(1) Analgesics and Antipyretics
(a) Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)
Capsules/Tablets, 300 mg; Capsules/Tablets - 300 mg
(b) Paracetamol
Capsules/Tablets/Syrup/Suspension
Capsules/Tablets - 125 mg (Paediatric), 500 mg (Adults)
Syrup/Suspension - 125-mg/5 mL (60 mL, 100 mL packs)
(c) Ibuprofen
Capsules/Tablets - 200 mg, 400 mg
(2) Non-specific (General) Antidotes:
(a) Charcoal, Activated
Powder/Granules/Tablets
Powder/Granules, 5 mg/Sachet
Tablet, 1 g
(3) Anthelmintics
(a) Levamisole - Tablets/Syrup
Tablets, 40 mg
Syrup, 40-mg/5 mL
(b) Pyrantel
Tablets/Syrup
Tablets, 125 mg
Syrup, 125-mg/5 mL
(4) Antimalarials
(a) Chloroquine
Capsules/Tablets/Syrup
Capsules/Tablets, 50 mg base (Paediatric)
150 mg (Adult)
(b) Pyrimethamine, 25 mg plus Sulphadoxine 500 mg
Tablets/Syrup (per 5 mL)
(c) Pyrimethamine
Tablets, 12.5 mg, 25 mg
(5) Antiseptic and Disinfectant Solutions:
(a) Benzoin compound tincture
(b) Cetrimide plus chlorhexidine solution, 15% plus 1.5% respectively for dilution
(c) Chlorhexidine gluconate solution 5% (for dilution)
(d) Chloroxylenol 5% solution (for dilution)
(e) Dichloroxylenol plus Chlorophenol soap/solution
(f) Iodine solution, 30 mL, 60 mL
(g) Methylated spirit, 50 mL, 100 mL
(h) Sodium hypochlorite (1 - 10%), 250 mL, 500 mL
(6) Anti-anaemia Drugs
(a) Ferrous salts - Capsules/Tablets
(As fumarate, gluconate, sulphate, succinate)
(b) Ferric ammonium citrate mixture, 400 mg/5 mL
(c) Folic acid, tablet, 5 mg
(7) Mouthwashes
(a) Hexetidine solution, 0.1%
(8) Dermatological (Anti-infective Drugs)
(a) Gentian violet tincture, 1%
(b) Silver sulphadiazine cream, 1%
(c) Sulphur plus Mesulphen ointment (Sulphur 10 - 20% plus Mesulphen 64%)
(9) Antipruritic and Astringent Drugs
(a) Calamine lotion
(b) Calamine plus Zinc oxide - Lotion/Plaster
(10) Rubefacients and Inhalers
(a) Methyl salicylate compound preparations:
Balms, Creams, Embrocations,
Liniments, Rubs, Ointments,
Oils and Inhalers.
(11) Dusting Powder
Zinc, starch and talc dusting powder with or without menthol
(12) Fungicides:
(a) Benzoic acid (6%) plus Salicylic acid (3%) -
Ratio 2:1, Cream, Ointment
(b) Clotrimazole
Cream, ointment, 1%
Aerosol spray, 1%
Dusting powder, 1%
(c) Selenium sulphide shampoo, 2.5%
(13) Keratolytic and Keratoplastic Drugs
(a) Coal tar Solution/Ointment
Coal tar solution B.P.
Coal tar ointment U.S.P.
(b) Dithranol ointment, 0.1 - 2%
(c) Salicylic acid, Ointment/Solution
Ointment, 2.5%
Solution, 12% in flexible collodion
(14) Scabicides and Pediculicides:
(a) Benzyl benzoate emulsion, 25%
(b) Monosulfiram solution/soap, 25%
(15) Throat Antiseptic Preparations
(a) Dequalinium hydrochloride (250 mg) Lozenges
(b) Domiphen bromide (0.5 mg)
(c) Hexetidine mouthwash/gargle, 0.1%
(d) Menthol plus Eucalyptus Oil plus Camphor plus Thymol
(0.207% plus 0.069% plus 0.0007% plus 0.0007% respectively) Lozenges
(e) Menthol plus ascorbic acid plus hydrous citric acid
(0.09% plus 2.9412% plus 0.8332 respectively) Lozenges
(16) Antacid Drugs
(a) Magnesium trisilicate mixture - 100 mL; 200 mL
(b) Magnesium trisilicate compound tablets
(c) Aluminium hydroxide, Mixture/Tablet
(17) Purgative Drugs
(a) Magnesium hydroxide mixture
(Hydrated magnesium oxide, 550 mg/10 mL)
(b) Magnesium sulphate - Granules/Sachets/Mixture
Granules/Sachet, 5 g, Mixture, 4 g/10 mL
(c) Senna - Granules/Tablets
(18) Anti-diarrhoeal Drugs
(a) Oral rehydration salts
(19) Contraceptives
(a) Condoms
(b) Foaming Tablets
(20) Vitamins, Minerals and Nutritionals:
(a) Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) - Tablets
Tablets, 100 mg
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) Syrup
100 mg per 5 mL
(b) B Complex Vitamins - Capsules/Tablets/Syrup
(c) Cod liver oil - Capsules/Syrup
(d) Multivitamins - Capsules/Tablets/Syrup/Drops
(e) Calcium salts
(i) Calcium gluconate - Tablets, 600 mg
(ii) Calcium lactate - tablets, 300 mg
(f) Folic acid, Tablet, 5 mg
(g) Glucose - powder for oral use
(21) Dressings
(a) Absorbent Gauze
(b) Cotton/Crepe bandages
(c) Cotton Wool
(d) Elastic Plaster Dressings.
