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Consumer medicine information
Use this search to find information on a range of medications.
Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) provides an online version of leaflets produced by pharmaceutical companies for the general public.
Not all pharmaceutical companies provide their information electronically so this collection does not cover all drugs. The collection is updated every 30 days.
Use the alphabetical index to find a medication.
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Abilify (aripiprazole) Abilify is used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia. 39.5 Kb - PDF Document |
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Accolate Accolate is used to prevent your asthma from getting worse as well as controlling the symptoms of your asthma. Accolate is not used to treat sudden attacks of asthma. It is a medicine to be taken regularly. 36.0 Kb - PDF Document |
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Accupril Accupril is used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension). It is also used to treat heart failure. 44.1 Kb - PDF Document |
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Accuretic Accuretic is used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension). Everyone has blood pressure. 45.1 Kb - PDF Document |
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Acenorm Acenorm is used to treat: high blood pressure (hypertension); heart failure; patients who have had a heart attack; kidney problems in some patients who have type 1 or insulin-dependent diabetes. 46.7 Kb - PDF Document |
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Aciclovir Intravenous Infusion Aciclovir Intravenous Infusion belongs to a group of medicines known as antivirals. It works by stopping the viruses multiplying in the body. 21.9 Kb - PDF Document |
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Acimax Tablets Acimax tablets are used to treat peptic ulcers and also to help prevent them from coming back. 39.2 Kb - PDF Document |
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Aclasta 34.2 Kb - PDF Document |
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Aclin Aclin relieves pain and reduces inflammation (swelling, redness and soreness) that may occur in the following conditions. 36.2 Kb - PDF Document |
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Aclor 33.7 Kb - PDF Document |
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Actonel Actonel belongs to a group of medicines called bisphosphonates which are used to treat bone diseases. 46.1 Kb - PDF Document |
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Actonel Combi 46.6 Kb - PDF Document |
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Actonel Combi D 48.0 Kb - PDF Document |
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Acyclo-V 200 Acyclo-V is used for the treatment of genital herpes. Acyclo-V makes an outbreak of genital herpes shorter and less severe. Acyclo-V can also be used long term to prevent or reduce the number of outbreaks of genital herpes in people who experience them of 29.5 Kb - PDF Document |
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Acyclo-V 800 120 pack Acyclo-V is used as part of the management program for certain infections in people who also have the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). 27.9 Kb - PDF Document |
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Acyclo-V 800 35 pack Acyclo-V is used for the treatment of shingles, which is also known as herpes zoster. Acyclo-V makes an outbreak of shingles shorter and less severe. 28.3 Kb - PDF Document |
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Adefin Adefin tablets are used either to treat high blood pressure or to prevent chronic stable angina (chest pain). 34.3 Kb - PDF Document |
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Adefin XL Adefin XL is used either to treat high blood pressure or to prevent chronic stable angina, one of a number of types of angina. 38.6 Kb - PDF Document |
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Adenocor Adenocor is used in emergency situations and is only given in hospitals. It is given to you as an injection. Adenocor is used to treat a condition called paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. This is when the heart beats too rapidly. If left unt 32.8 Kb - PDF Document |
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Adenoscan Adenoscan contains the active ingredient "adenosine". Adenosine works by opening up your heart's blood vessels to allow blood to flow more freely. Adenoscan is used during radionuclide imaging of your heart. Adenoscan is given to you before the ra 31.9 Kb - PDF Document |
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Adrenaline Adrenaline injection is usually only given in cases of extreme emergency. Adrenaline may be used to restore to make the heart beat if it has stopped. Adrenaline is also used in the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions to insect bites or stings 28.3 Kb - PDF Document |
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Adrenaline 1:10,000 Adrenaline 1:10,000 Injection MIN-I-JET is used in people whose hearts have suddenly stopped (cardiac arrest). The adrenaline can help to restart the heart and stimulates it to beat strongly. 18.2 Kb - PDF Document |
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Adriamycin 31.6 Kb - PDF Document |
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Adronat 40.1 Kb - PDF Document |
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ADT Booster ADT Booster is a "combination" vaccine. It helps prevent two diseases, each caused by a different infection. The diseases are diphtheria and tetanus. 27.0 Kb - PDF Document |
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Advantan Advantan is a topical corticosteroid. When Advantan is put on the skin, it relieves the redness, swelling, itching and irritation of the skin in eczema and psoriasis. 33.1 Kb - PDF Document |
