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50 Most Used Medicines in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry stands as a cornerstone of its healthcare system, consistently striving to meet the diverse medical needs of its large population. A dynamic and rapidly growing sector, it plays a vital role in ensuring access to essential medicines. But what are the go-to medications that form the backbone of treatment in Bangladeshi households and healthcare facilities?

While exact sales figures for specific brands remain proprietary, an analysis of market prevalence, prescription trends, and widespread availability points to a core set of medicines that are undeniably “most used.” This article delves into 50 such popular medicines, offering insights into their generic names, common strengths, dosage forms, and the leading pharmaceutical companies that make them accessible across the nation.

Our exploration covers a spectrum of therapeutic areas, reflecting the common health challenges and treatment priorities in Bangladesh, from everyday ailments to chronic conditions.

Understanding the Landscape: Top Therapeutic Areas & Key Players

The most frequently used medicines often align with prevalent health issues like infectious diseases, gastric disorders, pain management, and chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Leading Bangladeshi pharmaceutical giants like Square Pharmaceuticals PLC, Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Renata PLC, Opsonin Pharma Ltd., and Aristopharma Ltd. are consistently at the forefront, producing a vast array of these essential drugs.

The 50 Most Used Medicines in Bangladesh (Popular Brands & Their Essentials)

Here’s a curated list of commonly used medicines, categorized by their primary therapeutic area:

1. Pain & Fever Management

These medicines are indispensable for alleviating pain and reducing fever, common symptoms across various illnesses.

  1. Napa
    • Generic Name: Paracetamol
    • Common Strengths: 500 mg, 665 mg (Extend), 120 mg/5ml (Suspension), 80 mg/ml (Paediatric Drops)
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Suspension, Suppository, Paediatric Drops
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: General pain relief, fever reduction.
  2. Ace
    • Generic Name: Paracetamol
    • Common Strengths: 500 mg, 665 mg (Extend), 120 mg/5ml (Suspension)
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Suspension
    • Company: Aristopharma Ltd.
    • Use: Pain relief, fever reduction.
  3. Xel-Z
    • Generic Name: Paracetamol
    • Common Strengths: 500 mg, 665 mg (ER)
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet
    • Company: Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    • Use: Pain relief, fever reduction.
  4. Flexi
    • Generic Name: Ibuprofen
    • Common Strengths: 200 mg, 400 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Suspension
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for pain, inflammation, and fever.
  5. Ketorolac
    • Generic Name: Ketorolac Tromethamine
    • Common Strengths: 10 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Injection
    • Company: Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Square Pharmaceuticals PLC (and others)
    • Use: Short-term management of moderately severe acute pain.

2. Gastric & Digestive Health

Addressing common gastric issues like acidity, indigestion, and nausea.

  1. Esomep
    • Generic Name: Esomeprazole
    • Common Strengths: 20 mg, 40 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Capsule, IV Injection
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Reduces stomach acid, treats GERD, ulcers, and heartburn.
  2. Nexum
    • Generic Name: Esomeprazole
    • Common Strengths: 20 mg, 40 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Capsule, IV Injection
    • Company: Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    • Use: Reduces stomach acid, treats GERD, ulcers, and heartburn.
  3. Losectil
    • Generic Name: Omeprazole
    • Common Strengths: 20 mg, 40 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Capsule, IV Injection
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Reduces stomach acid, treats indigestion, heartburn, and ulcers.
  4. Pantonix
    • Generic Name: Pantoprazole
    • Common Strengths: 20 mg, 40 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, IV Injection
    • Company: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    • Use: Reduces stomach acid, treats heartburn, GERD, and ulcers.
  5. Rabep
    • Generic Name: Rabeprazole
    • Common Strengths: 10 mg, 20 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet
    • Company: ACI Limited
    • Use: Reduces stomach acid, treats GERD and conditions with excessive acid.
  6. Seclo
    • Generic Name: Omeprazole
    • Common Strengths: 20 mg, 40 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Capsule
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Reduces stomach acid, treats indigestion, heartburn, and ulcers.
  7. Omep
    • Generic Name: Omeprazole
    • Common Strengths: 20 mg, 40 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Capsule
    • Company: Opsonin Pharma Ltd.
    • Use: Reduces stomach acid, treats indigestion, heartburn, and ulcers.
  8. Fimotac
    • Generic Name: Famotidine
    • Common Strengths: 20 mg, 40 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: H2 blocker, reduces stomach acid for ulcers and heartburn.
  9. Motigut
    • Generic Name: Domperidone
    • Common Strengths: 10 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Suspension, Suppository
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Treats nausea, vomiting, and promotes stomach emptying.
  10. Domiren
    • Generic Name: Domperidone
    • Common Strengths: 10 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Suspension
    • Company: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    • Use: Treats nausea, vomiting, and indigestion.

