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Early Education is the Best Medicine
Learn to be smart and safe with medicine
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Grades 3-5 Workbook
How Medicine Can Help You Feel Better
n Whenyoutakemedicinetherightway,itsometimescanhelpyoufeelbetter,orevenprevent youfromgettingsickinthefirstplace.Thesegoodthingsarecalledbenefits.
n Whenkidsgetsick,theillnessoftencomesfromgerms,suchasbacteriaandviruses,thatgetintothebody.
n Thebody’simmune systemtriestofightofftheinfectoncausedbythegerms.
n Insomecases,therightkindofmedicinecanhelpkillthegermsandhelpthepersonfeelbetterwhentheyarefeelingsick.
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UsetheInternettolookupthedefinitionsofgermsandimmune system.
The Benefits of Medicine
Medicine can fight illnesses and relieve symptoms.
Forexample,antibiotics (an-ty-by-AH-tiks) areatypeofmedicinethatkidssometimestaketokillgermslikestreptococcalbacteriathatcausestrepthroat.
Somemedicineshelpsymptoms—like aches and pains and runny noses—goaway.
Some medicines can help prevent you from getting sick.
Vaccines (vak-SEENS)aremedicinesthathelppeoplefromgettingsickinthefirstplace.Usuallytheyaregivenasashotandcanhelppeoplefromcatchingillnesseslikechickenpox,measles,mumpsortheflu.
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LearningAboutOver-the-Counter (OTC) Medicines
n OTCmedicinesareboughtrightofftheshelfinastore,withoutaprescriptionfromadoctororotherhealthcareprofessional.
n Theytreatmanydifferentsymptomsandillnesseslikeachesandpains,coughsandcolds,allergiesanditches.
n It’simportanttoread the labelandalwaysfollowthedirectionsandsafetyinformationbefore taking an OTC medicine—especiallybecausemanyOTCdrugsaretakenwithoutseeingadoctor.
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Parents: Nexttimeyouareinthestorewithyourchild,askthepharmacisttoexplainthedifferencebetweenOTCandRxmedications.
LearningAboutPrescription (Rx) Medicines
n Rxmedicinesareprescribedbyadoctorforaspecific useandcanbeboughtinapharmacy.
n Rxdrugsaremeanttobeused by one person only.Neversharethemwithfamilyorfriends.
n It’simportanttofollowthespecificdosage instructions(when,howmuchandhowyoushouldtake).
n Alwaysread the directionsandsafetyinformationbeforeyoutakeanRxmedicine.
n OnlytakeanRxmedicationthatwasprescribedforyou.
n OnlytakeanRxmedicationfromaparentoragrownupyouknowandtrust.
The doctor or pharmacist can give you instructions for safe use and answer questions about OTC and Rx medications.
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Drug FactsActive ingredient (in each tablet) Purpose
Inactive ingredients D&C yellow no. 10, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch
WarningsAsk a doctor before use if you have■ glaucoma ■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
When using this product■ drowsiness may occur ■ avoid alcoholic drinks■ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness■ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery■ excitability may occur, especially in children
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:■ sneezing ■ runny nose ■ itchy watery eyes ■ itchy throat
Directions
Other information store at 20-25º C (68-77º F ) ■ protect from excessive moisture
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg...................................................................................Antihistamine
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking tranquilizers or sedatives
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
adults and children 12 years and over
children 6 years to under 12 years
children under 6 years
take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours;not more than 12 tablets in 24 hours
take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours;not more than 6 tablets in 24 hours
ask a doctor
Read the Label
ItisimportanttoreadthelabelEVERYTIMEbeforeyouorsomeoneinyourfamilytakesmedicine.
Sample Over-the-Counter (OTC) Label
EveryOTClabelhasthesameinformationsectionstomakeiteasiertoreadandunderstand.
1. Active Ingredient/PurposeThissectiontellsyouwhatingredientmakesthemedicinework,howmuchofitisineachdoseandthepurposeofthisingredient.
5. Other Information Thissectiontellsyouhowtostoreyourmedicinewhenyouarenotusingit.
6. Inactive Ingredients Theseingredientsaddcolorsorflavorsorhelpthemedicinelastlonger.
3. WarningsThissectiontellsyou:n whennottousethemedicinen whentospeakwiththedoctorbeforetakingn whenyoushouldn’tusethemedicineatalln whatyoushouldn’tdowhiletakingthe
medicinen sideeffectsthemedicinemaycause
(suchasgettingdrowsy/sleepy)n tokeepoutofreachofchildren
4. DirectionsThissectiontellsyouhowtosafelyusethemedicine,including:n howtouseitn howmuchtousen howoftentotakeit(howmanytimesadayorhoursapart)n howlongyoucanuseit
2. UsesThissectionliststhesymptomsordiseasesthemedicinewilltreat.
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Knowledge QuizCanyoureadtheOTClabel?
