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Panado, Painamol, Tylenol
Mild to moderate pain; fever
Panado Co, Stilpane, Adco-Dol Co
Moderate pain where paracetamol alone is insufficient
Nurofen, Brufen, Advil
Mild to moderate pain; inflammation; fever; dysmenorrhoea
Myprodol, Gen-Payne, Nurofen Plus
Moderate to severe pain with inflammatory component
Voltaren, Cataflam, Olfen
Moderate pain; musculoskeletal and post-operative pain; inflammation
Synflex, Aleve, Adco-Naproxen
Mild to moderate pain; inflammation; dysmenorrhoea; musculoskeletal conditions
Celebrex, Revibra, Cobix
Osteoarthritis; rheumatoid arthritis; acute pain; dysmenorrhoea
Tramal, Tramacet, Dolatram
Moderate to severe pain where non-opioid analgesics are insufficient
MST Continus, Morphine Fresenius
Severe pain; palliative care; dyspnoea in terminal illness
Disprin, Ecotrin, Aspro Clear
Indocid, Adco-Indomethacin
Acute gout; moderate to severe inflammatory conditions; post-operative pain
Acriptega
HIV-1 infection — preferred first-line regimen for adults and adolescents ≥ 30 kg
Dovato TLD
HIV-1 infection — first-line regimen (alternative FDC)
Atripla, Tribuss
HIV-1 infection — used in pregnancy (first trimester) and where DTG is contraindicated
Truvada, Ricovir-EM
HIV-1 infection (NRTI backbone); HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
Triviro LNS
HIV-1 infection — used where TDF is contraindicated (e.g., renal impairment)
Tivicay
HIV-1 infection — integrase strand transfer inhibitor (in combination regimens)
Aluvia, Kaletra
HIV-1 infection — protease inhibitor regimen (second-line)
Reyataz + Norvir
Bactrim, Purbac, Cotrim
Opportunistic infection prophylaxis in HIV — initiated when CD4 < 200 cells/µL
Rimstar 4-FDC
Pulmonary tuberculosis — intensive phase (first 2 months)
Rifinah, Rimactazid
Pulmonary tuberculosis — continuation phase (last 4 months)
INH, Rimifon
TB preventive therapy (TPT) for PLHIV and close contacts of TB cases
Rimactane, Rifadin
Tuberculosis (in combination); leprosy; prophylaxis of meningococcal disease
Pyridoxine Lennon
Prevention of isoniazid-induced peripheral neuropathy
Streptomycin Sulfate
Drug-susceptible TB (where ethambutol is contraindicated); drug-resistant TB regimens
Myobid
Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) — part of combination regimen
Sirturo
Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB)
Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Sandoz Metformin
Type 2 diabetes mellitus — first-line agent
Daonil, Adco-Glibenclamide, Euglucon
Type 2 diabetes mellitus — when metformin alone is insufficient
Diamicron, Diamicron MR, Adco-Gliclazide
Type 2 diabetes mellitus — sulphonylurea with lower hypoglycaemia risk
Minidiab, Glipizide Sandoz
Type 2 diabetes mellitus — sulphonylurea with shorter duration
Actrapid, Humulin R, Insuman Rapid
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes; diabetic ketoacidosis; hyperglycaemic emergencies
Protaphane, Humulin N, Insuman Basal
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes — intermediate-acting basal insulin
Mixtard 30, Humulin 30/70, NovoMix 30
Type 2 diabetes mellitus requiring premixed insulin regimen
Lantus, Optisulin, Toujeo
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes — long-acting basal insulin
Jardiance, Synjardy (with metformin)
Type 2 diabetes; heart failure with reduced ejection fraction; chronic kidney disease
Januvia
Type 2 diabetes — as add-on to metformin or other agents
Amloc, Norvasc, Adco-Amlodipine
Hypertension; stable angina
Pharmapress, Enap, Adco-Enalapril
Hypertension; heart failure; diabetic nephropathy
Prexum, Acertil, Bioprexum
Hypertension; heart failure; secondary cardiovascular prevention
Zestril, Adco-Zetomax, Lizro
Hypertension; heart failure; post-myocardial infarction
Ridaq, Adco-HCT, HCT Pharmacare
Hypertension; oedema
Natrilix, Natrilix SR
Hypertension — thiazide-like diuretic
Tenormin, Adco-Atenolol, Mylan Atenolol
Hypertension; angina; post-MI; heart rate control
Concor, Adco-Bisoprolol, Bilocor
Hypertension; stable heart failure; angina; heart rate control
Carloc, Dilatrend, Coreg
Heart failure; hypertension; post-MI with LV dysfunction
Aldomet, Adco-Methyldopa
Hypertension in pregnancy (drug of choice)
Adalat XL, Adalat LA, Adco-Nifedipine XL
Hypertension; angina
Zartan, Cozaar, Adco-Losartan
Hypertension; diabetic nephropathy; heart failure; alternative when ACE inhibitor causes cough
Diovan, Co-Diovan
Hypertension; heart failure; post-MI
Minipress
Resistant hypertension (add-on); benign prostatic hyperplasia; PTSD-related nightmares
