Vitamins and Herbals
This vitamin plays a central role in calcium retention and bone health.
Vitamin D
This OTC analgesic is preferred during pregnancy.
What is acetaminophen?
The most common first symptom of a cold.
What is a sore throat?
This test reflects average blood glucose over approximately 2 to 3 months.
What is Hemoglobin A1c?
This medication should never be recommended for children with viral illnesses because of Reye syndrome risk.
What is aspirin?
This herbal supplement is effective for mild to moderate depression but can decrease oral contraceptive effectiveness.
What is St. John's Wort?
This vitamin at 400 IU/day has been shown to improve mastalgia and PMS symptoms.
What is Vitamin E?
Patients should wash their hands for at least this many seconds
What is 20 seconds?
Patients should exercise at least this many minutes per week.
What is 150 minutes?
Children younger than this age should generally not receive OTC cough and cold products.
What is 4 years old?
Intranasal forms of this supplement are no longer recommended because they may cause loss of smell.
What is zinc?
These OTC products should not be recommended for treatment of vaginal yeast infections in women taking warfarin.
What are miconazole products?
These medications are considered most effective for nasal congestion.
What are decongestants? (Afrin or pseudoephedrine)
Patients with diabetes should carry this fast-acting treatment in case of low blood sugar.
What are glucose tablets?
A fever lasting longer than this many days should be evaluated by a physician.
What is 3 days?
This herb is commonly used for menopausal symptoms but has concerns regarding liver toxicity.
What is Black Cohosh?
This emergency contraceptive should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse
What is Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel)?
This condition can occur when sprayed nasal decongestants are used for more than 3 to 5 days.
What is rhinitis medicamentosa (rebound congestion)?
This condition can cause shaking, sweating, dizziness, and confusion
What is hypoglycemia?
According to pediatric dosing guidelines, medication doses should be based on this rather than age whenever possible.
What is weight
This vitamin is crucial for blood clotting, and sudden changes in intake can affect a patient's INR while taking warfarin.
What is Vitamin K?
This herbal antidepressant should be avoided in women taking oral contraceptives because it may reduce contraceptive effectiveness.
What is St. John's Wort?
According to ACCP guidelines, this combination is recommended for cough associated with the common cold.
What is a first-generation antihistamine plus a decongestant?
The target A1c goal according to the ADA is below this percentage
What is 7%?
This probiotic strain is commonly found in Culturelle® and may help reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhea in children.
What is Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG)?