In the Nizhny Novgorod region approved 128 drugs for sale by mail

In remote settlements of the Nizhny Novgorod region, the Russian Post will be able to buy 128 drugs - the official list of drugs allowed for sale in post offices has already been approved. This is a “basic” set that covers the most frequent needs of the home first aid kit of residents of villages and towns.

All the items on the list are strictly non-prescription. From pain, spasms and temperature, paracetamol, ibuprofen, diclofenac, nimesulide, analgin, aspirin and drotaverine will be useful. With colds, coughs and allergies - drops in the nose (xylometazolin, oxymetazolin), expectorants (ambroxol, ACC), antiviral (umifenovir, tiloron) and antihistamines (cetirizine, loratadine). For the gastrointestinal tract, loperamide, pancreatin and lactulose are provided.

The kit has first aid and skin: chlorhexidine, dexpanthenol, ointments with acyclovir and hydrocortisone, antifungal (clotrimazole, terbinafine). For the heart and nerves - nitroglycerin, extracts of valerian and motherwort, for the eyes and ears - taurine, tetracycline ointment and painkillers (lidocaine with phenazone).

Thus, post offices actually assume the functions of duty pharmacy points of prime necessity in the Nizhny Novgorod hinterland.