Code Generic Name NRH RH DH BHU Remarks Level of Health Facility To Which Drug Is Supplied

Essential Drugs List
Level of health facility to which drug is supplied

CODE GENERIC NAME NRH RH DH BHU REMARKS
1. Anaesthetics
1.1 General anaesthetics & oxygen
supplied to wherever there
is surgeon and
Halo250inh Halothane inhalation (250ml) X X anaesthesiologist
Iso250inh Isoflurane 250ml inhalation X

Nitoinh Nitrous Oxide inhalation X X
type B oxygen cylinder to be
Oxyginh Oxygen inhalation X X X X supplied to BHU
Thio1inj Thiopental sodium 1g inj. X X

Keta50inj Ketamine 50mg/ml inj (50ml) X X X
1.2 Local anaesthetics
BupiPinj Bupivacaine 0.5% plain inj. (20ml) X
is surgeon and
BupiHinj Bupivacaine 0.5% (heavy) inj. (4ml) X X anaesthesiologist
Lign2Cinj Lignocaine 2% inj. (30ml) X X X X

Lign5inj Lignocaine 5% (heavy) inj. X X
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Lign4sol Lignocaine 4% solution (30ml) X X X

Lign10spr Lignocaine HCl 10% spray X
Liad1/1inj Lignocaine 2% + adrenaline 1 in 100,000 inj. X X X X for dental use only
is surgeon and
Liad1/1inj Lignocaine 2% + adrenaline 1 in 200,000 inj. X X anaesthesiologist
Lignocaine + adrenaline (Dental cartridge)
Liadden 1.8ml X X X
Ethyspr Ethyl Chloride spray (100ml) X X X
2. Analgesics, Antipyretics, NSAIDs & Drugs used to treat gout
2.1 Non-opioids
Para500tab Paracetamol 500mg tab. X X X X
To be used in Paediatric &
Para150inj Paracetamol 150mg/ml inj (2ml) X Casualty Units
Ibup400tab Ibuprofen 400mg tab. X X X X

Indo25cap Indomethacin 25mg cap. X
Allo100tab Allopurinol 100mg tab. X X
Dicl25inj Diclofenac Sodium 25mg/ml inj. (3ml) X X
2

Dicl50sup Diclofenac 50mg suppositories X X supply in limited quantities

To be prescribed by
Mefe500tab Mefenamic acid 500mg tab. X Gynaecologists only.
2.2 Opioid analgesics

Drugs liable to abuse; use to
be restricted and
Code15tab Codeine phosphate 15mg tab. (CD) X X X controlled.
Morp15inj Morphine 15mg/ml inj. (1ml) CD X X X -do-
Morp10tab Morphine 10mg tab. (CD) X X X -do-
Peth50mginj Pethidine 50mg/ml inj. (2ml) CD X X X X -do-
Tram50inj Tramadol HCl 50mg/ml inj. X X

3. Anti-allergies & Drugs used in anaphylaxis
Chlo4tab Chlorpheniramine 4mg tab. X X X X
Prom10tab Promethazine hydrochloride 10mg tab. X X X X
Prom25inj Promethazine hydrochloride 25mg/ml inj. (2ml) X X X X
Adre1inj Adrenaline 1mg/ml inj. (1ml) X X X X
Dexa4inj Dexamethasone 4mg/ml inj. (2ml) X X X X
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Pred5tab Prednisolone 5mg tab. X X X

Pred20tab Prednisolone 20mg tab. X X X
Cetr10tab Cetrizine 10mg tab. X X
4. Antidotes & other substances used in poisoning
4.1 General
Ipec450tin Ipecacuanha tincture (450ml) X X X X
Char450pow Charcoal activated powder 450g X X X X
4.2 Specific
Atro0.6inj Atropine Sulphate 0.6mg/ml inj. (1ml) X X X X
3 vials each to be supplied
in snake prevalent areas
Ansvinj Anti-snake venom serum dry powder inj. X X X X (BHUs).
Nalo0.4inj Naloxone 0.4mg/ml inj. X X X

Pral1inj Pralidoxime 1g inj X
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5. Antiepileptics

Diaz5inj Diazepam 5mg/ml inj. (2ml) CD X X X X be restricted & controlled.
Pheno30tab Phenobarbital 30mg tab. X X X X

be restricted and
Pheno200inj Phenobarbital 200mg/ml inj. (CD) X X X controlled.
Valp200tab Sodium Valproate 200mg tab. X X

Phen50tab Phenytoin 50mg tab. X X
Phen100tab Phenytoin 100mg tab. X X X
supply to DH in limited
Phen50inj Phenytoin 50mg/ml inj (2ml) X X X quantities
where ever there is medical
Lamo50tab Lamotrigine 50mg tab X X specialist and psychaitrist
Carb200tab Carbamazepine 200mg tab. X X X

6. Anti-infective drugs
6.1 Anthelmintics
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6.1.1 Intestinal anthelmintics

