Definition: The list contains quantified medicinal products which are required for minor ailments and do not

require stringent medical supervision.

Purpose of creation of such list of medicines:
- This is in line with the Health and Safety policy of the Labour and Employment Act of Bhutan 2007.
- Approved List of Medicines for First Aid Kit as of 2012
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No. Medicines Approved Indications
1 Albendazole 400mg Routine de-worming
2 Aceclofenac 100mg, 200mg Musculo-skeletal pain
3 Diclofenac gel Musculo-skeletal pain
4 Paracetamol 500mg Symptomatic treatment of pain
5 Chewable Antacid Hyperacidity/gastric pain
6 Ibuprofen 400mg Musculo-skeletal pain
7 Promethazine 10mg Allergy symptoms, motion sickness
8 Cetirizine 10mg Allergy symptoms
9 Chlorpheniramine 4mg Allergy symptoms
10 Pheniramine 25mg Allergy symptoms
Nutritional supplements/vitamin. B deficiency
11 Vitamin B complex disorders
12 Vitamin C 250mg Vitamin C deficiency disorders
Nutritional supplements/vitamin deficiency
13 Multivitamins disorders
14 Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS) Dehydration
15 Metoclopramide 10mg Symptomatic treatment of nausea and vomiting
16 Povidone Iodine/Betadine Wound dressing
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Eye
17 Drops Artificial tears for dryness of eyes
18 Methylcellulose Eye Drops Artificial tears for dryness of eyes
19 Silver Nitrate gel 0.2% Dressing of minor cuts and burns
20 Silver Sulphadiazine Cream Treatment of minor cuts and burns
21 Methyl Salicylate Ointment Topical application for musculo-skeletal pain
22 Calamine Lotion Topical application for symptomatic allergy
23 Chlorhexidine Antiseptic
24 Dettol Antiseptic
25 Strepsils Sore throat/cold symptoms
26 Lozenges Sore throat/cold symptoms
27 Pain Balms Topical application for pain management
28 Glycerin Skin protectant
29 Boroplus Antiseptic
30 Boroline Antiseptic