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This first version of the Clinical Indication Directory was compiled by medical student Mubeen Yousuf (Queen Mary Medical School London) at Highfield Surgery, Hazlemere in April 2005. It was based on all repeat prescriptions that were produced by the surgery during the months of May and June 2005. If patients do not wish to have indications added to their drugs the phrase 'patient preference no indication' is inserted. Clinical Indications were designed to help health staff and patients get the best from their medicines thus warning messages are also included. This version 02/02/06.
The directory gives the three or four word phrase used for each commonly prescribed medicine, such as allopurinol “to prevent gout” or metformin “to control diabetes”, with warning messages where they are needed. It was compiled at Highfield Surgery, Hazlemere, from the surgery’s repeat prescriptions. See what a clinical indication is.
The directory is an example, not a working directory. It is the 02/02/06 version, so some entries may have dated: check each phrase before you use it. Practices and medicines teams may reuse it, for example in their own formulary, as long as they credit Dr Nigel Masters and this website.
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The whole directory as a spreadsheet (CSV) to load into your own formulary or system. The file carries its review date and the credit to Dr Nigel Masters.
| Drugs | Indication |
| Acc-check compact glucose test strips | for blood glucose testing |
| Acebutolol hcl | to lower blood pressure |
| Aciclovir | to prevent herpes |
| Aciclovir cold sore cream | to treat cold sores |
| Aciclovir cream | for herpes simplex |
| Acrivastine | for hayfever |
| Adrenaline auto-injector (epipen) | for wasp stings |
| Adrenaline auto-injector (epipen) | for severe allergic reactions |
| Alendronate sodium | to strengthen bones |
| Alfacalcidol | to prevent renal bone disease |
| Allopurinol | to prevent gout |
| Almotriptan | for migraine |
| Alpha keri bath oil | use as skin emollient |
| Alprostadil inj | for ED |
| Amantadine | for parkinsons symptoms |
| Amiloride | for Conn’s syndrome |
| Amiodarone | to control heart rhythm |
| Amiodarone | to control heart palpitations |
| Amisulpride | to prevent mental symptoms |
| Amitriptyline | for neuropathic pain |
| Amitriptyline | for pain |
| Amitriptyline | for IBS |
| Amitriptyline | to promote sleep |
| Amlodipine | to lower blood pressure |
| Amlodipine | to prevent angina |
| Amlodipine | for raynauds symptoms |
| Amoxicillin | 3gram powder take one sachet to prevent infection one hour before dental procedure |
| Anastrozole | to prevent breast disease recurrence |
| Anusol cream | for anal irritation |
| Anusol suppository | for skin irritation |
| Aqueous cream | as soap and skin emollient |
| Aranesp inj | to treat anaemia of renal disease |
| Ascorbic acid | to prevent infection and renal stones |
| Aspirin | to helpprevent heart disease and strokes |
| Aspirin | to help prevent strokes |
| Aspirin | to prevent blood clots |
| Aspirin | to help thin the blood |
| Aspirin | to help prevent heart attacks and strokes |
| Atenolol | to prevent angina and migraine |
| Atenolol | to reduce anxiety symptoms |
| Atenolol | to lower blood pressure |
| Atenolol | to lower blood pressure and control heart rate |
| Atenolol | to prevent angina |
| Atenolol | for migraine prevention |
| Atenolol | to prevent cardiac symptoms |
| Atorvastatin | to lower cholesterol |
| Atorvastatin | to help prevent heart attacks and strokes |
| Aveeno cream | for hand eczema |
| Azathioprine | to control dermatomyositis regular blood tests required |
| Azathioprine | renal team monitors blood to prevent kidney rejection |
| Azithromycin | for infection |
| Baclofen liquid | to reduce muscle spasm |
| Balneum plus bath oil | as skin emollient |
| Balneum plus cream | as skin emollient |
| Beclometasone aq nasal spray | for allergic nasal symptoms |
| Beclometasone dipropionate inhaler | to prevent asthma(brown inhaler) |
| Beclometasone dipropionate inhaler | to prevent troublesome COPD respiratory symptoms |
| Bendroflumethiazide | to lower blood pressure |
| Bendroflumethiazide | to remove fluid |
| Benzoyl peroxide gel | for acne |
| Betahistine | to treat dizziness |
| Betahistine | for giddiness |
| Betamethasone tablets | to control polymyalgia symptoms |
| Betamethasone scalp application | for scalp eczema |
| Betamethasone valerate oint | for eczema (not face) |
| Betamethasone valerate oint | for eczema (strong steroid) |
| Betamethasone valerate oint | for dry irritable skin |
| Betamethasone with neomycin (drops) | to reduce allergic nasal disease |
| Betamethasone with salicylic acid | for psoriasis |
| Bezafibrate | to lower cholesterol |
| Bimatoprost eye drops | to lower eye ball pressure |
| Bisacodyl | for constipation |
| Bisoprolol | to lower blood pressure |
| Bisoprolol | to prevent angina |
| Bisoprolol | for stable heart failure |
| Bisoprolol | to promote efficient heart action |
| Bricanyl aerosol inhaler | to relieve asthma symptoms |
| Brimonidine tartrate eye drops | to lower eye ball pressure |
| Brinzolamide eye drops | to lower eye ball pressure |
| Budesonide aerosol inhaler | to prevent respiratory symptoms(brown inhaler) |
| Budesonide aq nasal spray | for nasal allergy symptoms |
| Budesonide aq nasal spray | for allergic nasal symptoms |
| Budesonide nasal spray | for allergic rhinitis |
| Budesonide with eformoterol brth/act inhaler | to prevent asthma symptoms |
| Bumetanide | to prevent heart failure |
| Calcichew-d3 forte | to strengthen bones |
| Calcipotriol cream | for psoriasis |
| Calcipotriol with betamethasone ointment | for psoriasis |
| Calcium with vitamin D3 | to strengthen bones |
| Calcium acetate | for phosphate binding in renal disease |
| Calcium carbonate with colecalciferol | to strengthen bones |
| Calmurid cream | for dry skin |
| Candesartan | to prevent heart strain |
| Candesartan | to lower blood pressure |
| Captopril | to prevent heart failure |
| Carbamazepine | to prevent epilepsy and promote sleep |
| Carbamazepine | to prevent headaches |
| Carbamazepine | to prevent epileptic fits |
| Carbamazepine | to prevent epilepsy |
| Carbimazole | for overactive thyroid disease (report any illness to doctor) |
| Carbomer 980 liquid eye drop gel | for dry eyes |
| Carobel instant cow & gate powder | to thicken feeds |
| Carteolol hydrochloride eye drops | to lower eye ball pressure(may cause asthma) |
| Celecoxib | for arthritis pain |
| Celecoxib | for osteoarthritis |
| Cephalexin | for bacterial infections |
| Cetirizine | for hayfever |
| Cetirizine | for allergic conditions |
| Cetirizine | to prevent severe allergic reactions |
| Cetraban emollient cream | as soap and skin emollient |
| Cetraban emollient cream | to treat eczema |
| Chloramphenicol opthalmic ointment | for eye infection |
| Chlorphenamine | for severe hayfever |
| Chlorphenamine | for allergic conditions |
| Chlorpromazine | to reduce nausea and dizziness |
| Cholestyramine sachets | to lower cholesterol |
| Ciclosporin | to prevent kidney rejection supervised by renal team |
| Cimetidine | to prevent indigestion |
| Ciprofloxacin | for infection |
| Citalopram | to prevent low mood/to improve mood |
| Citalopram | to maintain cheerful mood |
| Citalopram | to reduce anxiety symptoms |
| Citalopram | to prevent depressive episodes |
| Citalopram | to prevent depressive symptoms |
| Citalopram | to promote positive mood |
| Citalopram | to reduce anxiety symptoms |
| Climagest | to reduce menopausal symptoms |
| Climaval | to reduce menopausal symptoms |
| Clindamycin | for infection (IF DIARRHOEA OCCURS STOP TAKING MEDICINE) |
| Clindamycin phosphate aq lotion | for acne |
| Clindamycin phosphate aq lotion | for perioral dermatitis |
| Clobazam | to control epilepsy |
| Clobetasol propionate cream | for eczema |
| Clobetasol propionate cream | for lichen sclerosis |
| Clobetasone butyrate cream | for eczema |
| Clobetasone butyrate cream | for lichen sclerosis |
| Clonazepam | for restless legs |
| Clonazepam | to reduce anxiety |
| Clonazepam | for tremor |
| Clonidine | to reduce flushing |
| Clopidogrel | to prevent heart attacks and strokes |
| Clotrimazole cream | for rash |
| Clotrimazole -hc cream | for eczema |
| Co-amoxiclav | for chest infections |
| Co-amoxiclav | for infective axacerbations of COPD |
| Co-beneldopa | to treat parkinsons symptoms |
| Co-careldopa MR | to treat parkinsons symptoms |
| Cocois ointment | for scalp eczema |
| Cocois ointment | for scalp psoriasis |
| Codeine phosphate | for pain |
| Codeine phosphate | to control crohn’s symptoms |
| Colestyramine sachets | to lower cholesterol |
| Colifoam aerosol foam | for colitis |
| Conjugated oestrogens equine | to reduce menopausal symptoms |
| Co-trimoxazole | for skin infections |
| Crotamiton cream | for itchy skin |
| Cyclizine | to prevent vertigo |
| Cyclizine | for dizziness |
| Cyclopentolate eye drops | to dilate pupil in uveitis |
| Dalivit drops | (vitamin supplement) |
| Dantron | for constipation |
| Darbepoetin alfa inj | to boost red cell production |
| Dermol 500 lotion | for dry skin |
| Desloratadine | for hayfever |
| Desloratadine | for allergic problems |
| Desmopressin | to promote dry beds(fluid intake should be monitored) |
| Desmopressin | (diabetes insipidus treatment) |
| Dexamaethasone minms eye drops | to reduce uveitis |
| Dianette | (check blood pressure yearly) |
| Diastix strip(s) | to check urine sugar |
| Diazepam | to promote sleep |
| Diazepam | to reduce tremor if needed |
| Diazepam | for muscle spasm |
| Diazepam | after a convulsion to prevent further fitting |
| Diazepam | to reduce anxiety symptoms |
| Diazepam rectal tube | for severe prolonged epileptic seizure |
| Diazepam rectal tube | for severe convulsions |
| Diazepam rectal tube | for prolonged epileptic seizures under medical supervision |
| Diclofenac | to ease arthritis pain |
| Diclofenac | for severe arthritis pain only |
| Diclofenac | for pain relief |
| Diclofenac gel | for arthritis pain |
| Diclofenac gel | for pain |
| Diclofenac MR | for arthritis |
| Diclofenac sod and misoprostol | for arthritis |
| Digoxin | to control heart rate |
| Digoxin | to slow heart rate |
| Digoxin | to promote efficient heart function and control heart rate |
| Dihydrocodeine | for pain |
| Diltiazem MR | to lower blood pressure |
| Diltiazem MR | to prevent angina |
| Dimeticone with cetrimide cream | as skin emollient |
| Diprobase cream | as soap and skin emollient |
| Diprobase cream | as skin emollient and skin cleanser |
| Diprobase cream | use instead of soap to wash feet and legs |
| Diprobase ointment | as soap and skin emollient |
| Diprobath bath oil | as skin emollient |
| Dipyridamole MR | to prevent strokes |
| Disodium etidronate / calcium carbonate | to strengthen bones |
| Docusate sodium | for constipation |
| Docusate sodium | to act as a stool softener |
| Domperidone | for nausea |
