Category: General health in South Africa
General health
Here is the list of General health medicine for sale in South Africa:
R1021.43
Actigall
ursodiol (ursodeoxycholic)
Generic Actigall is used for treating and preventing gallstones.
R779.55
Albenza
albendazole
Generic Albenza is used for treating certain tapeworm infections. It works by killing sensitive parasites.
R519.23
Antabuse
disulfiram
Generic Antabuse is used to treat chronic alcoholism. It interferes with the metabolism of alcohol resulting in unpleasant effects when alcohol is consumed.
R265.86
Arava
leflunomide
Generic Arava is used for reducing signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used to improve physical function and to prevent the development of structural damage to t
R496.39
Aricept
donepezil
Generic Aricept is used for treating dementia (eg, impairment of memory, judgment, and abstract thinking; changes in personality) in patients with Alzheimer disease.
R749.05
Artane
trihexyphenidyl
Generic Artane is used to treat Parkinson's disease. By improving muscle control and reducing stiffness, this medicine allows more normal movements of the body as the disease sympt
R992.92
Azulfidine
sulfasalazine
Generic Azulfidine is used for treating ulcerative colitis. It is also used to increase the time between attacks of ulcerative colitis.
R424.89
Betapace
sotalol
Generic Betapace is used for treating certain types of irregular heartbeat (ventricular arrhythmias).
R936.31
Crixivan
indinavir
Generic Crixivan is used for treating HIV infection in some patients when used in combination with certain other medicines.
R566.75
Cycrin
medroxyprogesterone
Generic Cycrin is used for treating certain menstrual problems or uterine problems (eg, abnormal bleeding, endometrial hyperplasia).
R612.86
Danocrine
danazol
Generic Danocrine affects the ovaries and pituitary gland and prevents the release of certain hormones in the body. It is used to treat endometriosis and fibrocystic breast disease
R992.35
Dapsone(Aczone)
dapsone
Aczone is an anti-infective medicine that fights bacteria. Aczone is used to treat dermatitis herpetiformis (a skin condition) and leprosy.
R425.6
Depakote
divalproex
Generic Depakote is used for controlling certain types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy. It is also used to treat the manic phase of bipolar disorders (manic-depressive ill
R397.22
Detrol
tolterodine
Generic Detrol is used for treating overactive bladder with symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency, and leakage.
R706.49
Detrol La
tolterodine
Generic Detrol LA is used for treating overactive bladder with symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency, and leakage.
R424.89
Diamox
acetazolamide
Generic Diamox is used for treating certain types of glaucoma in combination with other medicines. It is also used to treat or prevent symptoms of mountain sickness.
R1403.76
Dilantin
phenytoin
Generic Dilantin is used for treating tonic-clonic (grand mal) and partial seizures. It is also used to prevent and treat seizures that may occur during or after brain or nervous s
R141.16
Dulcolax
Bisacodyl
Generic Dulcolax is a stimulant laxative. It acts directly on the bowels, stimulating the bowel muscles to cause a bowel movement. Bisacodyl is used for relieving occasional consti
R686.63
Eldepryl
selegiline
Generic Eldepryl is used for treating Parkinson disease. This medicine is taken with levodopa-carbidopa medicines.
R353.96
Etodolac(Lodine)
etodolac
Lodine is used to relieve the inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain of osteoarthritis (the most common form of arthritis) and rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used to r
R566.75
Exelon
rivastigimine
Generic Exelon is used for treating mild to moderate dementia (eg, impairment of memory or judgement, abstract thinking, changes in personality) in patients with Alzheimer disease
R993.06
Hytrin
terazosin
Generic Hytrin is used for treating high blood pressure and treating signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
R532
Isordil
isosorbide dinitrate
Generic Isordil is used for preventing symptoms of angina (chest pain) caused by heart disease. This medicine is used alone or with other medicines. This medicine is NOT intended f
R638.25
Lamictal
lamotrigine
Generic Lamictal is used for treating certain types of seizures. It may be used alone or with other medicines. It may also be used to delay the occurrence of mood problems in certa
R567.32
Mysoline
primidone
Generic Mysoline is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. It is used to control seizures. It may be taken alone or with other medicines.
R584.49
Oxytrol
oxybutynin
Generic Oxytrol reduces muscle spasms of the bladder and urinary tract. It is used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder, such as frequent or urgent urination, incontinence (urin
R774.59
Phoslo
calcium acetate
Generic PhosLo is used for reducing phosphate levels in late-stage kidney failure.
R638.25
Pletal
cilostazol
Generic Pletal is used for reducing attacks of intermittent claudication (pain, cramping, numbness, or weakness in the foot, hip, thigh, or buttocks) that may occur after walking.
R757.56
Prograf
tacrolimus
Generic Prograf is used for preventing organ rejection in patients following liver, kidney or heart transplant. It may be used along with other medicines.
R353.96
Reminyl
galantamine
Generic Reminyl improves the function of nerve cells in the brain. It works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine (ah see til KO leen). People with dementi
R397.08
Requip
ropinirole
Generic Requip is used for treating Parkinson disease and restless leg syndrome (RLS).
R1063.28
Revia
naltrexone
Generic Revia is used for treating alcoholism and narcotic (opioid) addiction in adults as part of a complete treatment program.
R1063.85
Rocaltrol
calcitriol
Generic Rocaltrol is used for managing certain conditions caused by high or low parathyroid hormone levels. It is used to manage low blood calcium levels in patients who are on chr
R530.58
Sinemet
carbidopa-levodopa
Generic Sinemet is used for treating symptoms associated with Parkinson disease and parkinsonism-like symptoms caused by other conditions.
R709.33
Sinemet Cr
carbidopa-levodopa
Generic Sinemet Controlled-Release is used for treating symptoms associated with Parkinson disease and parkinsonism-like symptoms caused by other conditions.
R890.92
Strattera
atomoxetine
Generic Strattera is used for treating ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder).
R794.45
Stromectol
ivermectin
Generic Stromectol is an anti-parasite medication. It causes the death of certain parasitic organisms in the body and is used to treat infections caused by them.
R368.14
Tegretol
carbamazepine
Generic Tegretol is used for controlling certain types of epileptic seizures. It is also used to treat severe pain of the jaw or cheek caused by a facial nerve problem (trigeminal
R992.35
Ticlid
ticlopidine
Generic Ticlid is used for reducing the risk of stroke. It may also be used in combination with aspirin to prevent a blood clot from forming after a stent is placed in the coronary
R425.6
Topamax
topiramate
Generic Topamax is used for treating seizures in certain patients. It may be used alone or with other medicines. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches.
R598.67
Trileptal
oxcarbazepine
Generic Trileptal is used for treating certain types of seizures in patients with epilepsy. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines.
R992.92
Urispas
flavoxate
Generic Urispas (Flavoxate) is an anticholinergic agent used to treat bladder or bowel spasms and in combination with other medicines to treat ulcers.