Use the OTC label to answer the following questions:
Whatistheactiveingredient?________________________________________________
Nametwousesforthismedicine:_____________________________________________
Nametwowarningsforthismedicine:__________________________________________
Whatwouldbethecorrectdosageforyou?_______________________________________
Whatwouldbethecorrectdosageforyourgrandmother?____________________________
Nametwoinactiveingredients:_______________________________________________
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Drug FactsActive ingredient (in each tablet) Purpose
Inactive ingredients D&C yellow no. 10, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch
WarningsAsk a doctor before use if you have■ glaucoma ■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
When using this product■ drowsiness may occur ■ avoid alcoholic drinks■ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness■ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery■ excitability may occur, especially in children
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:■ sneezing ■ runny nose ■ itchy watery eyes ■ itchy throat
Directions
Other information store at 20-25º C (68-77º F ) ■ protect from excessive moisture
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg...................................................................................Antihistamine
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking tranquilizers or sedatives
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
adults and children 12 years and over
children 6 years to under 12 years
children under 6 years
take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours;not more than 12 tablets in 24 hours
take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours;not more than 6 tablets in 24 hours
ask a doctor
Understanding an Rx Label The Rx label is found on any prescription drug that is prescribed by the doctor and bought at the pharmacy.
Knowledge QuizCanyoureadtheRxlabel?
Whoisthepersonthisdrugisprescribedfor?_______________________________________
Howoftenshouldthispersontakeit?____________________________________________
Doesthismedicinehaverefills?__________________________________________________
Inhowmanydayswillthispersonbefinishedwiththisprescription?_______________________
Shouldthispersontakethismedicinewithfood?_____________________________________
Whatistheexpirationdateofthismedicine?________________________________________
Canthismedicationbesharedwithsomeonewhohasthesamesymptomsasthisperson?_____________________________________________
RxHOMETOWN PHARMACY
Rx 123796 06/23/14 SMITH, MD
Use by 06/23/15 QTY: 30
No refills remain NDC# 63304-0655-05
KEVIN JONES
TAKE ONE CAPSULE BY MOUTH THREE TIMESA DAY FOR 10 DAYS
AMOXICILL 500MG CAPRNBX
TA
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WIT
HO
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OU
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FO
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The Rx label will include:
n Thenameandphonenumberofthepharmacy
n TheRxnumbern Thedatetheprescriptionisfilledn Thenameofthedoctorn Thenameofthepersontheprescription
isintendedforn Thename/strengthofthemedicationn Theexpiration(useby)daten Theamountofpillsn Thedosageinstructions(howtouse)
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SafeUseofMedicines3 Things to Remember
Namesomegrownupsyoucantrusttogiveyoumedicine:
1.______________________________________________
2._____________________________________________
3._____________________________________________
4._____________________________________________
Namesomepeopleyoushouldnottakemedicinefrom:
1.______________________________________________
2._____________________________________________
3._____________________________________________
1.It’sdangeroustotakesomeoneelse’smedicineortoshareyourmedicinewithafriend.
2.Nevertakemedicinefromastranger.
3.Onlytakemedicinefromaparentoragrownupyouknowandtrust.
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Knowledge ExerciseHandlingToughSituations Imaginethatyouhurtyourkneeplayingsoccer.Youtellyourfriendthatyouareinalotofpainandhesays,“Here,takethismedicine,itwillhelp,”andoffersyouanRxpainmedicinethathetookfromhismom’smedicinecabinet.Hetellsyouitwillmakeyoufeelbetter.
Shouldyoutakethemedicine?__________________________________________________
Whyorwhynot?____________________________________________________________
Take Action
Whataresomewaysyoucansay“no”toyourfriendeitherwithwordsorjustwithyourbodylanguage?
1.____________________________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________________________
3.____________________________________________________________________
Get Support
Whocanyoutalkwithtogetextrasupporttohelpdealwiththissituation?
1.____________________________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________________________
3.____________________________________________________________________
Whocanyouaskforhelpwithyourhurtknee?
1.____________________________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________________________
3.____________________________________________________________________
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Stay Out of the Medicine Danger Zone
It is unsafe for kids to do any of these things:
n Takesomeoneelse’smedicine
n Takemedicinefromanyoneotherthanaparentortrustedgrownup
n Takemedicinewithoutreadingthelabelfirst
n Sharemedicinewithanyone,includingsiblingsorfriends
n Takemedicinewhenyoudon’tneedit,tofeelgoodor“gethigh”
What Can Happen in the Medicine Danger Zone:
n End up in the hospital
n Hurt yourself very badly
n Possibly even die
Name 3 things you can do to stay out of the medicine danger zone:
1.____________________________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________________________
3.____________________________________________________________________
I am going to share these facts I learned about being safe with medicines with my family:
1.____________________________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________________________
3.____________________________________________________________________
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Early Education is the Best Medicine
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TopicscoveredintheseworkbooksarebasedonsomeofthestandardsprovidedbytheCDC’sHealthEducationCurriculumAnalysisTool(HECAT)ModuleonAlcoholandOtherDrugs.Tolearnmoreaboutthestandards,visitwww.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/hecat/.