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Aerius Tablets and Syrup 18.4 Kb - PDF Document |
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Aerodiol Aerodiol is a type of treatment called hormone replacement therapy (HRT). 45.6 Kb - PDF Document |
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Agenerase capsules Agenerase is used together with other antiretroviral medicines to slow down the progression of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, which can lead to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and other related illnesses (eg AIDS-related Complex 33.4 Kb - PDF Document |
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Agenerase oral solution Agenerase is used together with other antiretroviral medicines to slow down the progression of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, which can lead to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and other related illnesses (eg AIDS-related Complex 34.3 Kb - PDF Document |
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Aggrastat Aggrastat belongs to a group of medicines called platelet aggregation inhibitors. It works by preventing cells in the blood, called platelets, from sticking together to form blood clots. 24.1 Kb - PDF Document |
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Airomir 36.6 Kb - PDF Document |
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Akamin Akamin is used to: treat certain infections caused by bacteria; control acne. 36.1 Kb - PDF Document |
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Akineton 33.7 Kb - PDF Document |
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Aldactone 34.0 Kb - PDF Document |
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Aldara 5% Cream 37.6 Kb - PDF Document |
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Alepam Alepam is used: for anxiety; to treat tremor, anxiety and confusion during alcohol withdrawal. 34.0 Kb - PDF Document |
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Alkeran Injection Alkeran belongs to a group of medicines called cytotoxics. You may also hear of these being called chemotherapy medicines. Alkeran is used to treat multiple myeloma, a cancer of the blood. 29.2 Kb - PDF Document |
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Alkeran Tablets Alkeran contains melphalan which belongs to a group of medicines called cytotoxics. It is used to treat some types of cancer and certain blood disorders. 30.7 Kb - PDF Document |
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Allegron 32.9 Kb - PDF Document |
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Allereze Allereze is a non-sedating antihistamine, used to relieve the symptoms of sneezing; runny nose; watery, itchy or red eyes in the following allergic conditions: 28.4 Kb - PDF Document |
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Alodorm Alodorm is used to treat sleeping problems, also called insomnia. 44.5 Kb - PDF Document |
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Alphamox Alphamox is used to treat infections in different parts of the body caused by bacteria. 34.4 Kb - PDF Document |
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Alphapress Alphapress is used to lower high blood pressure, also called hypertension. It is normally used together with other medicines for high blood pressure. 32.9 Kb - PDF Document |
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Alphapril Alphapril lowers high blood pressure, which doctors call hypertension. It is also used to treat heart failure. 35.4 Kb - PDF Document |
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Alprim Tablets Alprim is used to treat infections of the urinary tract caused by bacteria. 32.1 Kb - PDF Document |
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Alzene 29.3 Kb - PDF Document |
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Amaryl Amaryl is used to control blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. 54.6 Kb - PDF Document |
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Amira Amira is an antidepressant. 42.3 Kb - PDF Document |
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Amisulpride Winthrop 33.6 Kb - PDF Document |
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Amizide Amizide is used to decrease swelling of the ankles, feet or legs, which is called oedema; reduce build up of fluid around the abdomen due to liver disease; and lower high blood pressure (hypertension). 37.8 Kb - PDF Document |
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Amoxil Adult Presentations AMOXIL is used to treat a range of infections caused by bacteria. 39.3 Kb - PDF Document |
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Amoxil Duo Amoxil Duo is used for the treatment of chest infections. 36.2 Kb - PDF Document |
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Amoxil Paediatric Preparation AMOXIL contains a penicillin called amoxycillin as the active ingredient. Amoxycillin belongs to the penicillin group of antibiotics. AMOXIL is used to treat a range of infections caused by bacteria. 30.8 Kb - PDF Document |
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Amoxil Parenteral Preparations Amoxycillin belongs to the penicillin group of antibiotics. AMOXIL is used to treat a range of infections caused by bacteria. 33.6 Kb - PDF Document |
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Amoxycillin Sandoz 36.0 Kb - PDF Document |
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Amprace Amprace lowers high blood pressure, which doctors call hypertension. It is also used to treat heart failure. 42.2 Kb - PDF Document |
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Anafranil Anafranil is used to treat: depression; obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD) and phobias in adults; and muscle weakness in people with narcolepsy, a sleep disorder. 54.3 Kb - PDF Document |
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Anandron Anandron is a medicine for treating prostate cancer in men. 26.0 Kb - PDF Document |
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Anaprox Anaprox relieves pain and reduces inflammation (swelling, redness and soreness) that may occur in different types of arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis; in muscle and bone injuries such as sprains, strains, 50.9 Kb - PDF Document |
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Androderm 41.9 Kb - PDF Document |
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Anexate Anexate is used to reverse benzodiazepine overdose, both suspected and known. It is given to arouse people after surgery or benzodiazepine overdose. 21.2 Kb - PDF Document |
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Angiomax ANGIOMAX(R) (bivalirudin) is a medicine that stops blood clotting (an anticoagulant). It helps prevent unwanted blood clotting during an 27.8 Kb - PDF Document |
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Anpec Anpec tablets are used to treat: high blood pressure, also called hypertension; and angina. 50.5 Kb - PDF Document |
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Antenex Antanex is used for anxiety. Anxiety and tension associated with the normal stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with medicines. Antenex can also be used to treat trembling, confusional states or anxiety associated with alcohol with 36.1 Kb - PDF Document |
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Antroquoril 33.2 Kb - PDF Document |
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Anzemet Anzemet tablets are used to help you stop feeling or being sick after certain kinds of treatment, or after surgery. 28.6 Kb - PDF Document |
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Anzemet injection Anzemet injection is used to help you stop feeling or being sick after certain kinds of treatment, or after surgery. 26.7 Kb - PDF Document |
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Apidra 42.1 Kb - PDF Document |
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Apo-Alendronate 51.2 Kb - PDF Document |
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Apo-Amlodipine 43.4 Kb - PDF Document |
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Apo-Amoxycillin 39.0 Kb - PDF Document |
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Apo-Bicalutamide 31.7 Kb - PDF Document |
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Apo-Quinapril 57.4 Kb - PDF Document |
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Apo-Trandolapril 34.5 Kb - PDF Document |
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Apresoline Apresoline is an injection which is used when your blood pressure is very high and needs to be brought down quickly. 29.7 Kb - PDF Document |
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Arabloc Arabloc is used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis. 33.8 Kb - PDF Document |
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Aranesp for anaemia of renal failure Aranesp is used to treat anaemia that comes about because of chronic renal failure (kidney failure). Anaemia is when your blood does not contain enough red blood cells. 359.6 Kb - PDF Document |
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Aranesp for chemotherapy induced anaemia 360.1 Kb - PDF Document |
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Aratac Aratac is used to treat certain heart conditions called arrhythmias, where the heart beat or rhythm is irregular. 35.0 Kb - PDF Document |
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Arava Arava is used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis. 33.8 Kb - PDF Document |
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Aredia Aredia helps to restore the amount of calcium in the blood to normal. It can also be used in other conditions with increased bone turnover or pain, such as Paget's disease, advanced cancer of the bone marrow (called advanced multiple myeloma) and cancer t 40.8 Kb - PDF Document |
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Aricept Aricept tablets are used to treat Alzheimer's disease, also called dementia of the Alzheimer's type. 35.0 Kb - PDF Document |
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Arima Arima is used to treat depression. 40.7 Kb - PDF Document |
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Arimidex Arimidex is used to treat breast cancer in women after the change of life (menopause). 32.4 Kb - PDF Document |
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Arixtra Arixtra is used to prevent blood clots forming in patients who are recovering from orthopaedic surgery. Arixtra contains the medication fondaparinux sodium, a synthetic compound which helps prevent blood clots forming in blood vessels. This type of 23.0 Kb - PDF Document |
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Aromasin Aromasin is used to treat breast cancer in women who no longer have their menstrual periods, either naturally due to their age (after menopause) or because they have had their ovaries surgically removed. 19.4 Kb - PDF Document |
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Aropax tablets Aropax belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants. They are thought to work by their action on brain chemicals called amines which are involved in controlling mood. 43.7 Kb - PDF Document |
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Arthrexin Arthrexin is used to relieve the pain and inflammation (swelling, redness and soreness) that may occur in the following: different types of arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis; degenerative joint disease of 36.3 Kb - PDF Document |
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Arthrotec 50 Arthrotec 50 is used to relieve joint pain, tenderness, swelling and stiffness that may occur in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, whilst protecting your stomach. 34.1 Kb - PDF Document |
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Ascabiol 24.3 Kb - PDF Document |