Albe400tab Albendazole 400mg tab. X X X X
To be used in tape worm
Nicl500tab Niclosamide 500mg tab. X X X X infestation cases.
6.2 Antibacterials
6.2.1 Penicillins
Amox250cap Amoxycillin 250mg scored tab/cap. X X X X
Ampi500inj Ampicillin 500mg inj. X X X X
Benz2.4inj Benzathine Benzylpenicillin 24 lakh unit inj. X X X X
PenV250tab Penicillin V 250mg tab. X X X
Proc3inj Procaine Benzylpenicillin 3g inj. X X X X
Bezy3000inj Benzylpenicillin 3g (50lakh unit) inj. X X X X
Use to be restricted to
reduce emerging drug-
Clox250cap Cloxacillin 250mg cap. X X X resistance
Clox250inj Cloxacillin 250mg inj. X X - do -
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6.2.2 Other antibacterials

Chlo250cap Chloramphenicol 250mg cap. X X X X
Chlo1000inj Chloramphenicol 1g inj. X X X
Sulphamethoxazole 400mg+Trimethoprim 80mg
Cotr480tab tab. X X X X
Sulphamethoxazole+trimethoprim inj.
Cotr480inj 480mg/5ml X
Doxy100cap Doxycycline 100mg tab/cap. X X X X
Eryt250tab Erythromycin 250mg tab. X X X
Ceph250tab Cephalexin 250mg tab/cap X X
reduce emerging drug
Ceph500inj Cephazolin 500 mg inj. X X resistance
Ceft1000inj Ceftriaxone 1g inj. X X - do -

to be used for syndromic
Ceft250inj Ceftriaxone 250mg inj X X X X management of STIs only
Cefo1000inj Cefotaxime 1g inj. X X
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CODE GENERIC NAME NRH RH DH BHU Use to beREMARKS
restricted to
Cipr500tab Ciprofloxacin 500mg tab. X X resistance
Cipr2inj Ciprofloxacin 2mg/ml inj. (100ml) X X -do-
Norf400tab Norfloxacin 400mg tab . X

To be used for MDR TB cases
Oflo400tab Ofloxacin 400mg tab/cap X only.
Neom350cap Neomycin 350mg cap. X X

Gent40inj Gentamicin 40mg/ml inj. (2ml) X X X resistance.
to be used only for VAP/

proven MRSA in ICU, Medical
Vanc500inj Vancomycin 500mg Inj X and Pediatric wards
Nitr100tab Nitrofurantoin 100mg tab. X X X

6.2.3 Antileprosy Drugs
For malaria and leprosy
Daps100tab Dapsone 100mg tab. X X X X treatment.
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to be supplied to leprosy
Rifa150tab Rifampicin 150mg tab. X X X centres only.
Rifa300tab Rifampicin 300mg cap/tab X X X - do -
Clof50cap Clofazimine 50mg cap. - do -
Clof100cap Clofazimine 100mg cap. - do -
6.2.4 Antituberculosis Drugs

Ison300tab Isoniazid 300mg tab. X X X
Ison100tab Isoniazid 100mg tab. X X X X
Isth150tab Isoniazid 100mg + Thiacetazone 50mg tab. X X X X
Stre1inj Streptomycin 1G inj. X X X
Etha400tab Ethambutol 400mg tab. X X X X
Pyra500tab Pyrazinamide 500mg tab. X X X Use to be restricted to
Kana500inj Kanamycin 500mg inj. X resistance.
Ethi250ta Ethionamide 250mg tab. X -do-
Rifa150tab Rifampicin 150mg tab. X X X

Rifa300tab Rifampicin 300mg tab. X X X
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Drugs to be restricted to
Cycl250tab Cycloserine 250mg tab. X reduce emerging resistance.
6.3 Antifungal Drugs

Gris125tab Griseofulvin 125mg tab. X X X X
Clot100pes Clotrimazole 100mg pessary X X X X
Nyst5ltab Nystatin 500,000 unit tab X X X
Keto200tab Ketoconazole 200mg tab X
6.4 Antiprotozoal drugs
6.4.1 Antiamoebic & antigiardiasis drugs
Metr2400tab Metronidazole 400mg tab. X X X X
Metr5inj Metronidazole 5mg/ml inj. (100ml) X X X
Metrsyp Metronidazole 200mg/5ml syrup (60ml) X X X X
6.4.2 Antileishmaniasis drugs
Sost100inj Sodium Stibogluconate 100mg/30ml inj. X X
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6.4.3 Antimalarial drugs

6.4.3 (a) For curative treatment
Chlo150tab Chloroquine 150mg tab. X X X X
Chlo322.5inj Chloroquine 322.5mg/5ml inj. (5ml) X X X X
Chlosyp Chloroquine 50mg/5ml syrup X X X X
Prim7.5tab Primaquine 7.5mg tab. X X X X
Quin200tab Quinine 200mg tab. X X X resistance.
Quin300inj Quinine 300mg/ml inj (2ml) X X X -do-
Arte80inj Artemether 80mgml inj (1ml) X X X X