3. Anti-Infectives (Antibiotics, Antifungals, Antivirals)

Essential for combating bacterial, fungal, and viral infections.

  1. Suprax
    • Generic Name: Cefixime
    • Common Strengths: 200 mg, 400 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Suspension
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Treats various bacterial infections (e.g., respiratory, urinary tract).
  2. Zimax
    • Generic Name: Azithromycin
    • Common Strengths: 250 mg, 500 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Suspension
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Broad-spectrum antibiotic for respiratory, skin, and other bacterial infections.
  3. Axet
    • Generic Name: Cefuroxime Axetil
    • Common Strengths: 250 mg, 500 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Suspension
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Treats bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, ear, skin, etc.
  4. Tridosil
    • Generic Name: Azithromycin
    • Common Strengths: 250 mg, 500 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Suspension
    • Company: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    • Use: Broad-spectrum antibiotic for various bacterial infections.
  5. Tazocin
    • Generic Name: Piperacillin + Tazobactam
    • Common Strengths: 2.25 gm, 4.5 gm
    • Dosage Forms: IV Injection
    • Company: Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    • Use: Potent antibiotic for severe bacterial infections, especially in hospitals.
  6. Ciprocin
    • Generic Name: Ciprofloxacin
    • Common Strengths: 250 mg, 500 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, IV Infusion, Eye/Ear Drops
    • Company: Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    • Use: Quinolone antibiotic for urinary tract, respiratory, skin infections, etc.
  7. Moxaclav
    • Generic Name: Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid
    • Common Strengths: 375 mg, 625 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Suspension
    • Company: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    • Use: Potent antibiotic for a wide range of bacterial infections.
  8. Ominax
    • Generic Name: Cefixime
    • Common Strengths: 200 mg, 400 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Suspension
    • Company: Renata PLC
    • Use: Treats various bacterial infections.
  9. Flucon
    • Generic Name: Fluconazole
    • Common Strengths: 150 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Capsule
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Antifungal for various fungal infections.

4. Antihistamines & Allergy Relief

For managing allergic reactions, sneezing, itching, and rashes.

  1. Fexo
    • Generic Name: Fexofenadine
    • Common Strengths: 60 mg, 120 mg, 180 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Non-drowsy antihistamine for hay fever and hives.
  2. Alatrol
    • Generic Name: Loratadine
    • Common Strengths: 10 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Syrup
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Non-drowsy antihistamine for allergy symptoms.
  3. Reliver
    • Generic Name: Cetirizine
    • Common Strengths: 10 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Syrup
    • Company: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    • Use: Antihistamine for allergies.
  4. Deslor
    • Generic Name: Desloratadine
    • Common Strengths: 5 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Syrup
    • Company: Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    • Use: Non-drowsy antihistamine for seasonal allergies.

5. Respiratory Health (Asthma, Cough)

For managing respiratory conditions like asthma and persistent cough.

  1. Montair
    • Generic Name: Montelukast
    • Common Strengths: 4 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Sachet
    • Company: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    • Use: Prevents asthma attacks and treats allergic rhinitis.
  2. Moxus
    • Generic Name: Montelukast
    • Common Strengths: 4 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Sachet
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Prevents asthma attacks and treats allergic rhinitis.
  3. Monas
    • Generic Name: Montelukast
    • Common Strengths: 4 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Sachet
    • Company: Renata PLC
    • Use: Prevents asthma attacks and treats allergic rhinitis.
  4. Bromex
    • Generic Name: Bromhexine
    • Common Strengths: 8 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Syrup
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Mucolytic, helps to thin and clear mucus from airways.
  5. Tusca
    • Generic Name: Dextromethorphan + Pseudoephedrine + Triprolidine
    • Common Strengths: Syrup formulation
    • Dosage Forms: Syrup
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Cough and cold relief.

6. Cardiovascular Health (Blood Pressure, Cholesterol)

Managing hypertension, high cholesterol, and preventing heart disease.