Zocor, Simvotin, Adco-Simvastatin
Dyslipidaemia; cardiovascular risk reduction
Lipitor, Aspavor, Adco-Atorvastatin
Dyslipidaemia; cardiovascular risk reduction; high-risk patients
Crestor, Adco-Rosuvastatin, Rosucor
Dyslipidaemia; primary prevention in high-risk patients
Ecotrin, Disprin CV, Myoprin
Secondary prevention of cardiovascular events; post-MI; post-stroke/TIA; unstable angina
Plavix, Clopigamma, Adco-Clopidogrel
Acute coronary syndrome; post-stent placement; stroke/TIA prevention; aspirin intolerance
Lasix, Puresis, Adco-Furosemide
Oedema in heart failure, renal disease, liver cirrhosis; acute pulmonary oedema
Aldactone, Spiractin, Aldazide (with HCT)
Heart failure; resistant hypertension; primary hyperaldosteronism; ascites
Cipla-Warfarin, Marevan, Coumadin
Prevention and treatment of VTE; atrial fibrillation; mechanical heart valves
Xarelto, iXarola, Austell Rivaroxaban
Atrial fibrillation (stroke prevention); DVT/PE treatment and prevention; post-ACS
Lanoxin
Atrial fibrillation (rate control); heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
Imdur, Adco-Ismn
Angina pectoris (prophylaxis); heart failure (with hydralazine)
Adco-Hydralazine
Heart failure (with isosorbide mononitrate, especially in patients intolerant of ACE inhibitors); hypertensive emergencies
Clexane
DVT/PE treatment and prevention; ACS; thromboprophylaxis in medical and surgical patients
Ventolin, Asthavent, Cipla Salbutamol
Asthma (reliever); COPD (reliever); acute bronchospasm
Beclate, Becotide, Clenil
Asthma — inhaled corticosteroid preventer
Pulmicort, Budecort, Inflammide
Asthma preventer; COPD; allergic rhinitis (nasal spray)
Flixotide, Flixonase (nasal)
Asthma preventer; allergic rhinitis (nasal spray)
Seretide, Foxair, Advair
Asthma (step 3+, where ICS alone is insufficient); COPD maintenance
Symbicort
Asthma (maintenance and reliever therapy — MART); COPD maintenance
Atrovent, Ipvent
COPD (maintenance); acute asthma (adjunct to salbutamol)
Spiriva, Spiriva Respimat
COPD maintenance; severe asthma (add-on)
Singulair, Adco-Montelukast, Montair
Asthma (add-on to ICS); exercise-induced bronchospasm; allergic rhinitis
Prelone, Panafcortelone
Acute asthma exacerbation; COPD exacerbation; inflammatory conditions
Trolic, Meticorten, Adco-Prednisone
Asthma exacerbations; COPD exacerbations; inflammatory and autoimmune conditions
Amoxil, Betamox, Moxypen
Upper and lower respiratory tract infections; UTIs; skin infections; otitis media; H. pylori eradication
Augmentin, Adco-Amoclav, Curam
Complicated skin infections; sinusitis; lower respiratory infections; UTIs with resistant organisms
Doximal, Cyclidox, Adco-Doxycycline
STIs (chlamydia, syphilis); atypical pneumonia; malaria prophylaxis; tick bite fever; acne (low dose)
Ciprobay, Ciproxin, Adco-Cipro
UTIs; GI infections; complicated skin infections; typhoid; gonorrhoea
Tavanic, Adco-Levofloxacin
Community-acquired pneumonia; complicated UTIs; MDR-TB regimens
Flagyl, Adco-Metronidazole, Metrosa
Anaerobic infections; Trichomonas; bacterial vaginosis; Giardia; amoebic dysentery; C. diff
Bactrim, Purbac, Adco-Trimoxazole
UTIs; PCP pneumonia treatment; toxoplasmosis
Pen-VK, Penicillin V Lennon
Streptococcal pharyngitis; rheumatic fever prophylaxis; skin infections
Penilente LA
Syphilis; rheumatic fever prophylaxis (monthly injection); streptococcal pharyngitis
Zithromax, Azomycin, Adco-Azithromycin
Respiratory tract infections; chlamydia (single dose 1 g); MAC prophylaxis in HIV
Erythrocin, Adco-Erythromycin
Upper respiratory infections; pertussis; STIs (in penicillin allergy); neonatal conjunctivitis prophylaxis
Dalacin C
Skin and soft tissue infections; bone infections; PID; toxoplasmosis (with pyrimethamine)
Keflex, Adco-Cephalexin, Keforal
Skin infections; UTIs; mild respiratory infections
Rocephin, Cipla Ceftriaxone, Oframax
Severe infections; meningitis; gonorrhoea; complicated UTIs; sepsis
Garamycin
Serious gram-negative infections; sepsis (in combination); UTIs; endocarditis
Macrodantin, Urotrim
Uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections (cystitis); UTI prophylaxis
Diflucan, Adco-Fluconazole, Zoxin
Vaginal candidiasis; oral/oesophageal candidiasis; cryptococcal meningitis (high-dose)
Canesten, Candid, Trimysten
Vaginal candidiasis; dermatophyte infections; oral candidiasis
Mycostatin, Nilstat
Oral candidiasis (thrush); oropharyngeal candidiasis
Lamisil
Dermatophyte infections (tinea); onychomycosis (fungal nail infections)
Fungizone, AmBisome (liposomal)
