David Craig

The history of the “David Craig” brand dates back to 1942 when Mr. David Craig (a pharmacist by profession) started to meet the needs of community Pharmacists with extemporaneous preparations (Galenicals) and traditional over-the-counter (OTC) medicines.

Today, with more than 60 years expertise and heritage supplying Australian Pharmacists, the “David Craig” brand continues to meet the needs of pharmacy professionals and consumers with more than 160 products, including:

• A range of bases (anionic, non-ionic etc.) for pharmacy skin care formulations plus consumer skin care products;
• Raw materials, excipients and solvents for extemporaneous formulations;
• Traditional ‘ready-to-use’ OTC medicines.

“David Craig” has been trusted by generations of pharmacy professionals as a complete and high quality range of pharmacopoeia formulations (BP, USP, APF) and products.

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EFFECTIVE & TRADITIONAL COUGH, COLD REMEDIES

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EXCIPIENTS/RAW MATERIALS

Description	Pack  Size	Product Use
Acetone	500mL	Solvent
Acetone	100mL	Solvent
Alum Powder BP	100g	Astringent, emetic, mouthwash
Alum Powder BP	500g	Astringent, emetic, mouthwash
Aluminium Acetate Solution	200mL	Astringent & antiseptic
Ammonium Bicarbonate	400g	Cough expectorant
Aniseed Oil	25mL	Flavouring agent, expectorant
Calcium Carbonate Precip	500g	Ingredient in antacid preparations, basics for tooth powders
Castor Oil	500mL	Mild purgative, emollient
Castor Oil	200mL	Mild purgative, emollient
Citric Acid	500g	Acidifying agent
Dithranol	10g	Used in skin preparations (psoriasis, ring worm etc)
Emulsifying Ointment BP	500g	Base for creams, soap substitute
Emulsifying Ointment BP	100g	Base for creams, soap substitute
Emulsifying Wax	500g	Used in emulsion preparations
Ethanol 90% SVR	2 Litre	Solvent & preservative
Ethanol 95% SVR	2 Litre	Solvent & preservative
Ethanol Absolute SVR	2 Litre	Solvent & preservative
Formaldehyde Coml	500mL	Treatment of sweaty feet
Glycerin BP	2 Litre	Used in various preparations as a vehicle
Glycerin BP	500mL	Used in various preparations as a vehicle
Hydroquinone	50g	Depigmentation of skin (2 - 5% ointment)
Hydroxybenzoate Comp Solution	100mL	Preservative
Isopropyl Alcohol	500mL	Preservative, solvent
Isopropyl Alcohol	100mL	Preservative, solvent
Lactic Acid USP	100mL	Vaginal douche (0.5 - 2% solution)
Lavender Oil Spike	25mL	Flatulence & colic
Liquorice Liquid Extract	500mL	Used in cough mixtures (as an expectorant and demulcent)
Magnesium Carbonate Light	500g	Antacid & mild laxative
Menthol Crystals	25g	Used in various preparations - Thymol mouthwash, Menthol Inhalation
Menthol Crystals	100g	Used in various preparations - Thymol mouthwash, Menthol Inhalation
Menthol Liquid	100mL	Used in various preparations - Menthol Inhal etc
Methyl Salicylate	500mL	Counter irritant, used in ointments and liniments
Paraffin Liquid	5 Litre	Emollient and ingredient of creams and ointments (externally), stool softener (internally)
Peanut Oil (Arachis Oil)	500mL	Soap preparations, cosmetic & other skincare formulation
Peppermint Oil	25mL	Gastric and intestinal flatulence and colic, aromatic carminative
Peppermint Water Concentrate	100mL	Used as a vehicle for mixtures
Phenol Liquified	100mL	Used in Calamine Lotion preparation, itching (0.5% solution)
Podophyllin Resin	25g	Removal of soft venereal warts
Potassium Citrate	500g	Urinary alkaliniser
Potassium Iodide	100g	Diuretic & expectorant
Propylene Glycol	500mL	Solvent
Red Syrup	500mL	Flavouring agent
Resorcinol	100g	Used in various skin preparations (psoriasis, eczema, irritation etc)
Rosewater Concentrate	100mL	Perfumery agent
Salicylic Acid	500g	Topical keratolytic & antifungal
Salicylic Acid	100g	Topical keratolytic & antifungal
Silver Nitrate	25g	Warts. Pruritis ani and Pruritis valvae (1% paint)
Simple Ointment White	500g	Ointment base
Simple Syrup	2 Litre	Sweetening and flavouring agent
Sodium Bicarbonate	500g	Irrigating burns (first aid), soften & remove ear wax; hyperacidity (antacid)
Sodium Bicarbonate	100g	Irrigating burns (first aid), soften & remove ear wax; hyperacidity (antacid)
Sodium Citrate	500g	Inflammatory condition of bladder, emulsifier acidulant
Specially Methylated Spirit	2 Litre	Nursery use
Sulphur Powder	500g	In ointment for scabies and other antifungal preparations
Talc Purified	500g	Lubricant in massage, dusting powder
Tragacanth Comp Powder	100g	Suspending agent
Trichloroacetic Acid	25g	Corneal warts (10% soln), caustic and astringent
Urea	100g	Osmotic diuretic; chronic dry skin conditions
Urea	500g	Osmotic diuretic; chronic dry skin conditions
Zinc Oxide BP	500g	Mild astringent, eczema

