Essentials of nonprescription medications and devices

Acknowledgments xi 1 Regulation of the nonprescription drug market by the US Food and Drug Administration 1 The US drug marketing system 1 The pharmacist’s role in self-care 7 Important sources of OTC drug information 7 References 8 2 Diagnostic home test kits 9 Blood pressure monitoring devices 10 Cholesterol tests 11 Diabetes monitoring devices 13 Fecal occult blood in the stool 16 Fertility test kits 17 Infectious disease kits 21 Drugs of abuse screening tests 24 Thermometers 26 Ear examination kits 28 Throat examination kits 28 Breast self-examination kit 29 Menopause detection kit 29 Paternity testing 29 Case study exercises 303 Gastrointestinal system 33 Acid indigestion, heartburn, GERD, relief of upset stomach associated with overindulgence in food and drink 34 Gas and bloating 39 Nausea and vomiting 42 Poison treatment drug products 45 Pinworms 48 Laxatives 49 Antidiarrheal agents 60 Lactose intolerance 63 Probiotics 63 Electrolyte solutions 64 Miscellaneous products 64 Case study exercises 65 References 67 4 Respiratory system 69 Allergies 69 Common cold 77 Asthma 84 Case study exercises 85 References 87 5 Central nervous system (including peripheral analgesics) 89 Oral analgesics 90 Sedatives 99 Stimulants 104 Antidepressant dietary supplements 106 Case study exercises 107 References 109 6 Genitourinary system 111 Urinary-tract drugs 112 Products for men 115 Products for women 118 Case study exercises 125 References 127 7 Topical ophthalmic, otic, and oral cavity conditions 129 Topical ophthalmic products 129 Otic products 135Canker sores or aphthous ulcers 143 Toothache and teething pain products 144 Case study exercises 145 References 147 8 Topical dermatological products 149 Xerosis (dry skin) 151 Eczema (dermatitis) 153 Insect bites and stings 160 Musculoskeletal pain 167 Hemorrhoids 169 Antiperspirants 173 Sunscreens 174 Topical antimicrobial drugs 177 Topical antiviral drugs 182 Corn and callus removers 184 Ingrown toenail relief 185 Acne 186 Hyperproliferation skin conditions (scaly dermatitis) 188 Case study exercises 192 References 194 9 Miscellaneous products 197 Weight loss products 197 Smoking cessation products 198 Osteoarthritis (arthritis) 202 Hair loss (alopecia) 203 Adaptogen 205 Memory loss and dementia 206 Coronary heart disease 207 Case study exercises 208 References 209 Index 211 Oral cavity products 137 References 32