LIST OF POISON DRUGS

DRY COUGH

Name Groups Indications Ingredients Dose

Mucoprom syrup 120 Mucolytics & Dry cough at night Carbocisteine  Adult & child>12 yrs.: (15-20 ml)
ml antihistamine (1st gen) Promethazine  Child 6-12 yrs.: (10-15 ml)
 Child 2-5 yrs. : (5-10 ml)

Tussidex forte linctus Non-narcotic sedative Dry cough Dextromethorphan HBr  Adult & child>12 yrs.: (5-10 ml)
120 ml Non-sedative  Child 6-12 yrs.: (2.5-5 ml)
Anti-tussive (non-opioid)  Child 2-5 yrs. : (1.25-2.5 ml)

Duro-Tuss linctus Anti-tussive (non-opioid) Dry cough with URTI Pholcodeine  Adult: 5 ml (every 8—10 hrs.)
forte 90 ml (common cold & influenza)
*suitable for diabetic
Tussedyl Forte syrup
90 ml
Copastin tab 10 mg Anti-tussive Cough suppressant for Cloperastine  Adult : 1-2 tabs t.i.d
Antihistamine unproductive cough (dry
cough)

WET COUGH

Name Groups Indications Ingredients Dose

Mucolix elixir 90 ml Mucolytics Used when there is a lot of
thick phlegm in the air
passages, helps to liquefy
stubborn phlegm, relieve
dry cough
Bromhexine hydrochloride  Adult & child>12 yrs.: (10 ml t.i.d)
 Child 6-12 yrs.: (5 ml t.i.d)
 Child 2-5 yrs. : (2.5 ml t.i.d)
Rhinathiol Mucolytic & antihistamine Cough at night Carbocisteine  Adult 3-4 spoon : (15-20 ml t.i.d)
promethazine 125 ml (1st gen) Promethazine  Child 6-12 yrs.: (1 ½-2 ½ ml t.i.d)
 Child 2-5 yrs. : ½-1 spoon (2.5-5
ml q.i.d)
DCM expectorant 120 Expectorant Cough associated with Dexchlorpheniramine  Adult & child>12 yrs. (1-2 ml)
ml Non-drowsy allergic disorder (hay fever, Pseudoephedrine t.i.d/q.i.d
vasomotor rhinitis, asthma) Guaifenesin  Child 6-12 yrs.: (10-15 ml)
Methyl paraben t.i.d/q.i. d
 Child 2-5 yrs.: (1.25-2.5 ml)
t.i.d/q.i. d

Rhinathiol 125 ml Mucolytic Bronchial secretions Carbocisteine  >15 yrs.

Non-drowsy loosening, allowing mucus
to be expelled more easily
through coughing, bronchial
Rhinathiol children congestion, particularly
125 ml during acute episodes of
bronchitis.
Mucosolvan liq 100 Mucolytic Eases the irritation in the
ml airways and dissolves the
sticky phlegm in the bronchi
that causes coughs.
Mucosolvan tabs
Duro-Tuss Anti-tussive & mucolytic relieve stubborn and
expectorant 90 ml irritating productive coughs
associated with bronchitis
and other respiratory tract
infections.
1 measuring cupful (15 mL t.i.d)
-on empty stomach
 >5 years:1 tsp t.i.d
 2-5 years: 1 tsp b.d
Ambroxol HCL  Adult & child>12 yrs.: (10 ml b.d)
 Child 6-12 yrs.: (5 ml b.d/t.i. d)
 Child 2-5 yrs. : (2.5 ml t.i.d)
 1 tab t.i.d
Pholcodeine  Adult & child>12 yrs.: 10-15 ml
Bromhexine HCL t.i.d
 Child 6-12 yrs.: 5-10 ml t.i.d
 Child 2-5 yrs. : 2.5-5 ml t.i.d
 Salmodil syrup Bronchodilator & used for Breathing Salbutamol  Child >6 yrs.: 2.5-5 ml tid/qid
Expectorant mucolytic problems, Asthma, Bromhexine  Child <6 yrs. : 1.25-2.5 ml tid/qid
*for asthma Bronchitis, Respiratory
Non-sedating disease, Lung
disorder, Sinusitis and other
conditions

Bena expectorant 120 Expectorant, Wet cough Diphenhydramine  Adult & child>12 yrs.: (5-10 ml
ml Antihistamine q.4.h-q.6.h) @ 10 ml t.i.d
(1st gen)  Child 6-12 yrs.: (2.5-5 ml q.4.h-
q.6.h)
 Child 2-5 yrs. : (2.5 ml q.4.h-
q.6.h)

FLU + COUGH

Name Groups Indications Ingredients Dose

Cough-en linctus Antitussive, Dry cough Dextromethorphan  Adult & child>12 yrs.: (10 ml t.i.d)
blackcurrant Antihistamine, Runny nose Pseudoephedrine  Child 6-12 yrs.: (5 ml t.i.d)
Nasal decongestant Sneeze Triprolidine (1st gen)  Child 2-5 yrs. : (2.5 ml t.i.d)

Sedilix cherry Antitussive, Dry cough Dextromethorphan  Adult & child>12 yrs.: (10 ml t.i.d)
Antihistamine, Runny nose Pseudoephedrine  Child 6-12 yrs.: (5 ml t.i.d)
Nasal decongestant Sneeze Sodium benzoate  Child 2-5 yrs. : (2.5 ml t.i.d)

Paedicof syrup 60 ml Anti-histamine Dry cough & nasal Dexclofeniramine  Child 6-11 yrs.: 10 mL q.4.h-q.6.
Nasal decongestant congestant Pseudoephedrine  Child 2-5 yrs.: 5 mL. q.4.h-q.6.
Anti-tussive (non-opioids) Dextromethorphan
ALLERGIES (DECONGESTANT, RUNNY NOSE, ITCHY NOSE, WATERY EYES, SKIN ALLERGIES)

