📋 Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. What is Macrogol (PEG 3350)? Macrogol (polyethylene glycol 3350) is an osmotic laxative used for the treatment of constipation…
📋 Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. What is Senna? Senna is a stimulant laxative derived from the Senna plant, used for the treatment of constipation….
📋 Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. What is Bisacodyl? Bisacodyl is a stimulant laxative used for the short-term treatment of constipation and for bowel preparation…
📋 Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. What is Aluminium Hydroxide (Antacid)? Aluminium hydroxide is an antacid used to neutralise stomach acid and treat symptoms of…
📋 Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. What is Isotretinoin (Oral)? Oral isotretinoin (13-cis-retinoic acid) is a systemic retinoid used for severe, recalcitrant acne vulgaris. This…
📋 Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. What is Clindamycin (Topical)? Topical clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic used for acne vulgaris — typically in combination with…
📋 Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. What is Benzoyl Peroxide? Benzoyl peroxide is a topical antimicrobial and keratolytic agent used as a first-line treatment for…
📋 Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. What is Retinoids (Tretinoin)? Tretinoin (all-trans retinoic acid) is a topical vitamin A derivative used for acne vulgaris, photoageing,…
📋 Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. What is Calcipotriol? Calcipotriol is a synthetic vitamin D3 analogue used topically for the treatment of psoriasis. This medication…
📋 Reviewed by a Registered Pharmacist NZ — This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. What is Hydrocortisone (Topical)? Hydrocortisone 1% cream and ointment is a mild topical corticosteroid for mild skin inflammation. This…