Booklet:	OTC Medications and Asthma
ID:	OTCMBOOK
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Far too many patients treat over-the-counter (OTC) medications as harmless. They self-dose with inappropriate amounts because they fail to read and understand the labels. Unfortunately, some OTC medications can hinder the treatment of asthma. This booklet discusses the attitude that patients have towards OTC medications, and the consequences. Topics covered include:

Advertising and OTC medications
OTC medications – who takes them?
OTC medications and the Elderly
Problems with OTC medication usage
Labelling
OTC medications, composition and cautions

Since non-steroid anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS) are one of the largest-selling OTC medications, there is a table of OTC products that contain NSAIDS.

Patients quite often combine OTC medications and, as a result, take far more than the recommended daily dosage. This booklet also includes a table of OTC asthma, allergy and decongestant medications which highlights those that contain the following medications:

antihistamines
decongestants
pain relievers
epinephrine
ephedrine
theophylline

Description:

15 pages, 8 1/2 " by 7"
Softcover
Includes references