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ACICLOVIR (ZOVIRAX)

Find out how aciclovir treats cold sores, chickenpox, shingles and other herpes virus infections, and how to take it.

ACRIVASTINE

NHS medicines information on acrivastine (Benadryl) – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it

ADALIMUMAB

Brand names: Humira, Amgevita, Hyrimoz, Idacio, Imraldi, Yuflyma. Find out how adalimumab treats swelling (inflammation), and how to take it.

ALENDRONIC ACID

NHS medicines information on alendronic acid – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

ALLOPURINOL

Find out how allopurinol treats gout and how to take it.

ALOGLIPTIN

Brand name: Vipidia. Find out how alogliptin treats type 2 diabetes, and how to take it.

AMITRIPTYLINE FOR DEPRESSION

NHS medicines information on amitriptyline for depression – how it works, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

AMITRIPTYLINE FOR PAIN AND MIGRAINE

Find out how amitriptyline treats pain and prevents migraine and how to take it.

AMLODIPINE

Brand name: Istin. Find out how amlodipine treats high blood pressure and helps to prevent heart disease, and how to take it.

AMOXICILLIN

NHS medicines information on amoxicillin – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

ANASTRAZOLE

NHS medicines information on anastrazole – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

ANASTROZOLE

NHS medicines information on anastrozole – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

APIXABAN

Find out how apixaban helps to prevent blood clots and reduces risk of heart attacks and stroke, and how to take it.

ARIPIPRAZOLE

Find out how aripiprazole treats mental health conditions, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and how to take it.

ASPIRIN FOR PAIN RELIEF

Find out more about how aspirin is used for pain relief, and how to take or use it.

ATENOLOL

Brand name: Tenormin. Find out how atenolol treats high blood pressure (hypertension), irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia) and angina, and how to take it.

ATORVASTATIN

Brand name: Lipitor. Find out how atorvastatin treats heart problems and how to take it.

AZATHIOPRINE

Find out how azathioprine treats conditions that affect the immune system such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, skin conditions such as lupus, and helps after an organ transplant, and how to take it.

AZITHROMYCIN

Brand name: Zithromax. Find out how azithromycin treats infections and how to take it.

BACLOFEN

Brand names: Lioresal, Lyflex. Find out how baclofen relieves muscles spasms and helps manage conditions cerebral palsy, meningitis, motor neurone disease and multiple sclerosis.

BECLOMETASONE INHALERS

Find out how beclometasone inhalers treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and how to use them.

BECLOMETASONE NASAL SPRAY

Find out how beclometasone nasal spray treats allergic rhinitis including hay fever, and how to take it.

BECLOMETASONE SKIN CREAMS

NHS medicines information on beclometasone skin creams - what they are used for, who can use them, how to apply them, side effects and dosage.

BECLOMETASONE TABLETS

Find out how beclometasone tablets treat ulcerative colitis and how to take them.

BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE

NHS medicines information on bendroflumethiazide - what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

BENZOYL PEROXIDE

Find out how benzoyl peroxide treats acne and how to use it.

BENZYDAMINE

NHS information on benzydamine - what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

BETAHISTINE

Find out how betahistine treats symptoms of Ménière's disease and how to take it.

BETAMETHASONE FOR EYES, EARS AND NOSE

NHS medicines information on betamethasone for eyes, ears and nose – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

BETAMETHASONE FOR SKIN

Find out how betamethasone for skin treats skin conditions such as eczema, contact dermatitis and psoriasis, and how to use it.

BETAMETHASONE TABLETS

Find out how betamethasone tablets treat conditions including allergies, swelling (inflammation) and autoimmune conditions, and how to take them.

BIMATOPROST

NHS medicines information on bimatoprost – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can use it.

BISACODYL

NHS medicines information on bisacodyl – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

BISOPROLOL

Brand names: Cardicor, Congescor. Find out how bisoprolol treats high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure, and how to take it.

BRINZOLAMIDE

NHS medicines information on brinzolamide – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can use it.

