27 October 2020 · Drugs used for nasal decongestion have limited systemic absorption in the mother, and pose negligible risk to a breastfed infant. There is no published evidence…
25 September 2020 · Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Bronchodilators Most bronchodilators are considered to…
27 February 2020 · Mixing of nebuliser solutions should only be undertaken in the best interests of the patient and only by a person competent and willing to do…
13 December 2019 · Ethanol is included as an excipient in many commonly prescribed inhalers, including some licensed for use in children. Patients may have ethical, religious or cultural…
1 August 2018 · This Medicines Q&A summarises published studies or case reports concerning the pharmacological treatment of drug-induced hypersalivation (drooling or sialorrhoea), particularly hypersalivation caused by clozapine. Update…
1 August 2018 · This Medicines Q&A outlines possible alternatives to hyoscine hydrobromide and glycopyrronium in the treatment of non drug-induced hypersalivation, e.g. botulinum toxin, amitriptyline, atropine (eye drops…