Section : Pharmaceutical Companies and their Medication used in Dermatology

Merck / Schering-Plough ®

  • Claritin ® (loratadine): used in treatment of urticaria and pruritus
  • Dr Scholl’s ® line: footcare (corns, callosities), wart treatment
  • Gardasil ®: Human papillomavirus vaccine (prevention of genital warts)
  • Propecia ® (finasteride): treatment of hair loss (androgenetic alopecia (androgenic alopecia)) (male pattern pattern hair loss)
  • Stromectol ® (Ivermectin): used in treatment of insect infestations (scabies…)

Note that the list is updated regularly as all pharmaceutical companies and products are not included. This is simply a guide to medications which are known to the authors of the website. Full-indications may not be included and side effects are not mentioned. All the content may therefore be viewed as an opinion.

The brands indicated are property of the pharmaceutical companies and are trademarked.

The products included are specifically for dermatology (eg oral antibiotics are not included).

The steroid (corticosteroid) grading is from mild…moderate….strong to very strong.

Please contact us to complete/correct the list.


Category : Merck / Schering-Plough - Modifie le 03.23.2010