BUDESONIDE INHALERS

Find out how budesonide inhalers treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms and how to use them.

BUDESONIDE NASAL SPRAY

Find out how budesonide nasal spray treats cold-like symptoms caused by allergic rhinitis, and how to take it.

BUDESONIDE RECTAL FOAM AND ENEMAS

Find out how to use budesonide rectal foam and enemas to treat ulcerative colitis.

BUDESONIDE TABLETS, CAPSULES AND GRANULES

Find out how budesonide tablets, capsules and granules treat swelling (inflammation) including inflammatory bowel diseases, and how to take them.

BUMETANIDE

Find out how bumetanide treats oedema (too much fluid in your body) and heart failure, and how to take it.

BUPRENORPHINE FOR PAIN

Find out how buprenorphine treats moderate to severe pain and how to take or use it.

BUSCOPAN (HYOSCINE BUTYLBROMIDE)

NHS medicines information on Buscopan – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

CALCIPOTRIOL

Find out how calcipotriol treats plaque psoriasis and how to use it.

CANDESARTAN

Brand name: Amias. Find out how candesartan treats high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure, and how to take it.

CARBAMAZEPINE

Brand names: Tegretol, Curatil. Find out how carbamazepine treats epilepsy, nerve pain and bipolar disorder, and how to take it.

CARBIMAZOLE

NHS medicines information on carbimazole – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

CARBOCISTEINE

Find out how carbocisteine treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cystic fibrosis and how to take it.

CARMELLOSE SODIUM

NHS medicines information on carmellose sodium – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can use it.

CARVEDILOL

NHS medicines information on carvedilol - how it works, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

CEFALEXIN

Find out how cefalexin treats infections including urinary tract infections (UTIs), pneumonia and other chest infections, and how to take it.

CETIRIZINE

NHS medicines information on cetirizine – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it

CHAMPIX (VARENICLINE)

NHS medicines information on Champix (varenicline) – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

CHLORAMPHENICOL

Brand name: Optrex Bacterial Conjunctivitis Eye Ointment. Find out how chloramphenicol treats eye and ear infections, and how to use it.

CHLORHEXIDINE

NHS medicines information on chlorhexidine – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can use it.

CHLORPHENAMINE (PIRITON)

NHS medicines information on chlorphenamine – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

CINNARIZINE

Find out how cinnarizine treats travel sickness, vertigo, tinnitus and Ménière's disease, and how to take it.

CIPROFLOXACIN

Find out how ciprofloxacin treats serious infections and how to take or use it.

CITALOPRAM

Find out how citalopram treats low mood (depression) and panic attacks and how to take it.

CLARITHROMYCIN

Brand names: Klaricid, Klaricid XL, Xetinin XL. Find out how clarithromycin treats chest infections and pneumonia, and how to take it.

CLOBETASOL

Find out how clobetasol treats eczema, psoriasis and lichen planus, and how to use it.

CLOBETASONE

Find out how clobetasone treats skin itching, swelling and irritation, and how to take it.

CLONAZEPAM

Find out how clonazepam treats epileptic seizures or fits, muscle spasms, panic disorder and restless legs syndrome, and how to take it.

CLONIDINE

Find out how clonidine treats high blood pressure and hot flushes, how it prevents migraines and how to take it.

CLOPIDOGREL

NHS medicines information on clopidogrel - what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

CLOTRIMAZOLE CREAM, SPRAY AND SOLUTION

Find out how clotrimazole cream, spray and solution treats fungal infections and how to use it.

CLOTRIMAZOLE FOR THRUSH (CANESTEN)

Find out how clotrimazole treats thrush and how to use it.

CLOTRIMAZOLE FOR THRUSH (INCLUDING CANESTEN)

NHS medicines information on clotrimazole - what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

CO-AMOXICLAV

Find out how co-amoxiclav treats bacterial infections such as ear infections and urinary tract infections, and how to take it.

