Category: Over-the-Counter Drugs
Cameroon Over-the-Counter Drugs
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Cameroon
... consumers. However, the affordability of herbal/traditional medicines sold by suppliers (as opposed to remedies which consumers can make at home) continues to pose a challenge. Indeed, traditional herbalists cite rising prices in relation to rising ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Cameroon
... coughs and colds in the country, also with seasonal allergies becoming more notable and lasting longer than seen in previous years. This has been attributed to the significant increase in air pollution, especially in major ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Cameroon
... a lack of portable water which has resulted to Cameroonians using water sources from wells, streams, and boreholes, thus increasing susceptibility to skin infections such as ringworm, eczema, rashes, and other fungal infections on the ... Read More
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Analgesics in Cameroon
... in dealing with headaches and fever, coupled with its affordability and limited side effects. Ibuprofen and diclofenac, while not as strongly performing as acetaminophen (paracetamol), are also purchased by some local consumers. On the other ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Cameroon
... in rural areas. For instance, the use of charcoal and red oil or chewing guava leaves to stop diarrhoea, or bitter kola (garcinia kola) and evaporated milk for motion sickness. Meanwhile, nkui (a sticky sauce ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Cameroon
... increase in prices in production costs in Cameroon by the end of 2023, while that of other industries fell. This, combined with the high cost of living, means prices of consumer health products sold at ... Read More
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