Essential Medicine List
Essential Medicine List for SHC & PHC Level
The Essential Medicine List for SHC & PHC Level is a crucial resource providing standardized, safe, and affordable medications. It ensures quality care, informed prescribing, and equitable access to essential medicines, enhancing healthcare services at the grassroots level and improving health outcomes in underserved communities.
Medicine Name, Condition, Uses, Caution
Activated charcoal
Condition: Anti-dotes and other substances used in poisoning
Adrenaline Injection 1 mg/ml
Condition: Medicines used in shock and heart failure
Albendazole Oral liquid 200 mg/5 ml
Condition: Intestinal Anthelmintics
Albendazole Tablet 400 mg
Condition: Intestinal Anthelmintics
Alprazolam Tablet 0.25mg
Condition: Psychotherapeutic Drugs
Remarks: Schedule H1 (Separate H1 Register shall be maintained- Name of drug, patient, prescriber and dispensed quantity shall be recorded).
Amitriptyline Tablet 10 mg
Condition: Medicines used in Palliative care
Amitriptyline Tablet 25 mg
Condition: Medicines used in Palliative care
Amlodipine Tablet 2.5 mg
Condition: Anti-hypertensive medicines
Amlodipine Tablet 5 mg
Condition: Anti-hypertensive medicines
Amoxicillin 500 mg + Clavulanic acid 125 mg Tablet
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Amoxicillin Capsule 250 mg
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Amoxicillin Capsule 500 mg
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Amoxicillin Oral liquid 250 mg/5ml
Condition: Anti-bacterial
As per current National programme guidelines
Condition: Vaccines
As per current program guidelines (Adults and Pediatrics)
Condition: Anti-leprosy medicines
As per current program guidelines (Adults and Pediatrics)
Condition: Anti-tuberculosis medicines
As per program guidelines (Adults and Pediatrics)
Condition: Anti-malarial medicines
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) Tablet 100 mg
Condition: Vitamins and minerals
Asprin (Acetylsalicylic acid) Tablet 150 mg
Condition: Analgesics, antipyretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, medicines used to treat gout and disease modifying agents used in rheumatoid disorders
Caution: Not to be used in suspected dengue patients and other clinical conditions without prescription
Asprin (Acetylsalicylic acid) Tablet 75 mg
Condition: Analgesics, antipyretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, medicines used to treat gout and disease modifying agents used in rheumatoid disorders
Caution: Not to be used in suspected dengue patients and other clinical conditions without prescription
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Atorvastatin Tablet 10 mg
Condition: Hypolipidemic medicines
Azithromycin Oral liquid 200 mg/5ml
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Azithromycin Tablet 250 mg
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Azithromycin Tablet 500 mg
Condition: Anti-bacterial
B Complex Tablet
Condition: B Complex Vitamins
Benzoyl peroxide Gel 2.5%
Condition: Dermatological medicines (Topical)
Benzyl Benzoate ointment/lotion
Condition: Dermatological medicines (Topical)
Benzyl penicillin Powder for Injection 10 lac units
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Betamethasone Cream 0.1%
Condition: Dermatological medicines (Topical)
Betamethasone Injection 4mg per 1ml in 1ml ampoule
Condition: Anti-allergics and medicines used in anaphylaxis
Bleaching powder Containing not less than 30% w/w of available chlorine (as per I.P)
Condition: Disinfectants and antiseptics
Boro-Spirit ear drop
Condition: Ear, nose and throat medicines
Budesonide Inhalation (MDI/DPI) 100 mcg/dose
Condition: Medicines acting on the Respiratory tract
Calamine Lotion
Condition: Dermatological medicines (Topical)
Calcium gluconate Injection 100 mg/ml
Condition: Anti-dotes and other substances used in poisoning
Carbamazepine Tablet 100 mg
Condition: Anti-convulsants/ Anti-epileptics
