Common Medicines Cheat Sheet - India Edition 🏥
🔴 GASTRIC / ACIDITY / ULCER MEDICINES
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) - Acid Reduction
Pantocid Injection
- Salt/Composition: Pantoprazole Sodium 40mg (IV injection)
- Used For:
- Severe gastric acid-related conditions
- GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
- Peptic ulcers (when oral intake not possible)
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Pre-operative prophylaxis (aspiration prevention)
- How It Works:
- Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
- Blocks acid production in stomach
- Reduces gastric acid secretion by 90%+
- Route: Intravenous (IV) - hospital/clinical use
- Duration: Single dose lasts 24 hours
- When Given: ICU patients, post-surgery, unable to take oral medicines
- Cost: ₹40-₹80 per vial
- Note: Prescription medicine, hospital/clinic administration
Pantin 40mg Injection
- Salt/Composition: Pantoprazole Sodium 40mg
- Used For: Same as Pantacid (generic equivalent)
- Acute gastric bleeding
- Severe acid reflux
- Post-surgical acid control
- How It Works: Proton Pump Inhibitor - suppresses stomach acid
- Route: IV injection
- Age: Adults (as prescribed for children)
- Cost: ₹35-₹70 per vial
- Note: Generic alternative to branded PPIs
Sompraz 40 Tablet
- Salt/Composition: Esomeprazole 40mg (oral tablet)
- Used For:
- GERD (acid reflux)
- Peptic ulcers (gastric/duodenal)
- Erosive esophagitis
- H. pylori eradication (with antibiotics)
- Long-term management of acid-related disorders
- How It Works:
- S-isomer of Omeprazole (more effective)
- Reduces stomach acid production
- Heals damaged esophageal lining
- Dosage: 20-40mg once daily (before breakfast)
- Duration: 4-8 weeks typically
- Cost: ₹120-₹180 per 10 tablets
- Note: Take 30-60 minutes before first meal
Esogress 40
- Salt/Composition: Esomeprazole 40mg
- Used For: Same as Sompraz (generic equivalent)
- Chronic acid reflux
- Maintenance therapy for GERD
- Prevention of NSAID-induced ulcers
- Dosage: Once daily on empty stomach
- Cost: ₹100-₹150 per 10 tablets
- Note: Generic esomeprazole brand
Pantocid 40 MG Tablet
- Salt/Composition: Pantoprazole 40mg
- Used For:
- GERD, acid reflux
- Peptic ulcers
- Erosive esophagitis
- Maintenance therapy
- How It Works: PPI - reduces gastric acid
- Dosage: 40mg once or twice daily (as prescribed)
- Best Time: Morning, before breakfast
- Cost: ₹80-₹150 per 15 tablets
- Popular Brand: Sun Pharma
Pantop 40mg Tablet
- Salt/Composition: Pantoprazole 40mg
- Used For: Same as Pantocid (generic pantoprazole)
- Cost: ₹70-₹120 per 15 tablets
- Note: Generic alternative
Panbrit Tablet
- Salt/Composition: Pantoprazole 40mg
- Used For: GERD, ulcers, acid reflux
- Cost: ₹60-₹100 per 10 tablets
- Note: Budget-friendly generic pantoprazole
Combination PPI Medicines
Sompraz D 40
- Salt/Composition:
- Esomeprazole 40mg
- Domperidone 30mg (SR - Sustained Release)
- Used For:
- GERD with nausea/vomiting
- Acid reflux with delayed gastric emptying
- Bloating and indigestion with acidity
- How It Works:
- Esomeprazole: Reduces acid production
- Domperidone: Speeds up stomach emptying, reduces nausea, prevents vomiting
- Dosage: Once daily before breakfast
- Cost: ₹150-₹220 per 10 tablets
- Note: Very effective for acid reflux with nausea
Pantafast DSR Capsule
- Salt/Composition:
- Pantoprazole 40mg
- Domperidone 30mg SR
- Used For: Same as Sompraz D (pantoprazole + domperidone combo)
- Acidity with bloating
- Slow digestion with reflux
- Cost: ₹100-₹160 per 10 capsules
- Note: DSR = Delayed Sustained Release
Tantacid DSR Capsule
- Salt/Composition:
- Pantoprazole 40mg (PPI)
- Domperidone 30mg SR (Prokinetic)
- Used For:
- GERD with nausea and vomiting
- Acid reflux with bloating
- Delayed gastric emptying
- Dyspepsia (indigestion with nausea)
- How It Works:
- Pantoprazole: Reduces stomach acid production
- Domperidone: Accelerates gastric emptying, prevents nausea
- Dosage: 1 capsule once daily before breakfast
- Cost: ₹110-₹170 per 10 capsules
- Note: Generic alternative to branded combinations
Pantocid HP Kit
- Salt/Composition (Combination Kit):
- Pantoprazole 40mg (PPI)
- Clarithromycin 500mg (Antibiotic)
- Amoxicillin 750mg (Antibiotic)
- Used For:
- H. pylori bacterial infection treatment
- Peptic ulcer disease caused by H. pylori
- Triple therapy for ulcer eradication
- How It Works:
- Pantoprazole: Reduces acid (allows antibiotics to work)
- Clarithromycin + Amoxicillin: Kill H. pylori bacteria
- Course Duration: 7-14 days (complete course mandatory)
- Dosage: Twice daily (morning and evening)
- Success Rate: 80-90% H. pylori eradication
- Cost: ₹400-₹600 per kit
- Important: Never skip doses, complete full course even if symptoms improve
Protective / Coating Medicines
Sucrafil O Gel (Oral Suspension)
- Salt/Composition:
- Sucralfate 1g
- Oxetacaine 20mg
- Used For:
- Peptic ulcers (gastric/duodenal ulcers)
- Gastrointestinal ulcers
- Mouth ulcers (oral mucositis)
- Esophageal ulcers
- GERD with burning sensation
- Stomach ulcer treatment and healing
- How It Works:
- Sucralfate: Forms protective coating over ulcers, shields from acid
- Oxetacaine: Local anesthetic - provides immediate pain relief
- Dosage: 1-2 teaspoons, 3-4 times daily (empty stomach, 1 hour before meals)
- Best Time: Between meals, at bedtime
- Cost: ₹120-₹180 per 200ml bottle
- Note: Do not eat/drink for 30 minutes after taking
Digeraft Syrup (Oral Suspension)
- Salt/Composition:
- Calcium Carbonate 325mg (Antacid)
- Sodium Alginate 500mg (Raft-forming agent)
- Sodium Bicarbonate 213mg (Antacid)
- Used For:
- Heartburn
- Acid reflux (GERD)
- Gastritis
- Indigestion
- Quick relief from stomach discomfort
- Esophageal irritation
- How It Works:
- Calcium Carbonate & Sodium Bicarbonate: Neutralize stomach acid rapidly
- Sodium Alginate: Forms a protective “raft” barrier on top of stomach contents, preventing acid reflux into esophagus
- Dual action: Neutralizes acid + Creates physical barrier
- Dosage: 1-2 teaspoons (5-10ml) after meals and at bedtime
- Onset: Works within 3-5 minutes
- Cost: ₹80-₹130 per 200ml
- Important: Shake well before use, take after meals for best results
- Note: Raft-forming action makes it particularly effective for acid reflux/GERD
🟢 ANTI-NAUSEA / VOMITING MEDICINES
Emeset Injection
- Salt/Composition: Ondansetron 4mg/2ml (IV/IM injection)
- Used For:
- Severe nausea and vomiting
- Chemotherapy-induced vomiting (CINV)
- Post-operative nausea
- Gastroenteritis with severe vomiting
- How It Works:
- 5-HT3 receptor antagonist
- Blocks serotonin receptors in brain (vomiting center)
- Very effective antiemetic
- Route: IV or IM (intramuscular)
- Onset: 30 minutes
- Duration: 8-12 hours
- Cost: ₹20-₹50 per ampoule
- Note: Hospital/clinic use, very effective for persistent vomiting
Buscogast Injection
- Salt/Composition: Hyoscine Butylbromide 20mg/ml (antispasmodic)
- Used For:
- Abdominal cramps and spasms
- Intestinal colic (severe stomach pain)
- Renal colic (kidney stone pain)
- Biliary colic (gallbladder pain)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) spasms
- Menstrual cramps (severe dysmenorrhea)
- How It Works:
- Antispasmodic - relaxes smooth muscles in gut
- Reduces spasms and cramping pain
- Anticholinergic action
- Route: IV (intravenous) or IM (intramuscular)
- Dosage: 1 ampoule (20mg) as needed for pain
- Onset: 5-15 minutes (rapid relief)
- Duration: 4-6 hours
- Cost: ₹30-₹60 per ampoule
- Important: May cause dry mouth, blurred vision temporarily
- Note: Very effective for severe abdominal cramping, hospital/clinic use
🔵 RESPIRATORY / BREATHING MEDICINES
Nasal Sprays & Decongestants
Nile Flo Nasal Spray
- Salt/Composition:
- Fluticasone Furoate 27.5mcg (corticosteroid)
- Azelastine 140mcg (antihistamine)
- Used For:
- Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
- Nasal congestion
- Sneezing, runny nose
- Seasonal allergies
- How It Works:
- Fluticasone: Reduces inflammation in nasal passages
- Azelastine: Blocks histamine (allergy chemical)
- Dosage: 2 sprays per nostril once daily
- Onset: 15 minutes
- Age: 6 years and above
- Cost: ₹350-₹500 per bottle
- Note: Shake well, avoid spraying into eyes
Otrivin Oxy Nasal Spray
- Salt/Composition: Xylometazoline 0.1% (nasal decongestant)
- Used For:
- Nasal congestion (blocked nose)
- Common cold
- Sinusitis
- Rhinitis
- How It Works:
- Vasoconstrictor - shrinks blood vessels in nose
- Opens nasal passages immediately
- Dosage: 1-2 sprays per nostril, maximum 3 times daily
- Duration: Use max 5-7 days (risk of rebound congestion)
- Onset: 5-10 minutes (fast relief)
- Cost: ₹100-₹150 per 10ml
- Warning: Do not use continuously beyond 7 days
Cough Syrups
Bro-Zedex SF Cough Syrup (Sugar-Free)
- Salt/Composition:
- Bromhexine 4mg (mucolytic)
- Terbutaline 1.25mg (bronchodilator)
- Guaifenesin 50mg (expectorant)
- Menthol (soothing)
- Used For:
- Wet cough (productive cough with phlegm)
- Chest congestion
- Bronchitis
- Asthma with mucus
- How It Works:
- Bromhexine: Thins mucus (makes it watery)
- Terbutaline: Opens airways (bronchodilation)
- Guaifenesin: Helps expel mucus
- Dosage: 1-2 teaspoons, 3 times daily
- Age: Children >6 years, adults
- Cost: ₹120-₹160 per 100ml
- Note: Drink plenty of water to help loosen mucus
Bro-Zedex LS Syrup
- Salt/Composition:
- Levosalbutamol 1mg (bronchodilator)
- Ambroxol 30mg (mucolytic)
- Guaifenesin 50mg (expectorant)
- Used For:
- Wet cough with wheezing
- Productive cough with bronchospasm
- Chronic bronchitis
- Asthma with mucus production
- How It Works:
- Levosalbutamol: Opens airways, relieves bronchospasm
- Ambroxol: Thins and loosens mucus
- Guaifenesin: Helps expel phlegm
- Dosage: 1-2 teaspoons, 2-3 times daily (as prescribed)
- Age: Children >6 years, adults
- Cost: ₹140-₹180 per 100ml
- Note: More effective for wheezing with wet cough
Aerodil-DX Syrup (Dry Cough)
- Salt/Composition (per 5ml):
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4mg (Antihistamine)
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10mg (Cough suppressant)
- Used For:
- Dry cough (non-productive, irritating cough)
- Cough due to cold and flu
- Nighttime cough (helps sleep)
- Allergic cough
- Post-nasal drip cough
- How It Works:
- Dextromethorphan: Suppresses cough reflex in brain (central antitussive)
- Chlorpheniramine: Reduces allergic response, dries secretions, causes drowsiness
- Dosage:
- Adults: 2 teaspoons (10ml), 3-4 times daily
- Children 6-12 years: 1 teaspoon (5ml), 3-4 times daily
- Age: Adults and children >6 years
- Cost: ₹90-₹140 per 100ml
- Important:
- May cause drowsiness - avoid driving/operating machinery
- Avoid alcohol (increases sedation)
- Good for nighttime cough (helps sleep)
Zedex-SF Syrup (Dry Cough)
- Salt/Composition (per 5ml):
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg (Antihistamine)
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10mg (Cough suppressant)
- Used For:
- Dry cough (non-productive, irritating cough)
- Cough due to cold and flu
- Nighttime cough (helps sleep)
- Allergic cough
- How It Works:
- Dextromethorphan: Suppresses cough reflex in brain (central antitussive)
- Chlorpheniramine: Reduces allergic response, dries secretions, causes drowsiness
- Dosage:
- Adults: 2 teaspoons (10ml), 3-4 times daily
- Children 6-12 years: 1 teaspoon (5ml), 3-4 times daily
- Age: Adults and children >6 years
- Cost: ₹100-₹140 per 100ml
- Important: May cause drowsiness - avoid driving/operating machinery
- Benefits: Sugar-free (SF) formula, ideal for diabetics
- Note: Simple dual-action formula for dry cough without nasal decongestant
Capsules & Inhalation Medicines
Easi Breathe Capsule
- Salt/Composition:
- Menthol
- Camphor
- Eucalyptus Oil
- Terpineol
- Used For:
- Cold relief
- Nasal congestion
- Clearing nasal passages
- Breathing difficulty due to blocked nose
- Stuffy nose relief
- How It Works:
- Aromatic oils provide decongestant effect
- Opens nasal passages through vapour inhalation
- Provides soothing relief
- How to Use (INHALATION ONLY - NOT FOR ORAL USE):
- Steam Inhalation: Cut or twist the capsule tip, squeeze contents into hot water, inhale the steam
- Tissue Method: Squeeze contents onto a tissue, inhale vapours
- Pillow Method: Squeeze contents onto pillow for nighttime relief
- Age: Adults and children >5 years (with supervision)
- Cost: ₹50-₹80 per 10 capsules
- ⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: These capsules are STRICTLY FOR INHALATION ONLY. DO NOT SWALLOW. Not for oral consumption.
Nebulizer Solutions
Duolin 3 Respules (Adult Nebulizer)
- Salt/Composition (Combination):
- Ipratropium Bromide 500mcg (anticholinergic bronchodilator)
- Levosalbutamol 1.25mg (beta-2 agonist bronchodilator)
- Used For:
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Severe asthma attacks
- Bronchospasm (airway narrowing)
- Breathing difficulty, wheezing
- How It Works:
- Ipratropium: Relaxes airway muscles (long-acting)
- Levosalbutamol: Quickly opens airways (rapid relief)
- How Used: Through nebulizer machine (inhaled mist)
- Dosage: 1 respule (2.5ml) 2-3 times daily
- Onset: 5-15 minutes
- Duration: 4-6 hours
- Cost: ₹180-₹250 per 20 respules
- Note: Very effective for COPD/severe asthma
Budecort 0.5mg Respules
- Salt/Composition: Budesonide 0.5mg (corticosteroid)
- Used For:
- Asthma (maintenance therapy)
- COPD
- Chronic bronchitis
- Preventing asthma attacks
- How It Works:
- Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
- Reduces airway inflammation
- Prevents asthma exacerbations
- How Used: Nebulizer (can be mixed with Duolin)
- Dosage: 1-2 respules daily (or twice daily as prescribed)
- Type: Preventive (not for acute attacks)
- Cost: ₹200-₹300 per 10 respules
- Note: Rinse mouth after use (prevent oral thrush), use regularly for prevention
🟠 ALLERGY MEDICINES (Antihistamines)
Xyzal M Tablet
- Salt/Composition:
- Levocetirizine 5mg (antihistamine)
- Montelukast 10mg (leukotriene receptor antagonist)
- Used For:
- Allergic rhinitis (sneezing, runny nose)
- Skin allergies (urticaria, rashes)
- Seasonal allergies
- Asthma (with allergic component)
- How It Works:
- Levocetirizine: Blocks histamine (relieves allergy symptoms)
- Montelukast: Blocks leukotrienes (reduces inflammation, prevents asthma)
- Dosage: 1 tablet once daily (evening)
- Onset: 1-2 hours
- Cost: ₹120-₹180 per 10 tablets
- Note: Non-drowsy antihistamine
Montek LC Tablet
- Salt/Composition:
- Montelukast 10mg
- Levocetirizine 5mg
- Used For: Same as Xyzal M (generic equivalent)
- Allergic rhinitis
- Asthma prevention
- Skin allergies
- Dosage: Once daily at bedtime
- Cost: ₹100-₹150 per 10 tablets
- Note: Popular generic brand
Levocet 5mg Tablet
- Salt/Composition: Levocetirizine 5mg
- Used For:
- Allergic rhinitis
- Urticaria (hives)
- Itching, skin rashes
- Seasonal allergies
- How It Works: H1 antihistamine - blocks allergic reactions
- Dosage: 5mg once daily (evening)
- Onset: 1 hour
- Duration: 24 hours
- Cost: ₹30-₹60 per 10 tablets
- Note: Less drowsy than older antihistamines
Citrazan Tablet
- Salt/Composition: Cetirizine 10mg (Antihistamine)
- Used For:
- Allergic rhinitis (sneezing, runny nose)
- Itching, watery eyes
- Skin allergies (urticaria, hives)
- Hay fever
- Allergic conjunctivitis
- How It Works:
- Second-generation antihistamine
- Blocks histamine H1 receptors, relieves allergy symptoms
- Less sedating than older antihistamines
- Dosage: 1 tablet once daily (evening preferred)
- Onset: 1 hour
- Duration: 24 hours
- Cost: ₹20-₹40 per 10 tablets
- Important:
- May cause mild drowsiness (less than older antihistamines)
- Avoid alcohol (increases sedation)
- Safe for adults and children >6 years
- Note: Popular non-drowsy allergy tablet, available over-the-counter
🟤 ANTIBIOTICS (Prescription Only)
Taxim O 200 Tablet
- Salt/Composition: Cefixime 200mg (3rd generation cephalosporin)
- Used For:
- Urinary tract infections (UTI)
- Respiratory infections (bronchitis, pneumonia)
- Ear infections (otitis media)
- Throat infections (pharyngitis, tonsillitis)
- Typhoid fever
- How It Works: Broad-spectrum antibiotic - kills bacteria by disrupting cell wall
- Dosage: 200mg once or twice daily (5-7 days)
- Age: Children and adults (dose adjusted by weight)
- Cost: ₹150-₹220 per 10 tablets
- Important: Complete full course, take with or without food
- Common Prescription: Often prescribed along with nebulizer treatment (Duolin 3 Respules + Budecort 0.5mg Respules) for respiratory infections with breathing difficulty
Cepodem 200 Tablet
- Salt/Composition: Cefpodoxime Proxetil 200mg (3rd generation cephalosporin)
- Used For:
- Respiratory tract infections
- UTI
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- ENT infections
- How It Works: Bactericidal antibiotic
- Dosage: 200mg twice daily (5-10 days)
- Cost: ₹200-₹280 per 10 tablets
- Note: Take with food for better absorption
- Common Prescription: Often given with Montek LC (for respiratory infections with allergic component)
Azee 250 Tablet (Azithromycin)
- Salt/Composition: Azithromycin 250mg (macrolide antibiotic)
- Used For:
- Respiratory infections (pneumonia, bronchitis)
- Throat infections (strep throat)
- Skin infections
- Ear infections
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- How It Works: Stops bacterial protein synthesis
- Dosage:
- Day 1: 500mg (2 tablets) once
- Day 2-5: 250mg (1 tablet) once daily
- Total course: 5 days
- Advantage: Short course, once daily
- Cost: ₹100-₹150 per 6 tablets
- Important: Take on empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after food)
- Common Combination Prescription: Often prescribed together with D-Rise 60K (Vitamin D), Fucidin 15g (topical antibiotic), Linical Lotion (soothing), and Levocet 5mg (antihistamine) for comprehensive infection treatment with skin manifestations
🟣 PAIN RELIEVERS & MUSCLE RELAXANTS
Acemiz MR Tablet
- Salt/Composition:
- Aceclofenac 100mg (NSAID - pain reliever)
- Paracetamol 325mg (analgesic/antipyretic)
- Chlorzoxazone 250mg (muscle relaxant)
- Used For:
- Muscle pain with inflammation
- Back pain, neck pain
- Sprains, strains
- Post-injury pain
- How It Works:
- Aceclofenac: Reduces inflammation and pain
- Paracetamol: Pain relief and fever reduction
- Chlorzoxazone: Relaxes muscles
- Dosage: 1 tablet twice daily after meals
- Cost: ₹120-₹180 per 10 tablets
- Caution: Do not use on empty stomach (gastric irritation)
Aceclowal MR Tablet
- Salt/Composition: Same as Acemiz MR (generic equivalent)
- Aceclofenac 100mg
- Paracetamol 325mg
- Chlorzoxazone 250mg
- Used For: Muscle pain, back pain, sprains
- Cost: ₹100-₹150 per 10 tablets
- Common Prescription: Often prescribed together with Rutonz for post-injury treatment (pain relief + swelling reduction)
Hifenac MR Tablet
- Salt/Composition:
- Aceclofenac 100mg
- Paracetamol 325mg
- Chlorzoxazone 250mg (MR = Muscle Relaxant)
- Used For: Musculoskeletal pain, inflammation
- Cost: ₹110-₹170 per 10 tablets
- Note: Take with food
Pain Relief Injections
Medomol Injection
- Salt/Composition: Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) 150mg/ml (IV infusion)
- Used For:
- Moderate to severe pain (when oral route not possible)
- Post-operative pain
- Fever (high fever in hospitalized patients)
- Acute pain management
- Cancer pain (as part of multimodal analgesia)
- How It Works:
- Centrally acting analgesic and antipyretic
- Reduces pain perception in brain
- Lowers body temperature (fever)
- Route: Intravenous (IV) infusion
- Dosage:
- Adults: 1g (6.67ml) every 4-6 hours
- Maximum: 4g per day
- Infuse over 15 minutes
- Onset: Pain relief within 5-10 minutes
- Duration: 4-6 hours
- Cost: ₹60-₹120 per 100ml vial
- Important:
- Hospital/clinical use only
- Careful dosing in liver disease
- Do not exceed maximum daily dose
- Advantages:
- Safe analgesic (no gastric irritation unlike NSAIDs)
- No risk of bleeding
- Suitable for all ages
- Note: Commonly used in hospitals for post-operative pain management
Diclofenac Sodium Injection
- Salt/Composition: Diclofenac Sodium 75mg/3ml (IM injection)
- Used For:
- Acute moderate to severe pain
- Post-operative pain
- Renal colic (kidney stone pain)
- Biliary colic (gallstone pain)
- Acute gout
- Acute musculoskeletal pain
- Migraine (severe)
- Trauma, injury pain
- How It Works:
- NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug)
- Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
- Reduces pain, inflammation, and fever
- Route: Intramuscular (IM) injection - deep gluteal (buttock) injection
- Dosage:
- Adults: 75mg once or twice daily
- Maximum: 150mg per day for max 2 days
- Onset: Pain relief within 15-30 minutes
- Duration: 8-12 hours
- Cost: ₹15-₹40 per 3ml ampoule
- Important:
- Not for IV use (only IM - intramuscular)
- Avoid in gastric ulcer, bleeding disorders
- Use cautiously in kidney/liver disease
- Not for long-term use
- Contraindications:
- Active peptic ulcer
- Severe heart failure
- History of bleeding
- Pregnancy (3rd trimester)
- Side Effects: Gastric irritation, injection site pain, dizziness
- Note: Very effective for acute severe pain, rapid onset, commonly used in emergency/trauma settings
🟡 VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS
Limcee 500mg Vitamin C Chewable Tablet
- Salt/Composition (Total Vitamin C = 500mg):
- Ascorbic Acid 100mg
- Sodium Ascorbate 450mg (equivalent to 400mg Ascorbic Acid)
- Used For:
- Vitamin C deficiency
- Boosting immunity
- Common cold prevention and recovery
- Antioxidant support
- Wound healing
- Scurvy prevention
- How It Works:
- Essential vitamin for immune function, collagen synthesis
- Sodium Ascorbate: Buffered form, gentle on stomach (less acidic)
- Dosage: 1 tablet daily (chew or swallow)
- Age: Children >4 years, adults
- Cost: ₹30-₹50 per 15 tablets
- Benefits: Orange flavor, gentle on stomach
- Note: Safe, water-soluble vitamin (excess excreted in urine)
A to Z Tablet (Multivitamin Multimineral with Antioxidants)
- Salt/Composition (Comprehensive Formula):
- Vitamins: A, B-complex (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12), C, D3, E, Folic Acid, Biotin
- Minerals: Zinc, Selenium, Chromium, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, Iodine
- Antioxidants: Lycopene, Beta-carotene, Lutein
- Used For:
- General health and wellness
- Nutritional deficiency prevention
- Boosting immunity
- Energy and vitality
- Stress and fatigue
- Post-illness recovery
- Hair, skin, nail health
- Eye health (lutein for vision)
- How It Works:
- Comprehensive nutrition supplement
- Antioxidants protect cells from damage
- Minerals support metabolic functions
- Vitamins essential for body processes
- Dosage: 1 tablet daily after breakfast
- Age: Adults, children >12 years
- Cost: ₹150-₹250 per 15 tablets
- Benefits:
- Complete A-Z nutritional coverage
- Supports immune system
- Reduces oxidative stress
- Improves overall health and energy levels
- Note: Popular daily multivitamin supplement in India, take with food for better absorption
D-Rise 60K Capsule
- Salt/Composition: Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 60,000 IU
- Used For:
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Osteoporosis prevention
- Bone health
- Calcium absorption
- Immunity
- How It Works: Essential for calcium absorption and bone mineralization
- Dosage:
- Loading dose: 1 capsule per week for 8 weeks
- Maintenance: 1 capsule per month
- Best Time: With a fat-containing meal (fat-soluble vitamin)
- Cost: ₹30-₹50 per capsule
- Note: Prescription usually required for high-dose vitamin D
Rejunex CD3 Tablet
- Salt/Composition:
- Calcium Carbonate 1250mg (equivalent to Elemental Calcium 500mg)
- Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) 2000 IU
- Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) 1500mcg
- L-Methyl Folate Calcium 1mg (Active form of Folic Acid)
- Pyridoxal-5-phosphate 20mg (Active form of Vitamin B6)
- Used For:
- Bone health (calcium + vitamin D)
- Nerve health (B-vitamins)
- Osteoporosis prevention
- Calcium deficiency
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Numbness, tingling in hands/feet
- How It Works:
- Calcium + Vitamin D3: Strengthens bones, prevents osteoporosis
- Methylcobalamin: Nerve repair and regeneration
- L-Methyl Folate: Active folic acid - supports nerve function
- Pyridoxal-5-phosphate: Active B6 - nerve health
- Comprehensive bone + nerve support
- Dosage: 1 tablet daily (preferably with meals)
- Cost: ₹250-₹350 per 10 tablets
- Note: Comprehensive supplement for bone and nerve health, commonly prescribed for diabetic patients and elderly
Rejunex CD3 NF Tablet
- Salt/Composition (NF = Neurotropic Formula):
- Calcium Carbonate 1250mg (equivalent to Elemental Calcium 500mg)
- Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) 2000 IU
- Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) 1500mcg
- L-Methyl Folate Calcium 1mg
- Pyridoxal-5-phosphate 20mg
- Used For: Same as Rejunex CD3 (bone and nerve health)
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Bone health
- Calcium and Vitamin D deficiency
- Note: NF indicates neurotropic (nerve-supporting) formula, essentially same composition as Rejunex CD3
- Cost: ₹200-₹300 per 10 tablets
🔴 NERVE PAIN / NEUROPATHY MEDICINES
Gabapin NT 100 Tablet
- Salt/Composition:
- Gabapentin 100mg (anticonvulsant/nerve pain)
- Nortriptyline 10mg (tricyclic antidepressant)
- Used For:
- Neuropathic pain (nerve pain)
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Post-herpetic neuralgia (shingles pain)
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic pain conditions
- How It Works:
- Gabapentin: Calms overactive nerves
- Nortriptyline: Alters pain perception in brain
- Dosage: As prescribed (gradually increased)
- Common Schedule: Start 100mg at night, increase weekly
- Cost: ₹100-₹160 per 10 tablets
- Important:
- Never stop suddenly (gradual tapering needed)
- May cause drowsiness initially
- Avoid alcohol
- Common Prescription: Frequently prescribed with Rejunex CD3 NF Tablet (nerve vitamins) for comprehensive neuropathy treatment
🔵 SKIN / TOPICAL MEDICINES
Fucidin 15g Cream
- Salt/Composition: Fusidic Acid 2% (topical antibiotic)
- Used For:
- Bacterial skin infections
- Impetigo
- Infected eczema
- Folliculitis (infected hair follicles)
- Infected cuts, wounds
- How It Works: Antibiotic - kills bacteria on skin
- Application: Apply thin layer 2-3 times daily on affected area
- Duration: 7-10 days
- Cost: ₹200-₹300 per 15g tube
- Note: For external use only, avoid eyes
Linical Lotion
- Salt/Composition:
- Calamine 8%
- Zinc Oxide 5%
- Light Liquid Paraffin
- Glycerin
- Used For:
- Itching (pruritus)
- Rashes
- Sunburn
- Chickenpox (symptomatic relief)
- Insect bites
- Allergic skin reactions
- How It Works:
- Calamine: Soothing, cooling effect
- Zinc oxide: Anti-inflammatory, protective
- Application: Apply liberally 2-3 times daily
- Cost: ₹80-₹140 per 100ml
- Note: Shake well before use, safe for all ages
🟤 VASCULAR / CIRCULATION MEDICINES
Rutonz Tablet
- Salt/Composition:
- Bromelain 90mg (Proteolytic enzyme from pineapple)
- Trypsin 48mg (Proteolytic enzyme)
- Rutoside (Rutin) 100mg (Bioflavonoid)
- Used For:
- Edema (swelling) after injury/surgery
- Post-traumatic inflammation
- Post-surgical healing
- Sports injuries
- Bruising, hematoma
- Varicose veins (supportive)
- How It Works:
- Bromelain & Trypsin: Proteolytic enzymes - break down proteins, reduce inflammation and swelling
- Rutoside: Strengthens blood vessels, reduces capillary permeability, antioxidant
- Combined: Anti-inflammatory, anti-edema, improves circulation
- Dosage: 1 tablet 2-3 times daily (on empty stomach for best absorption)
- Best Time: 30-60 minutes before meals or 2 hours after meals
- Cost: ₹150-₹220 per 10 tablets
- Important: Take on empty stomach for maximum enzyme activity
- Note: Popular enzyme-bioflavonoid combination for swelling reduction
Rutoheal Tablet
- Salt/Composition:
- Bromelain 90mg
- Trypsin 48mg
- Rutoside (Rutin) 100mg
- Used For:
- Post-surgical edema
- Post-traumatic inflammation
- Sports injuries
- Varicose veins (supportive)
- Hemorrhoids (piles) - reduces swelling
- How It Works:
- Proteolytic enzymes reduce inflammation and swelling
- Rutoside strengthens blood vessels
- Dosage: 1 tablet 2-3 times daily (empty stomach)
- Cost: ₹130-₹200 per 10 tablets
- Note: Generic equivalent to Rutonz, same composition
Quick Reference - Medicine Categories
| Category | Examples | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|
| PPIs (Acid Reducers) | Pantacid, Sompraz, Pantocid | GERD, Ulcers |
| PPI + Prokinetic | Sompraz D, Pantafast DSR | Acid + Nausea |
| H. pylori Treatment | Pantocid HP | Ulcer bacteria |
| Protective | Sucrafil O, Digeraft | Ulcer coating |
| Anti-nausea | Emeset | Vomiting |
| Nasal | Nile Flo, Otrivin | Allergies, Congestion |
| Cough | Bro-Zedex SF | Wet cough |
| Nebulizer | Duolin, Budecort | Asthma, COPD |
| Antihistamines | Xyzal M, Montek LC | Allergies |
| Antibiotics | Taxim O, Azee, Cepodem | Infections |
| Pain/Muscle | Acemiz MR, Hifenac MR | Pain, Inflammation |
| Vitamins | Limcee, D-Rise, Rejunex | Deficiencies |
| Nerve Pain | Gabapin NT | Neuropathy |
| Skin | Fucidin, Linical | Infections, Itching |
⚠️ Important Safety Guidelines
Always Read Medicine Labels:
- ✅ Expiry date
- ✅ Dosage instructions
- ✅ Storage conditions
- ✅ Side effects
- ✅ Contraindications
Storage Tips:
- 🌡️ Room temperature (unless stated otherwise)
- 🚫 Away from direct sunlight
- 🔒 Out of reach of children
- 💧 Keep dry (avoid moisture)
When to See Doctor Immediately:
- 🚨 Severe allergic reactions (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty)
- 🚨 Worsening symptoms despite medication
- 🚨 Severe side effects
- 🚨 No improvement after 3-5 days
Drug Interactions:
- Inform doctor about ALL medicines you’re taking
- Include supplements, herbal medicines
- Avoid alcohol with most medicines
தமிழில் முக்கிய குறிப்புகள் (Important Notes in Tamil)
மருந்து பாதுகாப்பு:
- ✅ மருத்துவர் பரிந்துரை இல்லாமல் நுண்ணுயிர் எதிர்ப்பு மருந்துகளை (Antibiotics) எடுக்க வேண்டாம்
- ✅ மருந்து குறிப்பிட்ட நாட்கள் முடியும் வரை தொடர்ந்து எடுக்க வேண்டும்
- ✅ காலாவதி தேதி சரிபார்க்கவும்
- ❌ மருந்துகளை பகிர்ந்து கொள்ள வேண்டாம்