Medicine Authority: 80% of sore throat cases are caused by viral infections

The Egyptian Medicines Authority said that more than 80% of sore throat cases are caused by viral infections, while antibiotics are used specifically for infections caused by bacteria.​ And the Egyptian Medicines Authority added: “If the child suffers from sore throat, runny nose and cough, then the virus is the likely cause and tests for … Read more

The Medicines Authority clarifies the validity period of medicines from the date of their opening.. Know the details

The Egyptian Medicines Authority issued the regulatory guide for MADAD Medication validity after opening it. explained Egyptian Medicines AuthorityDuring the guide, the shelf life of medicines after opening varies from one type to another, indicating that oral fluids, which are liquids that are taken orally, are 6 months from the date of opening. Shelf life … Read more

Drug Authority: Some drugs cause false results in drug analysis, including anti-colds

She said Egyptian Medicines Authority Some medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, can cause a false-positive drug test result, because many of their ingredients are sometimes chemically similar to the drugs being tested. The Egyptian Medicines Authority added that the drugs that cause a false positive result in drug analysis contain diphenhydramine, dextromethorphan, and some analgesics, … Read more

Drug Authority: Spinach affects blood clotting drugs, and garlic threatens bleeding

revealed drug authority Al-Masria in its guideline for the most famous drug interactions with foods, in order to safely deal with medicines, as the aim of the guide is to provide reference documentation for the most important advice that the patient needs for safe handling of medicine. The authority stated that eating leafy vegetables such … Read more

An urgent message from the Medicines Authority to citizens about adulterated medicines.. Find out the details

The Egyptian Medicines Authority sent an urgent message to citizens about counterfeit pharmaceutical preparations, as counterfeit medicines and preparations are defined as medicines that are manufactured outside the legitimate pharmaceutical manufacturing system, so that they resemble the original medicines. The Egyptian Medicines Authority said: “The counterfeit medicine may contain active substances in the wrong proportion, … Read more