Lancashire and South Cumbria
Formulary
12 Ear, nose and oropharynx
Several medicines in the ear, nose and oropharynx chapter are available for purchase over the counter and may be appropriate for self care.
Please consult the local OTC policy for more details
12-02-03 Nasal Staphylococci
Chlorhexidine with neomycin
Naseptin
®
Formulary
Nasal cream Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride 0.1%, Neomycin Suphate 0.5%
MHRA: Medical Device Alert
Naseptin Nasal Cream: Caution advised when prescribing and dispensing due to reformulation to remove allergen
Mupirocin
Formulary
Nasal ointment 2%
Links
LSCMMG: Inflammatory Bowel Disease: High Cost Drugs Commissioning Pathway
LSCMMG: Primary Care Constipation Guidelines
MHRA alert: Anaphylaxis risk with chlorhexidine
MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
MHRA: Medical Device Alert
Naseptin Nasal Cream: Caution advised when prescribing and dispensing due to reformulation to remove allergen
NICE CG147: Diverticular disease: diagnosis and management
NICE CG184 Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia in adults: investigation and management
NICE CG61: Irritable bowel syndrome in adults: diagnosis and management
NICE NG1: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: recognition, diagnosis and management in children and young people
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