CO-BENELDOPA

NHS medicines information on co-beneldopa – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

CO-CARELDOPA

Co-careldopa, a medicine to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

CO-CODAMOL FOR ADULTS

NHS medicines information on co-codamol for adults (16 years and over) – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

CO-CODAMOL FOR CHILDREN

NHS medicines information on co-codamol for children (12 to 15 years) – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

CO-CODAPRIN (ASPIRIN AND CODEINE)

NHS medicines information on co-codaprin - what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

CO-DYDRAMOL

NHS medicines information on co-dydramol – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

CODEINE

NHS medicines information on codeine - what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

COLCHICINE

NHS medicines information on colchicine – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

CYCLIZINE

NHS medicines information on cyclizine - what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

DABIGATRAN

Brand name: Pradaxa. Find out how dabigatran treats blood clots and reduces risk of heart attacks and stroke, and how to take it.

DAPAGLIFLOZIN

Find out how dapagliflozin treats type 2 diabetes, heart failure and chronic kidney disease, and how to take it.

DEXAMETHASONE EYE DROPS

Find out how dexamethasone eye drops treat eye inflammation and irritation, and how to use them.

DEXAMETHASONE TABLETS AND LIQUID

Find out how dexamethasone tablets and liquid treat inflammatory conditions and autoimmune conditions, and how to take them.

DIAZEPAM

Brand names: Diazemuls, Stesolid Rectal Tubes, Diazepam Rectubes, Diazepam Desitin. Find out how diazepam treats anxiety, muscle spasms and seizures or fits, and how to take it.

DICLOFENAC

NHS medicines information on diclofenac – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

DIGOXIN

Find out how digoxin treats heart problems and how to take it.

DIHYDROCODEINE

Find out how dihydrocodeine treats moderate to severe pain and how to take it.

DILTIAZEM

Find out how diltiazem treats high blood pressure and how to take it.

DIPHENHYDRAMINE

NHS medicines information on diphenhydramine – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

DIPYRIDAMOLE

NHS medicines information on dipyridamole - what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

DOCUSATE

NHS medicines information on docusate - what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

DOMPERIDONE

Find out how domperidone treats feeling sick (nausea) and vomiting, and how to take it.

DONEPEZIL

Find out how donepezil treats dementia, and how to take it.

DOSULEPIN

Brand names: Dothiepin, Prothiaden. Find out how dosulepin treats depression, nerve pain and migraines, and how to take it.

DOXAZOSIN

Brand names: Cardura, Doxadura, Larbex, Raporsin, Slocin. Find out how doxazosin treats high blood pressure (hypertension) and symptoms of an enlarged prostate, and how to take it.

DOXYCYCLINE

Brand names: Vibramycin-D, Efracea, Periostat. Find out how doxycycline treats infections including chest infections, dental infections and rosacea and prevents malaria, and how to take it.

DULOXETINE

Brand names: Cymbalta, Yentreve. Find out how duloxetine treats depression, anxiety, nerve pain and urinary incontinence, and how to take it.

EDOXABAN

Brand name: Lixiana. Find out how edoxaban helps to prevent blood clots and reduces risk of heart attacks and stroke, and how to take it.

EMPAGLIFLOZIN

Find out how empagliflozin treats type 2 diabetes and heart failure, and how to take it.

ENALAPRIL

Brand name: Innovace. Find out how enalapril treats high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure, and how to take it.

EPLERENONE

NHS medicines information on eplerenone – how it works, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

ERYTHROMYCIN

Brand names: Erythrocin, Erythroped, Erymax, Erythroped A, Tiloryth. Find out how erythromycin treats chest and skin infections, ear infections and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and how to take it.

ESCITALOPRAM

Brand name: Cipralex. Find out how escitalopram treats depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and panic attacks, and how to take it.

ESOMEPRAZOLE

Brand names: Nexium, Nexium Control, Emozul, Guardium Acid Reflux Control and Ventra. Find out how esomeprazole treats indigestion and heartburn and how to take it.

EZETIMIBE

Find out how ezetimibe treats high blood cholesterol and how to take it.

