Author: Brian Holtry

Emtriva (Emtricitabine)

Emtriva is a treatment for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in adults, children and infants above 4 months of age. Emtriva oral solution is particularly suitable for people who have difficulty in swallowing Emtriva hard capsules. Emtriva contains the active substance emtricitabine.

Eludril (Chlorhexidine digluconate, Chlorobutanol)

Eludril is used as an aid in the treatment and prevention of gum inflammation and maintaining good oral hygiene. It is effective in situations where toothbrushing is difficult, for example following oral surgery or in patients with disabilities. This medicine is for oral use only.

Ecalta (Anidulafungin)

Ecalta is prescribed to treat a type of fungal infection of the blood called candidaemia. The infection is caused by fungal cells (yeasts) called Candida. Ecalta belongs to a group of medicines called echinocandins.

Dukoral (Cholera vaccine inactivated, oral)

Dukoral is an oral vaccine against cholera that stimulates the immunological defence in the gut. The vaccine protects adults and children from 2 years of age against cholera. Tell your doctor if you take a medical treatment that affects the immune system or if you have a disease of the immune system (including AIDS).

Dettol antiseptic cream

Dettol Antiseptic Cream is a white cream which is applied in small amounts directly onto the sjcin. The active ingredients are chloroxylenol 0.3% w/w, triclosan 0.3% w/w and edetic acid (as potassium salt) 0.2% w/w in a soothing moisturising base containing emulsifying welx, carbomer 974P, glycerol, almond oil, refined, terpineol, perfume ES9078, potassium hydroxide solution 50% and purified water. Each tube of Qettol Antiseptic Cream contains 30 g.

Dequadin Lozenges

Active Ingredient: Dequalinium Chloride 0.25mg.

Also contains: sucrose, Glucose syrup, Magnesium Stearate, Ctiric Acid Monohydrate, Flavourings (Lime and Peppermint Oil), Gelatin, Sodium Saccharin, Sunset yellow (E110), Racemic Camphor.

Dequacaine Lozenges (Benzocaine and Dequalinium Chloride)

Active ingredients: Benzocaine 10mg and Dequalinium Chloride 0.25mg. Also contains: Sucrose, Glucose Syrup, Sorbitol (E420), Levomenthol, Peppermint Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Saccharin, Racemic Camphor. Each lozenge contains 2.6g sugar base (containing sucrose and glucose).

Demeclocycline Hydrochloride

Demeclocycline Hydrochloride Capsules contain the active substance Demeclocycline Hydrochloride. This is an antibiotic (kills bacteria) belonging to the tetracycline group of antibiotics. It is used to treat a wide range of infections caused by bacteria.