The Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs: An Interactive Approach to Self-Care contains the most authoritative information on nonprescription drug pharmacotherapy, nutritional supplements, medical foods, nondrug and preventive measures, and complementary and alternative therapies. The 16th edition shows students and practitioners how to assess and triage a patient’s health complaint. And it provides FDA-approved dosing information and evidence-based research on efficacy and safety considerations of nonprescription, herbal, and homeopathic medications.

Key Features:
--Updated information and references
--Thorough cross-referencing of the primary topics
--Enhanced complementary and alternative medicine section, with three new chapters replacing those of the previous edition, plus standardized assessments of natural products throughout
--Quick-reference tools such as treatment algorithms (including exclusions for self-treatment), drug product tables, patient education sidebars, and product administration illustrations
--New case studies in each disease-related chapter
--Concise Key Points section at the end of the disease-related chapters
--Color plate section with more than 50 illustrations
--Free to purchasers of the book: a fully searchable eBook of the entire textbook downloaded to your computer
--Separate Web site devoted to the book (www.OTCHandbook.com) with robust classroom and practice resources, including chapter updates

Table of Contents:
Foreword
Preface
Editors
Contributors
How to Use the Case Problem-Solving Model

Chapters
Section I: The Practioner’s Role in Self-Care
Self-Care and Nonprescription Pharmacotherapy
Patient Assessment and Consultation
Multicultural Aspects of Self-Care
Legal and Regulatory Issues in Self-Care Pharmacy Practice

Section II: Pain and Fever Disorders
Headache
Fever
Musculoskeletal Injuries and Disorders

Section III: Reproductive and Genital Disorders
Vaginal and Vulvovaginal Disorders
Disorders Related to Menstruation
Prevention of Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Section IV: Respiratory Disorders
Disorders Related to Colds and Allergy
Cough
Asthma

Section V: Gastrointestinal Disorders
Heartburn and Dyspepsia
Intestinal Gas
Constipation
Diarrhea
Anorectal Disorders
Pinworm Infection
Nausea and Vomiting
Poisoning
Ostomy Care and Supplies

Section VI: Nutrition and Nutritional Supplementation
Essential and Conditionally Essential Nutrients
Functional and Meal Replacement Foods
Sports Nutrition and Performance-Enhancing Nutrients
Infant Nutrition and Special Nutritional Needs of Children
Overweight and Obesity

Section VII: Ophthalmic, Otic, and Oral Disorders
Ophthalmic Disorders
Prevention of Contact Lens–Related Disorders
Otic Disorders
Prevention of Hygiene-Related Oral Disorders
Oral Pain and Discomfort

Section VIII: Dermatologic Disorders
Atopic Dermatitis and Dry Skin
Scaly Dermatoses
Contact Dermatitis
Diaper Dermatitis and Prickly Heat
Insect Bites and Stings and Pediculosis
Acne
Prevention of Sun-Induced Skin Disorders
Skin Hyperpigmentation and Photoaging
Minor Burns and Sunburn
Minor Wounds and Secondary Bacterial Skin Infections
Fungal Skin Infections
Warts
Minor Foot Disorders
Hair Loss

Section IX: Other Medical Disorders
Diabetes Mellitus
Insomnia
Drowsiness and Fatigue
Smoking Cessation

Section X: Home Medical Equipment
Home Testing and Monitoring Devices
Adult Urinary Incontinence and Supplies

Section XI: Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Introduction to Dietary Supplements
Natural Products
Common Complementary and Alternative Medicine Health Systems

Index
Color Plates

“This update of the 2006 edition continues its excellent tradition as a thorough and comprehensive handbook on nonprescription products. The algorithms and case studies provide a structured method for students to use in evaluating a patient's self-care problem and recommending an appropriate pharmacological and/or nonpharmacological treatment plan.”

—Elaine Mackowiak, BSPharm, MS, PhD, RPh
Temple University School of Pharmacy

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