Severe systemic fungal infections; cryptococcal meningitis (induction phase)
Prozac, Lorien, Adco-Fluoxetine
Major depressive disorder; anxiety disorders; PTSD; OCD; bulimia nervosa
Zoloft, Serdep, Adco-Sertraline
Major depressive disorder; OCD; PTSD; social anxiety disorder; panic disorder
Cipralex, Lexamil, Adco-Escitalopram
Major depressive disorder; generalised anxiety disorder; social anxiety disorder; panic disorder
Cipramil, Adco-Citalopram
Major depressive disorder; panic disorder
Efexor, Efexor XR, Venlor XR
Major depressive disorder; generalised anxiety disorder; social anxiety disorder; neuropathic pain
Trepiline, Adco-Amitriptyline, Laroxyl
Depression; neuropathic pain; migraine prophylaxis; insomnia (low dose)
Serenace, Haldol, Haloperidol-Richter
Schizophrenia; mania; severe agitation; delirium; palliative nausea
Risperdal, Adco-Risperidone, Risperdal Consta (LA injection)
Schizophrenia; bipolar mania; behavioural disturbance
Zyprexa, Adco-Olanzapine
Schizophrenia; bipolar disorder (acute mania and maintenance); treatment-resistant depression (with fluoxetine)
Seroquel, Seroquel XR, Dopaquel
Schizophrenia; bipolar disorder; major depressive disorder (adjunct); insomnia (low dose, off-label)
Leponex, Clozaril
Treatment-resistant schizophrenia (failed ≥2 adequate antipsychotic trials)
Camcolit, Quilonum
Bipolar disorder (prophylaxis and acute mania); recurrent depression augmentation
Epilim, Convulex, Depakote
Epilepsy (generalised and focal); bipolar disorder; migraine prophylaxis
Tegretol, Tegretol CR, Carbagen
Epilepsy (focal and generalised tonic-clonic); trigeminal neuralgia; bipolar disorder
Epanutin, Dilantin
Epilepsy (focal and generalised tonic-clonic); status epilepticus (IV)
Lamictin, Epitec, Lamotrin
Epilepsy (focal and generalised); bipolar disorder (maintenance — depression prevention)
Valium, Pax, Diapin
Acute anxiety; alcohol withdrawal; acute seizures; muscle spasm; status epilepticus
Ativan
Anxiety (short-term); status epilepticus; pre-anaesthetic sedation; acute agitation
Rivotril
Epilepsy (absence, myoclonic); panic disorder; acute seizures
Losec, Altosec, Adco-Omeprazole
Peptic ulcer disease; GORD; NSAID-associated gastropathy; H. pylori eradication (in combination)
Nexiam, Adco-Esomeprazole, Nexium
GORD; peptic ulcer disease; Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Pantoloc, Adco-Pantoprazole, Pantozol
GORD; peptic ulcer disease; stress ulcer prophylaxis
Buscopan
Abdominal cramps and spasm; irritable bowel syndrome; renal colic
Maxolon, Clopamon, Reglan
Nausea and vomiting; GORD; gastroparesis; chemotherapy-induced nausea
Motilium, Vomistop, Dometil
Nausea and vomiting; gastroparesis; functional dyspepsia
Imodium, Adco-Loperamide, Lopamax
Acute and chronic diarrhoea (symptomatic relief)
Rehidrat, ORS sachets, Dioralyte
Dehydration due to diarrhoea or vomiting
Duphalac, Laxette, Regulose
Constipation; hepatic encephalopathy (higher doses)
Dulcolax, Laxoberal, Correctol
Constipation; bowel preparation before procedures
Depo-Provera, Petogen, Nur-Isterate
Contraception (injectable — every 12 weeks)
Microval, Noriday
Contraception — suitable for breastfeeding women and those who cannot use oestrogen
Escapelle, Norlevo, EContra EZ
Emergency contraception (within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse)
Ovral, Nordette, Triphasil
Contraception; menstrual regulation; dysmenorrhoea; acne
Mirena
Long-acting reversible contraception (up to 5 years); heavy menstrual bleeding; endometrial protection during HRT
Cytotec
Induction of labour; postpartum haemorrhage (prevention and treatment); incomplete miscarriage management; gastric ulcer prevention with NSAIDs
Euthyrox, Eltroxin, Synthroid
Hypothyroidism; thyroid hormone replacement; TSH suppression post-thyroid cancer
Neo-Mercazole
Hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease; toxic goitre)
Folic Acid Lennon, Folik
Neural tube defect prevention; megaloblastic anaemia; folate supplementation in pregnancy
FerroGrad, Ferrous Sulfate Lennon, Ferro-Gradumet
Iron deficiency anaemia; iron supplementation in pregnancy
Betolvex, Neurobion (combination)
Vitamin B12 deficiency; pernicious anaemia; neuropathy due to B12 deficiency
Caltrate, Cal-C-Vita, OsCal
Calcium deficiency; osteoporosis prevention; pregnancy supplementation
D-Vi-Sol, Vital D
Vitamin D deficiency; osteoporosis (with calcium); falls prevention in elderly
INH-induced neuropathy prevention; morning sickness; vitamin B6 deficiency
Betabion, Thiamine Lennon
Thiamine deficiency; Wernicke's encephalopathy (IV); alcohol use disorder supplementation