Arthemether 20mg+Lumefanthrine 120mg
ArLu140tab (Coartem) X X X X
Doxy100cap Doxycycline 100mg cap/tab X X X X
Daps50tab Dapsone 50mg tab. X X X X
Daps25tab Dapsone 25mg tab. X X X X
Prog100tab Proguanil 100mg tab. X X X X
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6.4.3 (b) For prophylaxis

6.5 Antiviral drugs
6.5.1 Antiherpes
Acyc400tab Acyclovir 400mg tab X
6.5.2 Antiretroviral drugs
6.5.2.1 Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs)
Lami150tab Lamivudine 150mg tab X X
Stav40tab Stavudine 40mg tab X X
Zido300tab Zidovudine 300mg tab X X
Nevi200tab Nevirapine 200mg tab X X
6.5.2.2 Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs)
Efav600tab Efavirenz 600mg tab X X
6.5.2.3 Potease Inhibitors
Lori500tab Lopinavir with ritonavir 400/100mg tab X X
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7. Anti-migraine drugs
7.1 For treatment of acute attack
Erca101tab Ergotamine Tartrate 1mg + Caffeine 100mg tab. X X X
7.2 Prophylaxis
Prop40tab Propranolol 40mg tab. X X
8. Antineoplastic & Immunosuppressive drugs
8.1 Immunosuppresants
for renal transplants cases
Cycl25cap Cyclosporin 25mg cap (Neoral) X only. Procured by brand
name since referred
Cycl50cap Cyclosporin 50mg cap (Neoral) X patients are started on this
particular brand of
Cycl100cap Cyclosporin 100mg cap (Neoral) X cyclosporin
Tacr1tab Tacrolimus 1mg tab X
8.2 Cytotoxic drugs
Vinc1inj Vincristine 1mg inj. (1ml) X
Cycl50tab Cyclophosphamide 50mg tab. X X
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Cycl250inj Cyclophosphamide 250mg inj. X X

Doxo10inj Doxorubicin 10mg inj. X
Fluo500inj Fluorouracil 500mg inj X
9. Anti-parkinson drugs
Minimum quantity supplied
Leca275tab Levodopa 250mg + Carbidopa 25mg tab. X X X to District Hospitals.
Trih2tab Trihexyphenidyl 2mg tab. X X

10. Drugs affecting the blood
10.1 Antianaemia drugs
Iron Dextran (50mg elemental iron/ml) IM, IV limited quantities to be
Irde50inj inj. X X X X supplied to BHU
FeFo60.40tab Ferrous Sulphate 60mg + Folic acid 0.40mg tab. X X X X

Foli5tab Folic Acid 5mg tab. X X X X
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 1000mcg/ml inj
VB12inj (1ml) X X X
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10.2 Drugs affecting coagulation

Hepa5000inj Heparin 5000 unit/ml inj (5ml) X X
Acen1tab Acenocoumarol 1mg tab X X
Phyt10inj Phytomenadione (vit. K) 10mg/ml inj (1ml) X X X X
Prot10inj Protamine Sulphate 10mg/ml inj (5ml) X X
Warf5tab Warfarin 5mg tab. X X
Warfarin 1mg and 5mg tab
Warf1tab Warfarin 1mg tab X X should be of the same brand
11. Blood Products & Plasma Substitutes
11.1 Plasma substitutes
Gelo500inf Gelofusine (500ml) X X X
12. Cardiovascular Drugs
12.1 Antianginal drugs
Isos5tab Isosorbide dinitrate 5mg sublingual tab X X X
Isos10tab Isosorbide dinitrate 10mg tab X X X
Nitr5inj Nitroglycerin 5mg/ml inj (5ml) X
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wherever there is a surgeon

Ephe30inj Ephedrine 30mg/ml (1ml) inj X and anaesthesiologist
Amlo5tab Amlodipine 5mg tab X X

Vera40tab Verapamil 40mg tab X X
Prop40tab Propranolol 40mg tab X X
Aten50tab Atenolol 50mg tab X X X
to be prescribed by the
specialists only for post MI.
To be supplied to ICU
Meto25tab Metoprolol 25mg tab X X settings.
12.2 Antiarrhythmic drugs

Lign2Linj Lignocaine 2% inj (Xylocard) X X
Amio200tab Amiodarone 200 mg tab. X X
Proc100inj Procainamide 100mg/ml inj X X
Vera40tab Verapamil 40mg tab X X
Vera2.5inj Verapamil 2.5mg/ml (2ml) X
Digo250tab Digoxin 250mcg tab X X X X
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Digo50sol Digoxin 50 mcg/ml oral soln. X X X

