PDF Coughs and Colds and Flu: Oh My! Self Treatment Strategies

COUGHS AND COLDS AND FLU: OH MY!

SELF TREATMENT STRATEGIES

KEATON CROCKETT, PHARM.D PGY 2 FAMILY MEDICINE PHARMACY RESIDENT

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TALKING POINTS...

? Over the Counter Basics ? Target the Symptoms ? If it seems too good to be true....

? flu/cold prevention

? Special Situations

? Kids ? Pregnant/lactating women

? Questions and Answers

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OVER THE COUNTER 800 different OTC drug ingredients

300, 000 OTC Products on the market Confusion and Potential for Safety Issues

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STEP 1: READING LABELS

Many Ingredients: Acetaminophen Dextromethorphan Guaifenesin Phenylephrine

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STEP 1: READING LABELS

Single Ingredient: Chlorpheniramine = Antihistamine

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