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Lactulose may be used to counter the constipating effects of opioids, and in the symptomatic treatment of hemorrhoids as a stool softener. [ medical citation needed ] Lactulose is commonly prescribed for children who develop fear of their bowel movements and are withholders.
Some drugs may be legally classified as over-the-counter (i.e. no prescription is required), but may only be dispensed by a pharmacist after an assessment of the patient's needs or the provision of patient education. Regulations detailing the establishments where drugs may be sold, who is authorized to dispense them, and whether a prescription ...
On July 13, the FDA did approve the progestin-only Opill brand for over-the-counter use, which is a step in the right direction. The post Free the Meds: 5 Drugs You Should Be Able To Buy Over the ...
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant found in several cold medications. Several U.S. states have begun regulating who, and under what circumstances, can purchase dextromethorphan containing products. Not all states have regulations documented at this time, but this article contains all the states that have documentation.
Some experts are averse to over-the-counter antidepressants because the evidence for their effectiveness is weak compared to prescription medications and active ingredients vary among brands and ...
The first over-the-counter naloxone, a drug used to reverse opioid overdose, is starting to come available in retail stores and online. The medicine, with the brand name Narcan, has a suggested ...
Over-the-counter counseling (or OTC counseling) refers to the counseling that a pharmacist may provide on the subject of initiating, modifying, or stopping an over-the-counter (OTC) drug product. [1] OTC counseling requires an assessment of the patient's self-care concerns and drug-related needs.
Access to medications such as birth control and emergency contraception is also changing, with over-the-counter (OTC) options now available for both. But not everyone knows what options exist, how ...