Aerius syrup 16 ml Antihistamine Relieve the symptoms of
seasonal and year-round
allergies, symptoms of
Aerius tab 5 mg allergic skin condition
Carinox Antihistamine (2nd gen) Relieving symptoms of hay
Nasal Decongestant fever or respiratory allergies
Clarinase (stuffy / runny nose,
sneezing, itchy or watery
Allerpid tab 5 mg eyes, itchy nose or throat, or
sinus congestion or
pressure)
Lazine 5 mg Antihistamine Allergic rhinitis, urticarial, flu
Desloratadine (2nd gen -  Adult & child>12 yrs.: (10 ml o.d)
non-drowsy)  Child 6-12 yrs.: (5 ml o.d)
 Child 2-5 yrs. : (2.5 ml o.d)
 Adults and child ≥ 12 yrs. : 1 cap
o.d
Loratadine (2nd gen -  Adults and child ≥ 12 yrs. : 1 cap
drowsy) b.d
Pseudoephedrine sulphate
Levocetirizine diHCL
(3rd gen - Non-drowsy)

Xyzal 5 mg tabs

Glencet 5 mg tabs

Telfast tab Antihistamine Sneezing, runny nose, itchy Fexofenadine HCL (3rd gen)  Contraindicated under 12 y/o
Non-drowsy nose / throat/ palate, itchy  o.d
or watery red eyes

Peace syrup 60 ml Antihistamine (1st gen - Sneezing, stuffy nose, Pseudoephedrine  Adult & child>12 yrs.: (10 ml t.i.d)
drowsy), rhinorrhea, allergic Triprolidine (1st gen -  Child 6-12 yrs.: (5 ml t.i.d)
Nasal decongestant drowsy)  Child 2-5 yrs.: (2.5 ml t.i.d)
Actimin tablet  1 tab t.i.d , max: 4tab
Zyrtec oral solution Antihistamine Symptomatic tx of seasonal Cetirizine dihydrochloride  5-10 mg o.d max:10mg
75 ml rhinitis, perennial allergic (Non-drowsy)  Adult : 10 mg o.d
rhinitis & urticarial  Child > 6 yrs.: (5mg bd / 10 mg
Cetihis syrup o.d)
 Child 3-6 yrs. : (2.5 mg b.d / 5 mg
o.d)
Simtec Antihistamine (2nd gen) Resdung, gatal, selsema Cetirizine HCL  Adult : 10 mg once daily
Allergy   Child 6-12 yrs.: 5 mg bd or 10 mg
Xetec tabs 10 mg Seasonal allergic rhinitis, once daily
perennial allergic rhinitis,   3-6 yrs. : 2.5 mg bd or 5 mg once
Sunizine urticaria daily.

Adezio tabs 10 mg

Simtec

Zyrtec tabs 10 mg
Loratadine tabs 10 Antihistamine (2nd gen) Sneezing, itchy skin, runny Loratadine (Non-drowsy)  Adult and child >12 : (1 tab o.d)
mg and itchy nose, watery and  Child 6-12 yrs. body weight more
itchy eyes. than 30kg: (1-tab o.d)
Ezede tab 10 mg  Child 6-5 yrs. body weight less
than 30kg : ( ½ tab o.d)
Clarityne
 Adult & child>12 yrs.: (10 ml o.d)
 Child 2-12 yrs. body weight more
than 30kg: (10 ml o.d)
 Child 2-5 yrs. body weight less
than 30kg : (5 ml o.d)

Prozine syrup 120 ml Anti-histamine Allergic disorder, anti- Promethazine  Adults and child ≥ 12 yrs.: 5 ml
emetic q.4.h-q.6.h
 Child 11-6 yrs. : 2.5-5 ml q.4.h-
q.6.h
Xyzal tab 5 mg Antihistamine (3rd gen) Treat year-round allergic Levocetirizine 
symptoms associated with
Lazine tab 5 mg rhinitis and urticarial,
seasonal allergies
Glencet tab 5 mg
Atarax tab 25 mg Antihistamine Gatal Hydroxyzine HCL  Adult : 1 tab o.d
Oxy-nase pediatric α -1 & partial α -2 agonist Nasal decongestant Oxymetazoline HCL  Child 2-6 yrs. : 2-3 spray in each
nasal spray Acute colds, paranasal nostril b.d
sinusitis, syringitis, otitis
Oxy-nase nasal spray media

Iliadin decongestant
nasal drop for infant

Iliadin decongestant  Adult & child >6 yrs. : 2-3 spray in

nasal drop for small each nostril b.d
children

Iliadin decongestant
nasal drop for adult
and school children
Flomist Corticosteroid Prophylaxis, seasonal Fluticasone propionate  1 or 2 sprays (50 mcg/spray) in
allergic rhinitis, hay fever in each nostril once a day as needed
adult
Allersine 5 ml eye Alpha-adrenergic agonist Relief soreness, burning, Tetrahydrozoline HCL  1-2 drops in affected area,
drops itching, irritation & t.i.d/q.id
congestion of the eye (due  Not recommended children under
Optizoline eye drops to allergy), eye irritation 6
condition
 Nasonex Topical glucocorticosteroid Seasonal / perennial rhinitis, Mometasone furoate  Seasonal allergic, allergic rhinitis
& local anti-inflammatory nasal polyps, acute o Adult and ≥ 12 yrs.: 2
Momate nasal spray rhinosinusitis sprays in each nostril od
50 mcg o Child 2-11 yrs.: 1 sprays in
each nostril od
 Nasal congestion associate
w/seasonal allergic rhinitis
o Adult and ≥ 12 yrs.: 2
sprays in each nostril od
 Nasal polyps
o Adult and ≥ 18 yrs.: 2
sprays in each nostril od

Aramis nasal spray Topical glucocorticosteroid Allergies rhinitis Fluticasone furoate  Starting dose : 2 sprays in each
suspension & local anti-inflammatory nostril od
Otrivin α -1 & partial α -2 agonist Nasal congestion Xylometazoline HCl 