Digo0.5inj Digoxin 0.5mg/ml inj (2ml) X X
Isop2inj Isoprenaline 2mg/ml inj. (1ml) X
Adre1inj Adrenaline 1mg/ml inj. (1ml) X X X X
12.3 Antihypertensive drugs
Hydr25tab Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg tab X X X X
Frus40tab Frusemide 40mg X X X
Frus10inj Frusemide Inj. 10mg/ml (2ml) X X X
Spir25tab Spironolactone 25mg tab X X X
Meth250tab Methyldopa 250mg tab X X X
Hydr25tab Hydralazine 25mg tab X X X X
Hydr20inj Hydralazine 20mg inj X X X X
Nife20tab Nifedipine 20mg SR tab X X X
Amlo5tab Amlodipine 5mg tab X X
Aten50tab Atenolol 50mg tab X X X
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Enal5tab Enalapril 5mg tab X X

Losa25tab Losartan 25mg tab. X
12.4 Drugs used in heart failure
Enal5tab Enalapril 5mg tab X X
Digo250tab Digoxin 250mcg tab X X X X
Digo50sol Digoxin 50 mcg/ml oral soln. X X X
Digo0.5inj Digoxin 0.5mg/ml inj (2ml) X X
Hyth25tab Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg tab X X X X
Dopa200inj Dopamine 200mg/5ml inj. (5ml) X X
to be used for NYHA class III
and IV HF patients and to be
prescribed by Medical
Carv3.125tab Carvedilol 3.125mg tab X X specialists only
12.5 Antiplatelet drugs

Aspi75tab Aspirin 75mg enetric coated tab X X X
12.6 Lipid regulating drugs
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to be used for secondary
Ator20tab Atorvastatin 10mg tab X X prevention only.
12.7 Alpha blockers

Praz2tab Prazosin 2mg tab X
12.8 Peripheral vasodilator
Pent400tab Pentoxifyllin 400mg tab X
13. Dermatological Drugs
13.1 Antifungal drugs (topical)
Whitoin Whitfields oint. (extemp) X X X X
Clot1oin Clotrimazole 1% oint., 15g X X X X
13.2 Anti-infective drugs (topical)
Nitr0.2cre Nitrofurazone 0.2% cream X X X X
GV1paint GV 1% paint (extemp) X X X X
Sisucre Silver sulphadiazine cream 25g X X X X
13.3 Antiviral drugs
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Supplied to centres where
Acyc400tab Acyclovir 400mg tab. X there is a Dermatologist.
13.4 Anti-inflammatory & antipruritic drugs

Calaoin Calamine ointment (extemp) X X X X
Calalot Calamine lotion (extemp) X X X X
Zincoin Zinc oxide ointment (extemp) X X X X
Hydr1cre Hydrocortisone 1% cream (15g) X X X
Supplied to wherever there
is a Dermatologist or
Tria40inj Triamcinolone Acetonide Inj. 40mg/ml (1ml) X Orthopaedist
Use is restricted; only to be
prescribed by a
Tria0.1cre Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% cream X X X Dermatologist.
Clobetasol propionate skin cream 0.05% w/w Supplied to centres where
Clob0.05cre (15g) X there is a Dermatologist.
To be prescribed only by a
Beta0.0125cre Betamethasone 0.1 % skin cream (15g) X Dermatologist.
13.5 Keratoplastic & keratolytic agents

Sali40oin Salicylic acid 40% ointment (extemp) X X X X
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Podopaint Compound podophylline paint (extemp) X X X

Cosaloin Coal tar and salicylic acid ointment (extemp) X X X
13.6 Scabicides & pediculocides
Gamm100sol Gamma Benzene Hexachloride (100ml) X X X X
13.7 Topical local anaesthetics
Lign2gel Lignocaine 2% gel X X X
13.8 Rubefacients
Methoint Methylsalicylate ointment (extemp) X X X
13.9 Drugs for vitiligo
Meth0.75lot Methoxsalen 0.75% lotion X
13.6 Miscellaneous
* For EmOC Programme
Kyjelly KY jelly X X X X* only.
Glyc450syr Glycerin 450ml X X X

Masscre Masse breast cream X X
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14 Diagnostic Agents
14.1 Ophthalmic drugs
Fluo4str Fluorescin 4% strips X X X
14.2 Radiocontrast media
Iohe302inj Iohexol 302mg/ml (Omnipaque -140) inj. X X
Micrsus Microbar Oral Suspension X
To be supplied where x-ray
Baripow Barium sulphate powder X X machines are in use.
Sodium amidotriazoate+ meglumin
Some10:60sol amidotriazoate 10:60 solution (150ml) X
To be prescribed by a
Radiologist as an
antiflatulent during
Chartab Charcoal tab X X abdominal radiography.
15 Disinfectants & Antiseptics

Spir Spirit X X X X
Chcesol Chlorhexidine 7.5% + cetrimide 15% conc. soln. X X X X
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Pope0.1sol Potassium permanganate 0.1% solution (extemp) X X X

