Pharmaceutical Technology
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Local UK pharmacies are already reporting and forecasting future shortages of antibiotics to treat Strep A infections. Bacteria naturally develop resistance to antibiotics over time, through genetic mutation, horizontal gene transfer between bacteria, or because of selective pressure. Virus versus bacteria.
Sciensano
MARCH 27, 2024
Investigations show that these counterfeit ivermectin tablets are systematically underdosed or seriously contaminated with bacteria. Pharmacies that sell medicines online must display the European logo for Internet pharmacies on every page of their website. These tablets are regularly found in postal packages to this day.
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Druggist
APRIL 11, 2021
Prescriptions which are fulfilled in the pharmacy for a combination treatment with amoxicillin and metronidazole are almost always issued by a dentist rather than GP. Metronidazole is the preferred antibiotics to prevent and treat infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. Amoxicillin is one of the most prescribed antibiotics in the UK.
Druggist
JANUARY 4, 2021
Flucloxacillin is classified as narrow-spectrum antibiotics, which means it is effective against infections caused by a limited number of bacteria, particularly Staphylococcus aureus , which commonly cause bacterial skin infections. Broad-spectrum antibiotics, such as amoxicillin may offer treatment against a wider group of bacteria.
Druggist
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Common drugs that can cause an acute episode of diarrhoea include: Antibiotics Antacids (especially magnesium-containing) Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) such as omeprazole or esomeprazole Orlistat (weigh loss medication) Metformin ( anti-diabetic drug ) A virus, bacteria or parasites can cause acute episodes of diarrhoea.
Druggist
APRIL 16, 2021
Sore throat lozenges, which contain a local anaesthetic as an active ingredient, are classified as pharmacy-only products (P). P products can only be purchased from the pharmacy counter and online chemists. . As with all pharmacy-only products, certain restrictions on supply may be in place. What happened to Tyrozets?
The Pharma Data
DECEMBER 30, 2020
In addition, a mouthwash is being recalled because it may be tainted with bacteria that are particularly dangerous for people with COVID-19. WEDNESDAY, Dec. 30, 2020 — A hand sanitizer has been recalled because it may contain methanol, a toxic chemical known as wood alcohol, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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