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Nonprescription Drugs - Adverse effects
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Definition of 'Nonprescription Drugs'Medicines that can be sold legally without a DRUG PRESCRIPTION. Common names: Nonprescription Drugs; Drugs, Nonprescription; Patent Medicines; Non-Prescription Drugs; Non Prescription Drugs; OTC Drugs; Drugs, OTC; Over-the-Counter Drugs; Drugs, Over-the-Counter; Over the Counter Drugs; Drugs, Non-Prescription; Drugs, Non Prescription; Medicines, Patent |
Monday, November 23, 2009
Bioequivalence study of low-dose diclofenac potassium tablet formulations.
29 Sep 2009 
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug with potent analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. An immediate-release formulation containing a low dose of 12.5 mg diclofenac-potassium (-K) is marketed as over the ... Read more...
[Self-medication with over-the-counter analgesics among 15-16 year-old teenagers]
11 Aug 2009 BACKGROUND: OTC analgesics were released for sale outside pharmacies in Norway in 2003. This study assesses indications and frequency of use of these drugs among 15-16 year-old teenagers in Norway after 2003. MATERIAL AND METHOD: We developed a ... Read more...
OTC medication-induced nephrotoxicity in the elderly and CKD patient.
29 Jun 2009 There are more than 400,000 over-the-counter (OTC) medications available in drug stores across the country, and the list continues to grow. The movement of prescription medications to OTC medications has been rapidly escalating since 1997. In ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Nonprescription Drugs - Adverse effects'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- Despite health claims by manufacturers, little oversight for homeopathic products.
19 Oct 2009 - Bioequivalence study of low-dose diclofenac potassium tablet formulations. 29 Sep 2009
- Over-the-counter medications: Zicam nasal products may cause loss of sense of smell... 30 Aug 2009
- [Self-medication with over-the-counter analgesics among 15-16 year-old teenagers] 11 Aug 2009
- Allergic contact dermatitis from dibucaine hydrochloride, chlorpheniramine maleate, and naphazoline hydrochloride in an over-the-counter topical antiseptic. 29 Jun 2009
- OTC medication-induced nephrotoxicity in the elderly and CKD patient. 29 Jun 2009
- [Role of pharmacists in a community pharmacy for self-medication of patients with headache]
30 May 2009 - Parental misinterpretations of over-the-counter pediatric cough and cold medication labels. 30 May 2009
- [Fat blockers now without a prescription--without diet the reducing pill has little effect (interview by Dr. Judith Neumaier)] 12 May 2009
- Over-the-counter analgesic use. 5 May 2009
- Medication mistakes. How to avoid dangerous drug errors. 29 Apr 2009
- Advertising of OTC products in a Nigerian urban setting: content analysis for indications, targets, and advertising appeal. 29 Apr 2009
- Organ-specific warnings; internal analgesic, antipyretic, and antirheumatic drug products for over-the-counter human use; final monograph. Final rule. 27 Apr 2009
- Use of over-the-counter analgesics is not associated with acute decompensation in patients with cirrhosis. 22 Apr 2009
- AV conduction block and proximal myopathy induced by Gee's cough linctus. 22 Apr 2009
- FDA expands warning on diet products. 20 Apr 2009
- Written information about individual medicines for consumers. 13 Apr 2009
- Complementary therapies, herbs, and other OTC agents. 13 Apr 2009
- Drug interactions are risky for older adults. Seven common drug combinations could cause serious side effects, a new study shows. 30 Mar 2009
- Acute, reversible nonoliguric renal failure in two children associated with analgesic-antipyretic drugs. 30 Mar 2009
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Technical information about 'Nonprescription Drugs'
Definition: Medicines that can be sold legally without a DRUG PRESCRIPTION.
Registry Number: 0
Descriptor UI: D004366
Alternative terms: Nonprescription Drugs; Drugs, Nonprescription; Patent Medicines; Non-Prescription Drugs; Non Prescription Drugs; OTC Drugs; Drugs, OTC; Over-the-Counter Drugs; Drugs, Over-the-Counter; Over the Counter Drugs; Drugs, Non-Prescription; Drugs, Non Prescription; Medicines, Patent;
Allowable Qualifiers: administration & dosage; adverse effects; analysis; chemical synthesis; classification; diagnostic use; economics; history; isolation & purification; metabolism; pharmacokinetics; pharmacology; poisoning; radiation effects; standards; supply & distribution; therapeutic use; toxicity; chemistry; contraindications;
Tree Number: D26.530;
History Note: 2009(1973)