COMMON DRUGS BROUGHT IN THE PHARMACY

Question 1

PARACETAMOL (Analgesic/ Antipyretic)

Answer 1

BRAND NAME: Tempra, Calpol, Biogesic, Tylenol

DOSAGE FORM: 120mg, 325mg, 500mg, 650mg

ADMINISTRATION: Tablet- 1 tablet (500mg), every 4-6 hours as needed for fever/pain.
Do not exceed 8 tabs in one day (4,000mg)

Question 2

IBUPROFEN (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs/ NSAIDS)

Answer 2

BRAND NAME: Advil, Medicol Advance

DOSAGE FORM: Capsules- 200mg,
400mg (Softgel, Liquigel)

ADMINISTRATION: Tablet- If 200mg-1 tab q6h
If 400mg-1 tab q8h
Do not exceed 6 tablets (1,200mg)

Question 3

CETIRIZINE (Antihistamine)

Answer 3

BRAND: Alnix, Virlix, Rite Med

DOGE: 10mg tablet

ADMINISTRATION: 1 tablet, once a day. Preferably before bedtime/night

Question 4

LLORATIDINE (Antihistamine)

Answer 4

BRAND: Alerta, Claritin

DOSAGE: 10mg Tablet

ADMINISTRATION: 1 tab, once a day. Take in most convenient time

Question 5

GUAIFENESIN (Expectorant)

Answer 5

BRAND: Robitusin

DOSAGE: Softgel Capsule- 200mg, Syrup- 100mg/ 5mL

ADMINISTRATION: 5-10mL every 4 hours (Adult dose)

Question 6

PHENYLEPHRINE HCL, CHLORPHENAMINE MALEATE, PARACETAMOL
(Nasal Decongestant/ Antihistamine/ Antipyretic)

Answer 6

BRAND: Neozep, Bioflu, Decolgen Forte

DOSAGE: Tablet- 10mg/ 2mg/ 500mg
Syrup- 2.5mg/ 0.5mg/125mg per 5mL
Drops- 1mg/0.8mg per mL

ADMINISTRATION: Tablet- 1 tab, q6h. Do not exceed 5 days
Syrup- Depends on age. Dispensing note is to tell patient not to exceed 5 days
Drops- Depends on age. Dispensing note is to tell patient not to exceed 3 days

Question 7

LOPERAMIDE (Antimotility)

Answer 7

BRAND: Diatabs, Immodium, Lomotil

DOSAGE: 2mg Capsule/ Tablet

ADMINISTRATION: 2 capsules/ tablet taken initially. 1 tablet/capsules every loose stool.
Do not exceed 8 tablets/capsules daily (16mg)

Question 8

ORAL REHYDRATION SALTS (Prevention or Treatment of Dehydration)

Answer 8

BRAND: Pedialyte, Vivalyte, Hydrite

ADMINITRATION: 1 sachet, mixed in 200mL of water to be taken as tolerated. Remind patient that solution expires after 24hours

Question 9

Antimotility

Answer 9

drugs used to alleviate the symptoms of diarrhea.

Question 10

Antipyretic

Answer 10

used to bring down the body temperature to normal level in case of a fever.

Question 11

Analgesic

Answer 11

used to reduce pain. Paracetamol acts as both to a certain extent.

Question 12

Antihistamine

Answer 12

used to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as hay fever, hives, conjunctivitis and reactions to insect bites or stings.

Question 13

Decongestant

Answer 13

help ease the symptoms of conditions such as colds and flu, hay fever and other allergic reactions, catarrh and sinusitis.

Question 14

Expectorant

Answer 14

used to help clear mucus (phlegm) from your airway.

Question 15

NSAIDs

Answer 15

used to manage the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders.