Forever Living’s Sonya Aloe Deep-Cleansing Exfoliator is a specialized 118ml facial scrub for effective yet gentle exfoliation.⁸ It uses stabilized Aloe Vera Gel as its primary base, combined with natural, spherical jojoba beads to gently buff away dead skin cells, impurities, and environmental buildup without irritation.⁹ This deep cleansing action leaves skin feeling exceptionally soft, smooth, and refreshed.¹⁰ It’s ideal for combating environmental effects and achieving a clearer, more radiant complexion.

Forever Living’s Sonya Aloe Purifying Cleanser is a gentle yet effective facial cleanser, specifically designed as the foundational first step in the Sonya Skin Care regimen.⁹ This 177ml cleanser combines the renowned soothing and moisturizing properties of stabilized Aloe Vera Gel with a blend of beneficial fruit extracts. Its unique formulation ensures that it gently removes makeup, dirt, and impurities from the skin without stripping its natural moisture barrier, preventing the common issue of overdrying.¹⁰ The result is a wonderfully soft, fresh, and clean complexion after each use, perfectly prepared for subsequent skincare steps.

TAMSOLIN 0.4, containing Tamsulosin 0.4mg, comes in a pack of 10 capsules. Tamsulosin is a type of medicine known as an alpha-blocker.² Its primary use in Kenya is to treat the symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate gland in adult men. This enlargement often leads to bothersome urinary symptoms such as difficulty starting urination, a weak urine stream, frequent urination (especially at night), and a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying.³ By relaxing specific muscles in the prostate and bladder, Tamsulosin helps to improve urine flow and reduce these symptoms.

While it’s noted that you can buy it online in Kenya, its usage should always be strictly according to a prescriber’s directions due to its specific mechanism of action and potential side effects.

The VENTOLIN ROTAHALER DEVICE is an essential component for patients in Kenya who use Ventolin Rotacaps. While Ventolin Rotacaps contain Salbutamol to treat, manage, or prevent breathing problems in individuals with asthma or other airway blocking diseases, the Rotahaler is the device required to inhale the medication from the capsules. It ensures accurate and effective delivery of the dry powder into the lungs. This device is typically purchased separately from the Rotacaps themselves.

TIZOLE 500MG, a generic form of Tinidazole 500mg, comes in a pack of 4 tablets. Tinidazole is a 5-nitroimidazole derivative, sharing similar antimicrobial actions with metronidazole.² It is widely used in Kenya for the treatment of various susceptible protozoal infections and for the treatment and prophylaxis of anaerobic bacterial infections. Additionally, it has found use in regimens for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium implicated in peptic ulcer disease.

Tinidazole is a prescription-only medicine, meaning it should only be used under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.

TRIMEX COUGH EXPECTORANT DIABETIC SYRUP comes in a 100ml bottle.² Regal Pharmaceuticals Ltd, a Nairobi, Kenya-based company, manufactures it specifically for diabetic patients. Each 5ml of syrup contains:

• Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg³
• Pseudoephedrine HCl 30mg⁴
• Guaifenesin 100mg⁵

This sugar-free cough expectorant effectively relieves chesty coughs by loosening and removing stubborn bronchial mucus. It also clears nasal congestion. Patients can typically purchase it without a prescription, but pharmacists may provide advice for proper use.

TRUVADA, supplied as 30 tablets, is a fixed-dose combination medication containing Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (TDF) 300mg and Emtricitabine (FTC) 200mg. This powerful combination medication is primarily used in Kenya for the treatment of HIV-1 infection and, importantly, as a component of a comprehensive strategy to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV-1 infection in uninfected individuals (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis or PrEP). It is crucial to understand that this medicine does not cure HIV infection; it helps manage the virus and prevent its transmission. Truvada is a prescription-only medication and its use requires strict medical guidance and monitoring.

TRUVADA, supplied as 30 tablets, is a fixed-dose combination medication containing Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (TDF) 300mg and Emtricitabine (FTC) 200mg. This powerful combination medication is primarily used in Kenya for the treatment of HIV-1 infection and, importantly, as a component of a comprehensive strategy to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV-1 infection in uninfected individuals (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis or PrEP). It is crucial to understand that this medicine does not cure HIV infection; it helps manage the virus and prevent its transmission. Truvada is a prescription-only medication and its use requires strict medical guidance and monitoring.

TZEX 500mg, supplied as 4 tablets, contains Tinidazole 500mg as its active ingredient. Tinidazole is a 5-nitroimidazole derivative, sharing similar antimicrobial actions with metronidazole. It is widely used in Kenya for the treatment of various susceptible protozoal infections and for both the treatment and prophylaxis (prevention) of anaerobic bacterial infections. Additionally, it has been incorporated into regimens for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori in patients with peptic ulcer disease. TZEX 500mg is a prescription-only medication.

UDIHEP Tablets in Kenya are supplied in a pack of 10 tablets, with each tablet containing Ursodeoxycholic Acid 150mg as the active ingredient. Udihep is prescribed for a range of hepatic (liver) disorders, including cirrhosis and gallstones, among other ailments as determined by a physician. The mechanism of action for Udihep involves decreasing the production of cholesterol and, importantly, dissolving existing cholesterol in bile. This medication is available by prescription only.

UNIBROL SUSPENSION comes in a 60ml bottle. Each 5ml contains 125mg of Aminosidine, also known as Paromomycin Sulphate. This aminoglycoside antibiotic is for oral use. It effectively treats intestinal protozoal infections in Kenya. These include amoebiasis, cryptosporidiosis, and giardiasis. Doctors have also tested it parenterally for visceral leishmaniasis and topically for cutaneous leishmaniasis. While used for tapeworm infection, it is not the primary treatment. Additionally, doctors use it to suppress intestinal flora before surgery and to manage hepatic encephalopathy. UNIBROL SUSPENSION is a prescription-only medication.

UNIBROL TABS come in a pack of 24 tablets. Each tablet contains Aminosidine 250mg, also known as Paromomycin Sulphate. This oral aminoglycoside antibiotic effectively treats intestinal protozoal infections in Kenya. These infections include amoebiasis, cryptosporidiosis, and giardiasis. Doctors have also explored its use parenterally for visceral leishmaniasis and topically for cutaneous leishmaniasis. While used for tapeworm infection, it is not typically the first-choice treatment. Additionally, doctors use it to suppress intestinal flora before surgery and in managing hepatic encephalopathy. UNIBROL TABS are a prescription-only medication.

UPERIO 100MG tablets come in a pack of 28 tabs. Each tablet contains Sacubitril and Valsartan Sodium Hydrate. This medicine combines two distinct drugs. It aims to reduce the risk of death and hospitalizations in people with long-lasting heart failure. Doctors usually prescribe it along with other heart failure medications. UPERIO 100MG is available only by prescription.

V-DRUF Anti Dandruff Shampoo comes in a 120ml bottle.³ It contains Ketoconazole 2%, Zinc Pyrithione 1%, and Aloe Vera 10%.⁴ This shampoo is for external use. It effectively treats dandruff.⁵ For routine prevention of dandruff recurrence, use this shampoo once or twice weekly. Wet your hair thoroughly with lukewarm water. Apply enough shampoo and massage it in well to form a lather. Leave it on for 3-5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water.

The VENTOLIN EVOHALER/INHALER provides 200 doses. Its active ingredient is Salbutamol. This inhaler is crucial for patients in Kenya who experience breathing problems due to asthma or other airway blocking diseases. It helps to treat, manage, or prevent these breathing difficulties.¹ Ventolin Evohaler is a fast-acting bronchodilator. This means it quickly opens up the airways. This medication is available only by prescription.

VENTOLIN EXPECTORANT SYRUP comes in a 100ml bottle.² It contains a combination of Salbutamol and Guaifenesin.³ This syrup is used to treat productive coughs in patients in Kenya who have asthma or other airway blocking diseases.⁴ It works by opening up the airways and helping to thin and clear mucus from the lungs.⁵ This medication is available only by prescription.

VENTOLIN RESPIRATOR SOLUTION comes in a 10ml bottle. Its active ingredient is Salbutamol (5mg/ml). This solution, therefore, directly aids severe breathing problems. Doctors primarily use it to treat, manage, or prevent these issues in Kenyan patients. This includes individuals with asthma, acute severe asthma (status asthmaticus), chronic bronchospasm unresponsive to conventional therapy, or other airway blocking diseases. The solution rapidly opens airways to ease breathing. Patients can only obtain this medication with a prescription. A physician must administer it using a suitable nebulizer.

VENTOLIN ROTACAPS come in a pack of 100 capsules. Each capsule contains Salbutamol 200mcg.¹ These capsules are for inhalation using a specific device (Rotahaler).² They effectively treat, manage, or prevent breathing problems in patients in Kenya who have asthma or other airway blocking diseases. Salbutamol, a fast-acting bronchodilator, quickly opens the airways.³ Patients can obtain this medication only by prescription.

VENTOLIN SYRUP comes in a 100ml bottle. Each 5ml of syrup contains Salbutamol 2mg. This syrup treats, manages, or prevents breathing problems in patients in Kenya who have asthma or other airway blocking diseases. Salbutamol is a fast-acting bronchodilator. This means it quickly opens up the airways. This oral medication is particularly suitable for children and adults who cannot use an inhaler effectively. Patients can obtain this medication only by prescription.