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GASTROINTESTINAL

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GENERAL MEDICINES

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INFECTION CONTROL

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SKINCARE – DISPENSARY BASE

Extemporaneous dispensing of dermatological preparations by pharmacists is widespread. Formulations combining two or more drugs are common because of the potential benefits, including

• Synergistic effects,
• Ease of administration,
• Reduced duration of treatment, and
• Improved compliance.

 ‘David Craig Professional’ offers a range of anionic and non-ionic bases and other popular vehicles for extemporaneous dispensing of dermatological preparations.

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SKIN CARE - READY TO USE

Description	Pack Size	Product Use
Acetic Acid Glacial	500mL	Removal of wart and corn (with dilution)
Alcoholic Soap Solution APF	500mL	To remove incrustations (psoriasis), scalp cleansing
Aqueous Cream & Ac Sal 3%	100g	Keratolytic, removal of sun spots
Aqueous Cream & Ac Sal 5%	100g	Keratolytic, removal of sun spots
Aqueous Cream Ac Sal 2% Sulphur 2%	100g	Seborrhoeic dermatitis of scalp
Aqueous Cream Ac Sal 3% Sulphur 3%	100g	Seborrhoeic dermatitis of scalp
Aqueous Lotion (soap-free wash)	500mL	Soap substitute and moisturiser (suitable for sensitive skin)
B.O.Z. Ointment	500g	Emollient & protective for dry, cracked skin
Bay Rum	100mL	Hairwash, aftershave
Boric Acid Powder	100g	Antisepsis
Calamine Cream Aqueous	100g	Topical protectant, mild astringent, symptomatic relief in pruritis ani
Calamine Lotion	200mL	Itching (e.g. chicken pox, measles); mild sunburn; topical protectant; symptomatic relief of pruritis ani
Calamine Lotion Oily	200mL	Topical protectant, mild astringent, symptomatic relief in pruritis ani
Castellani’s Paint w/o Magenta	100mL	Superficial dermatophytoses (non-staining paint)
Coal Tar Solution	200mL	Psoriasis, eczema, seborrhoea
Coal Tar Solution	500mL	Psoriasis, eczema, seborrhoea
Cod Liver Oil Ointment	100g	Bed sores
Cod Liver Oil Ointment	500g	Bed sores
Moisturising Hand Cream	500mL	Dry skin conditions
Olive Oil	100mL	Externally: Emollient and soothing to inflamed surfaces, softens crusts in eczema and psoriasis. Internally: Nutrient, demulcent and mild laxative
Paraffin Soft White (100% Pure Petroleum Jelly)	500g	Dry skin conditions (emollient & protective) component in creams & ointments
Paraffin Soft Yellow (Petroleum Jelly Yellow)	500g	Dry skin conditions
Podophyllin Paint Strong	25mL	Removal of soft venereal warts
Podophyllin Paint Weak	25mL	Removal of soft venereal warts
Potassium Permanganate	500g	Ulcer and abscesses cleansing; wet dressing in eczema & acute dermatitis, athletes foot
Sorbolene & 10% Glycerine Cream	500g	Treatment and long lasting protection against dry skin & winter itch. Relief from eczema & psoriasis.
Sorbolene & 10% Glycerine Lotion	500mL	Treatment and long lasting protection against dry skin & winter itch. Relief from eczema & psoriasis.
