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Sublingual tablets generally do not have a coating and are designed so that they will dissolve when placed under the tongue. Substances diffuse into the blood through tissues under the tongue which is predominantly a mucous gland that produces a thick mucinous fluid and lubricates the oral cavity which allows for swallowing, initiating digestion, buffering pH, and dental hygiene. Sublingual tablet It involves placing the drug beneath the tongue, to be absorbed and dissolved into the bloodstream through the mucous membranes. These drugs are in the form of tablets that dissolve, sprays, or films. Anatomical Structure Of The Oral Mucosa Oral mucosal drug absorption is governed by (a) the permeability of the oral mucous membrane and the anatomy of the underlying tissues, (b) the physicochemical properties of the drugs, and (c) the formulation design. Read Also :  Advantage And Disadvantage Of Sublingual/Buccal Medication The oral cavity has four distinct regions that can absorb drugs-the s

Lozenges are solid preparations that are intended to dissolve or disintegrate slowly in the mouth. They are flavored medicated dosage forms intended to be sucked and held in the mouth or pharynx. They contain one or more medications usually in a flavored, sweetened base. Lozenges are most often used for localized effects in the mouth. They can also be used for systemic effect if the drug is well absorbed through the buccal lining or is swallowed. Lozenges and Trouches Advantages Of Lozenges And Trouches 1. Being easy to administer to pediatric and geriatric patients. 2. Having formulas that are easy to change and can be patient specific 3. Keeping the drug in contact with the oral cavity for an extended period of time 4. Pleasant taste 5. It extends the time of drug in the oral cavity to elicit a specific effect 6. Easy to prepare, with minimum amount of equipment and time 7. Do not require water intake for administration 8. Technique is non invasive, as is the case with parenterals, h

Dispersible tablets (DT) as defined in European Pharmacopoeia are uncoated or film coated tablets containing active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) intended to be dispersed in water before administration giving a homogeneous dispersion. They disintegrate either rapidly in water to form stabilized suspension or disperse instantaneously in the mouth to be swallowed without the aid of water. Typically a dispersible tablet is dispersed in about 5 to 15 ml of water (e.g. in a tablespoonful or a glass of water) and the resulting dispersion is administered to the patient. Dispersible tablets are required to disintegrate within 3 min in water at 15 to 25. Also the dispersion produced from a dispersible tablet should pass through a sieve screen with a nominal mesh aperture of 710 µm. Dispersible tablet Orodispersible tablets (ODTs) are distinguished from classic sublingual tablets, which take more than a few minutes to dissolve in the oral cavity. Orodispersible tablets, quick disintegrating t

Pharmacy is a profession that deals with drugs and patients. To become a pharmacist, a person must acquire either a bachelor of pharmacy (B Pharm) or doctor of pharmacy (Pharm D) degree from an approved school of pharmacy. University Approval of the school of pharmacy comes from the national university commission (NUC) and the pharmacists council of Nigeria (PCN). There is temporary and permanent accreditation. With permanent accreditation from both parties, the school can successfully induct graduates into the profession. Read Also :  List Of Schools Offering Pharmacy With Postgraduate Courses In Nigeria To run a pharmacy faculty is expensive. Very expensive. That is why it took many federal universities years to roll out the programme. This also applies to state owned universities. And with what is on ground now, only four private universities have been approved in Nigeria. And most of them did not start the program with the founding of the school. However, there are some universitie

Safi natural blood purifier Safi natural blood purifier is a liquid herbal mixture that claims to clean the blood of toxins and restore healthy skin. It is branded as internal detox formula for natural glowing skin. It boast of 27 essential herbal extracts including senna, rewandeuini, been, chiraita and tulsi combines to clear out all toxins from the blood and add a natural glow to the skin. Read Also:   Dr. Iguedo's Goko Cleaner Herbal Mixture Dosage Safi Blood Purifier Content The Safi blood purifier contain in each 5ml (one teaspoon) aqueous extract; 1. Senna (cassia angustifolia) (LF) 39.7mg 2. Kasni (cichorium intybus) (SD) 9.09mg 3. Burada sheesham (Dalbergia sissoo) (Ht. Wd.) 13.4mg 4. Kasaundi (cassia occidentalis) (Pi.) 13.4mg 5. Chaksu (cassia absus) (SD.) 9.09mg 6. Gilo (tinospora cordifolia) (St.) 14.09mg 7. Mundi (sphaeranthus indicia) (Fl.) 15.45mg 8. Gulab Ke Phool (rosa damascena) (Fl.) 24.77mg 9. Sarphoka (tephrosia purpurea) (Lf. Lt.) 18.06mg 10. Unnab (zizyphus

