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In the United Kingdom, prochlorperazine is available for the treatment of nausea caused by migraine as a tablet dissolved in the mouth, and in Australia as a tablet swallowed whole. In the UK, it is available via a prescription and as a pharmacy medicine , meaning it does not require a prescription but is only available after talking with a ...
Codeine is used to treat mild to moderate pain. [4] It is commonly used to treat post-surgical dental pain. [13]Weak evidence indicates that it is useful in cancer pain, but it may have increased adverse effects, especially constipation, compared to other opioids. [14]
A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Managed Care estimated that over-the-counter statin access could prevent over 250,000 major coronary events over 10 years.
Promethazine, sold under the brand name Phenergan among others, is a first-generation antihistamine, sedative, and antiemetic used to treat allergies, insomnia, and nausea. It may also help with some symptoms associated with the common cold [ 4 ] and may also be used for sedating people who are agitated or anxious, an effect that has led to ...
Some experts are averse to over-the-counter antidepressants because the evidence for their effectiveness is weak compared to prescription medications and active ingredients vary among brands and ...
Schedule 1: Requires a prescription for sale and is provided to the public by a licensed pharmacist. Schedule 2: Does not require a prescription but requires an assessment by a pharmacist prior to sale. These drugs are kept in an area of the pharmacy where there is no public access and may also be referred to as "behind-the-counter" drugs.
Over-the-counter (OTC) drug (Obat bebas), drugs freely available to the public. Marked by green circle with black line. Limited OTC drug (Obat bebas terbatas), drugs available to the public only through pharmacy (apotek) or licensed drug stores. Marked by blue circle with black line. Prescription drug (Obat keras), prescription only medicine ...
Surging demand has outpaced supply for Novo's Ozempic, Eli Lilly's Mounjaro and other GLP-1 drugs that promote weight loss, fueling a growing global market for counterfeit versions. The FDA said ...