| Domperidone | to promote stomach emptying |
| Dosulepin (dothiepin) | to promote positive mood |
| Dosulepin (dothiepin) | to reduce anxiety symptoms |
| Dosulepin (dothiepin) | to help mood |
| Doublebase gel | as skin soap and emollient |
| Doxazosin | to lower blood pressure |
| Doxazosin | for blood pressure and prostate symptoms |
| Doxazosin MR | to lower blood pressure |
| Doxepin | to reduce anxiety and skin irritation |
| E45 cream | as soap and skin emollient |
| Enalapril | to lower blood pressure |
| Enalapril | to prevent heart failure |
| Entacapone | for parkinsons symptoms |
| Epaderm ointment | to itchy skin. Also use as soap substitute |
| Epilim | to prevent epilepsy |
| Epilim chrono MR | to prevent fits |
| Erythromycin + Zinc acetate (4% + 1.2%) | for acne |
| Esomeprazole | to prevent indigestion |
| Estradiol | to reduce menopausal symptoms |
| Etoricoxib | for arthritis pain |
| Evorel | to reduce menopausal symptoms |
| Ezetimibe | to lower cholesterol |
| Felodipine MR | to lower blood pressure |
| Femodene | (check blood pressure yearly) |
| Ferrous sulphate | to prevent anaemia |
| Ferrous sulphate | to prevent iron deficiency |
| Ferrous sulphate MR | to prevent anaemia |
| Fexofenadine | for hayfever |
| Fexofenadine | for allergic reactions |
| Fexofenadine | for itching |
| Finasteride | to reduce prostate symptoms |
| Finasteride | to improve urine flow |
| Flecainide | to prevent palpitations |
| Fluconazole | for vaginal thrush |
| Fludrocortisone | for addisons disease |
| Flunisolide nasal spray | for allergic nasal symptoms |
| Fluocinolone acetonide | for eczema |
| Fluoxetine | to promote positive mood |
| Fluoxetine | take one daily for OCD long term |
| Fluoxetine | to prevent depressive episodes |
| Fluphenazine deconate inj | to control ill health symptoms |
| Flurazepam | to promote sleep |
| Fluticasone aq nasal spray | for allergic rhinitis |
| Fluticasone aq nasal spray | to prevent allergic nasal conditions |
| Fluticasone aq nasal spray | to reduce nasal polyps |
| Fluticasone cfc free inhaler | to prevent asthma |
| Folic acid | to prevent bone marrow suppression |
| Folic acid | to protect bone marrow production |
| Folic acid | to prevent anaemia |
| Formoterol fumerate turbohaler | to relieve respiratory symptoms |
| Fortisips assorted flavour drinks | use as a nutritional supplement |
| Fosinopril | to lower blood pressure |
| Furosemide (frusemide) | to avoid fluid retention and for blood pressure |
| Furosemide (frusemide) | for foot swelling |
| Furosemide (frusemide) | to remove fluid |
| Furosemide (frusemide) | to remove fluid from body |
| Furosemide (frusemide) | to reduce fluid retention |
| Furosemide (frusemide) | to remove fluid from lungs |
| Furosemide (frusemide) | to reduce fluid on legs |
| Furosemide (frusemide) | to prevent heart failure |
| Fusidic acid & betamethasone valerate cream | for eczema (not face) |
| Gabapentin | for nerve pain |
| Gastrocote | for indigestion |
| Gaviscon | for indigestion |
| Gaviscon advanced | for hiatus hernia |
| Glargine insulin inj | for diabetes |
| Gliclazide | to control diabetes |
| Glipizide | to control diabetes |
| Glucagen hypokit 1mg | for low sugar episodes |
| Glyceryl trinitrate aerosol spray (cfc free) | to treat angina |
| Glyceryl trinitrate aerosol spray (cfc free) | for angina |
| Glyceryl trinitrate aerosol spray (cfc free) | to relieve angina |
| Goserelin depot inj | to prevent spread of prostate disease |
| Humalog inj | for diabetes |
| Human insulatard penfill | for diabetes |
| Human mixtard penfill cartridges | for diabetes |
| Humulin I inj | for diabetes |
| Humulin m3 inj | for diabetes |
| Hydrocortisone tablet | addisons disease replacement therapy |
| Hydrocortisone cream | for eczema(weak steroid) |
| Hydrocortisone cream | for dry irritable skin |
| Hydroxocobalamin inj | for pernicious anaemia |
| Hydroxocobalamin inj | to prevent B12 deficiency |
| Hydroxyzine | to reduce skin irritation |
| Hyoscine butylbromide | for irritable bowel pain |
| Hyoscine butylbromide | for pain |
| Hypostop gel | for hypoglycaemic attacks |
| Hypostop gel | for low sugar episodes |
| Hypromellose eye drops | for dry irritable eyes |
| Hypromellose eye drops | for irritable eyes |
| Ibuprofen | for arthritis of knee |
| Ibuprofen | for pain relief |
| Ibuprofen gel | for arthritis |
| Imigran subj subcutaneous inj | for migraine |
| Indapamide MR | to lower blood pressure |
| Indoramin | to lower blood pressure |
| Indoramin | to improve prostate symptoms |
| Insulin glargine injection | for diabetes |
| Ipratropium bromide aerocaps | to relieve asthma symptoms |
| Ipratropium with salbutamol aerosol inhaler | to relieve COPD respiratory symptoms |
| Ipratropium with salbutamol aerosol inhaler | to relieve chest symptoms |
| Ipratropium with salbutamol aerosol inhaler | to relieve asthma symptoms |
| Ipratropium with salbutamol aerosol inhaler | to control respiratory symptoms |
| Irbesartan + hydrochlorothiazide | to lower blood pressure |
| Isosorbide mononitrate | to prevent angina attacks |
| Ispaghula husk | to prevent constipation |
| Ispaghula husk gluten-free granules | to regulate bowels |
| Ispaghula husk gluten-free granules | to prevent constipation |
| Kenalog inj | for hayfever |
| Ketoconazole shampoo | for scalp eczema |
| Ketostix strip(s) | to check for ketones in urine |
| Kliovance | to reduce menopausal symptoms |
| K-y jelly | for use as a lubricant |
| Lacri-lube eye ointment | for dry eyes |
| Lacri-lube eye ointment | to reduce eye pain |
| Lactulose solution | to treat constipation |
| Lamotrigine | to prevent epileptic seizures |
| Lamotrigine | to prevent epilepsy |
| Lansoprazole | to prevent indigestion |
| Lansoprazole | for reflux symptoms |
| Lansoprazole | to prevent drug induced indigestion |
| Lansoprazole fastab | to prevent stomach ulcers |
| Lastosheer circular knit thigh stocking | to prevent leg ulcers |
| Latanoprost eye drops | to lower eyeball pressure |
| Leflunomide | to modify rheumatoid process |
| Leuprorelin injection | to prevent recurrence of prostate disease |
| Levobunolol eye drops | to lower eye ball pressure |
| Levothyroxine | (hypothyroid replacement therapy) |
| Levothyroxine | for hypothyroidism |
| Levothyroxine | to treat underactive thyroid gland |
| Lidocaine / prilocaine cream | as local anaesthetic cream |
| Liothyronine | to improve energy level |
| Liquid paraffin with isopropyl myristate gel | as skin emollient |
| Lisinopril | to prevent heart failure |
| Lisinopril | to lower blood pressure |
| Lithium carbonate MR | to stabilise mood |
| Locorten-vioform ear drops | for ear eczema |
| Lofepramine | to treat depression |
| Loperamide | to stop diarrhoea |
| Loratidine | for hayfever |
| Loratidine | to treat allergic conditions |
| Lorazepam | for occasional use for anxiety |
| Lorazepam | to promote sleep |
| Losartan | to prevent migraine |
| Losartan | to lower blood pressure |
| Losartan | to treat high blood pressure |
| Losartan | to prevent heart strain |
| Losartan + hydrochlorothiazide | to lower blood pressure |
| Lymecycline | for acne |
| Macrogol compound npf oral powder | for constipation |
| Maxepa | to modify rheumatoid disease |
| Mebeverine | for irritable bowel |
| Menthol 1% in aqueous cream | to reduce skin irritation |
| Mesalazine | to prevent ulcerative colitis |
| Mesalazine foam enema | for colitis flare up |
| Metformin | to control diabetes |
| Methotrexate | take once weekly under hospital supervision regular blood tests required to modify rheumatoid disease |
| Metoclopramide | for sickness |
| Metoclopramide | to promote stomach emptying |
| Mianserin | for low mood |
| Miconazole spray powder | for red irritable skin |
| Miconazole with hydrocortisone cream | for seborrhoeic eczema |
| Micralax micro-enema | for constipation |
| Microgynon 30 | (check blood pressure yearly) |
| Minims sodium chloride eye drops | as ocular lubricant |
| Modafinil | to prevent daytime sleepiness |
| Mometasone furoate nasal spray | to reduce allergic symptoms |
| Mometasone furoate nasal spray | to prevent nasal polyps |
| Montelukast | to help prevent asthma symptoms |
| Montelukast | to prevent asthma |
| Morphine sulphate MR | for severe pain |
| Morphine sulphate MR | for neuropathic pain |
| Movelat cream | for pain relief |
| Movicol sachets | for severe constipation |
| Muse urethral stick | for ED |
| Naproxen | for arthritis pain |
| Naproxen | to relieve pain |
| Naproxen | for gout or arthritis |
| Naratriptan | for migraine |
| Nabumetone | for arthritis |
| Nedocromil sodium eye drops | for allergic conjuctivitis |
| Nicardipine | to prevent angina |
| Nicorandil | to prevent angina |
| Nifedipine extra MR | to lower blood pressure |
| Nifedipine MR | to warm extremities |
| Nitrazepam | to promote deep sleep |
| Nitrazepam | to promote sleep for occasional use |
| Norimin | (check blood pressure yearly) |
| Norinyl-1 50mcg + 1mg | take one daily to prevent menstruation |
| Novomix inj | for diabetes |
| Novorapid penfill inj | for diabetes |
| Nuvelle | to reduce menopausal symptoms |
| Nystatin | for oral thrush |
| Ofloxacin eye drops | for perforated ear drum infections |
| Oilatum emollient | (for bath) for eczema |
| Oilatum emollient | as skin emollient |
| Oilatum plus | as skin emollient |
| Olanzapine | for mood stabilisation |
| Olanzapine | to promote a sense of calm |
| Olanzapine | to enhance antidepressant effect |
| Olanzapine | to control ill health symptoms |
| Omeprazole | to prevent indigestion |
| Omeprazole | to prevent indigestion and stomach ulcers |
| Omeprazole | to prevent acid reflux |
| Omeprazole | to reduce stomach acid |
| Orlistat | to assist in weight reduction |
| Ovestin vaginal cream | to prevent cystitis |
| Ovestin vaginal cream | for ring pessary change |
| Ovestin vaginal cream | to reduce menopausal symptoms |
| Oxybutynin | to reduce urinary frequency |
| Oxybutynin | to reduce urinary symptoms |
| Oxytetracycline | for rosacea |
| Oxytetracycline | to prevent rosacea facial rash |
| Paracetamol | for pain |
| Paracetamol | to relieve pain |
| Paracetamol | for period pain |
| Paracetamol | for arthritis |
| Paracetamol with codeine | for pain |
| Paracetamol with codeine capsules | for pain |
| Paracetamol with dihydrocodeine | for severe pain |
| Paracetamol with metoclopramide | for migraine |
| Paracetamol with tramadol | for pain |
| Paroxetine | to reduce anxiety symptoms |
| Paroxetine | to prevent depression |
| Paroxetine | to promote positive mood |
| Paroxetine | to promote a sense of calm |
| Paroxetine | to prevent depressive relapse |
| Paroxetine | to prevent depressive episodes |
| Pentoxifylline | leg ulcer treatment |
| Peppermint oil ec soft gelatin capsules | for irritable bowel pain |
| Perindopril | to prevent heart failure |
| Perindopril | to lower blood pressure |
| Pethidine | for pain relief |
| Phenobarbital elixir | to prevent epilepsy |
| Phenytoin | to prevent epilepsy |
| Pholcodine linctus | to treat cough |