Ruzu herbal bitters is a mixture used to promote digestion and aids in detoxification. It also promotes weight loss and is useful in management of high blood pressure and excess sugar. Ruzu bitters Components Of Ruzu Bitters Ruzu herbal mixture is a product containing: 1. uvaria chamae stem (bush banana) 30% on leaflet and 20% on bottle 2. Curculigo pilosa root (squirrel groundnut) 30% leaflet and 40% on bottle Read Also:   Dr. Iguedo's Goko Cleaner Herbal Mixture Dosage 3. Citrullus colocynthis bark (bitter apple, desert gorge or egusi bark) 40% on leaflet and 40% on bottle Ruzu Herbal Bitters Dosage Adult: 2-4 tablespoonful 1 or 2 times daily before breakfast and bedtime Children: 6 years and above 1 tablespoon (5ml) once in 3 days Best time to take Ruzu Bitters Before breakfast and bedtime

777 keys to power Dr. Ambass triple 777 keys to power herbal mixture is a product that is designed to treat some fever, skin rashes and other conditions associated with measles and chickenpox. It contains curculigo pilosa (17.2%), parinari excelsa (15.5%), bryophyllum pinnatum (10.4%), xylopia aethiopica (8.0%), curcuma Longa (5.6%) and demonized water (40.0%). Read Also :  Dr. Iguedo's Goko Cleaner Herbal Mixture Dosage Dosage Of 777 Keys To Power Herbal Mixture Children 5-7 years: 2.5ml twice daily Children 8-11 years: 5ml twice daily 12 years-adult: 10ml twice daily Method Of Administration Dr. Ambass triple 777 keys to power can be applied topically with the aid of cotton wool dabbed on a clean skin. It should be applied generously and allowed to be completely absorbed on the skin for a period of time. It can be used overnight for better results. Not for children under 5 years.

7 keys herbal mixture Dr. Aladdin's the 7 (seven) keys herbal mixture is a herbal drug formulation which is made up of a combination of seven (7) plants extracts (allium sativum 3 w/w, xylopia aromatica 5 w/w, tetrapleura tetraptera 7 w/w, ficus carica 10 w/w, nauclea latifolia 25 w/w, sterculi aurens 15 w/w and combretum micranthum 35 w/w in a water base). It is commonly used in the treatment of measles, chicken pox and rashes. All the ingredients have their advantage. Some are act as antibiotics, others as antimalarial. However, only Combretum misrantum is astringent and can help to reduce inflammation which is valuable for treating measles, chicken pox and rashes. Read Also:   Dr. Iguedo's Goko Cleaner Herbal Mixture Dosage The 7 Keys Herbal Mixture Dosage Adult: 2 tablespoonful to be taken three times daily Children: one tablespoonful to be taken three times daily Shake well before using and stored below 30 degrees Celsius. Apply all over the body with cotton wool for skin

Goko cleanser Dr. Iguedo's Goko cleanser herbal mixture is one of the popular herbal mixtures used by the Nigerian populace. It is a polyherbal mixture claimed to cure well over 50 different diseases. Its contents are made of five different plants and a flavouring/colouring agent as shown: 1. Vernonia amygdalina (bitter leaf) 12% 2. Allium Sativum (garlic) 13% 3. Saccharum Officinalis (sugarcane) 11.5% 4. Cajanus Cajan (Peas) 11.5% Zingiber officinale 0.5% 5. Caramel 1.5% Read Also:   Yoyo Bitters Dosage Goko Cleanser Dosage Because of the fear of intoxication and limited available information on the safety profile of goko cleanser, it is important to stick to the recommended dosage. Adult: 2 tablespoonful three times daily Children: from 12 years one tablespoonful three times daily

Yoyo bitters is an oral poly herbal liquid preparation popularly marketed and used in Nigeria. Its use is rapidly increasing among patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. This is because it has been claimed to regulate blood pressure, control body weight, and facilitate digestion among others. Contained various parts of plants such as aloe vera, cinnamomum aromaticum, citrus aurantifolia, acinos arvensis, and chenopodium murale. Yoyo bitters Yoyo Bitters Use Environmental hazards are making the body cells prone to attacks by free radicals destroying and causing serious damages to the organs in the body. Read Also :  Yoyo Bitters Dosage Yoyo bitters cleanser formula combines 100% natural antioxidants giving total protection to the body and its metabolism against free radicals in urinary and excretory system, circulatory system, nervous system, digestive system, and act as an effective IMMUNE BOOSTER to the body, also CLEANSES THE COLON, overweight and skin reju

Fijk is a polyherbal formulation made from various ethnomedicinal plants. It is marketed in Nigeria by Okooloyun Worldwide Nigeria Limited. According to the fijk leaflet, the herbal is prepared from a mixture of 13 medicinal plants including cassia alata, citrus medica var acida, aloe vera, cassia angustifolia, cassia siamea, khaya senegalensis, xylopia aethiopica, gongronema latifolium, khaya grandifoliola, morinda lucida, anthocleista djalonensis, citrullus lanatus, and aloe barbaris. Fijk flusher Fijk herbal mixture is acclaimed by its producers to have several medicinal benefits. This must have contributed to the wide patronage and consumption among the Nigerian populace. According to the fijk label, the herbal remedy is indicated for treatments of several ailments which include obesity, diabetes, sexual improvement, menstruation pains, infertility, high blood pressure, crawling sensation, and malaria, amongst others. Fijk Flusher Liquid Dosage General Dose Adult: four tablespoonfu

Yoyo bitters is an oral poly herbal liquid preparation popularly marketed and used in Nigeria. Its use is rapidly increasing among patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. This is because it has been claimed to regulate blood pressure, control body weight, and facilitate digestion among others. Yoyo bitters Because it is a herbal formula, there is this theory that it is harmless. To many, all herbal mixtures are safe provided they did not feel any symptoms. However, scientists are not buying that. So a couple of research has been done on yoyo bitters and its effect on humans and interactions with other drugs and food. Read Also :  Yoyo Bitters Dosage Side Effects Of Yoyo Bitters Yoyo bitters decreased the dissolution of metformin tablets at pH 1.2, 4.5 and 6.8. It should not be administered together. This effect can also affect other drugs too. Yoyo bitters caused significant lipid peroxidation. Lipid peroxidation is oxidative damage that affects cellular membr

Yoyo bitters is an oral poly herbal liquid preparation popularly marketed and used in Nigeria. It is made from plants such as aloe vera, cinnamomum aromaticum, citrus aurantifolia, acinos arvensis, and chenopodium murale. It is said to be effective in the prevention of kidney and bladder infections. Yoyo bitters It is also claimed to help to normalize intestinal movement, regulate blood pressure, facilitate digestion, and prevent disorders like ulcers, gastritis, insomnia, stress, depression, and control of body weight. Other usages as claimed by the producers include enhancement of effective function of the secretary glands, stimulation of the liver for effective functioning, helps in the elimination of cholesterol, sugar triglycerides, creatinine and uric acid. Read Also :  Yoyo Bitters And Erectile Dysfunction Constituents Of Yoyo Bitters The locally produced yoyo bitters were found to be moderate in its content of saponins and flavonoids as these were its highest constituents. Sapo

Yoyo bitters is an oral poly herbal liquid preparation popularly marketed and used in Nigeria. It is made from plants such as aloe vera, cinnamomum aromaticum, citrus aurantifolia, acinos arvensis, and chenopodium murale. It is said to be effective in the prevention of kidney and bladder infections. Yoyo bitters It is also claimed to help to normalize intestinal movement, regulate blood pressure, facilitate digestion, and prevent disorders like ulcers, gastritis, insomnia, stress, depression, and control of body weight. other usages as claimed by the producers include enhancement of effective function of the secretary glands, stimulation of the liver for effective functioning, helps in the elimination of cholesterol, sugar triglycerides, creatinine and uric acid. Read Also :  Yoyo Bitters For Body Weight Loss Diabetes Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia resulting from defects of insulin secretion cum pancreatic dysfunction. The clinical symptoms of d

Many people in Nigeria consume yoyo bitters to loose body weight. Yoyo bitters is an oral poly herbal liquid preparation popularly marketed and used in Nigeria. It is made from plants such as aloe vera, cinnamomum aromaticum, citrus aurantifolia, acinos arvensis, and chenopodium murale. It is said to be effective in the prevention of kidney and bladder infections. It is also claimed to help to normalize intestinal movement, regulate blood pressure, facilitate digestion, and prevent disorders like ulcers, gastritis, insomnia, stress, depression, and control of body weight. Yoyo bitters Read Also :  Yoyo Bitters And Erectile Dysfunction Yoyo Bitters Effect On Body Weight Research has shown that yoyo bitters exert a significant decrease in body weight in the experimental animal fed with bitters. Intake of bitters was shown to lower total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol levels in the plasma and heart tissue; and triglyceride in the heart tissue. This could be as a result of the fact that b

Yoyo bitters is an oral poly herbal liquid preparation popularly marketed and used in Nigeria. Its use is rapidly increasing among patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. This is because it has been claimed to regulate blood pressure, control body weight, and facilitate digestion among others. Contained various parts of plants such as aloe vera, cinnamomum aromaticum, citrus aurantifolia, acinos arvensis, and chenopodium murale. Yoyo vs Ruzu Ruzu herbal bitters (RHB) is an aqueous preparation of curculigo pilosa root (40%), uvaria chamae stem (20%), and citrullus colocynthis bark (40%) prepared in Nigeria. It has unverified claims for the management of arthritis, obesity, hypertension, infertility, diabetes, liver toning capacity, and arthritis among others. C. pilosa is used traditionally to treat heart diseases, impotence, gastrointestinal diseases, and arthritis. A thorough examination of the phytochemical screening of C. pilosa shows that it possesses anti

Yoyo bitters is an oral poly herbal liquid preparation popularly marketed and used in Nigeria. Its use is rapidly increasing among patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. This is because it has been claimed to regulate blood pressure, control body weight, and facilitate digestion among others. Contained various parts of plants such as aloe vera, cinnamomum aromaticum, citrus aurantifolia, acinos arvensis, and chenopodium murale. Yoyo bitters dose The World Health Organization (WHO) defined herbal medicine as: ‘any part of a plant in which one or more of its parts can be used for therapeutic purposes or as precursors for the synthesis of useful drugs. Herbal medicines include herbs, herbal materials, herbal preparations and finished herbal products that contain parts of plants or other plant materials as active ingredients. Read Also :  Gbomoro Mixture Dosage Medicinal herbal bitters on the other hand contain blended ingredients in a water or alcohol base used

Yoyo bitters is an oral poly herbal liquid preparation popularly marketed and used in Nigeria. Its use is rapidly increasing among patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. This is because it has been claimed to regulate blood pressure, control body weight, and facilitate digestion among others. Contained various parts of plants such as aloe vera, cinnamomum aromaticum, citrus aurantifolia, acinos arvensis, and chenopodium murale. Yoyo bitters The World Health Organization (WHO) defined herbal medicine as: ‘any part of a plant in which one or more of its parts can be used for therapeutic purposes or as precursors for the synthesis of useful drugs. Herbal medicines include herbs, herbal materials, herbal preparations and finished herbal products that contain parts of plants or other plant materials as active ingredients. Read Also :  Yoyo Bitters And Erectile Dysfunction Medicinal herbal bitters on the other hand contain blended ingredients in a water or alcohol

Yoyo bitters is an oral poly herbal liquid preparation popularly marketed and used in Nigeria. Its use is rapidly increasing among patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. This is because it has been claimed to regulate blood pressure, control body weight, and facilitate digestion among others. Contained various parts of plants such as Aloe vera, cinnamomum aromaticum, citrus aurantifolia, acinos arvensis, and chenopodium murale. Yoyo bitters The World Health Organization (WHO) defined herbal medicine as: ‘any part of a plant in which one or more of its parts can be used for therapeutic purposes or as precursors for the synthesis of useful drugs. Herbal medicines include herbs, herbal materials, herbal preparations and finished herbal products that contain parts of plants or other plant materials as active ingredients. Read Also :  Yoyo Bitters And Erectile Dysfunction Medicinal herbal bitters on the other hand contain blended ingredients in a water or alcohol

Yoyo bitters is an oral poly herbal liquid preparation popularly marketed and used in Nigeria. Its use is rapidly increasing among patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. This is because it has been claimed to regulate blood pressure, control body weight, and facilitate digestion among others. Contained various parts of plants such as aloe vera, cinnamomum aromaticum, citrus aurantifolia, acinos arvensis, and chenopodium murale. Yoyo bitters The World Health Organization (WHO) defined herbal medicine as: ‘any part of a plant in which one or more of its parts can be used for therapeutic purposes or as precursors for the synthesis of useful drugs. Herbal medicines include herbs, herbal materials, herbal preparations and finished herbal products that contain parts of plants or other plant materials as active ingredients. Read Also :  Beer Does Not Contain Sugar But Can Increase Blood Sugar Level Medicinal herbal bitters on the other hand contain blended ingredien

Bonababe Bonababe baby mixture is used for toothache, fever, headache, ear pain, joint pain, period pain and other conditions. For soothing and fast relief of pains, restlessness, and feverish conditions in infants and children. Helps restful sleep. Read Also :  BabyRex Mixture Dosage Bonababe Composition Each 5ml contains: 1. Paracetamol B.P 120mg 2. Chlorpheniramine maleate 0.5mg 3. Dill oil 0.1ml Bonababe Dosage Children 6 months to 1 year: 5ml three times daily Children above 2 years: 10ml three times daily

