Antibiotic, Antifungal, Antiviral Drugs

Varicella-zoster is a virus which causes chicken pox (varicella) and shingles. This product is a solution containing a large quantity of varicella-zoster immunoglobulin (antibodies) which the body produces to provide protection against infection with this virus. It is prepared from blood plasma from screened donors.

This product is a solution containing a large quantity of tetanus antibodies. It is prepared from blood plasma from screened donors. Human Tetanus Immunoglobulin is given by injection into a muscle (intramuscular) such as the buttock or thigh.

This product is a solution containing a large quantity of rabies antibodies. It is prepared from blood plasma from screened donors. Human Rabies Immunoglobulin is given by injection around the wound and into the muscle at the side of the thigh (intramuscular).

This product is a solution containing a large quantity of hepatitis B antibodies. It is prepared from blood plasma from screened donors. Human Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin is given by injection into a muscle (intramuscular) such as the buttock or thigh. Your doctor or nurse will give you the injection.

Human Albumin Biotest 20% is a solution for infusion (into a vein). 1000 ml solution contains 200 g human plasma protein of which at least 95% is human albumin. Human Albumin Biotest 20% is used to restore and maintain circulating blood volume where there is a low blood volume and the use of a colloid, such as albumin, is required.

Hepsera is used to treat chronic hepatitis B, an infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV), in adults. Infection with the hepatitis B virus leads to damage to the liver. Hepsera reduces the amount of the virus in your body, and has been shown to reduce liver damage. Tell your doctor if you have had kidney disease, or if tests have shown problems with your kidneys.

Hepatyrix is a vaccine which helps prevent hepatitis A and typhoid fever. Hepatitis A is an infectious illness of the liver caused by a virus. Typhoid fever is an infectious illness caused by a type of bacteria called Salmonella typhi.

This vaccine is indicated for active immunisation against hepatitis B virus infection caused by all known subtypes in adults and adolescents (16 years of age and older) considered at risk of exposure to hepatitis B virus.

Havrix Junior Monodose is a vaccine containing the hepatitis A virus. It is used to boost the body’s immune system to stop infection from hepatitis A.

Gynoxin 2% vaginal cream contains fenticonazole nitrate as the active ingredient, which is an anti-fungal agent. Gynoxin prevents the growth of certain types of fungi. It is particularly effective against Candida albicans, which causes thrush.