Zyrtec, Texa, Adco-Cetirizine
Allergic rhinitis; urticaria; allergic conjunctivitis
Clarityne, Lorano, Adco-Loratadine
Allergic rhinitis; urticaria; allergic skin conditions
Telfast, Adco-Fexofenadine, Allegra
Allergic rhinitis; chronic urticaria
Allergex, Piriton, Chlor-Trimeton
Allergic rhinitis; urticaria; allergic reactions; mild sedation
Phenergan, Allergan, Sominex
Allergic conditions; nausea and vomiting; sedation; motion sickness
Zyloprim, Puricos, Adco-Allopurinol
Gout (long-term urate-lowering therapy); hyperuricaemia; prevention of tumour lysis syndrome
Colchicine Lennon
Acute gout attack; gout flare prophylaxis (when starting allopurinol); familial Mediterranean fever
Abitrexate, Methoblastin
Rheumatoid arthritis; psoriasis; psoriatic arthritis; ectopic pregnancy
Lioresal
Spasticity (multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy); muscle spasm
Hydrocortisone Lennon, Dermacort, Cortaid
Mild eczema; dermatitis; insect bites; nappy rash
Betnovate, Diprosone, Celestoderm
Moderate to severe eczema; psoriasis; inflammatory skin conditions
Perlice, Lyclear, Nix
Scabies; head lice; pubic lice
Zovirax, Adco-Acyclovir, Lovir
Herpes simplex (genital and oral); herpes zoster (shingles); varicella (chickenpox); HSV encephalitis (IV)
Bactroban
Impetigo; secondary skin infections; MRSA decolonisation (nasal)
Aqueous Cream Lennon, E45, Epizone
Dry skin; eczema (as emollient/moisturiser and soap substitute)
Coartem
Uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria
Zentel, Andazol
Roundworm; hookworm; whipworm; threadworm; hydatid disease; neurocysticercosis
Vermox
Threadworm (pinworm); roundworm; whipworm; hookworm
Chloromycetin, Spersacet
Bacterial conjunctivitis; superficial eye infections
Ciloxan
Bacterial conjunctivitis; corneal ulcers
Timoptol, Nyolol
Open-angle glaucoma; ocular hypertension
Allergocrom, Opticrom
Allergic conjunctivitis; vernal keratoconjunctivitis
Ciprodex (with dexamethasone)
Otitis externa; chronic suppurative otitis media
Flustat, Corenza C, Sinuend
Symptomatic relief of flu and cold: nasal congestion, fever, headache, body ache
ACC, Solmucol, Fluimucil
Productive cough (mucolytic); paracetamol overdose (IV — antidote)
Bisolvon, Bisolvon Forte, Bromex
Productive cough; mucolytic to loosen chest congestion
Benylin DM, Robitussin DM, Delsym
Dry, non-productive cough (cough suppressant)
Sudafed, Sinutab, Actifed
Nasal congestion; sinusitis; eustachian tube dysfunction
Drixine, Iliadin, Afrin
Acute nasal congestion; sinusitis (short-term)
Disprin, Anadin, Ecotrin
Mild to moderate pain; headache; fever; migraine
Ponstan, Adco-Mefenamic, Mefac
Dysmenorrhoea; mild to moderate pain; menorrhagia
Mobic, Melflam, Adco-Meloxicam
Osteoarthritis; rheumatoid arthritis; ankylosing spondylitis
Feldene, Brexidol
Rheumatoid arthritis; osteoarthritis; musculoskeletal pain
Codeine, Codogesic
Moderate to severe pain; cough suppression; diarrhoea
Pethidine
Severe acute pain; labour pain; post-operative pain
Oruvail, Ketesse
Rheumatoid arthritis; osteoarthritis; musculoskeletal pain; post-operative pain
Arcoxia, Toricox
Osteoarthritis; rheumatoid arthritis; acute gout; ankylosing spondylitis
Imigran, Accord Sumatriptan, Migranal
Acute migraine with or without aura; cluster headache
Klacid, Clacee, Clarac
Upper and lower respiratory tract infections; H. pylori eradication; skin infections
Floxapen, Flucil
Staphylococcal skin infections; cellulitis; impetigo; osteomyelitis
Cefazolin Fresenius, Kefzol
Surgical prophylaxis; skin and soft tissue infections; bone infections
Zinnat, Supacef, Cefumax
Pneumonia; UTI; skin infections; acute otitis media; perioperative prophylaxis
Fortum, Tazidime
Pseudomonas infections; hospital-acquired pneumonia; meningitis; febrile neutropenia
Meronem, Meropenem Accord
Serious infections resistant to other antibiotics; hospital-acquired pneumonia; meningitis; intra-abdominal infections
Tazocin, Pirabax
Hospital-acquired pneumonia; intra-abdominal infections; complicated UTI; febrile neutropenia
Vancocin, Vancomycin Accord
MRSA infections; C. difficile colitis (oral); endocarditis; meningitis
Triprim, Monotrim
Uncomplicated urinary tract infection; prophylaxis of recurrent UTI
Monurol
Uncomplicated urinary tract infection (single dose)
Colistin
Multi-drug resistant gram-negative infections (carbapenem-resistant organisms)
Zyvox, Linezolid Accord
MRSA infections; VRE; MDR-TB; pneumonia caused by resistant gram-positives
Sporanox, Adco-Itraconazole, Itranol
Dermatophyte infections; onychomycosis; systemic fungal infections; histoplasmosis
