Generic Medicines A–Z
Browse an A–Z index of generic medicine names and active ingredients listed by Direct Meds, then compare available products, strengths and packs.
MebeverineA direct-acting smooth muscle relaxant that eases gut spasms and cramping in irritable bowel syndrome.1 medicineView MebeverineMedroxyprogesterone AcetateA synthetic progestogen that stabilises the uterine lining to treat missed periods and irregular bleeding.1 medicineView Medroxyprogesterone AcetateMefenamic AcidAn NSAID for mild-to-moderate acute pain and period cramps, known as Ponstel.1 medicineView Mefenamic AcidMefloquineAntimalarial that kills the malaria parasite in red blood cells, used to treat and prevent the disease.1 medicineView MefloquineMelatoninA hormone medicine that resets the sleep-wake cycle, used for jet lag and ADHD-related insomnia.1 medicineView MelatoninMeloxicamAn NSAID that reduces joint inflammation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, with a boxed warning on cardiovascular and gastrointestinal risk.1 medicineView MeloxicamMesalazineAnti-inflammatory 5-ASA that works directly on the bowel lining to treat ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.1 medicineView MesalazineMesteroloneA synthetic androgen that replaces low testosterone in men, sold as Proviron.1 medicineView MesteroloneMetforminA biguanide that lowers liver glucose output and improves insulin response in type 2 diabetes.2 medicinesView MetforminMethocarbamolA centrally-acting muscle relaxant that calms the nervous system to ease acute pain from strains and sprains.1 medicineView MethocarbamolMethotrexateAn antimetabolite that blocks DNA building in fast-dividing cells, used for arthritis, psoriasis and certain cancers.1 medicineView MethotrexateMethylprednisoloneA corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and allergic responses, in four strengths from 4 mg to 32 mg.1 medicineView MethylprednisoloneMetronidazoleAn antimicrobial that damages the DNA of anaerobic bacteria and parasites, used to treat bacterial vaginosis.1 medicineView MetronidazoleMiconazoleAn imidazole antifungal that stops fungal growth on skin, used for ringworm, jock itch and athlete's foot.1 medicineView MiconazoleMinoxidilTopical minoxidil stimulates scalp hair growth while oral minoxidil relaxes blood vessels to lower pressure.3 medicinesView MinoxidilMirabegronRelaxes the bladder muscle to reduce urgency and frequency in adults with overactive bladder.1 medicineView MirabegronModafinilModafinil improves wakefulness in adults with narcolepsy, sleep apnoea or shift work disorder.1 medicineView ModafinilMolnupiravirAntiviral that introduces errors into viral RNA, used for mild to moderate COVID-19 in at-risk adults.1 medicineView MolnupiravirMometasone FuroateA corticosteroid that reduces nasal and skin inflammation with minimal systemic absorption.3 medicinesView Mometasone FuroateMonobenzoneTopical depigmenting agent that permanently removes melanin from unaffected skin in extensive vitiligo.1 medicineView MonobenzoneMontelukastLeukotriene receptor antagonist for asthma, allergic rhinitis and exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, with a boxed neuropsychiatric warning.2 medicinesView MontelukastMycophenolate MofetilAn immunosuppressant that blocks lymphocyte multiplication to prevent transplant rejection and manage autoimmune disease.1 medicineView Mycophenolate Mofetil