Essentials of Nonprescription Medications and Devices

This text for pharmacy students, pharmacists, and individuals interested in self-care explains nonprescription medications and devices available for self-care, organized by body system and common medical conditions and with information on drug categories and indications, modes of action, warnings and precautions, recommended doses, and products available. These include products for lactose intolerance, poison treatment, asthma, colds, allergies, toothaches, eczema, and acne, as well as antidepressant dietary supplements and sunscreens. Mackowiak (pharmacy practice, Temple U.) also discusses the role of the FDA; diagnostic home test kits for diabetes, fertility, infectious disease, breast self-exam, paternity, and other kits; and miscellaneous products such as those for weight loss, smoking cessation, osteoarthritis, hair loss, memory loss and dementia, and coronary heart disease. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)