Vfend
Invasive aspergillosis; serious Candida infections; cryptococcal meningitis (salvage)
Nizoral, Sebizole
Seborrhoeic dermatitis; dandruff; tinea versicolor; cutaneous candidiasis
Atacand, Abecard
Hypertension; heart failure (when ACEi intolerant)
Aprovel, CoAprovel (with HCT)
Hypertension; diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes
Micardis, Telma
Hypertension; cardiovascular risk reduction
Tritace, Hypace, Ramihexal
Hypertension; heart failure; post-MI; cardiovascular risk reduction
Capoten, Adco-Captopril
Hypertension; heart failure; diabetic nephropathy; hypertensive urgency
Zanidip, Lervasc
Hypertension
Isoptin, Isoptin SR
Hypertension; supraventricular tachycardia; angina; migraine prophylaxis
Adizem, Tildiem
Hypertension; angina; supraventricular tachycardia
Inderal, Adco-Propranolol
Hypertension; angina; essential tremor; anxiety (performance); migraine prophylaxis; thyrotoxicosis symptoms
Procoralan
Chronic stable angina (when beta-blockers contraindicated); heart failure with sinus rhythm ≥75 bpm
Cordarone, Aratac
Ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias; atrial fibrillation
Nitrolingual, Anginine, Transiderm-Nitro
Acute angina; angina prophylaxis; acute heart failure (IV)
Vastarel, Adco-Trimetazidine
Stable angina (add-on therapy)
Lipanthyl, TriCor
Hypertriglyceridaemia; mixed dyslipidaemia (with statin); diabetic dyslipidaemia
Ezetrol, Zetia
Hypercholesterolaemia (with statin or alone when statin not tolerated)
Pradaxa
Non-valvular atrial fibrillation (stroke prevention); DVT/PE treatment and prevention; post-orthopaedic surgery thromboprophylaxis
Eliquis, ZyQuis, Apixaban Accord
Non-valvular atrial fibrillation (stroke prevention); DVT/PE treatment and prevention
Amaryl, Accord Glimepiride, Adco-Glimepiride
Type 2 diabetes (when metformin insufficient or not tolerated)
Actos, Accord Pioglitazone
Type 2 diabetes (add-on to metformin or sulphonylurea)
Forxiga
Type 2 diabetes; heart failure (with or without diabetes); chronic kidney disease
Trajenta
Type 2 diabetes (add-on to metformin or other agents)
Galvus
Humalog
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes requiring mealtime insulin
NovoRapid, Fiasp
Ozempic (injection), Rybelsus (oral), Wegovy (weight management)
Type 2 diabetes; cardiovascular risk reduction in T2DM; chronic weight management
Victoza, Saxenda (weight)
Type 2 diabetes; chronic weight management (Saxenda)
Alvesco
Persistent asthma (maintenance)
Foradil, Oxis
Persistent asthma (with ICS); COPD maintenance
Phyllocontin
Acute severe asthma (IV); chronic asthma/COPD (oral — third-line)
Relvar Ellipta
Persistent asthma; COPD maintenance
Cymbalta, Dulot
Major depression; generalised anxiety disorder; diabetic neuropathic pain; fibromyalgia
Remeron, Mirteron
Major depression (especially with insomnia, poor appetite, anxiety)
Wellbutrin, Zyban
Major depression; smoking cessation (Zyban)
Molipaxin, Desyrel, Aspen Trazodone
Major depression; insomnia (low dose)
Fluanxol
Schizophrenia (depot for maintenance); depression with anxiety (low dose oral)
Clopixol Depot, Clopixol Acuphase
Schizophrenia maintenance (depot); acute psychosis (acuphase)
Invega, Xeplion (depot)
Schizophrenia; schizoaffective disorder
Ritalin, Concerta, Ritalin LA
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); narcolepsy
Strattera
ADHD (when stimulants not suitable or as first-line alternative)
Keppra, Levroxa
Focal and generalised epilepsy (monotherapy and add-on); status epilepticus (IV)
Topamax, Epiramate
Focal and generalised epilepsy; migraine prophylaxis
Neurontin, Gabacor, Epleptin
Neuropathic pain; post-herpetic neuralgia; focal epilepsy (adjunct)
Lyrica, Pregazone, Pregalex
Neuropathic pain; generalised anxiety disorder; fibromyalgia; focal epilepsy (adjunct)
Sinemet, Sinemet CR
Parkinson's disease
Sifrol, Mirapex
Parkinson's disease; restless legs syndrome
Aricept, Donecept
Mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease
Ebixa, Memor
Moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease
Pepcid
GORD; peptic ulcer; dyspepsia; Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Ulsanic, Sucrapharm
Peptic ulcer; gastritis; GORD (mucosal protection)
Zofran, Alepet
Nausea and vomiting (chemotherapy, post-operative, pregnancy-related refractory)
Colofac, Duspatalin
Irritable bowel syndrome; colonic spasm; abdominal cramps
Asacol, Pentasa, Salofalk
Ulcerative colitis (induction and maintenance); mild Crohn's disease
Salazopyrin
Ulcerative colitis; Crohn's disease; rheumatoid arthritis
Creon, Pankreoflat
Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency; chronic pancreatitis; cystic fibrosis
Flomaxtra, Omnic, Adco-Tamsulosin
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); ureteric stone expulsion
Proscar, Profina, Accord Finasteride
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (shrinks prostate); male pattern hair loss (1 mg)
Avodart
Benign prostatic hyperplasia; male pattern hair loss (off-label)
Vesicare
Overactive bladder; urinary urgency and frequency; urge incontinence
Betmiga
Overactive bladder; urge urinary incontinence
Uralyt-U, Potrate
Alkalinisation of urine; prevention of uric acid and calcium kidney stones; UTI symptom relief
Resonium Calcium
Hyperkalaemia (acute and chronic, especially in renal failure)
Prelone
Acute asthma; COPD exacerbation; autoimmune conditions; allergic reactions; croup
Decadron, Kortizone-Dexa
Severe inflammation; cerebral oedema; croup; anti-emetic (chemo); adrenal insufficiency crisis; COVID-19 (hospitalised)
Cortef
Adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease); congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Florinef
Addison's disease (mineralocorticoid replacement); orthostatic hypotension
Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR
Acromegaly; carcinoid tumours; variceal bleeding; VIPomas; refractory diarrhoea
Sustanon, Nebido, Depo-Testosterone
Male hypogonadism; delayed puberty
Femoston, Activelle, Angeliq
Menopausal symptoms (vasomotor symptoms, urogenital atrophy); osteoporosis prevention
Ovestin, Vagifem
Vaginal atrophy; urogenital symptoms of menopause; recurrent UTI prevention
Calamine
Itching (pruritus); sunburn; insect bites; chickenpox; mild skin irritation
Benzac, PanOxyl, Clearasil
Acne vulgaris (mild to moderate)
Retin-A, Acnex
Acne vulgaris; photoaging; hyperpigmentation
Differin
Dermovate, Clarelux
Severe eczema; psoriasis; lichen planus; discoid lupus
T/Gel, Polytar
Psoriasis; seborrhoeic dermatitis; scalp conditions
Xalatan, Monoprost
Alphagan, Brimonidine
Open-angle glaucoma; ocular hypertension (add-on or when other agents not tolerated)
Cosopt
Open-angle glaucoma; ocular hypertension (when monotherapy insufficient)
Tears Naturale, Celluvisc, Systane
Dry eye syndrome; ocular surface lubrication; contact lens discomfort
Tarivid Otic
Otitis externa; chronic suppurative otitis media; otorrhoea with tympanostomy tubes
Pred Forte, Minims Prednisolone
Anterior uveitis; post-operative ocular inflammation; allergic conjunctivitis (severe)
Influvac, Vaxigrip, FluQuadri
Annual influenza prevention; high-risk groups (elderly, chronic disease, HIV, healthcare workers, pregnant women)
Prevenar 13, Pneumovax 23
Prevention of pneumococcal disease; recommended for elderly (≥65), asplenic, immunocompromised, chronic disease
Engerix-B, Heberbiovac
Prevention of Hepatitis B; post-exposure prophylaxis; healthcare workers; haemodialysis patients
TT, Td
Tetanus prevention; wound prophylaxis; booster every 10 years
Nolvadex, Tamoplex
Breast cancer (hormone receptor-positive); adjuvant therapy; prevention in high-risk women
Arimidex, Accord Anastrozole
Breast cancer (hormone receptor-positive, post-menopausal); adjuvant therapy
Glivec, Imatinib Accord
Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML); gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST)
Ziagen
HIV infection (part of combination ART)
Prezista + Norvir
HIV infection (second and third-line ART regimens)
Isentress
HIV infection (alternative integrase inhibitor when DTG not suitable)
Viramune
HIV infection; PMTCT (prevention of mother-to-child transmission)
Deltyba
Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) as part of combination regimen
Pretomanid (BPaL regimen)
Extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB) or treatment-intolerant MDR-TB (BPaL regimen)
Paser
MDR-TB (when preferred agents cannot be used)
Stromectol, Ivermectin
Scabies; strongyloidiasis; onchocerciasis; cutaneous larva migrans
Biltricide
Schistosomiasis (bilharzia); tapeworm infections
Quinine Sulphate, Qualaquin
Severe malaria (IV); uncomplicated falciparum malaria (when ACTs unavailable); nocturnal leg cramps
Zinplex, Zincovit
Zinc deficiency; adjunct in diarrhoea (children); wound healing; immune support
Slow-K, K-Dur
Hypokalaemia; potassium replacement (with diuretics, diarrhoea, vomiting)
Slow-Mag, Mag 2
Magnesium deficiency; muscle cramps; pre-eclampsia prevention
Omega-3, Caribsea, EPA/DHA
Hypertriglyceridaemia (adjunct); cardiovascular risk reduction; general health
Implanon NXT, Nexplanon
Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC)
Copper T 380A, Paragard
Long-acting contraception; emergency contraception (within 5 days of unprotected sex)
Cyklokapron, Hexakapron
Menorrhagia; post-partum haemorrhage; trauma-related bleeding; dental extraction bleeding
Mifepristone
Medical termination of pregnancy (with misoprostol); cervical ripening
Fosamax, Ostena, Osteonate
Osteoporosis (prevention and treatment); steroid-induced osteoporosis
Actonel
Osteoporosis; Paget's disease of bone
Aclasta, Zometa
Osteoporosis (once yearly); Paget's disease; bone metastases (Zometa)
Plaquenil
Rheumatoid arthritis; systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE); discoid lupus
Arava
Rheumatoid arthritis; psoriatic arthritis
Salazopyrin EN
Rheumatoid arthritis; psoriatic arthritis; ankylosing spondylitis
Humira, Hadlima (biosimilar)
Rheumatoid arthritis; psoriatic arthritis; ankylosing spondylitis; Crohn's disease; ulcerative colitis; psoriasis
Deselex, Aerius
Allergic rhinitis; chronic urticaria; allergic skin conditions
Xyzal, Xyzal-D
Allergic rhinitis; chronic urticaria; allergic conjunctivitis
Singulair, Montegen
Allergic rhinitis (add-on); exercise-induced bronchoconstriction; asthma with allergic rhinitis
Flixonase, Avamys
Allergic rhinitis (seasonal and perennial); nasal polyps
EpiPen, Jext
Anaphylaxis (emergency treatment)
Propylthiouracil
Hyperthyroidism; thyroid storm; first trimester of pregnancy (preferred over carbimazole)
Viagra, Revatio, Actigra
Erectile dysfunction; pulmonary arterial hypertension (Revatio)
Cialis, Adcirca
Erectile dysfunction; benign prostatic hyperplasia; pulmonary arterial hypertension
Hibitane, Savlon (with cetrimide), Corsodyl
Antiseptic skin preparation; surgical hand scrub; oral hygiene; gingivitis; wound cleaning
Flamazine, Silvadene
Burns (prevention and treatment of infection); leg ulcers; pressure sores
Emla (with prilocaine), Xylocaine Gel
Local anaesthesia before needle procedures; painful mucosal conditions; minor procedures
Baking Soda (medical grade)
Antacid; urinary alkalinisation; metabolic acidosis (IV); hyperkalaemia (IV)
Narcan
Opioid overdose reversal; reversal of opioid respiratory depression
Actidose-Aqua
Poisoning/overdose (within 1 hour of ingestion for most substances)
Xanor, Alzam, Azor
Anxiety disorders; panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
Stilnox, Ivedal, Zolpihexal
Short-term treatment of insomnia (sleep initiation difficulty)
Imovane, Alchera, Z-Dorm
Short-term treatment of insomnia
Arem, Mogadon, Ormodon
Insomnia; infantile spasms (specialist use)
Normison, Levanxol, Z-Pam
Short-term treatment of insomnia (sleep maintenance difficulty)
Lexotan, Brazepam, Bromaze
Short-term management of anxiety disorders
Librium
Anxiety; alcohol withdrawal syndrome (symptom-triggered regimen)
Urbanol
Anxiety; adjunctive treatment of epilepsy (especially Lennox-Gastaut syndrome)
Serepax, Medopam, Purata
Anxiety; alcohol withdrawal (in hepatic impairment)
Dormicum, Midanium
Procedural sedation; status epilepticus (buccal); pre-operative anxiolysis; ICU sedation
Solal Melatonin, BetaSleep, Circadin
Insomnia; circadian rhythm sleep disorders; jet lag
Aropax, Lenio, Paxil
Major depressive disorder; generalised anxiety; panic disorder; OCD; PTSD; social anxiety
Valdoxan
Major depressive disorder
Abilify, Arip, Ariclaim
Schizophrenia; bipolar I disorder (acute mania); adjunctive treatment of major depression
Pristiq
Buspar, Buspiron
Generalised anxiety disorder
Revia, Dependex
Alcohol dependence; opioid dependence (relapse prevention after detoxification)
Glucobay
Type 2 diabetes — postprandial glucose control (alpha-glucosidase inhibitor)
Nuelin SA, Nuelin Liquid, Theograd
Chronic asthma maintenance; COPD bronchospasm (add-on therapy)
Neotigason
Severe psoriasis; severe keratinisation disorders
Provigil, Modalert
Narcolepsy; shift work sleep disorder; obstructive sleep apnoea (adjunct)
Vyvanse
ADHD in children (≥ 6 years), adolescents, and adults
Champix
Smoking cessation aid
Lopressor, Betaloc, Betaloc ZOK
Hypertension; angina pectoris; heart failure (stable); post-MI; supraventricular tachycardia; migraine prophylaxis
Cardura, Cardura XL, Doxatab
Hypertension (add-on therapy); benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Clomid, Fertomid, Serophene
Ovulation induction in anovulatory infertility; polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Nexiam Control, Emanera
Short-term relief of heartburn and acid reflux (max 14 days without prescription)
Pantocare, Panzol
Diflucan One, Flucazole Once
Single-dose treatment of vaginal candidiasis (thrush) and associated candidial balanitis
Mybulen, Mybulen Plus
Moderate pain; headache; toothache; muscular pain; dysmenorrhoea
Compral, Compral Headache Powders
Headache; mild to moderate pain; fever
Grand-Pa, Grand-Pa Headache Powders
Headache; body pain; fever; cold and flu symptoms
Syndol
Tension headache; moderate pain with associated muscle tension and sleeplessness
Mypaid, Mypaid Plus
Mild to moderate pain; headache; dental pain; dysmenorrhoea; fever
Sinutab, Sinutab Non-Drowsy, Sinumax
Sinus congestion; sinusitis symptoms; cold and flu with nasal congestion
Sinuend, Sinuend Forte
Nasal congestion; sinusitis; cold and flu symptoms
Corenza C
Cold and flu symptoms; nasal congestion; fever; body aches
Alcophyllex, Alcophyllex Cough Syrup
Productive and dry cough; upper respiratory tract congestion; bronchial irritation
Benylin Wet Cough, Benylin Mucus Cough
Productive (wet) cough; chest congestion; bronchitis
Benylin Dry Cough, Benylin DM-D-E
Dry, non-productive cough with nasal congestion
Allergex, Allergex Non-Drowsy
Allergic rhinitis; hay fever; urticaria; itching; insect bites
Med-Lemon, Med-Lemon Plus
Cold and flu symptoms; sore throat; nasal congestion; fever
Flutex, Flutex Syrup
Cold and flu symptoms in children and adults; nasal congestion; fever
Allergex Non-Drowsy, Clarityne, Lorano
Allergic rhinitis; hay fever; chronic urticaria; seasonal allergies
ACC 200, ACC Hot Drink
Productive cough; chest congestion; mucolytic
Buscopan, Buscopan Cramps
Abdominal cramps; menstrual cramps; IBS cramping; spastic colon pain
Imodium, Imodium Instant, Adco-Loperamide
Acute diarrhoea; traveller's diarrhoea
Rehidrat, Rehidrat Sport, Sorol
Dehydration from diarrhoea, vomiting, fever, or excessive sweating
Gaviscon, Gaviscon Advance, Gaviscon Double Action
Heartburn; acid reflux; GERD symptom relief; indigestion
ENO, ENO Fruit Salt
Indigestion; heartburn; nausea; acid stomach
Bioplus, Bioplus Syrup
Physical and mental fatigue; recovery after illness; nutritional supplementation
Rescue Remedy, Rescue Remedy Drops, Rescue Remedy Spray
Emotional stress; anxiety; nervousness; restlessness
Caltrate Plus, Cal-C-Mag, Osteocare
Bone health; calcium supplementation; osteoporosis prevention; pregnancy support
Viral Choice, Umckaloabo, Linctagon
Upper respiratory tract infections; bronchitis; common cold; sore throat
Adco-Flupain, Flupain, Stopayne
Moderate pain; headache; migraine; dental pain
Deep Heat, Deep Heat Rub, Tiger Balm
Muscular aches; joint stiffness; sports injuries; backache; sprains
Efferflu C, Efferflu C Immune Boost, Efferflu C Extra Strength
Cold and flu symptoms; fever; nasal congestion; body aches; immune support
Adco-Linctopent, Codalax, Codeine Cough Linctus
Dry, unproductive cough; persistent hacking cough
Flugon, Flugon Plus, Natura Flu-Go
Winter immune defence; cold and flu prevention; early symptom relief
Salex, Flo Saline, Flo Sinus Care
Nasal congestion; daily nasal hygiene; post-nasal drip; sinusitis; dry nasal passages
Cepacol, Strepsils, Andolex Lozenges
Sore throat; pharyngitis; tonsillitis symptom relief; mouth ulcers
Andolex-C, Andolex-C Oral Rinse, Andolex-C Spray
Severe sore throat; pharyngitis; post-tonsillectomy pain; mouth ulcers; gingivitis
Rennie, Tums, Rennie Spearmint
Heartburn; acid indigestion; dyspepsia; bloating; pregnancy-related reflux
Smecta, Tasectan
Acute diarrhoea; chronic diarrhoea; intestinal adsorption of toxins
Valoid, Marzine
Nausea; vomiting; motion sickness; vertigo; post-operative nausea
Germolene, Dettol Antiseptic Cream, Savlon Cream
Minor cuts; scrapes; grazes; minor burns; insect bites; wound cleaning
Anusol, Anusol HC, Anusol Plus
Haemorrhoids (piles); anal fissures; perianal itching; rectal discomfort
Safyr Bleu, Eye Gene, Visine
Red eyes; eye irritation from dust/wind/swimming; allergic conjunctivitis (mild); tired eyes
Waxsol, Clean Ears, Cerumol
Ear wax softening; ear wax removal; impacted cerumen
Berocca, Berocca Boost, Berocca Performance
Physical and mental fatigue; energy support; vitamin B and C supplementation; stress; recovery
Stresstabs, Stresstabs with Zinc, Solal Stress Damage Control
Stress-related fatigue; energy metabolism support; nervous system support; immune support
Movicol, Laxido, Miralax
Chronic constipation; faecal impaction; bowel preparation
Diane-35, Ginette-35, Qlaira
Severe acne unresponsive to other treatment; hirsutism; polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS); contraception (secondary indication)