Allerstop Protection & relief nasal 

allergies
Sw-dexasone tab 0.5 corticosteroid Anti-inflammatory Dexamethasone 
mg

COLD AND FLU

Adezio oral solution Antihistamine Cetirizine HCL  Adult : (10 ml o.d)

60 ml Non-drowsy  Child 6-11 yrs.: (5-10 ml o.d)
 Child 2-5 yrs. : (2.5 ml o.d)

Febricol tabs Antipyretic Stuffy nose and sinus PCM  2 tabs t.i.d
Nasal decongestant Phenylephrine HCL
Antihistamine Chlorpheniramine maleate
 Nurofen express Non-selective NSAID Relieve pain (migraine, Ibuprofen lysine  Adult and child>12: 1-2 caplet
caplets 342 mg dental, period, rheumatid, t.i.d
muscular, back pain)
Anti-pyretic (relieve fever
associated w/ cold and flu)

Coldmax suspension Antipyretic Runny nose, nasal PCM  Child >12 years : 15 ml
(children) Nasal decongestant congestion, fever & pain, Pseudoephedrine HCL  Child 6-12 years : 10 ml
Antihistamine (1st gen) headache, body aches Chlorpheniramine maleate  Child 2-5 years : 5 ml
Sinu-c suspension (t.i.d / q.i.d)
children

FEVER AND PAIN RELIEVER

Nurofen oral Fever associated with cold Ibuprofen  Child 10-12 yrs.: (15 ml t.i.d)
suspension Antipyretic, analgesic, and flu, pain (teething and  Child 7-9 yrs.: (10 ml t.i.d)
anti-inflammatory toothache, earache, sore  Child 4-6 yrs.: (7.5 ml t.i.d)
(NSAIDs) throats, headache and minor  Child 1-3 yrs.: (5 ml o.d)
aches and sprains. Also  Child 6-12 month : (2.5 ml
indicated for the relief of t.i.d/q.i.d)
inflammation of muscles and  Child 3-<6mth yrs. : (2.5 ml t.i.d)
joints)  Adult : (2-4 tsp q.i.d)
Evofen suspension 90  Child 10-12 yrs.: (3 tsp t.i.d)
ml  Child 7-9 yrs.: (2tsp t.i.d)
 Child 4-6 yrs. :(1 ½ tsp t.i.d)
 Child 1-3 yrs.: (1 tsp t.i.d)
 Child 6 mth-1 yrs. : ( ½ tsp
t.i.d/q.i.d)
Orphenamol tab Antipyretic Fever and muscular skeletal PCM  2 tab t.i.d
Skeletal muscle relaxant pain Orphenadrine citrate
Norgesic tab
Pontacid caps 250 mg Non-selective NSAIDs Demam & sakit, Mefenamic acid  2 caps t.i.d
 Migraine, period pain, join
pain, inflammation, dental
pain

GASTROINTESTINAL

Omesec 20 mg caps Proton-pump inhibitor Gastric Omeprazole  1 caps b.d

(PPI)
Fucon syrup 60 ml Antispasmodic Gastro-intestinal spasm, Hyoscine-N-butylbromide  Adult & child >6 : (10 ml t.i.d)
dyskinesia, genitourinary
tract spasm.  1 tab b.d (before meal)
Buscopan tab 10 mg
Histac tabs 150 mg H2 receptor blocker Gastric, peptic ulcer, GERD, Ranitidine  1 tab b.d
Duodenal, benign gastric
Apo-ranitidine tabs ulcer, reflux esophagitis,
150 mg duodenal ulcer, reflux
esophagitis, post-operative
peptic ulcer,
Nolpaza 40 mg tabs Proton-pump inhibitor Reflux esophagitis, gastric Pantoprazole  1 tab od
(PPI) ulcer, duodenal ulcer
Gastrovex 30 caps Proton-pump inhibitor Gastric Lansoprazole  1 cap od
(PPI)
Ganaton 150 mg tab Chronic gastritis, heartburn, Itopride HCL 
bloating, anorexia
Ganaton
Meteospamyl caps Bloating, flatulence Citrate d’alverine 
simeticone
ARTHRITIS

Prelone syrup 120 ml Corticosteroid Arthritis, blood problems, Prednisolone 

immune sys disorder, skin &
eye irritation, breathing
problem, severe allergies

NSAIDS / PAINKILLER

Pontacid caps 250 mg Non-selective NSAIDs Fever, relieve pain, muscular Mefenamic acid  2 caps t.i.d
traumatic, dental, headache,
Pontalon acid tab dysmenorrhea  1 tab t.i.d
500 mg

Fenagesic suspension 
60 ml
Olfen tab 100 mg Non-selective NSAID Relieve pain (back sprain, Diclofenac sodium  2 tab tid
strains, dental and minor
Avonac tab 100 mg surgery, osteoarthritis,  1 tab o.d
rheumathoid arthritis etc.)
Apo-diclo SR tab 75  1 tab b.d
mg (slow release tab)

Zolterol SR tab 75 mg  100 mg tab o.d

(sustained release  75 mg tab b.d
tab)

Voren 50 mg  1 tab t.i.d

Voren supp 12.5 mg  1 supp. prn

Safroxyn S tab 275 Non-selective COX Relieve pain Naproxen sodium  1-2 tab b.d
mg inhibitor NSAID

Safroxyn S tab 550

mg

Apo-napro-Na 275
mg

Apo-napro-Na 550
mg

Sunprox tab 275 mg

Sunprox tab 550 mg

Apo-piroxicam caps NSAIDs Relieve pain, inflammatory Piroxicam 
20 mg condition (arthritis)
Meloxicam tab 7.5 NSAIDs Relieve pain and Meloxicam  1-2 tab o.d
mg inflammation, arthritis

Melonex-15 tab 15
mg
Celebrex caps 200 mg NSAIDs (COX2 inhibitors) Relieve pain and Celecoxib  1 caps o.d
inflammation
Celebrex caps 400 mg
Arcoxia tab 90 mg NSAIDs (COX2 inhibitors) R.A, osteoarthritis, acute etoricoxib 
gouty arthritis, acute pain,
painkiller
Arcoxia tab 120 mg 