Hydrogen peroxide 20 vol 6% soln (plastic
Hydr6sol bottle) X X X X
Sulphoin Sulphur oint. (extemp) X X X
Povi5sol Povidone Iodine Solution (Betadine) 5% w/v X X X
Tinciod Tincture iodine (extemp) X X X
Chlo0.1sol Chlorine 0.1% solution (extemp) X X X X
Glut2sol Glutaraldehyde 2% solution (5000ml) X X X
16. Diuretics
16.1 Osmotic diuretic
Mann20inj Mannitol 20% inj (350ml) X X X
16.2 Thiazide diuretic
Hydr25tab Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg tab X X X X
16.3 Loop diuretic
Frus40tab Frusemide 40mg tab X X X
Frus10inj Frusemide 10mg/ml inj (2ml) X X X
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16.4 Potassium sparing diuretic

17 Gastrointestinal Drugs
17.1 Antacids
Aluminium salt and magnesium salt tab
Anta650tab (Antacid) X X X X flavoured and chewable
Sodi0.3sol Sodium Citrate solution (oral) 0.3 molar X X X

17.1.1 H2 receptor antagonists
Rani150tab Ranitidine 150mg tab X X X X
** Where there is a
Gynaecologist with an
Anaesthesiologist, to be
Rani25inj Ranitidine 25mg/ml (2ml) X X X** used in emergency c-section
17.1.2 Proton Pump Inhibitors

Omep20cap Omeprazole 20mg cap X X
17.2 Antiemetics
Meto10tab Metoclopramide 10mg tab X X X X
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Meto5inj Metoclopramide 5mg/ml inj (2ml) X X X X

for cytotoxic induced
Onda2inj Ondansetron 2mg/ml injection X X emesis
Prom10tab Promethazine hydrochloride 10mg tab X X X X

Prom25inj Promethazine hydrochloride 25mg/ml inj (2ml) X X X X
17.3 Antihaemorrhoidal drugs
Anhaeoin Antihaemorrhoidal oint. 20G (with steroid) X X X X
17.4 Antispasmodic drugs
Dicy10tab Dicyclomine 10mg tab. X X X
Dicy10inj Dicyclomine 10mg/ml Inj. (2ml) X X X
Atro0.6inj Atropine sulphate 0.6mg/ml inj (1ml) X X X X
17.5 Laxatives
Glycsup Glycerin suppository (adult) X X X
Magn450pow Magnesium sulphate powder 400 g X X X X
Supplied to centres where
Magn50inj Magnesium sulphate 50% Inj. X X X there is a Gynaecologist.
Senn7.5tab Senna 7.5mg sennosides tab X X X X
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Para450sol Liquid paraffin 450ml X

Lact200sol Lactulose Solution 10mg/15ml (200ml) X X X
17.6 Drugs used in diarrhoea
17.6.1 Oral Rehydration
Orspow Oral Rehydration Salt for 1L (WHO formula) X X X X
17.6.2 Antidiarrhoeal (symptomatic) drugs
be restricted and
Code15tab Codeine phosphate 15mg tab. (CD) X X X controlled.
18 Hormones, other endocrine drugs & contraceptives

18.1 Adrenal hormones & synthetic substitutes
Hydr25inj Hydrocortisone acetate 25mg/ml inj. X X intra-articular use
Hydr100inj Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate 100mg/ml inj. X X

Pred5tab Prednisolone 5mg tab X X X
Pred20tab Prednisolone 20mg tab X X X
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Wherever there is a
Dermatologist &
Tria40inj Triamcinolone Acetonide Inj. 40mg/ml (1ml) X Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Dexa4inj Dexamethasone 4mg/ml inj (ml) X X X X
18.2 Ovulation Inducers
Clom50tab Clomiphene 50mg tab. X
18.3 Contraceptives
18.3.1 Hormonal contraceptives
Levonorgestrel 0.15mg+ethinyloestradiol
Leet.15/30tab 0.03mg tab X X X X
Levp750tab Levonorgestrel 750mcg tab X X X
Medroxyprogesterone acetate 150mg/ml inj
Medr150inj (1ml) X X X X
18.3.2 Intrauterine devices
CoppT Copper containing device X X X
18.3.3 Barrier methods
Cond Condom X X X X
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18.4 Oestrogens
Ethi50tab Ethinyloestradiol 50 mcg tab. X X X X
Conj0.625tab Conjugated oestrogen 0.625mg tab X X
18.5 Progesterones
Medr10tab Medroxyprogesterone acetate 10mg tab. X X
18.6 Insulins & other antidiabetic agents
Insu40inj Human insulin 40 I.U/ml (soluble) X X X
InZn40inj Human Insulin zinc suspension 40 I.U/ml X X X
InMix30/70 Human Mixtard (neutral + isophane) 30: 70 X X X
Glib5tab Glibenclamide 5mg tab. X X X
Metf500tab Metformin 500mg tab. X X
Use is restricted; to be
prescribed only by a Medical
Piog15tab Pioglitazone 15mg tab X Specialist.
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18.7 Thyroid hormones & antithyroid drugs

18.7.1 Thyroid hormones
Thyr100tab Thyroxine 100 mcg tab. X X X
18.7.2 Antithyroid drugs
Carb5tab Carbimazole 5mg tab. X X
Luiosol Lugol's iodine (extemp) X X X
19 Immunologicals
19.1 Diagnostic agents
Tubeinj Tuberculin inj. X X X
19.2 Sera & immunoglobulins
Teta1500inj Tetanus antitoxin 1500U inj. X X X
Immu16.5inj Immunoglobulin human 16.5% inj. X X
Mggainj Mixed gasgangrene antitoxin inj. X X
procured as and when
Anrainj Antirabies hyperimmune serum inj. X X needed. Not stocked.
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3 vials each to be supplied
in snake prevalent areas
Ansvinj Anti snake venom serum dry pwdr inj X X X X (BHUs).
19.3 Vaccines
19.3.1 For universal immunization
Bcginj BCG inj. X X X X
Tetoinj Tetanus toxiod inj. X X X X
Diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus inj. With Hepatitis
Dpthepinj B X X X X
Measinj Measles inj. X X X X
Poliosol Poliomyelitis oral solution X X X X
19.3.2 For specific groups of individuals
Anravac Antirabies vaccine inj. X X X
Meniinj Meningococcal inj. needed. Not stocked.
HepBinj Hepatitis B vaccine X X X for high risk patients only.

Typhinj Typhoid, Paratyphoid vaccine needed. Not stocked.
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20 Muscle Relaxants (peripherally acting) & Cholinesterase Inhibitors

20.1 Muscle relaxants
Neos0.5inj Neostigmine 0.5mg/ml inj (1ml) X X
20.2 Cholinesterase inhibitors
Suxa50inj Suxamethonium 50mg/ml inj. (2ml) X X
Atra10inj Atracurium Besylate 10mg/ml (2.5ml) X
Vecu4inj Vecuronium 4mg/ml inj (2ml) X X Wherever there are OT
facilities
21 Ophthalmological Preparations
21.1 Anti-infective agents
Chlo0.6Edro Chloramphenicol 0.4% eye drops X X X
Chlo1Eoin Chloramphenicol 1% 250mg eye applicaps X X X X
Cipr0.3Edro Ciprofloxacin 0.3% eye/ear drops X X X
to be used for neonatal
Tetr1eoin Tetracycline 1% eye ointment X X X X conjunctivitis
NeomEoin Neomycin + Polymixin + Bacitracin eye ointment X X
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Acyc3oin Acyclovir 3% oint. (5g) X

Nata5sus Natamycin 5% suspension X
Nata5oin Natamycin 5% oint. X
21.2 Anti-inflammatory agents
Hydr1Eoin Hydrocortisone 1% eye ointment (5g) X X X
Dexa0.01Edro Dexamethasone 0.1% eye/ear drops X X
21.3 Antiglaucoma drugs
21.3 Sympathomimetics
Brim.2Edro Brimonidine 0.2% eye drops X
21.3.2 Beta blockers
Timo.25Edro Timolol maleate 0.25% eye drops X
21.3.3 Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Acet250tab Acetazolamide 250mg tab X X
21.4 Mydriatics & Cycloplegics
Atro1Eoin Atropine 1% eye ointment X X X
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Phen2Edro Phenylephrine 2% eye drops X X is an ophthalmologist
Homa2Edro Homatropine 2% eye drops X X

Trop1Edro Tropicamide 1% eye drops X is an ophthalmologist
21.5 Miscellaneous
MethEdro Methylcellulose 0.3% eye drops X X
Hydroxylpropyl Methylcellulose Inj. 2%
Hydr2inj intraoccular X
Hyal1500inj Hyaluronidase 1500 Unit amp. X
22 Drugs used in obstetrics
22.1 Oxytocics
Meth125tab Methylergometrine 125 mcg tab X X X X
Meth200inj Methylergometrine 200 mcg/ml inj (1ml) X X X
Oxyt5inj Oxytocin 5 unit/ml inj (1ml) X X X X
Carb250inj Carboprost 250mcg/ml inj X is Gynaecologist
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Miso100tab Misoprostol 100mcg tab X -do-
22.2 Anti-oxytocics
To be prescribed by a
Rito10tab Ritodrine HCl 10mg tab. X Gynaecologist.
Rito10inj Ritodrine HCl 10mg/ml (5ml) X -do-
23 Peritoneal Dialysis Solution

Indisol Intraperitoneal dialysis solution X X
24 Psychotherapeutic Drugs
24.1 Drugs used in psychotic disorders
Chlo100tab Chlorpromazine 100mg tab X X X to be supplied to BHU-I also
Chlo25inj Chlorpromazine 25mg/ml inj (1ml) X X X