| Phosphate enema (rectal) | for constipation |
| Pilocarpine nitrate presertive free eye drops | to lower eye ball pressure |
| Piroxicam | to control arthritis pain |
| Piroxicam gel | for arthritis |
| Piroxicam gel | for pain |
| Pizotifen | to prevent migraine |
| Polyvinyl alcohol eye drops | for dry eyes |
| Pravastatin | to prevent heart attacks and strokes |
| Pravastatin | to lower cholesterol |
| Prazosin | to lower blood pressure |
| Prednisolone | for polymyalgia |
| Prednisolone | to aid uveitis control |
| Prednisolone | for severe asthma flare ups |
| Prednisolone | as directed by rheumatology department |
| Prednisolone | to modify rheumatiod process |
| Prednisolone sodium phosphate | for neurosarcoidosis |
| Predsol suppository | for severe vulval eczema (occasional use) |
| Premique | to reduce menopausal symptoms |
| Prempak-c 0.626 | to protect bone strength |
| Prochlorperazine maleate | for migraine |
| Prochlorperazine maleate | for dizziness |
| Procyclidine | to reduce drug side effects |
| Propranolol | to reduce tremor |
| Propranolol | to lower blood pressure |
| Propranolol MR | to treat tremor and blood pressure |
| Pseudoephedrine elixir | to relieve nasal congestion |
| Quinine bisulphate sulphate | for leg cramp |
| Quinine sulphate | for cramp prevention |
| Quinine sulphate | for night cramp |
| Ramipril | to prevent heart strain |
| Ramipril | to lower blood pressure |
| Ramipril | to prevent heart failure |
| Ranitidine | to prevent stomach ulcers |
| Ranitidine | to prevent indigestion |
| Ranitidine | for indigestion |
| Resource thickenup thickening powder | to thicken food to prevent reflux |
| Rifampicin | for itching |
| Risperidone | to reduce agitation |
| Risperidone | to reduce mental symptoms |
| Ropinirole | for parkinsons disease |
| Rosuvastatin | to lower cholesterol |
| Salbutamol cfc free inhaler | to relieve asthma symptoms(blue inhaler) |
| Salbutamol cfc free inhaler | to relieve asthma |
| Salbutamol cfc free inhaler | to relieve respiratory symptoms |
| Salbutamol cfc free inhaler | for wheezing |
| Salbutamol cfc free inhaler | to relieve bronchiectasis symptoms |
| Salbutamol cfc free inhaler | to relieve COPD respiratory symptoms |
| Salbutamol cfc free inhaler | to relieve cough |
| Salbutamol discs | to relieve asthma |
| Salmeterol aerosol inhaler | to reduce respiratory symptoms(purple inhaler) |
| Salmeterol with fluticasone | to prevent asthma symptoms |
| Salmeterol with fluticasone | to prevent asthma |
| Salmeterol with fluticasone | to prevent respiratory COPD symptoms |
| Salmeterol with fluticasone | to promote excellence in COPD respiratory control |
| Salmeterol with fluticasone | to prevent asthma symptoms |
| Salmeterol with fluticasone | to promote excellence in asthma control |
| Senna | for constipation |
| Sertraline | to prevent low mood |
| Sertraline | to promote positive mood |
| Sertraline | to promote a sense of calm |
| Sevelamer | to lower blood phosphate level |
| Sildenafil | for ED |
| Simvastatin | to help prevent heart attacks and strokes |
| Simvastatin | to lower cholesterol |
| Sinemet | to promote effective mobility |
| Sodium cromoglicate aerosol inhaler | for allergic respiratory symptoms |
| Sodium cromoglicate caps | for allergic disorders |
| Sodium cromoglycate aq eye drops | for allergic conjuctivitis |
| Sodium cromoglycate aq eye drops | for allergic eye symptoms |
| Sodium cromoglycate aq eye drops | for irritable eyes |
| Sodium valproate | to prevent epilepsy |
| Sodium valproate | to control epileptic seizures |
| Sodium valproate ec | for mood stabilisation |
| Sodium valproate with valporic acid | to prevent epilepsy |