  1. Amlopres
    • Generic Name: Amlodipine
    • Common Strengths: 5 mg, 10 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Treats high blood pressure and angina.
  2. Olmes
    • Generic Name: Olmesartan Medoxomil
    • Common Strengths: 20 mg, 40 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Treats high blood pressure.
  3. Duopres
    • Generic Name: Olmesartan Medoxomil + Amlodipine
    • Common Strengths: 20 mg+5 mg, 40 mg+10 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet
    • Company: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    • Use: Combination therapy for high blood pressure.
  4. Losar
    • Generic Name: Losartan Potassium
    • Common Strengths: 25 mg, 50 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Treats high blood pressure and protects kidneys in diabetes.
  5. Tiginor
    • Generic Name: Atorvastatin
    • Common Strengths: 10 mg, 20 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet
    • Company: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    • Use: Lowers cholesterol and reduces cardiovascular risk.
  6. Avas
    • Generic Name: Atorvastatin
    • Common Strengths: 10 mg, 20 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Lowers cholesterol and reduces cardiovascular risk.
  7. Rocovas
    • Generic Name: Rosuvastatin
    • Common Strengths: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Lowers cholesterol and reduces cardiovascular risk.
  8. Rosu
    • Generic Name: Rosuvastatin
    • Common Strengths: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet
    • Company: Ziska Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    • Use: Lowers cholesterol and reduces cardiovascular risk.
  9. Cardiloc
    • Generic Name: Metoprolol Succinate
    • Common Strengths: 25 mg, 50 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet (Extended Release)
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Beta-blocker for high blood pressure, angina, and heart failure.

7. Diabetes Management

Crucial medications for controlling blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.

  1. Glory
    • Generic Name: Gliclazide
    • Common Strengths: 80 mg (MR), 30 mg (MR)
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet (Modified Release)
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Oral medication for Type 2 Diabetes.
  2. Diabinil
    • Generic Name: Metformin Hydrochloride
    • Common Strengths: 500 mg, 850 mg (ER)
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Extended Release Tablet
    • Company: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    • Use: Oral medication for Type 2 Diabetes.
  3. Glucomin
    • Generic Name: Metformin Hydrochloride
    • Common Strengths: 500 mg, 850 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Oral medication for Type 2 Diabetes.
  4. Insulin (Various Brands)
    • Generic Name: Insulin Human (Isophane, Regular, Mixed)
    • Common Strengths: 100 IU/ml
    • Dosage Forms: Vial, Penfill
    • Company: Novo Nordisk Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd. (marketed by Eskayef), Square Pharmaceuticals PLC, Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    • Use: Controls blood sugar in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.

8. Vitamins & Nutritional Supplements

Addressing deficiencies and supporting overall health.

  1. Ostecal D
    • Generic Name: Calcium Carbonate + Colecalciferol (Vitamin D3)
    • Common Strengths: 500 mg Calcium + 200 IU Vit D3
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Bone health, calcium and vitamin D supplementation.
  2. Calcibex
    • Generic Name: Calcium Carbonate + Colecalciferol (Vitamin D3)
    • Common Strengths: 500 mg Calcium + 200 IU Vit D3
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet
    • Company: Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    • Use: Bone health, calcium and vitamin D supplementation.
  3. Neuro-B
    • Generic Name: Thiamine (B1) + Pyridoxine (B6) + Cyanocobalamin (B12)
    • Common Strengths: Varies by formulation (e.g., 100mg B1, 200mg B6, 200mcg B12)
    • Dosage Forms: Tablet, Injection
    • Company: Square Pharmaceuticals PLC
    • Use: Treats B vitamin deficiencies, supports nerve health.
  4. Ceevit
    • Generic Name: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
    • Common Strengths: 250 mg, 500 mg
    • Dosage Forms: Chewable Tablet
    • Company: Renata PLC
    • Use: Vitamin C supplementation, antioxidant.

A Note on Responsible Medicine Use

It is crucial to remember that this list provides general information about commonly used medicines. Self-medication can be dangerous. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional or physician for diagnosis, treatment, and before taking any new medication. Adhering to prescribed dosages and completing full courses of antibiotics, for example, is vital for effective treatment and preventing drug resistance.

The Bangladeshi pharmaceutical sector continues to grow, innovate, and adapt to the health needs of the population. These 50 medicines, among many others, represent the everyday tools in the fight for better health across Bangladesh.

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