Over the Counter (OTC) or Prescription (Rx)
What is a prescription (Rx) medicine?
Medicine that should only be used by the person for whom a doctor ordered it.
This is the part of the label where you can find the symptoms that the medicine treats.
The Uses section
A measuring tool that comes with medicines you drink, such as cough syrup
A dosing cup
What is the number to call if you think there's been a medicine mistake (non medical emergency)
Poison Help Line 1-800-222-1222
What is over-the-counter (OTC) medicine?
Medicine that treats symptoms that generally do not require a doctor's visit.
This part of the label tells you the amount or dose of medicine to take.
The Directions section
A kitchen tool you should NOT use to measure medicine
A spoon
What are 2 factors that determine the dose (amount) of medicine for children?
Their age or weight
This is medicine available to buy at the grocery store.
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicine.
This is where you find the list of ingredients in the medicine that make it work
Active Ingredients section
True or False: Medicine should be stored Up, Away and Out of Sight
True. Medicine should be stored in a cabinet or closet up out of the reach of children, and out of sight of children
What is an example of a Warning on the Drug Facts label?
"Do not use if you have an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients"
"Consult your doctor if you have any of these medical conditions"
Side effects of the medicine: drowsiness, excitability, upset stomach
This is medicine that is ordered by a doctor and can only be obtained at a pharmacy.
Prescription (Rx) medicine.
This is where you look for information about side effects and questions to ask a doctor before taking the medicine
The Warnings section
True or False: The best way to prevent kids from accessing medicine is to keep it out of reach.
True
What are the ingredients that should never be in more than one medicine you are taking (meaning it will be the same as taking a double dose)?
Active ingredients
This medicine has a Drug Facts Label.
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicine.
This is where you can find if the medicine is old or outdated
The Expiration Date
What are examples of unsafe medicine storage?
Storing medicine out in the open, mixing medicines into one bottle, leaving medicine anywhere that is easily accessible for children.
You, as a child, need this before you take ANY type of medicine.
Parent/guardian/trusted adult's permission and supervision while taking medicine.