CREEPY COMPOUNDS & SUPPLEMENTS
Vampires fear garlic for a reason – and your patient taking blood thinners should too!
garlic supplements can increase the risk of bleeding
A werewolf is battling a cold. Which OTC combo could make his heart race under the full moon?
Acetaminophen + pseudoephedrine.
After too much Halloween candy, a trick-or-treater feels heartburn! what to do?
take Tums!
Frankenstein got stung by a bee! What’s the best first step before using medicine?
Pull out the stinger.
The Headless Horseman can’t stop sneezing – which OTC nasal spray helps with allergies long-term?
flonase
A witch mixes St. John’s Wort into her magic brew for mood support. What major potion problem should she watch for?
Decreased effectiveness of other medicines.
A zombie feels drowsy after cold meds. Which class caused this sedation?
Anticholinergics.
After a graveyard stroll, you wake up with several itchy bites! Which OTC should you take?
Diphenhydramine.
The ghost can’t sleep after haunting all night — what OTC sleep aid could help him rest?
melatonin
A witch needs something for stomach upset — which brand name contains bismuth subsalicylate?
Pepto-Bismol
A mummy takes ginkgo biloba to boost memory — what major side effect should he watch out for if he’s also on warfarin?
Increased bleeding risk.
A goblin grabs NyQuil before bed — which ingredient helps him sleep but makes him groggy the next day?
Doxylamine (a sedating antihistamine).
After cackling all night, a witch develops a scratchy throat. Which OTC ingredient can relieve the pain?
Benzocaine.
A vampire with hypertension wants to take pseudoephedrine — what should you warn him about?
it can increase blood pressure
A goblin has a cough and mucus — which expectorant will help loosen the goo?
Guaifenesin.
A potion of kava is brewed to calm nerves — what organ could this damage with overuse?
Liver.
A witch accidentally takes too much acetaminophen — which vital organ is now in danger?
liver
The mummy can’t stop coughing but doesn’t have mucus — which OTC ingredient helps suppress that dry cough?
Dextromethorphan.
The mummy’s nose is stuffed, so he uses Afrin every day for a week — what rebound curse might appear?
Rhinitis medicamentosa (rebound congestion).
A vampire wants faster pain relief and takes ibuprofen on an empty stomach — what side effect might he feel?
Stomach irritation or ulcers.
The ghost wants to use echinacea for immunity — what allergy should he be cautious of?
Ragweed allergy.
The Headless Horseman takes dextromethorphan for his cough, but then adds St. John’s Wort — what dangerous reaction could occur?
Serotonin syndrome.
The skeleton has sore joints after dancing — what OTC would help relieve his pain without stomach irritation?
Acetaminophen.
The werewolf has a fever and wants to take aspirin — but he’s only 10 years old! What’s the concern?
Reye’s syndrome.
A ghostly child needs allergy relief — which second-generation antihistamine won’t make them drowsy?
Loratadine.