Medicines Used in Ear, Nose & Throat Diseases in Tanzania: NEMLIT medicines, brands and prices
Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) lists 12 medicines under Medicines Used in Ear, Nose & Throat Diseases. None of them is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
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Sub-categories
- Ear Drops (3)
- Nasal Preparations (5)
- Oral Antiseptics (4)
Which medicines used in ear, nose & throat diseases can I get on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
None of the medicines used in ear, nose & throat diseases is on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet.
Which medicines used in ear, nose & throat diseases are on Tanzania's NEMLIT?
The NEMLIT (7th edition, 2026) lists 12 medicines under Medicines Used in Ear, Nose & Throat Diseases: Chlorhexidine gluconate, Ciprofloxacin, Dexamethasone + Ciprofloxacin, Dexamethasone + Neomycin, Ephedrine, Hydrogen peroxide, Lidocaine + Beclometasone + Clotrimazole + and Mometasone and 4 more.
| Medicine | Level | Category | Listed forms | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine gluconate | B | Oral Antiseptics | Mouthwash: 0.1% (prepare from concentrated solution); gel | p. 30 |
| Ciprofloxacin | C | Ear Drops | Ear drops; 0.3% | p. 29 |
| Dexamethasone + Ciprofloxacin | D | Nasal Preparations | Nasal drops: 0.1% + 0.3% | p. 30 |
| Dexamethasone + Neomycin | C | Ear Drops | Ear drops: 0.1% + 0.5% | p. 29 |
| Ephedrine | B | Nasal Preparations | Nasal drops 0.5% and 1% | p. 30 |
| Hydrogen peroxide | A | Oral Antiseptics | Mouthwash: 3% | p. 30 |
| Lidocaine + Beclometasone + Clotrimazole + | D | Ear Drops | Ear drop | p. 29 |
| Mometasone | S | Nasal Preparations | Nasal spray 50 micrograms/dose (as furoate) | p. 30 |
| Potassium permanganate | A | Oral Antiseptics | Potassium permanganate Solution: 1:4000; prepare from powder/crystals | p. 30 |
| Povidone iodine | A | Oral Antiseptics | Mouthwash: 0.5%, 1% | p. 30 |
| Sodium chloride | A | Nasal Preparations | Nasal drop: 0.9% | p. 30 |
| Xylometazoline | S | Nasal Preparations | Nasal spray: 0.05% | p. 30 |
Who can prescribe medicines used in ear, nose & throat diseases in Tanzania?
It depends on each medicine's NEMLIT level. This category has medicines at levels A, B, C, D and S; level A medicines may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers, dental officers, assistant medical officers, clinical officers and assistant clinical officers.
| Level | Facility | Who may prescribe |
|---|---|---|
| A (listed) | Dispensary | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer, Assistant Clinical Officer |
| B (listed) | Health centre | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer |
| C (listed) | Council or district hospital | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer |
| D (listed) | Regional referral hospital | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer |
| S (listed) | Zonal, special and national hospitals | Specialist |
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Sources: Standard Treatment Guidelines and National Essential Medicines List (STG/NEMLIT), 7th edition, 2026, Ministry of Health; DukaDawa pharmacy network. Category names as printed in the NEMLIT.
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