- •Over-the-counter drugs (otc)
- •Otc drugs
- •Potential Side Effects of otc Medicines in Adults
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- •Prescription for danger?
- •Risk of some common over-the-counter drugs
- •Prescription Drugs
- •Help with Drug safety
- •Prescription Drugs
- •A Sample Prescription Label
- •The limits of labels
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- •Safeguarding Against Quackery
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- •In case of emergency/overdose
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Prescription Drugs
The FDA takes other steps to make sure that medicines are safe when used according to directions. One step is to allow certain drugs to be sold only with a written order from a doctor. These prescription drugs come with instructions from the doctor. The instructions are typewritten on the container. These directions tell you the following.
How to take the medicine
How often to take it
How much of it to take each
Whether the medicine needs to be taken in a special way (for example, with food or with a milk product)
A Sample Prescription Label
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Neighborhood Pharmacy Pharmacy’s name, address and phone number
Prescription number
Date prescription was filled Name of patient
Directions from doctor
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672 Miller Road Oakville, TX (214) 555-6666
Pharmacist: T.Newhouse Rx 7578
Dr.Herring Date 3/27/80
Name Maria Cora Refills O
One teaspoon every 6 hours as Needed for hives
Hydroxyzine nydrochloride syrup 240 ml |
Name of pharmacist who filled prescription
Name of prescribing doctor
Whether refills are allowed
Name of medicine
Amount in container
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Every OTC drug has a label that carries the following important information.
The name of the drug
What the drug is to be used for
Now much of the drug is in the package
Directions for using the drug
Warnings about the use and possible side effects
The date after which it is no longer safe to use the contents of the package
The illustration below shows you how this information appears on an actual OTC drug label.
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Name of product→
Ingredients→
Exact measurement of package contents→
Name and address of manufacturer → |
PAIN OFF
ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS For fast relief of minor pain
Active ingredient: acetaminophen 325 mg.
200 Tablets
DO NOT USE IF PROTECTIVE SEAL IS BROKEN
Medi-Labs
612 Medi-Lab Way Mediville,NJ |
PAIN OFF PAIN OFF provides temporary relief from: simple headaches; minor muscle aches; and aches, pain and fever due to colds and “flu” (Caution: if condition persists for more than 10 days, consult a physician.) Warning: Keep out of reach of children. As With any drugs, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product. Usual Adult Dose: 2 tablets four times a day as needed. For children under 12, consult a physician. NO.GT 123
EXP 10/92 |
___Purpose of medicine
____Cautions on use
____Directions for safe use
_____Control number |
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Expiration date