FELODIPINE

Brand names: Plendil, Cardioplen, Folpik, Felotens, Vascalpha, Neofel, Parmid. Find out how felodipine treats high blood pressure (hypertension) and angina, and how to take it.

FENTANYL

Find out how fentanyl treats severe pain and how to take or use it.

FERROUS FUMARATE

Find out how ferrous fumarate treats and prevents iron deficiency anaemia, and how to take it.

FERROUS SULFATE

Find out how ferrous sulfate treats and prevents iron deficiency anaemia, and how to take it.

FEXOFENADINE

NHS medicines information on fexofenadine – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it

FINASTERIDE

Find out how finasteride treats benign prostate enlargement and hair loss in men, and how to take it.

FLUCLOXACILLIN

NHS medicines information on flucloxacillin – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

FLUCONAZOLE

Find out how fluconazole treats thrush and other fungal infections, and how to take it.

FLUOXETINE (PROZAC)

Brand name: Prozac. Find out how fluoxetine treats mental health conditions including depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and bulimia, and how to take it.

FLUTICASONE INHALERS

Find out how inhaled fluticasone treats asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and how to take it.

FLUTICASONE NASAL SPRAY AND DROPS

Find out how fluticasone nasal spray treats allergic rhinitis symptoms and how drops treat nasal polyps, and how to use them.

FLUTICASONE SKIN CREAMS

Find out how fluticasone skin creams treat itching, swollen and irritated skin, and how to use them.

FOLIC ACID

Brand names: Preconceive, Lexpec. Find out how folic acid helps keep your baby healthy in pregnancy and treats or prevents folate deficiency anaemia and side effects of methotrexate, and how to take it.

FUROSEMIDE

Brand names: Frusol, Diuresal. Find out how furosemide treats high blood pressure, heart failure and oedema, and how to take it.

FUSIDIC ACID

Brand names: Fucithalmic, Fucidin. Find out how fusidic acid treats skin and eye infections and how to take it.

FYBOGEL (ISPAGHULA HUSK)

Other brand names: Ispagel. Find out how Fybogel treats constipation and how to take it.

GABAPENTIN

Read about how gabapentin treats epilepsy and nerve pain and how to take it.

GAVISCON (ALGINIC ACID)

NHS medicines information on Gaviscon – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

GLICLAZIDE

Brand names: Dacadis, Diamicron, Edicil, Glydex, Laaglyda, Lamzarin, Nazdol, Vamju, Ziclaseg and Zicron. Find out how gliclazide treats type 2 diabetes and how to take it.

GLIMEPIRIDE

Find out how glimepiride treats type 2 diabetes and how to take it.

GLYCERYL TRINITRATE (GTN)

Find out how glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) treats angina (chest pain) and anal fissures and how to take it.

HALOPERIDOL

Find out how haloperidol treats mental health conditions and feeling or being sick, and how to take it.

HEPARINOID

Find out how heparinoid treats bruising, haematoma and vein inflammation (superficial thrombophlebitis) and how to use it.

HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (HRT)

Find information about HRT for menopause symptoms, including the types of HRT, benefits and risks and how to take it.

HYDROCORTISONE

NHS medicines information on hydrocortisone – what it is used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

HYDROCORTISONE BUCCAL TABLETS

NHS medicines information on hydrocortisone buccal tablets – what they're used for, who can take them, how to take them, side effects and dosage.

HYDROCORTISONE FOR PILES AND ITCHY BOTTOM

NHS medicines information on hydrocortisone for piles and itchy bottom – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can use it.

HYDROCORTISONE FOR SKIN

NHS medicines information on hydrocortisone skin cream, ointment and lotion - what it’s used for, who can use it, how to apply it, side effects and dosage.

HYDROCORTISONE INJECTIONS

NHS medicines information on hydrocortisone injections – what they're used for, side effects, and who can have them

HYDROCORTISONE RECTAL FOAM

NHS medicines information on hydrocortisone rectal foam – this medicine has been discontinued.