BabyRex dose Babyrex baby mixture is used for toothache, fever, headache, ear pain, joint pain, period pain and other conditions. For soothing and fast relief of pains, restlessness, and feverish conditions in infants and children. Helps restful sleep. Read Also :  Nospamin vs gripe water vs infacol BabyRex Composition Each 5ml contains: 1. Paracetamol B.P 125mg 2. Chlorpheniramine maleate 1mg 3. Dill oil 0.1ml BabyRex Dosage Children below 1 year (infant): 2.5ml to be taken two times daily Children 1 to 6 years: 5ml to be taken two times daily Children 6 to 12 years: 10ml to be taken two times daily

 Gbomoro is a liquid formulation containing paracetamol - 120Mg/5Ml and compound oil tincture - 0.276Ml/5Ml as ingredients. A research claim that it contain chloroquine, ascorbic acid and other ingredient. The manufacturer claims that gbomoro mixture is used for toothache, cold, headache, ear pain, joint pain, periods pain, fever, flu and other conditions. Read Also :  Can Nospamin And Gripe Water Be Used Together In Nigeria, gbomoro is used for teething symptoms and infant colic in children. The solution works by increasing the pain threshold and increases the blood flow across the skin, heat loss and sweating. Gbomoro dose Dosage Of Gbomoro Mixture 3 months - 1 year: 2.5ml, 3-4 times daily 1 - 5 years: 5ml, 3-4 times daily 6 -12 years: 10ml, 3-4 times daily Or as directed by physician. Not to be taken more than 4 times daily. Duration depends on when symptoms resolve but should not be used for long due to the alcohol content in it.

Nospamin drop and gripe water are two preparations mother's give their children for infant colic. Nospamin paediatric drops contain homatropine methyl bromide as an active ingredient. On the other hand, gripe water is a mixture of water, baking soda, and herbs that many parents use as a remedy for colic and stomach upsets in babies. Most commercially available gripe water contains a mix of the following herbs: fennel, ginger, chamomile and lemon balm. Read Also :  Gripe Water Vs Nospamin Drop Vs Infacol In Management Of Infant Colic Infant colic is a condition that causes an otherwise healthy and well-fed infant to cry intensely for 3 or more hours per day for 3 or more days per week. Babies with colic will cry inconsolably and may clench their fists and curl their legs during the crying episodes. Colic starts when a baby is around 2-3 weeks old and may last until a baby is around 4 months old. Doctors do not know the exact cause of colic. Infant colic Nospamin Drop And Gripe Water

Gbomoro is a liquid formulation containing paracetamol - 120Mg/5Ml and compound oil tincture - 0.276Ml/5Ml as ingredients. The manufacturer claims that gbomoro mixture is used for toothache, cold, headache, ear pain, joint pain, periods pain, fever, flu and other conditions. In Nigeria, gbomoro is used for teething symptoms and infant colic in children. The solution works by increasing the pain threshold and increases the blood flow across the skin, heat loss and sweating. Gbomoro Gbomoro is used across Nigeria for treating teething symptoms and infant colic in children. The product is so popular. However, little is known about the pharmaceutical company behind this product. Read Also :  Gripe Water Vs Nospamin Drop Vs Infacol In Management Of Infant Colic Who Made Gbomoro There are so many pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria. Most of them are into importation of finished pharmaceutical products The others import raw material for manufacture of pharmaceutical products. The few that do

Gbomoro is a liquid formulation containing paracetamol - 120Mg/5Ml and compound oil tincture - 0.276Ml/5Ml  as ingredients. Research work carried out in Enugu State of Nigeria claim that this herbal medication which contains mainly chloroquine, lactose and ascorbic acid. The manufacturer claims that gbomoro syrup is used for toothache, cold, headache, ear pain, joint pain, periods pain, fever, flu and other conditions. In Nigeria, gbomoro is used for teething symptoms and infant colic in children. The solution works by increasing the pain threshold and increases the blood flow across the skin, heat loss and sweating. Read Also :  Gripe Water Vs Nospamin Drop Vs Infacol In Management Of Infant Colic Tinctures are concentrated herbal extracts made by soaking the bark, berries, leaves (dried or fresh), or roots from one or more plants in alcohol or vinegar. The alcohol or vinegar pulls out the active ingredients in the plant parts, concentrating them as a liquid and acting as preservative