Over-the-counter drug

Pharmaceutical Simulation of Over the Counter Marketing By (Name) Institution Date of submission Pharmaceutical Simulation Of Over the Counter Marketing Introduction In most parts of the world, the supply and access of medicines is regulated by a framework set out by the government through regulatory body which looks at the risk perception and benefits of the medication to the population. For example in the United Kingdom, there are three categories of medicines: medicines for general sale

Many patients use over-the-counter medication in order to improve their health and reduce any potential risks. There are many reasons why over-the-counter medications are essential to the public. Such reasons include the accessibility, cost, and the overall effects that the medication provides. However, anyone can buy these medications which leads to the improper use and management that could happen. This lack of understanding could potentially harm the patient and also increase the chances of

and an understanding of the human body have also consistently increased. New drugs are available for safe consumption to combat a plethora of illnesses and disorders ranging from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to chronic depression. As a result of the growing options for prescribed remedies to health complications, there has been a blur on the line distinguishing beneficial medicine to recreational drug use. The growing call in the United States for a legalization of recreational

Dangers of Drug Use i Pregnancy and the Dangers of Drug Use Sarah McVicker Psychology 201 Lifespan Development Professor Sally Vyain October 7, 2007 Pregnancy and the Dangers of Drug Use It is very important for a mother to lead a healthy lifestyle when she becomes pregnant. She must eat healthy, get lots of rest, and exercise regularly. It is even more imperative that she avoids things that may harm her or potentially her baby. Amongst things she must avoid, alcohol, cigarettes

So what is codeine? Codeine is a sleep-inducing and analgesic drug derived from morphine, which according to the Drug and Alcohol Foundation is a part of a group of drugs known as opioids. Opioids are depressant drugs, which means they slow down the messages travelling between the brain and the body. Other opioids include heroin, morphine and oxycodone. Could you image a world where you can buy drugs legally? Where something like Heroin was readily available on the shelf at pharmacies for you to

forests and streams, whether riding his four-wheeler with friends or fishing and hunting with his father. But small-town, rural southern Maine also had something else to offer its curious youth: A steady supply of pain pills and other prescription drugs.” (Richardson, 2011) This is only one of the many sad stories of a promising teenager who has fallen into the grasp of opioid addiction in the state of Maine in the last decade. “In 2015 Maine saw a total of 272 deaths due to overdoses” (Ricker, 2016)

considered as the domain of the medical profession community and now a revolution of different sorts has taken place in the medical field over the last two decades. As consumers have taken a more proactive role in their own healthcare by searching for a lot of health information online, shopping for physicians, seeking second opinions, self-medicating through over-the counter medications and health food supplements, and inquiring about or pushing physicians to prescribe certain medications f As a result

WASHINGTON (AC) -- The Food and Drug Administration approved the first diet pill that can be bought without a prescription in a marketplace dominated by unregulated over-the-counter weight loss supplements, yesterday. GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare plans to begin selling this drug, known as Alli, as early as this summer for an estimated 70 cents per dose. A higher dosed version of this diet pill has been available in the United States since 1999. Alli can result in modest weight loss when

The Dangers of Over The Counter Painkillers When one has a headache or is in pain, he or she takes a pill or two and then that’s it, the pain is gone, and everything is fine, right? Not necessarily. A lot of adults do not follow or know the recommended dosage for OTC (Over The Counter) pain medications. This is a serious issue because overdosing on these painkillers can have very detrimental affects on the body. According to a pharmacist of the Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee

developed many drugs and antibiotics to cure infections like fungal, bacterial, common colds, flu, etc. Although, there is not a cure for a common cold. There are several over the counter medications like Mucinex, Delsym, and Claritin. Mucinex is an FDA approved mucus remover that helps the relief of chest congestion, sinus pressure, and stuffy/runny nose. Mucinex is made up of an expectorant called guaifenesin. Guaifenesin is classified as mucokinetics which, is a group of drugs that help clear