SORE THROAT

Difflam forte spray Analgesic, antipyretic, Fast relieve sore throat, Benzidamine HCL  Adult: spray 2-4 times 1.5-3hrs
anti-inflammatory radiation mucositis,  Child 6-12 yrs.: spray 2 times 1.5-
tonsillitis, pharyngitis, 3hrs
swelling *not recommended child under 6
yrs.
Difflam lozenges  Suck 1 lozenges slowly 1-2 hrs.
(mint fresh and max: 12 lozenges per day
raspberry)  Should not be chew

Sobenz lozenges
Strepsils max plus Anesthetic Relieve severe sore throat Lignocaine  Adults & children >12: 1 lozenge
lozenges Antiseptic Amylmetacresol to be sucks every 2 hrs. as
Mild antiseptic Dichlorobenzyl alcohol required
 Not more 8 lozenges in 24hrs
*not recommended child under
12 yrs.
Strepsils max pro NSAID Anti-inflammatory action, Fllurbiprofen  Adults & children >12: 1 lozenge
lozenges long lasting pain relieve to be suck every 3-6 2 hrs. max: 5
difficulty in swallowing lozenges per day
*not recommended child under
12 yrs.
ANTI-EMETIC

Pulin tab 10 mg Anti-emetic Prevent nausea, vomiting Metoclopramide  1 tab t.i.d

(after chemotherapy,
radiotherapy, migraine)
Motilium tab 10 mg Anti-emetic Control nausea and vomiting, Domperidone  1 tab t.i.d
increase flow of mother’s
milk (galactagouge)

DIARRHEA

Dhamotil tab 2.5 mg Anti-diarrhea Control diarrhea Diphenoxylate HCL  2 tab t.i.d

ANTI-CONVULSION

Gabapin-300 cap 300 Anti –convulsion Post hepatic neuralgia Gabapentin 

mg
Prelica caps 75 mg Anti –convulsion Epilepsy, neuropathic pain, Pregabalin 
fibromyalgia, generalized
anxiety disorder (GAD)

ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILL (OCP)

Mercilon Ethinyl estradiol  1 tab od (21 days)

Desogestrel
Regulon (film coated
tabs)

Marvelon tabs
Nordette Ethinyl estradiol
Levonorgestrel
Microgynon 30

Rigevidon (coated
tabs)

Oralcon

Cerazette Desogestrel
Yasmin Ethinyl estradiol
Drospirenone
Diane 35 Ethinyl estradiol
Cyproterone acetate
Minulet Ethinyl estradiol
Gestodene
Noriday Norethisterone

Norcolut

Sunolut
Provera Medroxyprogesterone
acetate
Ravimed
Postinor 2 Emergency contraceptive Levonorgestrel  Within 72 hours after unprotected
sexual intercourse. Take 2nd tab 12
Escapelle hrs. after 1st tab

Madonna
Duphaston Threatened/recurrent Dydrogesterone 
miscarriage
 Premarin conjugated 
estrogen 0.625 mg

HYPERTENSION / ANGINA

Concor 2.5 mg tabs β -1 selective- Stable CHF Bisoprolol fumarate 

adrenoceptor blocking
Concor 5 mg tabs agent
Plavix HTN, stroke, angina, Clopidogrel 
Tracleer (Bosentan) endothelin antagonist PAH Bosentan 
Metoprolol 100 mg Beta 1 adrenoceptor HTN, angina pectoris, cardiac Metoprolol  HTN : 1-4 tabs o.d/b.d (start 1 tab
tabs blocking agent arrhythmias, o1.d)
hyperthyroidism  Angina pectoris : ½ -1 tabs
b.d/t.i.d
 Cardiac arrhythmias :1/2 tab
b.d/t.i.d (max : 3 tabs per day)
 Hyperthyroidism : ½ tabs q.i.d
Apo-hydro 25 mg Diuretics HTN Hydrochlorothiazide  Diuretics : 1-2 tabs o.d / b.d
tabs  HTN : ½ / 1 tab o.d/b.d

Apo-hydro 50 mg
tabs
Normaten 50 mg Beta 1 selective- HTN, Angina, pectoris, acute Atenolol  Adult & child >12 yrs.
adrenoceptor blocking MI, dysrhythmias  HTN: 50-100 mg o.d
Normaten 100 mg agent  Angina: 50 mg b.d / 100 mg o.d
 Dysrhythmias : 50-100 mg o.d

Atenolol tabs  Angina pectoris: 50 mg od, then

100 mg q.i
 HTN: 25-50 mg o.d alone or
combine with diuretics, then 50-
 100 mg o.d
 Acute MI : 100 mg o.d , then 50
mg b.d
Target tabs Beta 1 selective- HTN Atenolol, chlorthalidone 
adrenoceptor blocking
agent
Exforge 5 mg tabs CCB, ARB HTN Amlodipine 
valsartan
Kamiren XL 4 mg Selective alpha 1 HTN Doxazosin 
antagonist receptor
Aprovel 150 mg tabs ARB HTN Irbesartan 

Aprovel 150 mg tabs

Cozaar 50 mg tabs ARB HTN Losartan 
Hyzaar 50/12.5 mg ARB HTN Losartan potassium & 
hydrochlorothiazide
Renitec 5 mg ACE inhibitor HTN Enalapril maleate 
Twynsta 40 mg/5 mg CCB, ARB HTN Telmisartan 
tabs Amlodipine

Twynsta 80 mg/10
mg tabs
Micardis tabs 40 mg ARB HTN, reduce cardiovascular Telmisartan 
risk
Micardis tabs 80 mg
Micardis plus tabs 40 ARB HTN, reduce cardiovascular Telmisartan 
mg/ 12.5 mg Diuretics risk Hydrochlorothiazide
Dioran tabs 80 mg ARB HTN, heart failure, post MI Valsartan 

