OTC Pharmacotherapy
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Alternative Medicines, Dietary Supplements, Herbal Remedies and Nutraceuticals
Dermatological
Gastrointestinal
Nutrition
Ophthalmic, Otic and Oral
Pain and Fever
Reproductive and Genital
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Alternative Medicines, Dietary Supplements, Herbal Remedies and Nutraceuticals
Use of Creatine and Androstenedione to Enhance Athletic Performance
Cost-effectiveness of Vitamin Therapy to Lower Plasma Homocysteine Levels for the Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease
Melanoma: Current Detection and Management Strategies
Ascorbic Acid Helps Drugs Cross Blood-Brain Barrier
Drug-Supplement Combinations Draw FDA Warning Letters
Vitamin C Suppresses Endothelial Cell Apoptosis in CHF
USP Launches Dietary Supplement Certification Program
FDA Warns of Risks Associated with Kava
How Do Herbal Resources Measure Up?
The Effect of Phytosterols on Quality of Life in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
FDA Proposes Labeling and Manufacturing Standards for All Dietary Supplements
MonoSol Rx to Provide OTC Supplements and Vitamins in Orally Dissolving Strips
Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus Senticosus) Effects on CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 Activity in Normal Volunteers
New Findings on Ascorbic Acid and Osteoarthritis
Efficacy of Over-the-Counter Nutritional Supplements
Potential Interactions between Herbal Medicines and Conventional Drug Therapies Used by Older Adults Attending a Memory Clinic
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Cost-effectiveness of Vitamin Therapy to Lower Plasma Homocysteine Levels for the Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease
Melanoma: Current Detection and Management Strategies
Ascorbic Acid Helps Drugs Cross Blood-Brain Barrier
Drug-Supplement Combinations Draw FDA Warning Letters
Vitamin C Suppresses Endothelial Cell Apoptosis in CHF
USP Launches Dietary Supplement Certification Program
FDA Warns of Risks Associated with Kava
How Do Herbal Resources Measure Up?
The Effect of Phytosterols on Quality of Life in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
FDA Proposes Labeling and Manufacturing Standards for All Dietary Supplements
MonoSol Rx to Provide OTC Supplements and Vitamins in Orally Dissolving Strips
Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus Senticosus) Effects on CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 Activity in Normal Volunteers
New Findings on Ascorbic Acid and Osteoarthritis
Efficacy of Over-the-Counter Nutritional Supplements
Potential Interactions between Herbal Medicines and Conventional Drug Therapies Used by Older Adults Attending a Memory Clinic
Dermatological
A Review of Women's Common Skin Conditions and Therapies
Acute Methyl Salicylate Toxicity Complicating Herbal Skin Treatment for Psoriasis
Bee Stings a Possible Minor Emergency
Final Monograph Released for Skin Protectant Drug Products for OTC Use
Pharmacists Counseling for Community Health: Prevention of Skin Cancer
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Acute Methyl Salicylate Toxicity Complicating Herbal Skin Treatment for Psoriasis
Bee Stings a Possible Minor Emergency
Final Monograph Released for Skin Protectant Drug Products for OTC Use
Pharmacists Counseling for Community Health: Prevention of Skin Cancer
Gastrointestinal
Joint FDA Advisory Committee Recommends Approval of Prilosec (Omeprazole) for OTC Switch at Full Prescription Strength
Adding Over-the-Counter Omeprazole to Drug Benefit Coverage Saves State Money
IOM Report Sets New Definition for Fiber, New RDAs for Essential Nutrients
Antidiarrheal Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use - Final Rule
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Adding Over-the-Counter Omeprazole to Drug Benefit Coverage Saves State Money
IOM Report Sets New Definition for Fiber, New RDAs for Essential Nutrients
Antidiarrheal Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use - Final Rule
Nutrition
Use of Nonprescription Weight Loss Products - Results from a Multistate Study
Consequences: Heart Group Denounces Protein Diets
FDA Joint Panel Favors Approval of OTC Orlistat, But Long-Term Efficacy May Be Biggest Hurdle for Approval
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Consequences: Heart Group Denounces Protein Diets
FDA Joint Panel Favors Approval of OTC Orlistat, But Long-Term Efficacy May Be Biggest Hurdle for Approval
Ophthalmic, Otic and Oral
FDA Approves 30-Night Continuous-Wear Contact Lenses
Clinical Trials on the Use of Whitening Strips in Children and Adolescents
Can Flossing Teeth Foil Heart Disease?
Update on Contact Lenses and Risk of Infection
FDA Proposes Rulings on Nasal Decongestants and Requests a Call-For-Data on Triclosan for Gingivitis Treatment
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Clinical Trials on the Use of Whitening Strips in Children and Adolescents
Can Flossing Teeth Foil Heart Disease?