Carbamazepine Tablet 200 mg
Condition: Anti-convulsants/ Anti-epileptics
Cefazolin Injection 1gm
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Cefazolin Injection 500 mg
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Cefixime Oral liquid 100 mg/5 ml
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Cefixime Oral liquid 50 mg/5 ml
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Cefixime Tablet 200 mg
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Remarks: Schedule H1 (Separate H1 Register shall be maintained- Name of drug, patient, prescriber and dispensed quantity shall be recorded)
Cefotaxime Injection 1 g
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Remarks: Schedule H1 (Separate H1 Register shall be maintained- Name of drug, patient, prescriber and dispensed quantity shall be recorded)
Cefotaxime Injection 250
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Cefotaxime Injection 500 mg
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Ceftriaxone Injection 1 g
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Remarks: Schedule H1 (Separate H1 Register shall be maintained- Name of drug, patient, prescriber and dispensed quantity shall be recorded)
Ceftriaxone Injection 500 mg
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Remarks: Schedule H1 (Separate H1 Register shall be maintained- Name of drug, patient, prescriber and dispensed quantity shall be recorded)
Cetrimide Solution 20% (concentrate for dilution)
Condition: Disinfectants and antiseptics
Chlorhexidine Solution 5% (Concentrate for dilution)
Condition: Disinfectants and antiseptics
Chlorpheniramine Tablet 4 mg
Condition: Anti-allergics and medicines used in anaphylaxis
Ciprofloxacin Oral liquid 250 mg/5ml
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Ciprofloxacin Tablet 250 mg
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Ciprofloxacin Tablet 500 mg
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Clopidogrel Tablet 75 mg
Condition: Cardiovascular medicines
Clotrimazole Cream 1%
Condition: Anti-fungal medicines
Clotrimazole Drops 1%
Condition: Anti-fungal medicines
Clotrimazole Pessary 100 mg
Condition: Anti-fungal medicines
Clotrimazole Vaginal Tablet
Condition: Anti-fungal medicines
Co-trimoxazole Oral Liquid [Sulphamethoxazole 200 mg +Trimethoprim 40 mg/5ml]
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Combo ear drop-Chloramphenicol 5% w/v +clotrimazole 1% +Lignocaine hydrochloride 2%
Condition: Ear, nose and throat medicines
Deriphylline Tablet sustained release
Condition: Medicines used in Palliative care
Dexamethasone Injection 4 mg/ml
Condition: Anti-allergics and medicines used in anaphylaxis
Dexamethasone Tablet 0.5 mg
Condition: Anti-allergics and medicines used in anaphylaxis
Dextrose 5%
Condition: Dextrose Solutions
Diazepam Injection 5 mg/ml
Condition: Anti-convulsants/ Anti-epileptics
Caution: Schedule H1 (Separate H1 Register shall be maintained- Name of drug, patient, prescriber and dispensed quantity shall be recorded)
Diazepam Oral liquid 2 mg/5 ml
Condition: Anti-convulsants/ Anti-epileptics
Caution: Schedule H1 (Separate H1 Register shall be maintained- Name of drug, patient, prescriber and dispensed quantity shall be recorded)
Diazepam Tablet 5mg
Condition: Anti-convulsants/ Anti-epileptics
Caution: Schedule H1 (Separate H1 Register shall be maintained- Name of drug, patient, prescriber and dispensed quantity shall be recorded)
Diclofenac Injection 25 mg/ml
Condition: Analgesics, antipyretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, medicines used to treat gout and disease modifying agents used in rheumatoid disorders
Diclofenac Tablet 50 mg
Condition: Analgesics, antipyretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, medicines used to treat gout and disease modifying agents used in rheumatoid disorders
Diethylcarbamazine Oral liquid 120 mg/5 ml
Condition: Anti-filarial
Diethylcarbamazine Tablet 100 mg
