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The United States is seeing a large increase in the number of people assuming more responsibility for their own health care. This text provides a quick, comprehensive reference of products available for self-care.

Each chapter covers a common medical condition, including information derived from FDA monographs and current references, and includes:
an overview of the condition
drug categories and indication for use
mode of action
warning and precautions
recommended doses
products available

This invaluable text aims to aid both pharmacy students with didactic courses and experiential components of the curriculum, as well as to provide pharmacists, pharmacy students, and individuals interested in self-care an easy-to-use reference for common conditions and products available for prevention and treatment.

Contents:
• 1. FDA Regulation of the Nonprescription Drug Market
• 2. OTC Diagnostic Home Test Kits
• 3. Gastrointestinal System
• 4. Respiratory System
• 5. Central Nervous System
• 6. Genitourinary System
• 7. Topical Ophthalmic, Otic and Oral Cavity Products
• 8. Topical Dermatological Products
• 9. Miscellaneous Products

2010. 228 p.
soft cover

Deutscher Apotheker Verlag

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