Sorbolene Cream	100g	Treatment and long lasting protection against dry skin, winter itch, sunburn, exposure to detergents or soaps.
Sorbolene Cream & Ac Sal 5%	100g	Psoriasis, dermatitis
Whitfield’s 1/2 Strength Ointment	100g	Tinea (chronic, dry scaling type)
Witch Hazel	500mL	Skin freshener and toner
Wool Fat Anhydrous BP	500g	Relief of and treatment of sore damaged nipples; dry and cracked skin
Wool Fat Anhydrous BP	100g	Relief of and treatment of sore damaged nipples; dry and cracked skin
Wool Fat Hydrous	500g	Relief of and treatment of sore damaged nipples; dry and cracked skin
Zinc & Castor Oil Cream	100g	Nappy and urinary rash, chafed & tender skin and mild eczema and dermatitis
Zinc & Sal Acid Paste (Lassar’s)	100g	Skin irritation, abrasions, sun protection; eczema
Zinc & Sal Acid Paste (Lassar’s)	600g	Skin irritation, abrasions, sun protection; eczema
Zinc Cream	700g	Chronic dry skin such as dermatitis
Zinc Oxide Compound Paste	100g	Eczematous conditions, psoriasis; sun protection
Zinc Oxide Compound Paste	600g	Eczematous conditions, psoriasis; sun protection

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Senega & Ammonia Mixture APF

Cough Expectorant for a Chesty Cough

When to use?

Chesty cough - when one has a ‘rattly’ ‘tight’ chest. The wet cough may be the last symptom left after a sore throat or nasal and sinus congestion. The common symptoms are congested & breathless feelings, cough with mucus or phlegm.

Active ingredients

Pack size

Why use - key benefits

• Cough expectorants
• Contains no pseudoephedrine, lactose, gluten.
• Helps loosen and remove phlegm and prevent throat irritation.
• Suitable for people with high blood pressure.

Relieves chesty cough symptoms	Helps relieve chest congestion	Helps loosen and remove phlegm	Prevents throat irritation	Suitable for people with high blood pressure	Contains no starch & gluten

Dosage

• Every 4 hours
• Adults and Children over 12 years: 10-20mL
• Children 6-12 years: 5mL
• Children 2-5 years: 2.5mL
• Children under 2 years: Consult your doctor or pharmacist.  

Cautions/Warnings

• Not recommended during pregnancy.
• Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding or suffering from asthma.

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Codeine Linctus APF

When to use?
Unproductive, dry and intractable coughs associated with colds and flu in adults.

Active ingredients

• Each 5mL contains Codeine Phosphate 25mg
• Also contains Sucrose, Methyl Hydroxybenzoate and Propyl Hydroxybenzoate.

Pack size

100ml

Why use - key benefits

• Cough suppressant
• Reduces aching associated with colds or flu
• Contains no lactose, gluten.

Dosage

• Every 4 hours
• Adults: 5ml

Relieves dry cough symptoms	Reduces coughing & aching	Contains no starch, gluten

Cautions/Warnings

• Not recommended during pregnancy.
• Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding or suffering from asthma.
• This medication may cause drowsiness. If affected do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery.
• Avoid alcohol.
• Gold Cross Codeine Linctus is a prescription only product.

Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional.