OTC MEDICATIONS
Despite restrictions on the sale of this decongestant, developments in
methamphetamine production present new challenges for pharmacists.
Various sources for this problem have been identified, including air swallowing, diet, lactose intolerance, and IBS.
Prolonged tiredness and sleepiness are a concern for many people.
Patients often request relief for foot discomfort due to a wide range of causes, including corns and calluses.
Understanding the relative advantages and disadvantages of OTC antacids, H2 antagonists, and proton pump inhibitors allows the pharmacist to provide lasting relief for patients.
Caution must be taken when recommending OTC products for pregnancy-related symptoms.
Polyisoprene condoms are as effective as those made from latex or polyurethane.
According to a recent survey of pharmacists, more than 60% of OTC
recommendations sought by the public involved cough and cold products.
Patients should use sunscreen to protect themselves from harmful UV radiation, because there’s no such thing as a healthy tan.
Dry or red eye, allergic conjunctivitis, and foreign bodies in the eye are secondary ocular conditions common in older patients.
To successfully help seniors make appropriate nonprescription drug choices, it is essential for pharmacists to correctly assess their symptoms.
OTC products are recommended for a wide variety of minor aches and pains, making it a complex market for the average patient.
Despite numerous critical instructions and warnings on the labels,
research has shown that these products are often used incorrectly.
Although nonprescription products are of no use in treating this common childhood condition, the pharmacist should be prepared to answer the parent’s questions.
When used as directed, nonprescription cough and cold products can be
safe for the pediatric population, and a pharmacist's counseling is
integral to ensuring that they are being used safely and at appropriate
doses.
The pharmacist is on the front lines of pharmaceutical care when patients need assistance with minor health conditions.
A ndrogenic alopecia, or male pattern baldness, is the most common form of alopecia, occurring in more than 50% of men.
In 1991, Mark Beers and an expert panel developed explicit criteria
There is little debate that the Rx-to-OTC switch movement (when a prescription drug is reclassified to nonprescription or OTC status) has caused major changes in the pharmacy marketplace. When the patent on a prescription medication expires, the manufacturer typically experiences a dip in profits due to emerging competition from generics.
Providing durable medical equipment (DME) can develop into a lucrative and rewarding aspect of a pharmacy's total patient care role.
Approximately 36 million Americans use OTC pain medications daily...
Community pharmacists field hundreds of self-care questions yearly on the topic of pain management...
Rashes are ubiquitous in the American population, being one of the more common reasons for pharmacy and physician visits.
By the age of 70, nearly 80% of men have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a prostate condition that can cause a variety of bothersome urinary symptoms.
Obesity is a medical condition that is highly resistant to therapeutic interventions.
Blood pressure measurement is critical in diagnosing hypertension and managing the efficacy of antihypertensive medications.
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Strains, sprains, and other musculoskeletal problems are extremely common.
The potential number of interactions between nonprescription products and psychotropic medications is difficult to estimate due to the number of OTC products and the immense probability that many will interact with psychotropics.
Obesity is a medical condition that is highly resistant to therapeutic interventions.
It is considered unethical for manufacturers to design prospective human trials to ascertain potential teratogenicity or to determine dangers to a baby when medications pass into breast milk.
According to the National Institute for Aging, quackery is at an all-time high.
First OTC Weight Loss Drug Now Available in Stores GlaxoSmithKline's alli (orlistat), the only FDA-approved weight loss product, recently hit shelves in pharmacies, grocery stores, and mass merchandisers nationwide.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement on breast-feeding recommends that women breast-feed their infants exclusively for at least the first six months of life and suggests trying to breast-feed for the first 12 months of life.
During much of the 20th century, cigarette smoking was tacitly and even overtly romanticized.
Acne vulgaris is a common skin disorder, affecting 40 to 50 million people in the United States.
Community pharmacists can influence how OTC medications should be used and, in many instances, which products are actually purchased by patients.
With the advent of warmer weather, seasoned pharmacists anticipate an onslaught of patients seeking assistance with summer-related illnesses, such as sunburn, poison ivy, and insect-related problems.
The pharmacist is often asked about dermatologic conditions.
Herpes simplex labialis, also known as cold sores, is a common cause of perioral discomfort.
Pharmacists are in a unique position within the health care community.
In 2005, an estimated 20.8 million people in the United States had diabetes mellitus.