Dioran tabs 1600 mg

Co-diovan 80/12.5
mg
Ranbaxy vamlo 10 CCB HTN Amlodipine 

Fusix 40 mg tab Loop diuretics Edema, CHF, HTN Furosemide  HTN:

o adult: 40-80 mg per day
o elderly : initially 20 mg per
day
 edema
o adult : initially 40 mg,
reduced to 20 or 40 mg
e.o.d
o child: 0.5-1.5 mg/kg o.d
max: 20 mg per day
Covinace tab 4 mg ACE inhibitor HTN, CHF Perindopril  HTN
o Adult : 4 mg o.d increase
to 8 mg
o Elderly : 2 mg o.d increase
to 4 mg
 CHF
o Adult : initially 2 mg o.d
increase to 4 mg

Coveram 5 mg/ 10 CCB HTN, CAD Amlodipine  1 tab o.d

mg tab ACE inhibitor Perindopril

Amloprers-5 tab 5 CCB 1st line HTN, Heart failure, Amlodipine  HTN & angina
mg MI, stable angina, variant o Adult: 5 mg o.d increase
angina to 10 mg
 Covasc 5 mg tab CCB 1st line HTN, Heart failure, Amlodipine besylate  5 mg o.d max: 10 mg
MI, stable angina, variant
Covasc 10 mg tab angina

Hovasc tab 5 mg

Hovasc tab 10 mg

Norvasc tab 5 mg

Norvasc tab 10 mg

Imdur tab 60 mg Nitrate Angina Isosorbide-5-mononitrate  Adult : 1 tab o.d increase to 2 tab
o.d
Coversyl tab ACE inhibitor Perindopril arginine 
5mg/1.25mg Diuretics Indapamide

Anti-diabetic

Diamicron MR 60 mg Sulphonylurea Non-insulin dependent Gliclazide 

diabetes type 2
Gliclazide 80 mg tabs

Daonol 5 mg tabs Sulphonylurea Non-insulin dependent Glibenclamide 

diabetes type 2

Glimin 2 mg tabs Sulphonylurea Non-insulin dependent Glimepiride 

diabetes type 2

Glucovance 500 Biguanide DM Type 2 Metformin HCL 

 mg/2.5 mg Sulphonylurea Glibenclamide

Glucovance 500 mg/5

mg
Janumet Dipeptidyl-peptidase DM Type 2 Sitagliptin phosphate 
inhibitor (DPP4) Metformin HCL
Galvusmet 50 Dipeptidyl-peptidase DM Type 2 Vildagliptin 
mg/1000 mg tabs inhibitor (DPP4) Metformin HCL
Biguanide
Proglutrol G2 tabs Sulphonylurea DM Type 2 Glimepiride 
2/500 mg Biguanide Metformin HCL
Glucophage 850 mg Biguanide DM Type 2 Metformin HCL 
tabs
Glumet-forte 850 mg Biguanide DM Type 2 Metformin 
tabs

Glumet DC 500 mg
tabs

ANTIBIOTIC

Augmentin 228 mg/5 Penicillin (broad spectrum) Bacterial infection Amoxicillin 

ml syrup in powder Clavulanate potassium
form

Augmentin 625 mg
tabs
ANTI-SPASMODIC

Myonal tabs 50 mg Anti-spasmodic Myotonic condition Eperisone HCL  3 tabs t.i.d

Spastic paralysis

ASTHMA

Asthalin HFA 200 Beta 2 agonist short acting Acute asthma attack Salbutamol 
metered doses 100
mcg/dose

Ventolin evohaler
100 mcg 200
metered dose

Asthalin respules
solution inhaler
 1-2 tabs t.i.d
Asmin 2 mg tabs
 1 tabs t.i.d
Asmin 4 mg tabs
Ventolin tabs 2 mg Beta 2 agonist Acute asthma attack Salbutamol sulphate  >12 years : 1 tab t.i.d/q.i.d
 Child 6-12 years : 2 mg (1 tab)
Ventolin tabs 4 mg t.i.d/q.i.d
 Child 2-6 years : 1-2 mg t.i.d/q.i.d
Berodual N metered Antimuscarinic short Ipratropium bromide 
dose inhaler 21 mcg acting
Duolin inhaler Beta 2 agonist Bronchospasm, obstructive Salbutamol  Adult & elderly : 2 puff q.i.d
Antimuscarinic short airway disease (require >1 Ipratropium bromide
acting bronchodilator)
Foracort inhaler Corticosteroid Budesonide 
Long acting beta 2 agonist Formeterol
 Symbicort turbohaler
Aspira 4 mg oral Leukotriene receptor Asthma, seasonal allergic Montelukast sodium 
granules antagonist rhinitis

Aspira 4 mg oral
chewable tabs

Aspira 10 mg tabs

VERTIGO / MOTION SICKNESS

Betaserc tab 24 mg H1 receptor agonist Vertigo, hearing loss, Betahistine diHCL  1 tab b.d
(vasodilator) tinnitus
Non-drowsy
Promethazine tab 25 Antihistamine Motion sickness (prevent Promethazine HCL  Adult : 1 tab 30-60 min before
mg (1st gen) nausea and vomiting ) travel
 Child > 2 yrs.: 12.5-25 mg b.d
 Child <2 : contraindicated
Novomin tabs 50 mg Anti-histamine Travel sickness (prevent Dimenhydrinate  Adult: 1-2 tabs
nausea and vomiting ) (combination of  Child >12 yrs.: 1 tab
diphenhydramine +  Child 7-12 : ½ - 1 tab
Novomin syrup 60 ml chlorotheophylline)  Child 7-12 yrs.: 10-15 ml
Drowsy  Child 2-6 yrs. : 2.5-5 ml

