Table 3.
Analysis of the frequently supplemented chemical medicines
| No. | Name | Frequency | Suggestion | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Colloidal Bismuth Pectin |
16 |
Supplement |
Meets the selection principles |
| 2 |
Gliclazide |
16 |
Supplement |
Meets the selection principles |
| 3 |
Chymotrypsin |
17 |
Supplement |
Meets the selection principles |
| 4 |
Amlodipine |
17 |
Supplement |
Meets the selection principles |
| 5 |
Cefaclor |
17 |
Supplement |
Meets the selection principles |
| 6 |
Calamine |
17 |
Supplement |
Meets the selection principles |
| 7 |
Morphine |
18 |
Supplement |
Meets the selection principles |
| 8 |
Loratadine |
20 |
Supplement |
Meets the selection principles |
| 9 |
Triamcinolone acetonide |
20 |
Supplement |
Meets the selection principles |
| 10 |
Acarbose |
20 |
Supplement |
Meets the selection principles |
| 11 |
Vitamin B complex |
20 |
Supplement |
Meets the selection principles |
| 12 |
Cefotaxime |
20 |
Supplement |
Meets the selection principles |
| 13 |
Tinidazole |
22 |
Supplement |
Meets the selection principles |
| 14 |
Etamsylate |
22 |
Supplement |
Meets the selection principles |
| 15 |
Flunarizine |
24 |
Supplement |
Meets the selection principles |
| 16 |
Cefradine |
24 |
Supplement |
Meets the selection principles |
| 17 |
Clotrimazole |
24 |
Supplement external preparation only |
Have significant side effects by oral administration, while effective as external anti-fungal medicine |
| 18 |
Fluocinolone acetonide |
17 |
Supplement external preparation only |
Have significant side effects by oral administration, while effective as external anti-inflammatory medicine |
| 19 |
Somidon |
29 |
Cannot supplement |
Have significant side effects |
| 20 |
Cimitidine |
24 |
Cannot supplement |
Have significant side effects |
| 21 |
Diethylstilbestrol |
18 |
Cannot supplement |
Have significant side effects |
| 22 |
Ofloxacin |
16 |
Not supplement |
Levofloxacin, the levorotatory form of ofloxaxin, is included in the essential medicines list; it is more effective and less expensive. |
| 23 |
Ambroxol |
16 |
Not supplement |
Oral dosage of ambroxol is included in the essential medicines list. The injection only applies for emergencies, and it is more expensive. |
| 24 |
Coenzyme A |
16 |
Not supplement |
Mainly used for leucopenia and functional hypothermia. Disputes exist on its effect. |
| 25 |
Vitamin C |
16 |
Not supplement |
Injection is included in the essential medicines list. The oral dosage is OTC medicine; therefore, it is not suggested to be supplemented. |
| 26 |
Piracetam |
17 |
Not supplement |
No sufficient clinical- or evidence-based medical evidence to prove its effectiveness |
| 27 |
Troxerutin |
18 |
Not supplement |
No sufficient clinical- or evidence-based medical evidence to prove its effectiveness |
| 28 |
Lincomycin |
19 |
Not supplement |
Similar effect with clindamycin in the essential medicines list, and no clinical advantage |
| 29 |
Oryzanol |
21 |
Not supplement |
No sufficient clinical- or evidence-based medical evidence to prove its effectiveness |
| 30 |
Furazolidone |
22 |
Not supplement |
No sufficient clinical- or evidence-based medical evidence to prove its effectiveness |
| 31 |
Roxithromycin |
22 |
Not supplement |
Same antibacterial spectrum with erythromycin in the essential medicines list; more expensive |
| 32 | Inosine | 24 | Not supplement | No sufficient clinical- or evidence-based medical evidence to prove its effectiveness |