Specyfiki

Specyfiki, in Polish, is the plural of specyfik and is commonly used to refer to pharmaceutical preparations or remedies. In standard language, specyfiki denote medicines used to diagnose, prevent, or treat illness, and can include a wide range of products sold in pharmacies, such as tablets, capsules, syrups, ointments, solutions, and inhalants.

In Poland, specyfiki are regulated as medicines under the pharmaceutical law. They can be over-the-counter (leki bez recepty) or prescription medicines (leki na receptę). Before they may be placed on the market, most medicines require a marketing authorization (pozwolenie na dopuszczenie do obrotu) issued by competent authorities; safety, quality, and efficacy are monitored through pharmacovigilance. Regulatory bodies in Poland include the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices and Biocidal Products (URPL) and, at the European level, the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

Specyfiki come in many forms, including tablets, capsules, liquids, suspensions, creams, gels, inhalers, and injectables. The term is primarily used for medicines, but in everyday language it may occasionally refer to other therapeutic preparations. It is important to distinguish medicines from dietary supplements or cosmetic products, which are covered by separate regulations.

Safety and proper use are essential: dosage, contraindications, possible drug interactions, storage conditions, and expiry dates must be observed to prevent adverse effects. In case of uncertainty or adverse reactions, consult a healthcare professional or pharmacist.