Veloxin tab 25/50mg Anti-histamine Nausea, vomiting, vertigo, Meclozine HCL  Motion sickness
Vit B6 motion sickness Pyridoxine o Adult: 1-2-tab o.d 1 hr.
before travelling
o 6-12 yrs.: ½ - 1-tab o.d 1
hr. before travelling
 Vertigo
o Adult: 1-4 tab in divided
dose
Stugeron tab 25 mg Anti-histamine Vertigo, nausea, vomiting, Cinnarizine (drowsy) 
CCB headache, tinnitus

MIGRAINE

Cafergot tab 1 mg Non-selective serotonin 5- Migraine Ergotamine 

HT receptor agonist
(Vasoconstrictor)
Caffox tab 1 mg Non-selective serotonin (5- Migraine Ergotamine tartrate  1-2 tab p.r.n
HT) receptor agonist
(Vasoconstrictor)

GOUT

Allopurinol tab Xanthine oxidase inhibitor Chronic primary and Allopurinol 

100mg secondary gout, uric acid
nephropathy, uric acid stone
formation, hyperuricemia
Goutnor tab 0.5 mg Gout Colchicine 
ANTIHYPERLIPIDEMIA

Lipitor 10, 20, 40 mg Lipid metabolism Hypercholesterolemia, stroke, Atorvastatin  Adult: start 10/20 mg od, max: 80
tab regulator (HMG CoA chest pain, heart attack mg daily
reductase inhibitor) /  Children 10-17 yrs. : 10-20 mg
Simvastatin statin daily

Simvo O

Apo-atorvastatin 20
mg
Apo-clopidogrel 75 Atherothrombotic events Clopidogrel bisulphate  1 tab o.d
mg
Crestor 10 mg Statin Reduce risk if CV events (CV Rosuvastatin  5 -40 mg od (start 10-20 mg od)
death, stroke, MI, stable
Crestor 20 mg angina)
Imdex 60 mg CR Nitrates Angina Isorbite mononitrate  Initially 30 mg od (for 1st, two to
four days), increase to 60 mg od,
Imdur 30 mg max 120 mg daily
Glyceryl trinitrate BP Nitrates Angina Nitroglycerin 
APO-ticlopidine 250 Antiplatelet Reduce risk of stroke Ticlopidine HCL  1 tab b.d (take with food)
mg
Bromocriptin Dopamine agonist Pituitary tumor, Parkinson Bromocriptine mesilate  Od (take with food)
disease, hyperprolactinemia,
type 2 DM, inhibit lactation,
menstrual disorder,
acromegaly, prolactinoma
OSTEOPOROSIS

Fosamax plus 70 mg Bisphosphonate Osteoporosis, provide Alendronic acid 

Vitamin D additional vit D Cholecalciferol

URINARY INCONTINENCE

Detrusitol 2 mg Antimuscarinic Urinary incontinence Tolterodine  2 mg bd

OBESITY

Aslene Lipase inhibitor Obesity Orlistat  120 mg (take with food)

ANTIFUNGAL / ANTIBIOTIC / ANTIHELMINTHIC

Avezol capsule 150 Antifungal (triazole) Genital candidiasis, vaginal Fluconazole  Vaginal candidiasis, Candida
mg candidiasis, acute or balanitis
recurrent. Candida balanitis, o 150 mg single oral dose
dermatomycosis (tinea  Dermatomycosis
pedis, tinea corporis, tinea o 150 mg once weekly for 2-4
cruris, tinea versicolor and weeks, tinea pedis: up to 6
dermal candida infection). weeks.
Daktarin 30 ml Antifungal Skin infection due to fungi, Miconazole 
topical tincture yeast, dermatophyte

Tarivid otic solution Antibiotic Ofloxacin  6-10 drops (10 minutes)

ear drops
Allergan FML Steroid For steroid responsive fluorometholone  1-2 drops instilled into conjunctival
ophthalmic inflammation of the sac bd or qid
suspension palpebral and bulbar
conjunctiva, cornea and
anterior segment of the
globe.

Maxidex ophthalmic Corticosteroid Acute & chronic anterior Dexamethasone  Conjunctival sac : 1-2 drops
5 ml uveitis, iridocyclitis, iritis,
cyclitis, herpes zoster
opthalmicus & chemical
burn
Terramycin Oxytetracycline  Instill to infected eye 4-6 times
ophthalmic 3.5 gm hydrochloride daily
Candid-B lotion antimycotic, anti- Fungal infection of skin Clortrimazole  Apply 2 to 3 times daily
inflammatory, anti- when accompanied by Anhydrous
pruritic eczematous features, large beclomethasone
lesions, and for hairy and
intertriginous skin area.

Chlorop eye Antibiotic (broad Bacterial conjunctivitis & Chloramphenicol  (should be used only in serious
ointment spectrum) other superficial ocular infections where less potent drug
infection are ineffective/contraindicated)
 Adult & pediatric : to the
conjunctiva, a thin strip approx. 1
cm of ointment every 3 hours /
more frequently
 Instill 2 drops into the eye q.i.d
Xepanicol (keep in ref)

Dextracin 5 ml Glucocorticoid  (Ear & Eye) : Dexamethasone sodium  Eye : 1-2 drops into conjunctiva sac
eye/ear drops Antibiotic (broad inflammatory condition phosphate of affected area, every 1-2 hours
spectrum) complicated by infection neomycin sulphate  Ear : instill 3-4 drops into aural
 dexamethasone canal 2-3 times a day
phosphate

Neodeca eye/ear Glucocorticoid Dexamethasone 

drops 5 ml Antibiotic (broad
spectrum)
Naphcon A Antihistamine Relieve ocular irritation /
Eye decongestion congestion, allergic,
inflammatory ocular
condition
Timolol-pos 0.5 % Beta-blocker Glaucoma, elevated intra-
eye drop ocular pressure, chronic
open angle glaucoma,
aphakic glaucoma
Murozin 15 g Bacteria skin infection
ointment
NP Gentamicin Aminoglycoside Impetigo, erythema & other
cream 0.3 % w/w localized bacteria skin
infection
Neomycin cream Aminoglycoside Treat minor bacteria skin
infection & dermal ulcer,
prophylaxis of superficial
infection in minor abrasion
burns & cuts
phosphate
Neomycin sulphate
Naphazoline  1-2 drops instill in each eye every
hydrochloride 3-4 hours
Pheniramine maleate
Timolol maleate  1 drop b.d
Mupirocin  Apply to affected area t.i.d up to 10
days
Gentamicin sulphate BP  Apply small amount of cream to
affected are t.i.d/q.i.d
Neomycin sulphate BP  apply thinly to the affected area, 1-
3 times daily, max : 5 times daily
Fucidin cream Steroid antibiotic Topical tx of primary & Fusidic acid  apply to affected are 2-3 times
secondary bacterial skin daily (7days)
Fucidin antibiotic 5 g infections, skin infection,
cream 2% impetigo, infected wounds,
folliculitis, boils etc.,
Foban cream 5 g

Defuzin cream

Foban ointment 5 g Antibiotic Topical tx of primary & Sodium fusidate 

secondary bacterial skin
Fobancort ointment infections
5g

Fucidin antibiotic 15
g ointment 2%
Fucidin H 15 g cream Antibiotic Dermatitis (atopic dermatitis Fusidic acid 
Corticosteroid & contact dermatitis), where Hydrocortisone
Foban hydrocream 5 infection with bacteria
g
Nizoral cream 2 % Antifungal Topical tx in dermatophyte Ketoconazole  Dermatophyte infection : Once
infection of the skin, daily to affected area
Seborrheic dermatitis  Seborrheic dermatitis : once/twice
daily (depend on severity)
Keto plus shampoo Dandruff, seborrheic 
60 ml dermatitis scalp

Pristinex 15 g
Candid-v3 vaginal Antifungal (imidazole) Vulvoginal candidiasis Clotrimazole  Non-pregnant patient : 1 insert o.d
insert (prefer at bed time, for 3
consecutive days)
 Pregnant woman : 100 mg o.d
(prefer at bed time, for 7
 consecutive days)
Candid-v1 vaginal  Insert peripherally on retiring to
insert bed at night
Antimycotic with Otomycosis, concomitant  Instill 4-5 drops in ear tid or qid
Candid ear drops fungicidal action therapy with antibiotic and
corticosteroid ear drops,
prophylaxis for swimmers

Fucicort 5 & 15 g Antibiotic Topical tx inflammatory Fusidic acid  Uncovered lesion: 2-3 times daily
cream Corticosteroid dermatoses where bacterial Betamethasone application
infection present propionate  Covered lesion : less frequent
Fobancort cream 5 & application
15 g

Defuzin-B cream 15 g

Selsun 2.5 % Dandruff, scalp and skin Selenium sulphide  Apply to wet hair and leave on
suspension 75 ml problem scalp for 3 min, rinse, repeat, rinse
 Use twice weekly
Konzert cream 2% Antifungal Tinea pedis Sertaconazole nitrate  Apply bd for 4 weeks
w/w
Econazine cream 10 Antifungal Inflammatory dermatoses Econazole nitrate 
& 20 g Corticosteroid (fungal infection and Triamcinolone acetonide
ineffective eczema)
Ecocort cream
Isoradin cream 10 g Antifungal Inflammatory fungal Isoconazole nitrate  Apply bd
infection (fungal infection
Travocort cream 10 g and ineffective eczema), due
to gram +ve bacteria
Elosten-T cream 15 g Antifungal Econazole nitrate 

Tystatin oral Antifungal Nystatin 

suspension 30 ml
Dermal-C cream 15 g Corticosteroid Betamethasone 

Zaricort cream 15 g Antifungal Fungal infection with Miconazole nitrate  Apply thin layer once or twice daily
inflammation and rub well
Hydrocortisone 1% Corticosteroid Relief for insect bites, Hydrocortisone  Apply sparingly onto the affected
cream rashes, skin allergies and area bd or qid
irritations
Crotamine cream 15 Corticosteroid Pruritic skin condition Hydrocortisone acetate  Apply thin film to affected area 2-3
g Crotamin times a day
Uniflex 0.1% cream Corticosteroid Relief for inflammatory skin Betamethasone 17-  Apply sparingly onto the affected
conditions valerate area bd or qid
Betnovate cream 15  Adult, children >1 year & elderly :
g Apply thinly enough to cover
affected area 1-2 times daily up to
4 weeks
Dermasole ointment  Apply small quantity lightly on
affected area 2-3 times daily until
Betamethasone 15 g improvement by applying once a
cream day or less often
Uniflex-N cream Corticosteroid Itchy and infected skin Betamethasone 17-  Apply thin film to affected area 1-3
Antibiotic condition in allergy, stings valerate times a day until improvement
(aminoglycoside) and bites Neomycin sulphate occur
 Relief for inflammatory skin
Betnovate-N cream conditions
15 g
Cutivate cream 15 g Corticosteroid Tx inflammatory
dermatoses, Relief of
inflammatory manifestation
of corticosteroid-responsive
dermatoses
Daivobet ointment Vit D Initial topical treatment of
30 g Corticosteroid stable plaque psoriasis
vulgaris amenable to topical
therapy
Clobet cream 10 g corticosteroid More resistance dermatoses,
recalcitrant eczema lichen
Lobesol cream 0.05% planus, discoid lupus
w/w 15 g erythematosus & other
condition which do not
Dermovate cream 15 respond well to less active
g steroid
 Adult & children >2 years : Apply
thinly enough to cover affected
area 1-2 times daily up to 7 days
Fluticasone propionate  Adult, elderly, & children & infant
>3 months : Apply thinly enough to
cover affected area 1-2 times daily
up to 4 weeks
Calcipotriol hydrate  Apply to affected areas once daily
Betamethasone for weeks. Max daily dose not
dipropionate exceed 15 , Max: weekly dose not
exceed 100 g.
Clobetasol propionate  Apply sparingly onto the affected
area 1-2 times daily, not more than
4 weeks

