OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS

Ken Brodzinski

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Now let’s open your mind

and your journal.

Let’s get started!!!!!

What are OTC Drugs?• OTC Drugs are medicines you can

buy without a prescription.

How do prescription drugs differ from OTC drugs ?

•They are usually much stronger.

List the OTC drugs that you have in your home?

1.____________________________

2._________________________

3.__________________________

4.__________________________

Pain Killers - Aspirin

Cough Syrup - Robitussin

Laxative - Ex-lax

Antacid - Maalox

What are the two most popular OTC drugs found in homes today?

1. __________________

2.__________________

What are the two most popular OTC drugs found in homes today?

1. Aspirin

2. Cough syrup

Can OTC drugs be dangerous?• YES!

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YES!•YES !

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YES !

HOW?

1. People do not read the label.

People fail to follow the directions.

OTC drugs don’t have child-proof caps.

People put off seeing their doctors.

People mix medicines.

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Where can you buy OTC drugs?

1._____________________________

2.__________________________

3._____________________________

4._____________________________

You can buy OTC drugs at-

1.Pharmacies

2.Grocery stores

3.Department stores

4.Convenience stores

List five ways you can make OTC Drugs safer?

1._________________________________

2._________________________________

3._________________________________

4._________________________________

5._________________________________

Five ways you can make OTC Drugs safer?

Always read and follow label directions.

Keep them out of the reach of children.

Safely dispose of expired containers.

Consult your pharmacist if you’re not sure. See your doctor if problem persists.

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ANY DRUG USED IMPROPERLY

CAN BE DANGEROUS

PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!

REMEMBER

Over The Counter Drugs

Are

Drugs!!!

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OBJECTIVE:

1.To familiarize the students with facts pertaining to over-the-counter drugs (OTC)

2. To understand the difference between OTC and prescription drugs

3. To understand the dangers of OTC drugs

ACTIVITY:

1. The students will use their journals.

2. Students will list OTC drugs they have in their homes and possible dangers.

PROCESS:

1. The teacher will click through eleven slides.

2. Each slide is self explanatory and answers are provided.

3. The teacher should preview the lesson prior to presenting it to the class.

Journal Outline

I. What are O.T.C. drugs?

How do they differ from prescription drugs?

II. List examples of O.T.C. drugs you have in your home.

III. What are the two most popular O.T.C. drugs?

IV. Can O.T.C. drugs be dangerous?

V. List five ways they can be dangerous.

VI. Where are O.T.C. drugs purchased?

VII. List five ways O.T. C. drugs can be made safer.