Pain & Fever Relief
An OTC medication that is often used to reduce both fever and pain
What is Acetaminophen?
This class of drugs is used to relieve nasal congestion
What are decongestants?
This should always be used to measure liquid medications for children
What is a dosing syringe or cup?
You should look for this first on an OTC label
What is an active ingredient?
This OTC product treats athlete's foot
What is antifungal cream?
An OTC pain-reliever that is also an anti-inflammatory
What is Ibuprofen?
This antihistamine can cause drowsiness
What is diphenhydramine or Benadryl?
This is the proper temperature range to store most OTC medications
What is 68o-77o Fahrenheit?
This part of a label tells the patient exactly how to take the medication
What is "directions for use" or "Sig"?
You should apply this to soothe a mild sunburn
What is aloe vera?
This syndrome is the reason why children should not take aspirin for a fever
What is Reye's Syndrome?
This is the active ingredient in Sudafed
What is Pseudoephedrine?
This OTC cream with an elemental name can be used for diaper rash
What is Zinc oxide?
Medications can cause an overdose risk if a person takes multiple medications with this
What is a same active ingredient?
This OTC product provides numbing relief for minor burns or insect bites
What is lidocaine or benzocaine?
These things can be taken to avoid the common stomachache side effect related to taking NSAIDs
What is food?
This allergy medication can be taken once a day and does not cause drowsiness
This ingredient in cough and cold meds should be avoided in kids under 4
Dextromethorphan
This section of a label explains side effects and warnings
What is a warning label?
This topical dosage form is typically an oil-in-water emulsion that spreads easily, absorbs quickly, and is often preferred for use on hairy areas of the body
What is a lotion?
These are two common brand names for Acetaminophen
What is Tylenol or FeverAll?
This medication must be kept behind the pharmacy counter for risk of misuse in creating methanphetamine
What is pseudoephedrine?
This vitamin poses a toxicity risk if children are given adult vitamins, even in smaller doses
What is Iron?
On a label, this means that only the brand name medication should be dispensed
What is "Dispense as Written (DAW)"?
This topical preparation is water-based, dries quickly, and is often recommended for oily or acne-prone skin
What is gel?