Univate cream 15 g

Dermovate ointment
15 g

Dermapro cream

Cloderm ointment 15
g

Cloderm cream 15 g
Cloderm shampoo
0.05 % w/w
Vizomet cream 0.1% corticosteroid For inflamed and itchy skin Mometasone furoate  Apply sparingly onto the affected
w/w 5 g condition (can be apply onto area once a day
face)
Dermal SA ointment corticosteroid Relief of inflammatory Betamethasone DP  Apply thin film to affected area 1-2
manifestations of Salicylic acid times daily for 2 weeks. Max 60 g /
Beprosalic lotion 30 hyperkeratotic and dry week
ml corticosteroid-responsive
dermatoses

Beprosalic ointment corticosteroid Relief of inflammatory Betamethasone DP  Adult : apply to affected area 1-2
manifestations of times daily, for 2 weeks, max : 60 g
Betacyclic ointment hyperkeratotic and dry per week
corticosteroid-responsive
Beprogel topical dermatoses (psoriasis,
solution 30 ml eczema, chronic atopic
dermatitis)
Ezenide lotion 0.05 % Corticosteroid Relief of inflammatory and Desonide  Apply a small amount to affected
w/w Anti-inflammatory pruritic manifestations of area 2/3 times daily
corticosteroid-responsive
dermatoses
Voren plus gel 20 g Anti-inflammatory Topical tx of inflammatory or Diclofenac sodium  Apply sufficient amount 3-4 times
Analgesic pain conditions caused by daily on the affected area and rub
chronic rheumatoid arthritis, gently
degenerative arthritis and
soft tissue rheumatism
Voren gel 20 g NSAIDs Inflammatory or pain Diclofenac acid  Apply sufficient amount (2-4g) 3-4
conditions caused by chronic diethylamine salt times daily on the affected area
rheumatoid arthritis, and rub gently
degenerative arthritis and
soft tissue rheumatism
Voltaren emulgel 1 % NSAIDs Relieves pain, reduce Diclofenac diethylamine  Adult & children >12 years :
swelling, inflammation depend on the size of area to be
Ammi votara treated, 2-4 g of walnut size,
emulsion gel 20 g applied 3-4 times daily to affected
area
Proctosedyl Local anesthetic Internal and external Cinchocaine HCL  Apply small quantity on painful /
ointment 15 g (rectal Corticosteroid hemorrhoids, prophylaxis Hydrocortisone pruritic area, morning & evening &
use) Antibiotic b/w attacks to prevent Framycetin sulphate after each stool
Vasoprotective agent recurrences, haemorrhoidal Aesculin
complications (anal pruritus,
perianal eczema, proctitis
etc.), post-partum
haemorrhoidal conditions.
Lignocaine 2% sterile Local anesthetic Surface anesthetic & Lignocaine HCL  Children <12 years : not exceed 6
gel 20 g lubricant Anhydrous lignocaine HCL mg/kg
 Elderly, children >12 years, acutely
ill patient : based on age, weight &
physical condition :
 Not more than 4 doses in 24 hours
T3 Mycin gel 1% 25 g Antibiotic Topical tx of acne vulgaris Clindamycin phosphate  Acne : apply thin layer onto
affected area b.d
Tidact gel 1% 20 g Antibiotic Topical tx of acne vulgaris Clindamycin phosphate  Apply a thin film to affected area
Pain reliever Isopropyl alcohol b.d
Melaquin cream 4% Melanin inhibitor (for skin Topical tx of Hydroquinone  Apply twice daily to intact skin
w/w with sunblock whitener) hyperpigmentation
spf25 20 g (chloasma, freckles and
lentigines)
Dentinox teething Anesthetic Relieve for teething pain and Lidocaine HCL  Can be used from birth onwards
gel Antiseptic sooth the gums Cetylpyridinium chloride
Herpesan gel 5 g Cytoprotective agent Lips sores, mouth ulcers and Carbenoxolone sodium  Apply thickly 4 times a day
(protect mucosa) orofacial lesions caused by
virus infections
Kanolone oral base 5 Anti-inflammatory Anti-inflammatory for oral
g (dental paste) mucous membrane
Dismichel cream Lighten dark spots
Silverdermn cream Disinfectant Prevention & tx of infection
50 g Antiseptic in burn wounds & other skin
condition (late ulcer)
Oral aid lotion 6 ml Local anesthetic Mouth infection or oral
Disinfectant & antiseptic lesion, acute & chronic
corticosteroid lesion of gum, palate, cheek
& tongue
Metrogyl gel Antibiotic and Inflammatory papules
antiprotozoal pustules & erythema of
rosacea
Beprogent ointment Corticosteroid Impetigo, erythema, and
15 g Antibiotic other localized primary
bacterial skin infection with
B-mycin cream 15 g a gram –ve and for 2ndry
bacterial infection
complicating others pre-
existing dermatoses
Acylete cream 50 mg Antivirus Tx of herpes simplex virus
infections of the skin
including initial and
recurrent genital herpes and
herpes labialis
Zorax cream 5 g shingles (kayap)
Triamcinolone acetonide  3-4 times a day, preferably after
Benzyl alcohol meal
Liposomal apo-lactoferrin,  Apply & gently massage to affected
disolvine, arbutin, kojic area several times a day
acid
Chlorhexidine gluconate  Apply topically to cleansed burn or
affected area once/twice daily,
approx. 1.5 mm thick
Lignocaine  Apply to affected area up to every
Chlorhexidine HCL 1-2 hours as required
Triamcinolone acetonide
Metronidazole  Apply thin film bd to entire affected
area after washing
Betamethasone DP  Apply a thin layer to the affected
Gentamicin sulphate area bd
Acyclovir  5 times daily at 4 hourly interval,
omitting the night time dose,
continued for 5 days
 If healing is not occur, may
continue up to 10 days
 Apply sufficient amount every 3-4,
5-6 times daily on the affected area
for 5 to 10 days