HYDROCORTISONE TABLETS

NHS medicines information on hydrocortisone tablets – what they're used for, who can take them, how to take them, side effects and dosage

HYDROXOCOBALAMIN

Find out how hydroxocobalamin treats and prevents vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia, and how you'll have it.

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE

Find out how hydroxychloroquine treats inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis and skin conditions, and how to take it.

HYOSCINE HYDROBROMIDE (KWELLS AND JOY-RIDES)

Find out how hyoscine hydrobromide treats travel sickness and how to take it.

IBUPROFEN AND CODEINE

NHS medicines information on ibuprofen and codeine – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

IBUPROFEN FOR ADULTS (NUROFEN)

Other brand names: Brufen, Calprofen, Fenbid, Ibugel, Ibuleve. Find out how ibuprofen treats pain and swelling (inflammation), and how to take it.

IBUPROFEN FOR CHILDREN

Find out how ibuprofen for children treats pain and inflammation (swelling) including cold symptoms, teething, toothache, sprains and strains, and reduces a high temperature, and how to take it.

INDAPAMIDE

Brand names: Natrilix, Indipam, Rawel, Tensaid, Alkapamid. Find out how indapamide treats high blood pressure and how to take it.

INSULIN

Find information about types of insulin and how to take insulin to treat type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes.

IRBESARTAN

Brand name: Aprovel. Find out how irbesartan treats high blood pressure (hypertension) and helps to prevent the risk of strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.

ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE AND ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE

NHS medicines information on isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate – what they're used for, side effects, dosage and who can take them.

ISOTRETINOIN CAPSULES (ROACCUTANE)

Other brand names: Rizuderm, Reticutan. Find out how isotretinoin capsules treat acne and how to take them.

ISOTRETINOIN GEL (ISOTREX)

NHS medicines information on isotretinoin gel (Isotrex) – this medicine has been discontinued.

KETOCONAZOLE

NHS medicines information on ketoconazole – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can use it.

LABETALOL

Brand name: Trandate. Find out how labetalol treats high blood pressure (hypertension) including high blood pressure in pregnancy and angina, and how to take it.

LACTULOSE

Brand names: Duphalac, Lactugal. Find out how lactulose treats constipation and hepatic encephalopathy, and how to take it.

LAMOTRIGINE

Brand name: Lamictal. Find out how lamotrigine treats epilepsy and bipolar disorder, and how to take it.

LANSOPRAZOLE

NHS medicines information on lansoprazole – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

LATANOPROST

Find out how latanoprost treats high pressure inside the eye, and how to use it.

LERCANIDIPINE

Brand name: Zanidip. Find out how lercanidipine treats high blood pressure (hypertension), and how to take it.

LETROZOLE

Find out how letrozole treats breast cancer and how to take it.

LEVETIRACETAM

Brand names: Keppra, Desitrend. Find out how levetiracetam treats epilepsy, and how to take it.

LEVOTHYROXINE

NHS medicines information on levothyroxine – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

LIDOCAINE FOR MOUTH AND THROAT

Find out how lidocaine treats mouth ulcers, sore throats and teething, and how to use it.

LIDOCAINE FOR PILES AND ITCHY BOTTOM

Find out how lidocaine treats piles (haemorrhoids) and itchy bottom, and how to use it.

LIDOCAINE SKIN CREAM

Find out how lidocaine skin cream numbs the skin before minor procedures, and how to use it.

LINAGLIPTIN

Brand name: Trajenta. Find out how linagliptin treats type 2 diabetes, and how to take it.

LISINOPRIL

Brand name: Zestril. Find out how lisinopril treats high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure, and how to take it.

LITHIUM

Find out how lithium treats mood disorders such as mania and bipolar disorder, and how to take it.

LOPERAMIDE

NHS medicines information on loperamide – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

LORATADINE (CLARITYN)

NHS medicines information on loratadine (Clarityn) - what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

LORAZEPAM

Find out how lorazepam treats anxiety and sleeping problems, and how to take it.

LOSARTAN

Brand name: Cozaar. Find out how losartan treats high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure, and how to take it.

