✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — Information based on New Zealand prescribing guidelines. What is Hydroxyzine? Hydroxyzine (generic name: hydroxyzine hydrochloride) is used for short-term anxiety, pruritus (itching), and urticaria (hives). Hydroxyzine (Atarax) is prescription-only in New Zealand, funded by Pharmac for anxiety and pruritus. What is Hydroxyzine Used For? Short-term anxiety and…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — Information based on New Zealand prescribing guidelines. What is Mometasone Nasal? Mometasone Nasal (generic name: mometasone furoate (intranasal)) is used for allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and nasal polyp management. Mometasone nasal spray (Nasonex) is funded by Pharmac on prescription for allergic rhinitis and nasal polyposis. What is…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — Information based on New Zealand prescribing guidelines. What is Ipratropium Bromide? Ipratropium Bromide (generic name: ipratropium bromide) is a medication used primarily for relief of bronchospasm in COPD and acute asthma exacerbations. Ipratropium bromide MDI (Atrovent) and nebuliser solution are funded by Pharmac on the Pharmaceutical Schedule…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — Information based on New Zealand prescribing guidelines. What is Zinc Oxide? Zinc Oxide (generic name: zinc oxide) is a medication used primarily for skin protection, nappy rash, minor wounds, and sunscreen protection. Zinc oxide preparations are widely available OTC in New Zealand pharmacies and supermarkets without a…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — Information based on New Zealand prescribing guidelines. What is Cholecalciferol? Cholecalciferol (generic name: cholecalciferol (vitamin D3)) is a medication used primarily for vitamin D deficiency treatment and prevention, bone health, and fall/fracture prevention. Cholecalciferol supplements are widely available OTC in New Zealand pharmacies without a prescription. High-dose…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — Information based on New Zealand prescribing guidelines. What is Timolol Eye Drops? Timolol Eye Drops (generic name: timolol maleate (ophthalmic)) is a medication used primarily for lowering intraocular pressure in glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Timolol eye drops 0.25% and 0.5% (Timoptol and generics) are funded by Pharmac….
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — Information based on New Zealand prescribing guidelines. What is Latanoprost? Latanoprost (generic name: latanoprost) is a medication used primarily for lowering intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Latanoprost 0.005% eye drops (Xalatan and generics) are funded by Pharmac as first-line treatment for open-angle glaucoma and…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — Information based on New Zealand prescribing guidelines. What is Dorzolamide? Dorzolamide (generic name: dorzolamide hydrochloride) is a medication used primarily for reducing intraocular pressure in glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Dorzolamide 2% eye drops (Trusopt) are available on prescription in New Zealand, funded by Pharmac for glaucoma management….
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — Information based on New Zealand prescribing guidelines. What is Brimonidine? Brimonidine (generic name: brimonidine tartrate) is a medication used primarily for lowering intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Brimonidine eye drops 0.2% (Alphagan) are available in New Zealand on prescription. They are funded by Pharmac…
✅ Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — Information based on New Zealand prescribing guidelines. What is Erythromycin Topical? Erythromycin Topical (generic name: erythromycin (topical)) is a medication used primarily for acne vulgaris and minor superficial skin infections. Topical erythromycin and the combination Benzamycin (erythromycin 3% + benzoyl peroxide 5%) are available in New Zealand,…