Halo5inj Haloperidol 5mg/ml inj X X X
DH can indent using Form
Flup25inj Fluphenazine Decanuate 25mg/ml Inj. X III, if required.
Risp2tab Risperidone 2mg tab. X X X

Olan5tab Olanzapine 5mg tab X
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where ever there is
Olan10tab Olanzapine 10mg tab X X psychaitrist
24.2 Drugs used in mood disorders

Amit25tab Amitriptylline 25mg tab X X X till BHU-I
supplied to DH in limited
Fluo20tab Fluoxetine 20mg tab X X X quantities
24.3 Anxiolytics
Diaz5tab Diazepam 5mg tab X X X
Drugs liable to abuse, use to
be restricted and
Diaz5inj Diazepam 5mg/ml inj (2ml) CD X X X X controlled.
Lora1tab Lorazepam 1mg tab. X

25 Drugs acting on the respiratpry tract
25.1 Antiasthmatic drugs
Theophyllin 69mg + Etophyllin 231mg (retard
Deri300tab tab). X X X
Deri220inj Hydroxyethyltheophylline 220mg/ml inj (2ml) X X X
Salb4tab Salbutamol 4mg tab X X X X
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Salb5sol Salbutamol Respiratory Solution 5mg/ml X X X

Adre1inj Adrenaline 1mg/ml inj (1ml) X X X X
25.2 Antitussives & decongestants
25.2.1 Decongestants
Cobeinh Compound benzoin inhalation X X X X
Ephe30tab Ephedrine 30mg tab X X X
25.2.2 Antitussives
Code15tab Codeine phosphate 15mg tab. (CD) X X X
26 Drugs for Meniere's Disease
Cinn25tab Cinnarizine 25mg tab X X
Beta16tab Betahistine 16mg tab X X
27 Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDS)
Meth2.5tab Methotrexate 2.5mg tab. X X
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28 Solution for Water, Electrolytes & Acid-Base Disturbances

28.1 Oral
Potasol Potassium chloride solution (extemp) X X X X
Orspow Oral Rehydration Salt for 1L (WHO formula) X X X X
28.2 Parenteral
Solainj Compound solution of sodium lactate inj. X X X X
Dext5inj Dextrose 5% inj. (500ml) X X X X
Dext10inj Dextrose 10% inj. (500ml) X X X
Dext25inj Dextrose 25% inj. (25ml) X X X
Deso5/.9inj Dextrose 5% sodium chloride 0.9% inj (500ml) X X X
Deso5/.45inj Dextrose 5% sodium chloride 0.45% inj (500ml) X X X
Pota15inj Potassium chloride 15% inj. (10ml) X X X
Sodi7.5inj Sodium bicarbonate 7.5 % inj. (25ml) X X X
Sodi0.9inj Sodium chloride 0.9% inj (540ml) X X X X
Wate5inj Water for injection (5ml) X X X X
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Herminj Hermin inj (200ml) X X

Multi5Inj Multi electrolyte- E (500ml) X X X
29 Vitamins & Minerals
29.1 Vitamins
Vibctab Vitamin B complex tab. X X X X
Vibcinj Vitamin B complex (250mg/10ml) inj X X X
Vitc250tab Vitamin C 250mg tab. X X X X
Vitc100inj Vitamin C 100mg/ml inj (5ml) X X
Reti2lcap Retinol (Vitamin A) 200,000 unit cap. X X X X
Pyri25tab Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) 25mg tab. X X X
Thia100inj Thiamine (Vit B1) 100mg/ml inj. (1ml) X X X
Thia75tab Thiamine 75mg tab X X X X
Multinj Multivitamin IV inj. (10ml) X X
29.2 Minerals
Calc300tab Calcium lactate 300mg tab. X X X X
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Calc10inj Calcium gluconate 10% inj. (10 ml) X X X

Zinc10tab Zinc Sulphate 10mg tab X X X X
30 Plastic Dispensing Envelopes
Enve Envelopes plastic dispensing 10x12 cm X X X X
31 Syringes & Needles
Ivset IV drip set X X X X
Need18g Needle 18G (disposable) X X X X
Need22g Needle 22G (Disposable) X X X X
Need26gC Needle 26G for cartridge (disposable) X X X
Need26gC Needle 26G (disposable) X X
Need27g Needle 27G (disposable) X X
Need27gC Needle 27G for cartridge (disposable) X X X
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Syri1mlD Syringe 1ml with needle (disposable) X X X

Syri2mlD Syringe 2ml with needle (disposable) X X X X
Syri5mlD Syringe 5ml with needle (disposable) X X X X
Syri10mlD Syringe 10ml with needle (disposable) X X X
Syrident Syringe for dental cartridge X X X
Syri20mlD Syringe 20ml disposable X X
Syri50mlD Syringe 50ml disposable X X
32 Chemicals for Extemporaneous Preparation
Benzpow Benzoic acid powder X X X X
Gevicry Gentian violet crystals X X X X
Cala450pow Calamine powder 450G X X X X
Zinc450pow Zinc oxide powder 450G X X X X
Wspa1oin White soft paraffin 1kg X X X X
Salipow Salicylic acid powder X X X X
Podo25pow Podophyllum resin 25g X X X
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Coal450sol Coal tar solution 450ml X X X

