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Kalcipos-D forte is used to prevent and treat calcium and vitamin D3 deficiency in the elderly, and as an additional treatment in the management of osteoporosis, when a risk of deficiency of calcium and vitamin D3 is suspected.
Kapake 30mg/500mg Tablets are one of a group of medicines called analgesics or painkillers. They are used to relieve severe pain in adults. Kapake 30mg/500mg Tablets contain codeine, an opioid analgesic, in combination with paracetamol.
Keflex is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which means it is active against a wide variety of bacteria. It treats infections by killing or stopping the growth of the bacteria that cause them.
Kemadrin (Procyclidine) is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as stiff muscles, paralysis, tremor, difficulties with speech, writing and walking, dribbling, sweating, uncontrolled eye movements and depression. Also used to treat symptoms when Parkinson's isnt present.
Kenacomb ointment is used to relieve the inflammation and itching of skin conditions which are likely to become infected or are already infected.
Keppra 250 mg film-coated tablets is an antiepileptic medicine (a medicine used to treat seizures in epilepsy).
Keppra Liquid contains 100mg of Levetiracetam in each ml of liquid.
Keral tablets contain the active ingredient dexketoprofen, which is a type of medicine called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). NSAIDs are used to relieve pain and inflammation.
Ketofall eye drops contain the active ingredient ketotifen, which is a type of medicine called an antihistamine.
Melatonin is the natural hormone your body secretes that helps to maintain your wake-sleep cycle (also called “biological clock”). The wake-sleep cycle is the process of sleep and wakefulness; in humans this averages 8 hours of nighttime sleep and 16 hours of daytime activity.
Melatonin is the natural hormone your body secretes that helps to maintain your wake-sleep cycle (also called “biological clock”). The wake-sleep cycle is the process of sleep and wakefulness; in humans this averages 8 hours of nighttime sleep and 16 hours of daytime activity.
Klacid and Klacid LA are the brand names for the active ingredient clarithromycin, which is used for the treatment of mild to moderately severe infections caused by pathogens susceptible to clarithromycin.
This antibiotic is used to treat various bacterial infections.
Klacid and Klacid LA are the brand names for the active ingredient clarithromycin, which is used for the treatment of mild to moderately severe infections caused by pathogens susceptible to clarithromycin.
Klariger are the brand names for the active ingredient clarithromycin, which is used for the treatment of mild to moderately severe infections caused by pathogens susceptible to clarithromycin.
Klean-Prep sachets contain the active ingredient macrogol, which is a type of medicine known as an osmotic laxative. Klean-Prep also contains sodium sulphate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride and potassium chloride.
Kliogest tablets are a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) preparation. They are available in two strengths, Kliogest 1mg tablets and Climagest 2mg tablets. Whichever strength you have been prescribed, each pack will contain two types of tablets. One type of tablet contains estradiol and the other type contains estradio in combination with norethisterone. Estradiol and norethisterone are forms of the main female sex hormones, oestrogen and progesterone. Estradiol is a naturally occuring form of oestrogen and norethisterone is a synthetic form of progesterone.
Komboglyze tablets contain two active ingredients, metformin and saxagliptin. These are both medicines used to help control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
Konverge contains two substances called olmesartan medoxomil and amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate). Both of these substances help to control high blood pressure.
- Olmesartan medoxomil belongs to a group of medicines called “angiotensin-II receptor antagonists” which lower blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels.
- Amlodipine belongs to a group of substances called “calcium channel blockers”. Amlodipine stops calcium from moving into the blood vessel wall which stops the blood vessels from tightening thereby also reducing blood pressure.
