Drug Guide

Famvir is an antiviral medicine. It stops the infecting virus from reproducing. Since the virus reproduces very early in the infection, you will benefit most from treatment if you take Famvir as soon as the first symptoms appear.

Erythromycin (Ilosone) is an antibiotic for the treatment and prevention of infections caused by erythromycin-sensitive organisms.

Epaxal is used to vaccinate against hepatitis A (infectious jaundice) for adults and children from 1 year of age. The immune system is activated by means of killed hepatitis A virus, bound to virosomes (vaccine particles) consisting of fats (lipids) and proteins. Protection against hepatitis A nfection is achieved in 80-97% of vaccinated individuals after 14 days, in 92-100% after 28 days and in 78-100% after 1 year. Before vaccination with Epaxal, please tell your doctor if you have any problems with your immune system, as this may affect the way the vaccine works.

Enzira is a vaccine. This vaccine helps to protect you or your child against influenza (flu), particularly in people who run a high risk of associated complications. The use of Enzira should be based on official recommendations.

The name of your vaccine is ‘Engerix B 20 micrograms/1 ml’ but will be referred to as ‘Engerix B’ throughout the remainder of the leaflet. This vaccine contains the outer coat of the hepatitis B virus. Each 1 ml contains 20 micrograms of protein, made up of at least 95% of this outer coat.

Emulsiderm Emollient is an antimicrobial and emollient (softening and moisturising) treatment for dry and problem skin.

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 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 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 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).