Update on Contact Lenses and Risk of Infection
FDA Proposes Rulings on Nasal Decongestants and Requests a Call-For-Data on Triclosan for Gingivitis Treatment
Pain and Fever
Nonprescription Doses of Ibuprofen Effectively Treat Migraine Pain
NCPIE's New Patient Education Program about OTC Medications
Over-the-Counter Analgesics: A Toxicologic Perspective
Concomitant Use of Ibuprofen and Aspirin
Efficacy and Tolerability of Nonprescription Ibuprofen versus Celecoxib for Dental Pain
Non-Narcotic Analgesic Dose and Risk of Incident Hypertension in U.S. Women
Panel: Better Acetaminophen Labeling Needed
Labeling for Oral and Rectal Over-the-Counter Drug Products Containing Aspirin and Nonaspirin Salicylates; Reye's Syndrome Warning. Final Rule
How Are You Preventing Acetaminophen Overdoses? ISMP Medication Safety Alert
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NCPIE's New Patient Education Program about OTC Medications
Over-the-Counter Analgesics: A Toxicologic Perspective
Concomitant Use of Ibuprofen and Aspirin
Efficacy and Tolerability of Nonprescription Ibuprofen versus Celecoxib for Dental Pain
Non-Narcotic Analgesic Dose and Risk of Incident Hypertension in U.S. Women
Panel: Better Acetaminophen Labeling Needed
Labeling for Oral and Rectal Over-the-Counter Drug Products Containing Aspirin and Nonaspirin Salicylates; Reye's Syndrome Warning. Final Rule
How Are You Preventing Acetaminophen Overdoses? ISMP Medication Safety Alert
Reproductive and Genital
Over-the-Counter Antifungal Drug Misuse Associated with Patient-Diagnosed Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
The Pharmacist as Nonprescription Drug Therapy Manager: Let's Seize the Opportunity
Plan B OTC: What Pharmacists Need to Know
Manufacturer of Emergency Contraception Pill Seeks OTC Approval
Botanical Dietary Supplement Use in Peri- and Postmenopausal Women
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The Pharmacist as Nonprescription Drug Therapy Manager: Let's Seize the Opportunity
Plan B OTC: What Pharmacists Need to Know
Manufacturer of Emergency Contraception Pill Seeks OTC Approval
Botanical Dietary Supplement Use in Peri- and Postmenopausal Women
Respiratory
Cetirizine (ZYRTEC®) Available Over-the-Counter
Dangers of Ephedra
The Effect on Social Welfare of a Switch of Second-Generation Antihistamines from Prescription to Over-the-Counter Status: A Microeconomic Analysis
Aircraft Cabin Air Recirculation and Symptoms of the Common Cold
Do OTC Epinephrine Inhalers Containing CFCs Provide an Essential Public Health Benefit?
Effect of Oral Pseudoephedrine on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate - a Meta-analysis
Update on the Regulatory Status of Ephedrine
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Dangers of Ephedra
The Effect on Social Welfare of a Switch of Second-Generation Antihistamines from Prescription to Over-the-Counter Status: A Microeconomic Analysis
Aircraft Cabin Air Recirculation and Symptoms of the Common Cold
Do OTC Epinephrine Inhalers Containing CFCs Provide an Essential Public Health Benefit?
Effect of Oral Pseudoephedrine on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate - a Meta-analysis
Update on the Regulatory Status of Ephedrine
Other
New OTC Drugs and Devices 2001: A Selective Review
Airplane Security Measures for Passengers Carrying Diabetes Supplies
Over-the-Counter Sports Supplements: What Clinicians Need to Know
New Manufacturers' Labeling Requirements for OTC Products Containing Diphenhydramine
Nonprescription Drug Use in the Elderly
H2 Histamine Receptor Blockade in the Treatment of Alzheimer Disease: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Nizatidine
Aspirin May Reduce Chances of Prostate Cancer
New Retractable Syringe from Medisys
Strep Tests Added to RPh Care Lineup
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Airplane Security Measures for Passengers Carrying Diabetes Supplies
Over-the-Counter Sports Supplements: What Clinicians Need to Know
New Manufacturers' Labeling Requirements for OTC Products Containing Diphenhydramine
Nonprescription Drug Use in the Elderly
H2 Histamine Receptor Blockade in the Treatment of Alzheimer Disease: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Nizatidine
Aspirin May Reduce Chances of Prostate Cancer
New Retractable Syringe from Medisys
Strep Tests Added to RPh Care Lineup