Description
- Aerius tablets contain Desloratadine 5 mg which is used in the treatment of allergy symptoms. It is an antihistamine medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.
- How to use
- Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aerius 5 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Precautions
- Aerius 5 mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol. Aerius may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Aerius 5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney and liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alatrol Syrup 5mg/5ml 60ml
KShs 150.00- Description
- Alatrol Syrup contains Cetirizine which is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction.
- How to use
- Shake well before use. Alatrol Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Adults and children 6 years and older: 5 ml or 10 ml once daily depending upon severity of symptoms; do not take more than 10 ml in 24 hours. Children 2 to under 6 years of age:2.5 ml once daily; if needed, dose can be increased to a maximum of 5 ml once daily or 2.5 ml every 12 hours. Do not give more than 5 ml in 24 hours.
- Precautions
- Do not take cetirizine if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to cetirizine or any of the other ingredients of cetirizine tablet. If you have severe kidney problem or severe liver problem.
Alcomet 500mg Tablets 30’s
KShs 3,920.00- Description
- Alcomet 500 is a drug used to treat some liver-related diseases such as: alcohol intoxication, fatty liver
- Ingredients
- Metadoxine
Aldomet 500mg Tablets 30’s
KShs 1,270.00- Description
- ALDOMET (Methyldopa) is an antihypertensive drug. Methyldopa, the L-isomer of alpha-methyldopa, is levo-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methylalanine. Its empirical formula is C10H13NO4, with a molecular weight of 211.22. ‘Aldomet’ Tablets 500 mg, contain methyldopa equivalent to 500 mg anhydrous methyldopa. Inactive ingredients in the tablets are: calcium di-sodium edetate, cellulose, citric acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C Yellow 10, ethylcellulose, guar gum, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, iron oxide, magnesium stearate, propylene glycol, talc, and titanium dioxide.
- How to use
- Use in adults:
Initial dosage: Usually 250 mg two or three times a day, for two days. Adjustment: Usually adjusted at intervals of not less than two days, until an adequate response is obtained. The maximum recommended daily dosage is 3 g. Many patients experience sedation for two or three days when therapy with ‘Aldomet’ is started or when the dose is increased. When increasing the dosage, therefore, it may be desirable to increase the evening dose first. Withdrawal of ‘Aldomet’ is followed by return of hypertension, usually within 48 hours. This is not complicated generally by an overshoot of blood pressure.
Patients with renal impairment:Methyldopa is largely excreted by the kidney, and patients with impaired renal function may respond to smaller doses.
Other antihypertensives:Therapy with ‘Aldomet’ may be initiated in most patients already on treatment with other antihypertensive agents by terminating these antihypertensive medications gradually, as required. Following such previous antihypertensive therapy, ‘Aldomet’ should be limited to an initial dose of not more than 500 mg daily and increased as required at intervals of not less than two days. When methyldopa is given to patients on other antihypertensives the dose of these agents may need to be adjusted to effect a smooth transition.
When 500 mg of ‘Aldomet’ is added to 50 mg of hydrochlorothiazide, the two agents may be given together once daily.
Paediatric population: initial dosage is based on 10 mg/kg of bodyweight daily in 2-4 oral doses. The daily dosage is then increased or decreased until an adequate response is achieved. The maximum dosage is 65 mg/kg or 3.0 g daily, whichever is less. - Precautions
- Contraindications: ‘Aldomet’ is contra-indicated in patients with:• active hepatic disease, such as acute hepatitis and active cirrhosis.• hypersensitivity to the active substance (including hepatic disorders associated with previous methyldopa therapy), or to any of the excipients listed.• depression.• on therapy with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).• with a catecholamine-secreting tumour such as phaeochromocytoma or paraganglioma.• with porphyria.
Alerid Syrup 30ml
KShs 100.00- Description
- Alerid Syrup is given to children to treat various symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching associated with allergic conditions like hay fever, urticaria (hives), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), and common cold.
- Ingredients
- Cetirizine (5mg/5ml)
- How to use
- Give this medicine to your child orally with or without food in the dose, time, and way prescribed by your child’s doctor.
Alicton Ear Spray 10ml
KShs 729.00- Description
- Alicton Ear Spray is a user-friendly and effective solution for managing ear conditions. It is self-administered without the need for head tilting, and its spray mechanism ensures even coverage of the target area. Suitable for adults and children aged 2 years and above
- Ingredients
- Paradichlorobenzene 2%w/v, Benzocaine 2.7%w/v, Chlorbutol 5%w/v, Turpentine Oil 15%w/v & Olive Oil.
- Benefits
- a) Excessive earwax,
b) Mild ear infections: Swimmer’s ear (otitis external),
c) Discomfort, & mild pain, including post-procedure,
d) Minor traumatic ear injuries from inserting foreign objects, improper earbud use, or hearing aids,
e) A hydrant for dryness, including cracking, caused by cold weather.
f) Ear ringing,
g) Itching due to allergic reactions, including scratching resulting in minor injuries,
h) Pre-syringing / Pre-irrigation. - How to use
- Administer 1 spray for pediatric patients and up to 3 sprays for adults, twice daily for 7 days.
- Precautions
- Avoid in perforated eardrum.
Use externally only.