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Asmol CFC Free Asmol inhaler is used to help treat the symptoms of: asthma; bronchitis; emphysema and other breathing problems. 41.2 Kb - PDF Document |
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Asmol uni-dose Asmol is used for the treatment of asthma, bronchitis and other breathing problems. In people who have difficulty breathing during exercise, Asmol may also be used before exercise to keep the air passages open. 30.7 Kb - PDF Document |
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Atacand Atacand is used to treat high blood pressure, which is sometimes referred to as hypertension. 35.3 Kb - PDF Document |
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Atacand Plus Atacand Plus 16/12.5 is used to treat high blood pressure. 43.1 Kb - PDF Document |
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Atgam 24.5 Kb - PDF Document |
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Atropine Injection Atropine sulfate belongs to a group of medicines called antimuscarinic agents. Atropine Injection is given before anaesthesia to decrease mucus secretions, such as saliva. During anaesthesia and surgery, atropine is used to help keep the heart beat 25.1 Kb - PDF Document |
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Atropine Sulfate Injection Atropine is most commonly used to reduce body secretions such as saliva, during surgery. Atropine can also be used as an antidote for certain types of poisons. It is also sometimes used because of its actions on the heart. After surgery, it is used to rev 29.7 Kb - PDF Document |
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Atropine Sulfate Injection (CSL) Atropine stops the effect of a chemical which we have in our bodies which slows the heartbeat, makes us produce saliva in our mouths and helps us to digest our food. The poison in mushrooms contains a similar chemical. Atropine therefore can increase the 26.2 Kb - PDF Document |
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Attenta Attenta is used to treat: a behavioural disorder in children called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); a sleep disorder called narcolepsy. 50.8 Kb - PDF Document |
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Augmentin Duo 400 Suspension AUGMENTIN DUO 400 SUSPENSION is used to treat a wide range of infections caused by bacteria. These infections may affect the chest (bronchitis or pneumonia), bladder (cystitis), sinuses (sinusitis), the ears (otitis media) or the skin. 39.7 Kb - PDF Document |
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Augmentin Duo Tablets AUGMENTIN tablets are used to treat a wide range of infections caused by bacteria. These infections may affect the chest (bronchitis or pneumonia), bladder (cystitis), sinuses (sinusitis), the ears (otitis media) or the skin. 36.7 Kb - PDF Document |
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Augmentin Syrup AUGMENTIN SYRUP is used to treat a wide range of infections caused by bacteria. These infections may affect the chest (bronchitis or pneumonia), bladder (cystitis), sinuses (sinusitis), the ears (otitis media) or the skin. 20.4 Kb - PDF Document |
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Aurorix Aurorix belongs to a group of medicines called antidepressants. Antidepressants are used to treat depression and work on the central nervous system. They are thought to work by their action on brain chemicals called amines, which are involved in controlli 41.4 Kb - PDF Document |
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Avamys 31.4 Kb - PDF Document |
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Avandamet Avandamet is used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus 29.0 Kb - PDF Document |
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Avandia AVANDIA is used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. 29.1 Kb - PDF Document |
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Avapro Avapro lowers high blood pressure, which doctors call hypertension. 39.9 Kb - PDF Document |
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Avapro HCT Avapro HCT lowers high blood pressure, which doctors call hypertension. 53.5 Kb - PDF Document |
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Avastin Avastin is used in combination with other chemotherapy agents to treat metastatic (spreading) colorectal cancer. Avastin contains the active ingredient bevacizumab. 28.0 Kb - PDF Document |
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Avil Avil Tablets, Retard and Syrup contain pheniramine maleate, a medicine used to treat allergic conditions such as hayfever, runny nose, itching skin and skin rashes. It is also used in the prevention and treatment of inner ear disorders (eg. Meniere's disease) and travel sickness 28.1 Kb - PDF Document |
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Avomine Avomine is used to prevent or treat motion sickness. 27.8 Kb - PDF Document |
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Avonex Avonex is used for the management of relapsing forms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Avonex treatment has been shown to: slow the usual progression of disability in MS, reduce the frequency of exacerbations in MS, reduce the risk of relapse in confirmed MS, 41.2 Kb - PDF Document |
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Axit Axit is used to treat depression. 50.2 Kb - PDF Document |
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Aylide Aylide together with diet and exercise, is used to lower high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. 44.7 Kb - PDF Document |
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Azep 28.4 Kb - PDF Document |
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Azol Azol is used in women to treat: endometriosis; abnormally heavy or long menstrual periods (menorrhagia); severe fibrocystic breast disease, breast lumps or cysts which are very painful. 33.8 Kb - PDF Document |
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