| Sodium valproate syrup | via peg to control fits |
| Sotalol | for palpitations |
| Sotalol | to control heart rate |
| Sotalol | to regulate heart rhythm |
| Spironolactone | to lower blood pressure |
| Spironolactone | to reduce fluid on legs |
| Spironolactone | to prevent fluid retention |
| Spironolactone | to reduce swelling and control blood pressure |
| Spironolactone | to remove fluid |
| Stalevo | for parkinsons symptoms |
| Sudocrem cream | to reduce pressure sores |
| Sulfasalazine | to modify disease in rheumatoid arthritis |
| Sulfasalazine | to modify disease process |
| Sulfasalazine | to modify rheumatoid disease |
| Sulpiride | to prevent mental symptoms |
| Sumatriptan | for migraine |
| Tadalafil | for ED |
| Tamoxifen | to prevent breast disease recurrence |
| Tamoxifen | to prevent recurrence of disease |
| Tegretol | to control epilepsy |
| Temazepam | to promote sleep |
| Terbutaline aerosol inhaler | to relieve asthma symptoms |
| Testosterone enanthrate injection | to strengthen bones |
| Theophylline MR | for chest problems |
| Thiamine | as protective vitamin supplement |
| Tibolone | to reduce menopausal symptoms |
| Timolol maleate presertive free eye drops | to lower eye ball pressure(may cause asthma) |
| Tolterodine tartrate XL | to reduce urinary symptoms |
| Tolterodine tartrate | to reduce urinary frequency |
| Tolterodine tartrate MR | to help urinary symptoms |
| Tramadol | for stiffness |
| Tramadol MR | for pain |
| Trandolapril | to prevent heart strain |
| Travoprost eye drops | to lower eye ball pressure |
| Trazodone | to prevent depressive illness |
| Triamcinolone acetonide oral paste | for lichen planus |
| Trimovate cream | for eczema (not face) |
| Trimovate cream | for itchy skin |
| Trimovate cream | for irritable skin |
| Triptafen | to promote positive mood |
| Unguentum m cream | as skin emollient |
| Vagifem | vaginal |
| Valsartan | to lower blood pressure |
| Vardenafil | for ED |
| Venlafaxine | to prevent depression |
| Verapamil hcl MR | to lower blood pressure |
| Vigabatrin | to prevent epilepsy |
| Viscotears liguid gel | for dry eyes |
| Vitamin b co strong | (nutritional supplement) |
| Warfarin sodium | take as directed by anticoagulant clinic to prevent strokes |
| Warfarin sodium | take as directed by anticoagulant clinic to prevent pulmonary embolus |
| Warfarin sodium | take as directed by anticoagulation clinic for DVT stop date 01/06 |
| Zolmitriptan | for migraine |
| Zopiclone | to promote sleep |
| Zopiclone | to promote sleep use infrequently |
| Zumenon | to prevent menopausal symptoms |
The first version was compiled by medical student Mubeen Yousuf (Queen Mary Medical School London) at Highfield Surgery, Hazlemere, from the surgery’s repeat prescriptions. This version is dated 02/02/06.
The phrase ‘patient preference no indication’ is inserted instead.
Yes. Practices and medicines teams may reuse it, for example in their own formulary, as long as they credit Dr Nigel Masters and this website. It is an example, not a working directory, so check each phrase before you use it.
Clinical indications were designed to help health staff and patients get the best from their medicines, so warning messages are also included.
Yes. An expert cardiac patient group discussed the phrases for common cardiac drugs in October 2005 and suggested changes, such as “check blood regularly” for amiodarone. Read about the focus group.
See how a prescriber adds a phrase from the list.
The online demonstration follows one prescription in GP prescribing software: the prescriber ticks “to prevent gout” and it is added to the directions on the label.
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