otc over the counter medications

Over-the-Counter Medications

Sore Throat

Antiseptic Agents Phenols Alcohols Volatile oils Iodine

Anesthetic Agents Benzocaine Benzyl alcohol

Grandma’s Remedy

Oral Antihistamines

Physiology

Agents MOA SE

Sedating Ingredients Diphenhydramine Doxylamine succinate Chlorpheniramine Bromopheniramine Clemastine

Non-Sedating Loratadine

Claritin Alevert

Additional indications Sleep aids Pain with insomnia

Anatomy of the Skin

Contact Dermatitis

MOA

Symptoms (S/O)

Prophylaxis

Pharmacologic Agents Anesthetics Antihistamines Counter irritants Cortisone Astringents Antiseptics

Additional Indications

Insect bites/stings

Chicken pox

Heat rash Anti itch Soothing

Burn Injuries

Types of Burns Thermal Electrical Chemical Sunburn

Burn Treatment Non-pharmacologic

Cleansing Dressings Soaks

Pharmacologic Protectants Topical anesthetics Cortisone Counter irritants Topical antibiotics

Let The Sunshine In?

Sunshine Types of UV light Long term hazards Prevention

MED SPF

Skin complexion Burning Tanning

Sunscreen and Suntan ProductsSun blocks (Physical Barriers)

Zinc oxide Titanium dioxide Red Petrolatum

Sunscreens (Chemical Barriers)

PABA/Padimate O Benzophenones Cinnamates Homosalate

Tanning Products

Skin Cancer

Actinic Kerotosis 1 & poly

Nodular basal cell Translucent/ulcer

Superficial basal

Cell carcinoma

Pigmented

Malignant Melanoma

Home First Aid

Red Cross Classes

Poison Control Center 1-800-523-2222

Wound care/cuts Bandages Creams Adhesives Colloidal film

Eye irritation

Sensible Weight Control

Physiology Obesity defined~~ Health risks

How fat forms?

HTN

SLEEPAPNEA

HYPERLIPIDS

OArthritis

CA

DM

CHF/CAD

OBESITY

OTC Treatments

Stimulants Caffeine Ephedra Ma huang

Benzocaine

Bulk producers

“Quack” products Thyroid Laxatives/Body wraps Teas/Spirulina Guarana DHEA Starch blockers

“Canned”Diets?

Atkins

SouthBeach

Somersizing

Zone

Mediterranean

Blood Type

WeightWatchers

Sensible Weight Control cont.

Lifestyle changes B behavior E exercise E education~~ P plan

Calories Intake Output

Behavior ModificationTechniques

Physician/NutritionistVitamins supplementSeveral small mealsEat only in one placeControl chewing rateControl amount & servings

Self- monitoringReward systemRestructure low self-esteem and unrealistic expectationsProfessional support and/or counselingStress reduction techniques

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Vitamins

Nutritional Needs Factors Disease prevention Counter SE of drugs

Market Place

Mega dosing

Nutritional Supplements Body building Baby formulas

Vitamins Fat soluble Water (H20) soluble Pseudo vitamins

Minerals Calcium

Trace elements Fluoride

How Acne Develops

Skin Products

Acne Clean, dry, mask

Canker (cold) sore Internal External Role of Lysine

Hemorrhoids Internal External

Therapeutic skin care Dry skin Diaper rash Foot care Chapped lips

Lice

Natrum muriaticum 1xIn NaCl, USP

Fungus

Ringworm

Jock itch

Nails

Vaginal

Dandruff

Otic Ophthalmic

Swimmer’s ear

Ear wax

Infection

Pain Similasan (Chamomilla HPUS10x)

Allergy eyes Opcon A, Naphcon A,

Vasocon A

Anti irritants

Artificial tears

Stye

Family PlanningPlan A Plan B

Condoms Male Female

Nonoxynol- 9

Sponge

Home ovulation predictor kits

Emergency Contraception (EC)~~

Plan C Home pregnancy test

Home Health Care Testing

Blood Pressure Monitors

Fecal Occult Test Kits

Home Cholesterol Kits

Disease Testing UTI

Blood Glucose Testing Machines Insulin supplies

Dental Hygiene Products

Toothpaste/gels Tooth whitening

Mouth washes Gingivitis

Dentures

Floss

Anti virals

OTC Potpourri

Smoking Cessation Patches Gum Water

Anti Snoring Nasal spray Tablets/Strips

Air PurifiersHumidifiers