Meth450sol Methylsalicylate 450 ml X X X
Pope450pow Potassium permanganate crystals, 450g X X X
Sulph450pow Sulphur sublime powder 450g X X X
Pota450pow Potassium iodide crystals 450g X X X
Chlopow Chlorine (Bleaching Powder) X X X X
Magt450pow Magnesium trisilicate powder, 450g X X X
Lmag450pow Light magnesium carbonate powder, 450g X X X
Pepp450sol Peppermint spirit 450ml X X X
Chlomix Chloroform spirit X X X
Sodi0.3sol Sodium Citrate powder X X X
Sodi450pow Sodium bicarbonate 450g X X X
Pota450pow Potassium chloride powder 450g X X X X
Pota450pow Potassium iodide crystals 450G X X X
Hydroxymethylcellulose powder (suspending
Hydrpow agent) X
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Acacpow Acacia gum powder (suspending agent) X

Benzalch Benzyl alcohol (preservative) X
Chlorpow Chlorobutanol powder (preservative) X
Yellow Sunset yellow (colouring agent) X
Red Ponceau red (colouring agent) X
Sacc Saccharin (sweetening agent) X
Dextrose monyhydrate powder (sweetening
Dextpow agent) X
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Level of health facility to which drug is supplied

Iso250inh Isoflurane 250ml inhalation X

Thio1inj Thiopental sodium 1g inj. X X

Lign2Cinj Lignocaine 2% inj. (30ml) X X X X

Level of health facility to which drug is supplied

Lign4sol Lignocaine 4% solution (30ml) X X X

Ibup400tab Ibuprofen 400mg tab. X X X X

Level of health facility to which drug is supplied

Dicl50sup Diclofenac 50mg suppositories X X supply in limited quantities

2.2 Opioid analgesics

Morp15inj Morphine 15mg/ml inj. (1ml) CD X X X -do-

Morp10tab Morphine 10mg tab. (CD) X X X -do-

Peth50mginj Pethidine 50mg/ml inj. (2ml) CD X X X X -do-

Tram50inj Tramadol HCl 50mg/ml inj. X X

Level of health facility to which drug is supplied

Pred5tab Prednisolone 5mg tab. X X X

Nalo0.4inj Naloxone 0.4mg/ml inj. X X X

Level of health facility to which drug is supplied

Drugs liable to abuse; use to

Pheno30tab Phenobarbital 30mg tab. X X X X

Valp200tab Sodium Valproate 200mg tab. X X

Carb200tab Carbamazepine 200mg tab. X X X

Level of health facility to which drug is supplied

6.1.1 Intestinal anthelmintics

Clox250inj Cloxacillin 250mg inj. X X - do -

Level of health facility to which drug is supplied

6.2.2 Other antibacterials

Ceft1000inj Ceftriaxone 1g inj. X X - do -

Cefo1000inj Cefotaxime 1g inj. X X

Level of health facility to which drug is supplied

Cipr2inj Ciprofloxacin 2mg/ml inj. (100ml) X X -do-

Norf400tab Norfloxacin 400mg tab . X

Neom350cap Neomycin 350mg cap. X X

to be used only for VAP/

Nitr100tab Nitrofurantoin 100mg tab. X X X

Level of health facility to which drug is supplied

Rifa300tab Rifampicin 300mg cap/tab X X X - do -

Clof50cap Clofazimine 50mg cap. - do -

Clof100cap Clofazimine 100mg cap. - do -

6.2.4 Antituberculosis Drugs

Ethi250ta Ethionamide 250mg tab. X -do-

Rifa150tab Rifampicin 150mg tab. X X X

Level of health facility to which drug is supplied

6.3 Antifungal Drugs

Level of health facility to which drug is supplied

6.4.3 Antimalarial drugs

Quin300inj Quinine 300mg/ml inj (2ml) X X X -do-

Arte80inj Artemether 80mgml inj (1ml) X X X X

Level of health facility to which drug is supplied

6.4.3 (b) For prophylaxis

Level of health facility to which drug is supplied

Level of health facility to which drug is supplied

Cycl250inj Cyclophosphamide 250mg inj. X X

Trih2tab Trihexyphenidyl 2mg tab. X X

FeFo60.40tab Ferrous Sulphate 60mg + Folic acid 0.40mg tab. X X X X

Level of health facility to which drug is supplied

10.2 Drugs affecting coagulation

Level of health facility to which drug is supplied

wherever there is a surgeon

Amlo5tab Amlodipine 5mg tab X X

12.2 Antiarrhythmic drugs

Level of health facility to which drug is supplied