Tuesday, January 04, 2005

Medical supply requirements prioritised by need

First priority -
Paracetmol
Brufane
Amoxycillin
Ranidin (stomach pain, vomit)
Antacids
ORS powder
Tetramycin eyedrops
Multivitamins
Norfloxacin (diarrhoea)
Dichloromine
Derephyllin Tabs
T.NORINS-TZ for adult (diarrhoea)
NEGAMAT suspension syrup for child (diarrhoea)

Second Priority - List generated by Community Health Cell in Bangalore(sochara@vsnl.com)

Chlorine Tablets (for disinfection of water),
Septran Syrup and Tablets,
Flagyl Syrup and Tabs (Metronidazole),
Paracetamol Syrup and Tabs,
Asthalin Syrup (Salbutomol) + Tabs (Theo Asthalin),
Mebendazole,
Cough Syrup,
Brufen tablets / Diclofenac,
Metronidazole,
Doxycyclin Capsules,
Ampicillin Capsules,
Soframycin Ointment,
Nasivion Nose Drops,
ORS,
Calamine Lotion,
Amoxycyclin 250 mg (Amoxycillin),
anti Histamines (Avil CPM / cetrizine),
Derephyllin Tabs,
Ibuprofen ointment / Diclofenac ointment

Third Priority -
Cefotaxin (Injection ) 1000/500 mg
Ciprofloxacin 100 mg/200 I. V.
Fortwin/ Pentazocine
Hydrocortison 100 mg / 200 mg
Perinorm
Metachlopromite
Norfloxacin 400 mg
Amikacine 500 mg
Metronidazol 400 mg
I. V.Phenargan
Renitidine
Sutures & Needles
Pain Relief - Ibuprofane, Asprin, Dclofenac, Paracetamol
Infection Prevention - Amoxicillin
Dysentry - Diaorehha - Oral Rehydration kits (ORS), Furazolidone, Metronidizole
Anti-Bacterial - Cotrimoxazole
For Asthama - Salbutamol,
Aminophylline
Chloroquine

Other Medical Aid required
Infant feeding tubes
Dressing trays
Surgical scissors
Bandages,
Cotton dressing material
I. V. N/ Saline , 5% Dextrose
Surgical & plastering knife
Injuries Dressing - Cotton, Bandgaes etc.
Sanitary Napkins,
Disposable Gloves (for relief workers)
Face mask (for relief workers)
Bleaching Powder
'phenyl' liquid

Saturday, January 01, 2005

Info on water purification chemical

The basic chemical is Sodium hypochlorite

Cost Rs. 40 per bottle of 1000ml
Good for 10,000 liters of water i.e. 100ml per 1000 liters

Kills Bacteria in ½ hr. Sediment impurities take 4 hrs to settle
Water remains potable for 12 hrs

To purchase, Contact
Ravi Srinivas, Chennai Marketing office
52031444, Mob: 9383931444