Condition: Anti-filarial
Diltiazem Tablet 60 mg
Condition: Cardiovascular medicines
Diltiazem Tablet 90 mg SR
Condition: Cardiovascular medicines
Diphenylhydantoin Tablet 100 mg
Condition: Anti-convulsants/ Anti-epileptics
Domperidone Syrup
Condition: Gastrointestinal medicines
Domperidone Tablet 10 mg
Condition: Gastrointestinal medicines
Dopamine Injection 40 mg/ml
Condition: Cardiovascular medicines
Doxycycline Capsule 100 mg
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Doxycycline Dry Syrup 50mg/5 ml
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Enalapril Tablet 5 mg
Condition: Anti-hypertensive medicines
Ethamsylate Tablet
Condition: Medicines used in Palliative care
Ethinylestradiol (A) + Levonorgestrel Tablet 0.03 mg (A) + 0.15 mg (B)
Condition: Contraceptives
Ethyl alcohol (Denatured) Solution 70%
Condition: Disinfectants and antiseptics
Ferrous salt 100 mg + Folic acid 500 mcg Tablet
Condition: Anti-anemia medicines
Ferrous salt 20 mg + Folic acid 100 mcg Tablet
Condition: Anti-anemia medicines
Ferrous salt 45 mg + Folic acid 100 mcg Tablet
Condition: Anti-anemia medicines
Ferrous salt 60mg + Folic acid 500mcg Tablet
Condition: Anti-anemia medicines
Fluconazole Tablet 150 mg
Condition: Anti-fungal medicines
Folic acid Tablet 400 mcg
Condition: Anti-anemia medicines
Folic acid Tablet 5 mg
Condition: Anti-anemia medicines
Framycetin Cream 0.5%
Condition: Dermatological medicines (Topical)
Furosemide Injection 10 mg/ml
Condition: Diuretics
Furosemide Tablet 40 mg
Condition: Diuretics
Fusidic Acid Cream 2%: 5mg/10mg Preparation
Condition: Dermatological medicines (Topical)
Gama Benzene Hexachloride
Condition: Disinfectants and antiseptics
Gentamicin Injection 10 mg/ml
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Gentamicin Injection 80 mg/ml
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Glimepiride Tablet 2 mg
Condition: Medicines used in diabetes mellitus
Hydrochlorothiazide Tablet 12.5 mg
Condition: Anti-hypertensive medicines
Hydrochlorothiazide Tablet 25 mg
Condition: Anti-hypertensive medicines
Hydrocortisone Succinate Injection 100 mg
Condition: Anti-allergics and medicines used in anaphylaxis
Hydrogen peroxide Solution 6%
Condition: Disinfectants and antiseptics
Hydroxyzine oral syrup
Condition: Anti-allergics and medicines used in anaphylaxis
Hyoscinebutylbromide Injection 20 mg/ml
Condition: Gastrointestinal medicines
Hyoscinebutylbromide Tablet 10 mg
Condition: Gastrointestinal medicines
Ibuprofen Oral Liquid 100mg/5ml, 50ml bottle
Condition: Analgesics, antipyretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, medicines used to treat gout and disease modifying agents used in rheumatoid disorders
Caution: Not to be used in suspected dengue patients and other clinical conditions without prescription
Remarks: Recommended by RBSK Program Division
Ibuprofen Tablet 200 mg
Condition: Analgesics, antipyretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, medicines used to treat gout and disease modifying agents used in rheumatoid disorders
Caution: Not to be used in suspected dengue patients and other clinical conditions without prescription
Manufacturer: Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition: The active ingredient is: Ibuprofen 200mg per coated tablet. The other ingredients are: Lactose, Maize Starch, Hypromellose, Sodium Starch Glycollate, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Sucrose, Talc, Titanium Dioxide (E171) and Carnauba Wax.
Salt Synonyms: ibuprofen; 15687-27-1; 2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid; Motrin ... 2006-03-10. Dosage Form. TABLET, FILM COATED. Strength. 200 mg/1. Labeler.
Uses and Benefits: It can be used to relieve headaches, rheumatic and muscular pain, backache, migraine, period pain, dental pain and neuralgia. It can also be used to reduce fever and relieve the symptoms of colds and flu. This medicine can be taken by adults and children aged 12 years and over.
Side Effects: Upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, constipation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
How to Use: It can be used to relieve headaches, rheumatic and muscular pain, backache, migraine, period pain, dental pain and neuralgia. It can also be used to reduce fever and relieve the symptoms of colds and flu.
How Drug Works: Ibuprofen 200mg Tablets contain ibuprofen, which belongs to a group of medicines called Non- Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). These medicines work by changing how the body responds to pain, swelling and high temperature.
All Substitutes: Ibuprofen, an analgesic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is sold under many brand-names around the world. The most common are Brufen (its earliest registered trademark), Advil, Motrin, and Nurofen.
IFA Syrup
Condition: Anti-anemia medicines
Ipratropium Inhalation (MDI/DPI) 20 mcg/dose
Condition: Ipratropium Inhalation (MDI/DPI)
Isosorbide dinitrate Tablet 5mg (sublingual)
Condition: Cardiovascular medicines
Isosorbide-5-mononitrate Tablet 5 mg
Condition: Cardiovascular medicines
Ispaghula Granules/ Husk/ Powder
Condition: Herbal medicine
Labetalol Injection 5mg/ml
Condition: Anti-hypertensive medicines
Labetalol Tablet 100 mg
Condition: Anti-hypertensive medicines
Lactulose Oral liquid 10 g/15 ml
Condition: Medicines used in Palliative care
Levocetirizine Tablet 5mg
Condition: Anti-allergics and medicines used in anaphylaxis
Levocetrizine Oral liquid 2.5 mg/5 ml (Paediatric Use)
Condition: Anti-allergics and medicines used in anaphylaxis
Levodopa (A) + Carbidopa (B) 100 mg (A) + 10 mg (B)
Condition: Anti-parkinsonism medicines
Levothyroxine Tablet 25 mcg
Condition: Thyroid and Anti-thyroid medicines
Lignocaine Eye drop 4%
Condition: Ophthalmological Medicines
Magnesium Sulfate Injection (50% solution), 2ml ampoule
Condition: Anti-convulsants/ Anti-epileptics
Mannitol Injection 10%
Condition: Diuretics
Mannitol Injection 20%
Condition: Diuretics
Methyldopa Tablet 250 mg
Condition: Anti-hypertensive medicines
Methylrosanilinium chloride (Gentian Violet)
Condition: Disinfectants and antiseptics
Metoclopramide Injection 5 mg/ml
Condition: Gastrointestinal medicines
Metoclopramide Oral liquid 5 mg/5 ml
Condition: Gastrointestinal medicines
Metoclopramide Tablet 10 mg
Condition: Gastrointestinal medicines
Metoprolol SR Tablet 25 mg
Condition: Cardiovascular medicines
Metoprolol SR Tablet 50 mg
Condition: Cardiovascular medicines
Metoprolol Tablet 25 mg
Condition: Cardiovascular medicines
Metronidazole Oral liquid 200 mg/5 ml
Condition: Anti-protozoal medicines
Metronidazole Tablet 200 mg
Condition: Anti-protozoal medicines
Metronidazole Tablet 400 mg
Condition: Anti-protozoal medicines
Miconazole ointment
Condition: Anti-fungal medicines
Miconazole Tablet
Condition: Anti-fungal medicines
Midazolam Nasal Spray
Condition: Anti-convulsants/ Anti-epileptics
Caution: For emergency purpose
Remarks: Schedule H1 (Separate H1 Register shall be maintained- Name of drug, patient, prescriber and dispensed quantity shall be recorded)
Misoprostol Tablet 200 mcg
Condition: Oxytocic & Abortificents Medicines
Mupirocin Ointment
Condition: Dermatological medicines (Topical)
Norfloxacin tab/oral liquid
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Normal saline nasal drops (.05%w/v)
Condition: Ear, nose and throat medicines
Ofloxacin Tablet 200 mg
Condition: Ear, nose and throat medicines
Ofloxacin Tablet 400 mg
Condition: Ear, nose and throat medicines
Omeprazole Capsule 20 mg
Condition: Gastrointestinal medicines
Ondansetron Injection 2 mg/ml
Condition: Gastrointestinal medicines
Ondansetron Oral liquid 2 mg/5 ml
Condition: Gastrointestinal medicines
Ondansetron Tablet 4 mg
Condition: Gastrointestinal medicines
Oxytocin Injection 5 IU/ml
Caution: Only where deliveries are conducted
Paracetamol Suppository 100 mg
Condition: Analgesics, antipyretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, medicines used to treat gout and disease modifying agents used in rheumatoid disorders
Paracetamol Syrup 125 mg/5ml
Condition: Analgesics, antipyretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, medicines used to treat gout and disease modifying agents used in rheumatoid disorders
Paracetamol Tablet 100 mg
Condition: Analgesics, antipyretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, medicines used to treat gout and disease modifying agents used in rheumatoid disorders
Paracetamol Tablet 500 mg
Condition: Analgesics, antipyretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, medicines used to treat gout and disease modifying agents used in rheumatoid disorders
Pemethrin Cream 5%
Condition: Dermatological medicines (Topical)
Penicillin V Tablet 250mg
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Pheniramine Injection 22.75 mg/ml
Condition: Anti-allergics and medicines used in anaphylaxis
Phenobarbitone Oral liquid 20 mg/5 ml
Condition: Anti-convulsants/ Anti-epileptics
Phenobarbitone Tablet 30 mg
Condition: Anti-convulsants/ Anti-epileptics
Phenytoin ER Tablet 300 mg
Condition: Anti-convulsants/ Anti-epileptics
Phenytoin Injection 25mg/ml
Condition: Anti-convulsants/ Anti-epileptics
Phenytoin Tablet 300 mg
Condition: Anti-convulsants/ Anti-epileptics
Phenytoin Tablet 50 mg
Condition: Anti-convulsants/ Anti-epileptics
Phytomenadione Injection 10 mg/ml
Condition: Anti-anemia medicines
Potassium Permanganate 0.1%
Condition: Dermatological medicines (Topical)
Povidone Iodine Lotion and Ointment
Condition: Medicines used in Palliative care
Prednisolone Oral liquid 5 mg/5 ml
Condition: Anti-allergics and medicines used in anaphylaxis
Prednisolone Tablet 5 mg
Condition: Anti-allergics and medicines used in anaphylaxis
Ranitidine Injection
Condition: Gastrointestinal medicines
Ringer lactate Injection
Condition: Solutions correcting water, electrolyte disturbances and acid-base disturbances
Senna Powder
Remarks: Herbal medicine
Silver sulphadiazine Cream 1%
Condition: Dermatological medicines (Topical)
Snake venom antiserum Injection
Condition: Anti-dotes and other substances used in poisoning
Sodium valproate Syrup each 5ml contains 200mg
Condition: Anti-convulsants/ Anti-epileptics
Sodium valproate Tablet 250 mg
Condition: Anti-convulsants/ Anti-epileptics
Sodium valproate Tablet 500 mg
Condition: Anti-convulsants/ Anti-epileptics
Tab Co-trimoxazole [Sulphamethoxazol 80 mg +Trimethoprim 400 mg]
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Tab. 20mg trimethoprim + 100mg sulphamethoxazole
Condition: Anti-bacterial
Telmisartan Tablet 40 mg
Condition: Anti-hypertensive medicines
Tramadol capsule 50 mg
Condition: Medicines used in Palliative care
Caution: Should be stored in double lock and key
Remarks: Schedule H1 (Separate H1 Register shall be maintained- Name of drug, patient, prescriber and dispensed quantity shall be recorded)
Wax solvant ear drops: benzocaine, chlorbutol, paradicholorobenzene, turpentaine oil
Condition: Ear, nose and throat medicines
Xylometazoline Nasal drops 0.05 %
Condition: Ear, nose and throat medicines
Xylometazoline Nasal drops 0.1 %
Condition: Ear, nose and throat medicines
Zinc Oxide cream 10%
Condition: Dermatological medicines (Topical)
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