OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS

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OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS
Teacher Pagegtgt
By

• Ken Brodzinski

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Now lets open your mind

• and your journal.

Lets get started!!!!!
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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.

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List the OTC drugs that you have in your home?
Pain Killers - Aspirin
1.____________________________
2._________________________
Cough Syrup - Robitussin
Laxative - Ex-lax
3.__________________________
4.__________________________
Antacid - Maalox
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What are the two most popular OTC drugs found in
homes today?

• 1. __________________

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

• 1. Aspirin

2. Cough syrup
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Can OTC drugs be dangerous?

• YES!

• YES!

YES !

• YES !

YES!
YES !
YES !
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HOW?

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People do not read the label.
People fail to follow the directions.
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OTC drugs dont have child-proof caps.
3.
People put off seeing their doctors.
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People mix medicines.
5.
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Where can you buy OTC drugs?

• 1._____________________________

2.__________________________
3._____________________________
4._____________________________
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You can buy OTC drugs at-

• 1.Pharmacies

2.Grocery stores
3.Department stores
4.Convenience stores
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List five ways you can make OTC Drugs safer?

• 1._________________________________

2._________________________________
3._________________________________

4._________________________________
5._________________________________
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Five ways you can make OTC Drugs safer?
Always read and follow label directions.

• 1.

Keep them out of the reach of children.
2.
Safely dispose of expired containers.
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Consult your pharmacist if youre not sure.
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See your doctor if problem persists.
5.
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ANY DRUG USED IMPROPERLY CAN BE DANGEROUS
PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!
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REMEMBER
Over The Counter Drugs
Are
Drugs!!!
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TEACHER PAGE 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.
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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.