Nonprescription Drugs
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Saturday, November 21, 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...

[Factors related to purchasing over-the-counter medications online]

30 Aug 2009 We conducted a Web-based survey of approximately 40,000 Internet users on the purchase of over-the-counter (OTC) medications online in March 2009. The valid response rate was 97.8% and the number of responses was 39,208. The number of people who had ... Read more...

Topical chlormethine hydrochloride causing bullous reaction.

30 Aug 2009 We describe a woman misusing chlormethine hydrochloride lotion for vitiligo with dermatological complications of local urticarial and bullous reactions. Presentations, complications, and management of topical chlormethine hydrochloride overdose are ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Nonprescription Drugs'

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
• [Factors related to purchasing over-the-counter medications online] 30 Aug 2009
• Case files of the medical toxicology fellowship at the New York City poison control: bromism: forgotten, but not gone. 30 Aug 2009
• Best drugs for what ails you: the brands to buy--and those to skip. 30 Aug 2009
• Topical chlormethine hydrochloride causing bullous reaction. 30 Aug 2009
• The FDA Acetaminophen Advisory Committee Meeting - what is the future of acetaminophen in the United States? The perspective of a committee member. 30 Aug 2009
• ...And do parents misinterpret OTC cough-cold product labels? 30 Aug 2009
• ...FDA may limit sales of acetaminophen-containing medications... 30 Aug 2009
• Over-the-counter medications: Zicam nasal products may cause loss of sense of smell... 30 Aug 2009
• Emergency: acetaminophen poisoning. 30 Aug 2009
• Measuring the assessment and counseling provided with the supply of nonprescription asthma reliever medication: a simulated patient study. 16 Aug 2009
• [Attitudes to over-the-counter analgesics among 15-16 year-old teenagers] 11 Aug 2009
• [Self-medication with over-the-counter analgesics among 15-16 year-old teenagers] 11 Aug 2009
• [Adolescents and everyday life pains] 11 Aug 2009
• [Questionnaire to examine the prevalence of allergy symptoms and consumer measures by prefecture] 30 Jul 2009
• Is your knowledge up-to-date? Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). 30 Jul 2009
• Complementary therapies, herbs, and other OTC agents. Metabolic therapies. 30 Jul 2009
• [Postmarketing surveillance studies in community pharmacies] 30 Jul 2009
• Patterns of medication use in the immigrant population resident in Spain: associated factors. 30 Jul 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)