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Conditions and Indications A–Z

Browse an A–Z index of health conditions and treatment indications linked to medicines in the Direct Meds store.

ScabiesAn itchy rash caused by mites that spreads through close skin contact and is treated with topical antiparasitic medicines.1 medicineView SchistosomiasisA parasitic worm infection acquired through contact with untreated fresh water in tropical regions, also known as bilharzia.1 medicineView SchizophreniaA long-term mental health condition that causes a range of psychological symptoms and is often described as a type of psychosis.5 medicinesView Seborrhoeic DermatitisA common inflammatory skin condition causing a scaly rash on oily areas such as the scalp and face.2 medicinesView Secondary AmenorrhoeaSecondary amenorrhoea means periods stop for at least three months after previously regular cycles. What causes it, and which medicines are listed for it.3 medicinesView Secondary HypogonadismSecondary hypogonadism occurs when the pituitary gland fails to signal the testes to produce testosterone, distinct from primary testicular problems.2 medicinesView Seizure DisordersEpilepsy is a brain condition causing seizures, sudden bursts of electrical activity that change how a person feels, moves or is aware.1 medicineView Severe Recalcitrant Nodular AcneSevere recalcitrant nodular acne is a stubborn form of acne where deep, painful cysts and nodules extend into the skin and resist over-the-counter treatments.3 medicinesView Shift Work Sleep DisorderA circadian rhythm disorder causing difficulty adjusting sleep to nontraditional work schedules such as overnight or rotating shifts.2 medicinesView ShigellosisA bacterial gut infection caused by Shigella, spread through contaminated food or water, bringing diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps.1 medicineView Sickle Cell AnaemiaSickle cell anaemia is the most serious inherited condition affecting the red blood cells, present from birth and common in people of African or Caribbean descent.1 medicineView SinusitisSwelling of the sinuses, usually caused by infection and common after a cold or flu, with pain, blockage and coloured mucus.1 medicineView Skin InfectionsCellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that causes pain, heat and swelling, often on the lower limbs. It can make a person feel unwell.1 medicineView Smoking CessationSmoking cessation is the structured process of quitting tobacco use, involving behavioural support and medication to address nicotine dependency.2 medicinesView SpasticitySpasticity is an increase in muscle tone causing stiffness and difficulty with movement. It commonly affects people with cerebral palsy or multiple sclerosis.2 medicinesView Stable Coronary Artery DiseaseA settled narrowing of the heart's arteries caused by plaque build-up, which can lead to a heart attack or an ischaemic stroke.1 medicineView Stroke PreventionA stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain stops. Learn about prevention approaches and the medicines listed for this condition.5 medicinesView StrongyloidiasisStrongyloides is a parasitic roundworm that can cause stomach aches, diarrhoea and rashes, though most people have no symptoms.1 medicineView Superficial Basal Cell CarcinomaA subtype of basal cell carcinoma, the skin cancer seen most frequently, presenting as a scaly irregular patch.2 medicinesView Systemic CandidiasisSystemic candidiasis is the spread of Candida yeast through the bloodstream into internal organs, affecting hospitalized or immunocompromised patients.2 medicinesView Systemic Fungal InfectionsInvasive fungal conditions that spread beyond the skin into deeper tissues, primarily affecting immunocompromised and critically ill patients.1 medicineView Systemic Lupus ErythematosusSystemic lupus erythematosus is a long-term autoimmune condition causing joint pain, skin rashes and deep tiredness.1 medicineView