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drugs
| drug | disease | indication | direction | adverse effects | referral | lifestyle? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| zaditen | allergic conjunctivitis | antihistamine - reduce allergic reaction and help relieve the itchiness & watery discharge best option as provides rapid relief of symptoms and can also prevent symptoms | + Put 1 drop into both eyes in the morning and 1 drop in the evening Discard any contents after 28 days You can use it regularly to prevent symptoms | Can cause blurred vision when put into the eye and may cause stinging | usually work quick symptoms aren't relieved - try new drop discharge change eye painful vision impaired | use as prevention, cold compress help irritate itch. wraparound glasses, stay inside, shower - pollen |
| duofilm | plantar wart | soften skin - cause wart to peel off | - soak feet warm water & dry - scrub nail file or pumice - vaseline, nail polish to protect skin - apply solution w brush once daily allow dry - bandaid over wart increase contact time 10-12w, improve 1-2 significant 4-8 | skin irritation/itchiness, pain sensitivity dryness redness - skin prep | get larger, painful, multiple, change colour, ooze bleed itch no touch, spread face genital, 12w treat no work | thongs public shower, feet dry, avoid pumice stone, avoid share towel, keep wart covered |
| nilstat | oral thrush | anti fungal, kill fungus, relieve pain & soreness, get rid creamy white | use 2 days after clear 1ml qid pc, swish 1 min, shake bottle, store below 25C med cabinet, dont use after expire, treat mum and baby | sick/nausea, stomach pain, diarrhoea - stop use see doctor | painless, >3weeks, diabetes, immunocompromised, pregnant | replace toothbrush, rinse mouth after inhaler, wash nilstat syringe, floss daily, visit dentist, no spread contact, no kiss |
| waxol | ear wax impaction | soften, dislodge remove impacted ear wax, reduce fullness feeling | room temp, exp date lie down, pull ear back&up, fill ear and stay down, dont touch w dropper, press ear flap to canal, wait few min, sip excess | irritated, inflammation, healing loss, ringing, buzzing, pain, earache - GP | pain, dizziness, discharge, loss hearing, ear inflamed/itchy, 2n use no work - g | no cotton bud/pens etc, only clean outer ear, minimise earbud, no ear candle |
| virasolve | cold sores not for preggers, lactate | antiviral & local anaesthetic - help pain & itching | treat early, thin layer every hour firs day, qid until disappear | usually well tolerated irritation/stinging on sores - go away 2 min flaky dry skin --> lip balm/moisturiser allergies - redness & swelling | symptoms >7 days, fever, widespread sores, severe/persistent allergies | dont touch/pick, no kiss, no sex, no skin contact w baby, dont share pillowcase, toothbrush, fork etc wash pillow & towel, good hygiene practice, relieve stress, lip balm/moisture |
| chlorsig | bacterial conjunctivitis | antibacterial, relive symptoms- red irritated yellow discharge, crust | discard after 28 days fridge until open, then <25C 1-2 drops every 2hrs first day, 1 drop qid 1/52, continue 2 day after symptoms disappear | well tolerated, stinging burning blurry vision on application go gp if some | no improve in 2 days, vision impaired, allergic reaction - red swollen, painful | cold compress, rest, avoid bright light, sterile water/NaCl 0.9% clear crust, minimise touch/rub, seperate face towel, wash pillowcases |
| aqua ear | prevent otitis externa/ swimmers ear | dries trapped water prevention - create unsuitable environment bac fungal growth | discard 1 month 4-6drops after swim/bath lie down, no contact dropper, 4-6 drops, stay still sev min | stinging 1-2min mild irritation on broken/inflamed skin - should clear up quick | discharge - mucus pus, severe unmanageable pain, pain behind ear lobe/other ear area | keep ear dry - earplug, avoid putting small objects, avoid swimming especially polluted areas |
| kenalog | mouth ulcers | anti inflammatory & corticosteroids reduce pain discomfort & inflammation | dry, apply half a cm, 2-3 daily, before bed, pc, increase contact time, dont rub in or swallow | should be fine increased sensitivity, allergic reaction- short breath, itch, swelling | weakness, dizziness, new irritation sensitivity, last longer 10-14 days, ulcer increase size number, treatment not working | suck ice, saline mouthwash, manage stress, balanced diet (v b12, folate), prevent oral trauma, quit smoking, avoid food drink irritate |
| systane complete | dry eyes | eye lube - receive dryness burning irritation - artificial tears | shake, 1-2 drops, blink, as required, a/p contact lens, not with, store room temp, use 6 months after open | temp blur vision, common, blink to resolve, preservatives can damage contact lenses | itching swelling redness - allergic reaction, eye pain, vision impair, light sensitive - gp excessive tearing, eye discomfort - gp no response 2-4w - gp | less screen time, avoid rubbing, humidifier, move desk away from AC |
| visine allergy | allergic conjunctivitis | temp relieve red itchy allergy eyes antihistamine | 1-2 drops eye qid as required, discard 4 weeks after opening, dont touch eye w eye drop | stinging/ blurred vision on application, (widened pupils) photosensitive | eye pain, change vision, continued redness, irritation, symptoms not improve 3 days, pregnancy breastfeeding other eye products | use as prevention, cold compress help irritate itch. wraparound glasses, stay inside, shower - pollen |
| auralgan ear drop | ear pain (do we recommend?) treat acute otitis media | local anaesthetic & analgesic provide pain relief | below 25 C store, discard after 6 months instill in ear until full, repeat every 1-2hrs | burning stinging redness new pain around ears | difficulty breathing, pale blue grey discoloured skin, weakness confusion headache | |
| chiropody sponge | callouses and corns | removes rough skin - callouses & corns | soak feet warm water, rub wet sponge on soap, rub sponge on foot, never break skin | if damage or break skin stop using | should be fine |
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