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 Formulary Chapter 12: Ear, nose and oropharynx - Full Section
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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
 Useful Links
Link   BSPED Adrenal Insufficiency Consensus Guidelines
Link   MHRA: Corticosteroids: rare risk of central serous chorioretinopathy with local as well as systemic administration
Link   MHRA: Topical corticosteroids: information on the risk of topical steroid withdrawal reactions
Link   MHRA: Topical steroids: introduction of new labelling and a reminder of the possibility of severe side effects, including Topical Steroid Withdrawal Reactions
Link   NHSE: Steroid Emergency Card to support early recognition and treatment of adrenal crisis in adults
Link   NICE NG79: Sinusitis (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
Numbers in brackets indicate counts of (Formulary items, Non Formulary items)
12.01 Drugs acting on the ear (0,0)
12.01.01 Otitis externa (0,0)
spacespace Anti-inflammatory preparations (6,0)
spacespace Anti-infective preparations (4,0)
spacespace Other aural preparations (0,0)
12.01.02 Otitis media (1,0)
12.01.03 Removal of ear wax (2,0)
12.02 Drugs acting on the nose (2,0)
spacespace Antihistamines (3,0)
spacespace Corticosteroids (6,0)
12.02.02 Topical nasal decongestants (0,0)
spacespace Sympathomimetics (1,0)
spacespace Antimuscarinic (1,0)
12.02.03 Nasal preparations for infection (1,0)
spacespace Nasal Staphylococci (2,0)
12.03 Drugs acting on the oropharynx (0,0)
12.03.01 Drugs for oral ulceration and inflammation (7,0)
12.03.02 Oropharyngeal anti-infective drugs (0,0)
spacespace Oropharyngeal Fungal infections (2,0)
12.03.03 Lozenges and sprays (0,0)
12.03.04 Mouthwashes, gargles, and dentifrices (3,0)
12.03.05 Treatment of dry mouth (0,0)
spacespace Local Treatment (6,0)
spacespace Systemic treatment (1,0)
12.04 Oral and Maxillofacial (3,0)
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