LOW-DOSE ASPIRIN

Brand names: Danamep, Mandaprin, Nu-Seals. Find out how low-dose aspirin helps prevent heart attacks and strokes, and how to take it.

LYMECYCLINE

Brand name: Tetralysal 300. Find out how lymecycline treats acne and infections and how to take it.

MACROGOL

Find out how macrogol treats constipation and how to take it.

MEBENDAZOLE

Find out how mebendazole treats threadworms, roundworms and other worm infections, and how to take it.

MEBEVERINE

Find out how mebeverine treats muscle spasms and stomach cramps, and how to take it.

MEDROXYPROGESTERONE TABLETS

Find out how medroxyprogesterone tablets treat hormonal conditions such as heavy periods, endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and how to take them.

MELATONIN

Find out how melatonin treats sleep problems like insomnia, and how to take it.

MEMANTINE

Find out how memantine treats dementia, and how to take it.

MESALAZINE

NHS medicines information on mesalazine – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

METFORMIN

Brand names: Axpinet, Diagemet, Glucient, Glucophage, Metabet. Find out how metformin treats type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome, and how to take it.

METHADONE

NHS medicines information on methadone – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

METHOTREXATE

Find out how methotrexate treats rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease and other autoimmune conditions, and how to take it.

METHYLPHENIDATE FOR ADULTS

NHS medicines information on methylphenidate – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

METHYLPHENIDATE FOR CHILDREN

NHS medicines information on methylphenidate – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

METOCLOPRAMIDE

Find out how metoclopramide treats feeling sick (nausea) and being sick (vomiting), and how to take it.

METOPROLOL

Find out how metoprolol treats high blood pressure, heart problems and migraine, and how to take it.

METRONIDAZOLE

Brand names: Acea, Anabact, Flagyl, Metrogel, Metrosa, Rosiced, Rozex, Vaginyl, Zidoval, Zyomet. Find out how metronidazole treats infections and how to take it.

MIRABEGRON

Find out how mirabegron treats the symptoms of an overactive bladder such as needing to pee more often, and how to take it.

MIRTAZAPINE

Find out how mirtazapine treats depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety, and how to take it.

MOLNUPIRAVIR (LAGEVRIO)

Brand name: Lagevrio. Find out how molnupiravir treats COVID-19 and how to take it.

MOMETASONE FOR SKIN

NHS medicines information on mometasone for skin – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can use it.

MOMETASONE INHALERS

Find out how mometasone inhalers treat asthma and how to use them.

MOMETASONE NASAL SPRAY

NHS medicines information on mometasone nasal spray – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

MONTELUKAST

Find out how montelukast treats symptoms of asthma and how to take it.

MORPHINE

Brand names: MST, Zomorph, Sevredol, Morphgesic, MXL, Oramorph. Find out how morphine treats severe pain and how to take it.

NAPROXEN

Brand names: Naprosyn, Stirlescent. Find out how naproxen treats pain and swelling and how to take it.

NEFOPAM

NHS medicines information on nefopam – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

NEW MEDS

NICORANDIL

Brand name: Ikorel. Find out how nicorandil treats chest pain (angina), and how to take it.

NIFEDIPINE

Brand names: Adalat, Adipine, Coracten, Fortipine, Nifedipress. Find out how nifedipine treats high blood pressure, and how to take it.

NITROFURANTOIN

Brand names: Aratoin, Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin. Find out how nitrofurantoin treats urinary tract infections (UTIs) and how to take it.

NORTRIPTYLINE

NHS medicines information on nortriptyline – how it works, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

NYSTATIN

Find out how nystatin treats and prevents infections caused by a fungus or yeast, including oral thrush and skin infections, and how to take or use it.

OLANZAPINE

NHS medicines information on olanzapine – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

OLMESARTAN

Brand name: Olmetec. Find out how olmesartan treats high blood pressure (hypertension) and how to take it.

OMEPRAZOLE

Find out how omeprazole can treat your indigestion and heartburn, and how to take it.

OXYBUTYNIN

NHS medicines information on oxybutynin – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

OXYCODONE

Find out how oxycodone treats severe pain and how to take it.

PANTOPRAZOLE

NHS medicines information on pantoprazole – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

PARACETAMOL FOR ADULTS

Find out how paracetamol for adults treats aches, pains and high temperature, and how to take it.

PARACETAMOL FOR CHILDREN (CALPOL)

Find out how paracetamol for children treats pain and high temperature, and how to take it.

PAROXETINE

Brand name: Seroxat. Find out how paroxetine treats depression and anxiety, and how to take it.

PAXLOVID

Find out how Paxlovid treats COVID-19 and how to take it.

PEPPERMINT OIL

NHS medicines information on peppermint oil – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

PEPTO-BISMOL (BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE)

Find out how Pepto-Bismol treats heartburn and acid reflux, indigestion, diarrhoea and feeling sick, and how to take it.

PERINDOPRIL

Brand name: Coversyl Arginine. Find out how perindopril treats high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure, and how to take it.

PHENOXYMETHYLPENICILLIN

Brand name: Penicillin V. Find out how phenoxymethylpenicillin treats infections and how to take it.

PHENYTOIN

Brand names: Epanutin, Epanutin Infatabs. Find out how phenytoin treats epilepsy and trigeminal neuralgia, and how to take it.

PIOGLITAZONE

Brand name: Actos. Find out how pioglitazone treats type 2 diabetes and how to take it.

PRAVASTATIN

Brand name: Pravachol. Find out how pravastatin treats high cholesterol and prevents heart attacks and strokes, and how to take it.

PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PREP)

Find out how PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV and how to take it.

PREDNISOLONE TABLETS AND LIQUID

Brand names: Deltacortril, Deltastab, Dilacort, Pevanti. Find out how prednisolone treats health problems and how to take it.

PREGABALIN

NHS medicines information on pregabalin – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

PROCHLORPERAZINE

Find out how prochlorperazine treats feeling or being sick, including pregnancy sickness, motion sickness and symptoms of Ménière's disease, and how to take it.

PROMETHAZINE (INCLUDING PHENERGAN)

NHS information on Promethazine - including Phenergan, Sominex, Avomine, Day & Night Nurse, Night Nurse and Fedril

PROMETHAZINE (PHENERGAN)

NHS medicines information on promethazine – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

PROPRANOLOL

NHS medicines information on propranolol – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (SUDAFED)

Find out how pseudoephedrine treats a blocked or stuffy nose, and how to take it.

QUETIAPINE

Find out how quetiapine treats mental health conditions including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and how to take it.

RABEPRAZOLE

Brand name: Pariet. Find out how rabeprazole treats indigestion, heartburn, stomach acid and stomach ulcers and how to take it.

RAMIPRIL

Brand name: Tritace. Find out how ramipril treats high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure, and how to take it.

RANITIDINE

NHS medicines information on ranitidine – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

REMDESIVIR (VEKLURY)

Find out how remdesivir treats COVID-19 and how to get treatment.

RISEDRONATE

Find out how risedronate helps your bones stay strong, prevents osteoporosis and treats Paget's disease of bone, and how to take it.

RISPERIDONE

NHS medicines information on risperidone – how it works, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

RIVAROXABAN

Brand name: Xarelto. Find out how rivaroxaban helps to prevent blood clots, reduces the risk of heart attacks and stroke, and how to take it.

ROPINIROLE

NHS medicines information on ropinirole – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

ROSUVASTATIN

Brand name: Crestor. Find out how rosuvastatin treats high cholesterol and how to take it.

SALBUTAMOL INHALER

NHS medicines information on salbutamol inhaler – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

SAXAGLIPTIN

Brand name: Onglyza. Find out how saxagliptin treats type 2 diabetes, and how to take it.

SENNA

Brand name: Senokot. Find out how senna treats difficulty pooing (constipation) and how to take it.

SERTRALINE

Brand name: Lustral. Find out how sertraline treats depression and other mental health conditions, and how to take it.

SILDENAFIL (VIAGRA)

Other brand names: Aronix, Liberize, Nipatra, Revatio, Grandipam. Find out how sildenafil treats erection problems and pulmonary hypertension and how to take it.

SIMETICONE

Find out how simeticone treats farting (flatulence), bloating and trapped wind, and colic in babies, and how to take it.

SIMVASTATIN

Brand names: Zocor, Simvador. Find out how simvastatin treats high cholesterol, and how to take it.

SITAGLIPTIN

Brand name: Januvia. Find out how sitagliptin treats type 2 diabetes, and how to take it.

SODIUM CROMOGLICATE CAPSULES

Find out how sodium cromoglicate capsules treat food allergies, and how to take them.

SODIUM CROMOGLICATE EYE DROPS

Find out how sodium cromoglicate eye drops treat allergies, and how to use them.

SODIUM VALPROATE

NHS medicines information on sodium valproate – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

SOLIFENACIN

NHS medicines information on solifenacin – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

SOTALOL

NHS medicines information on sotalol – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it

SOTROVIMAB (XEVUDY)

Brand name: Xevudy. Find out how sotrovimab treats coronavirus (COVID-19) and how you will have it.

SPIRONOLACTONE

Find out how spironolactone treats oedema (build-up of fluid), high blood pressure and hormone conditions, and how to take it.

SULFASALAZINE

NHS medicines information on sulfasalazine – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

SUMATRIPTAN

Find out how sumatriptan treats migraines and cluster headaches, and how to take it.

TADALAFIL

Find out how tadalafil treats erectile dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension and benign prostate enlargement, and how to take it.

TAMSULOSIN

Find out how tamsulosin treats symptoms of an enlarged prostate and kidney stones, and how to take it.

TEMAZEPAM

Find out how temazepam treats sleeping problems (insomnia) and how to take it.

TERBINAFINE

Find out how terbinafine treats fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, and how to take or use it.

THIAMINE (VITAMIN B1)

Find out how thiamine treats and prevents vitamin B1 deficiency and how to take it.

TICAGRELOR

NHS medicines information on ticagrelor – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

TIMOLOL EYE DROPS

Find out how timolol eye drops treat high pressure inside the eye or glaucoma, and how to use them.

TIMOLOL TABLETS

Find out how timolol tablets treat high blood pressure, angina and prevent migraine, and how to take them.

TIOTROPIUM INHALERS

Find out how tiotropium inhalers treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, and how to use them.

TOLTERODINE

NHS medicines information on tolterodine – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

TOPIRAMATE

Brand name: Topamax. Find out how topiramate treats epilepsy and migraine, and how to take it.

TRAMADOL

Brand names: Maxitram, Marol, Zydol, Zamadol, Tramulief, Tramquel. Find out how tramadol treats moderate to severe pain and how to take it.

TRANEXAMIC ACID

Find out how tranexamic acid treats bleeding, including heavy periods, nosebleeds and hereditary angioedema, and how to take it.

TRASTUZUMAB (HERCEPTIN)

Find out how trastuzumab treats some types of cancer and how you will be given it.

TRAZODONE

Brand name: Molipaxin. Find out how trazodone treats depression and anxiety and how to take it.

TRIMETHOPRIM

NHS medicines information on trimethoprim – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

VALPROIC ACID

NHS medicines information on valproic acid – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

VALSARTAN

Brand name: Diovan. Find out how valsartan treats high blood pressure and heart failure, and how to take it.

VENLAFAXINE

Brand names: Vensir, Vencarm, Venlalix, Efexor, Venlablue. Find out how venlafaxine treats depression and anxiety, and how to take it.

VERAPAMIL

NHS medicines information on verapamil – how it works, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

WARFARIN

Find out how warfarin treats blood clots and reduces risk of heart attacks and stroke, and how to take it.

ZOLPIDEM

Find out how zolpidem treats sleeping problems (insomnia) and how to take it.

ZOPICLONE

Brand name: Zimovane. Find out how zopiclone treats sleeping problems (insomnia) and how to take it.