Drug Guide

Norvir (Ritonavir)

Norvir is a protease inhibitor used to control HIV infection. Norvir is used in combination with other anti-HIV medicines (antiretrovirals) to control your HIV infection.

Nizoral Dandruff Shampoo (Ketoconazole)

Nizoral Dandruff Shampoo is used to treat and prevent dandruff and dry or greasy scaling of the scalp (seborrhoeic dermatitis), which is a more severe kind of dandruff. The shampoo contains ketoconazole, which is an antifungal that targets an increased number of yeasts on the skin called Malassezia

Nizoral (Ketoconazole) 2% Cream

Nizoral cream is used for fungal and yeast infections of the skin. Infections may appear on the: trunk, chest or back, hands or feet, scalp or face, groin or genitals.

Neoral Oral Solution (Ciclosporin)

Neoral is a liquid containing 100 mg/ml of the active ingredient, ciclosporin. Ciclosporin is one of a group of drugs known as immunosuppressive agents. These drugs are used to dampen down the body’s immune reactions.

Negaban (Temocillin)

Negaban 1 G belongs to the penicillin group of antibiotics. It works by killing some types of bacteria that may cause infections. Negaban 1G is not suitable for everyone.

Mycobutin (Rifabutin)

Mycobutin is an antibiotic. It is used to treat infections caused by germs (bacteria) called mycobacteria. These are bacteria which cannot be destroyed with usual antibiotics.

Mycamine (Micafungin)

Mycamine is called an antifungal medicine because it is used to treat infections caused by fungal cells. Mycamine is used to treat fungal infections caused by fungal or yeast cells called Candida.

Meropenem (Meropenem)

You may develop a positive test (Coombs test) which indicates the presence of antibodies that may destroy red blood cells. Your doctor will discuss this with you. Special care should be taken if you are taking/using other medicines as some could interact with Meropenem. In particular, tell your doctor or nurse if you are taking any of the following medicines: