Drug Guide

The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types contained in the vaccine (HPV types 16 and 18) are responsible for approximately 70% of cervical cancer cases. Other HPV types can also cause cervical cancer. Cervarix does not protect against all HPV types.

Celsentri is an antiretroviral medicine used in the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus type-1 (HIV-1) infection. Its active ingredient, maraviroc, belongs to a group of medicines called CCR5 antagonists. Celsentri prevents the entry of HIV-1 into the cells in your blood that are attacked by HIV (called CD4 or T-cells). Celsentri works by blocking a receptor called CCR5 that HIV use to gain entry into these cells.

Cephalexin belongs to a class of antibiotics called ‘cephalosporins’ which are used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Cephalexin Oral Suspension is used to treat infections of the airways from nose to lung, ear, bones and joints, and urine or reproduction systems, including inflammation of the prostate gland. It is also used to treat dental infections.

Cayston is an antibiotic used to suppress chronic lung infection caused by the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa in adult patients with cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis, also known as mucoviscidosis, is a life-threatening inherited disease that affects the mucus glands of internal organs, especially the lungs, but also of the liver, pancreas, and the digestive system. Cystic fibrosis in the lungs leads to clogging them with thick sticky mucus. This makes it hard to breathe.

Canesten Oral & Cream Duo (Gyne-Lotrimin) is a complete and convenient treatment for vaginal or penile thrush. The active substances in the capsule and cream are fluconazole and clotrimazole, respectively. Fluconazole and clotrimazole belong to a group of medicines called azoles and are antifungal agents which fight the cause of infections such as thrush.

The active substance in Canesten Oral Capsule (Diflucan) is fluconazole. Fluconazole belongs to a group of medicines called azoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of infections such as thrush.

Canesten Hydrocortisone (Gyne-Lotrimin) is used to treat athlete’s foot and fungal sweat rash when there are additional symptoms of inflammation (such as swelling, redness and itching). Canesten Hydrocortisone (Gyne-Lotrimin) treats the fungal skin infection and reduces the swelling and itching caused by it.

Canesten 100 mg Pessary (Gyne-Lotrimin) is indicated for the treatment of vaginal thrush. It is inserted into the vagina for treatment at the site of infection. The active substance in Canesten 100 mg Pessary (Gyne-Lotrimin) is clotrimazole. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called azotes and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of infections such as vaginal thrush.

Information about some of the ingredients: This medicine contains 3 g of sorbitol per 20 ml. This provides 7.8 kcal per 20 ml. Each 20 ml contains 3000 mg of alcohol (ethanol), equivalent to 76 ml of beer or 32 ml of wine.

Check the tube seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not use the gel. Most people will not have problems, but some may get some. !   If you get any of these serious side effects, stop using the gel. See a doctor at once: Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions)