Table of Contents
- 1 What are the guidelines for the safe use of OTC drugs?
- 2 What are 7 good rules to follow to take medications safely?
- 3 What are two factors that you should consider before using OTC drugs?
- 4 What are the rules of taking drugs?
- 5 What are the FDA guidelines for using prescription drugs safely?
- 6 What are the 5 R’s of medication?
- 7 What are some good guidelines for over the counter drug safety?
- 8 When do OTC drugs go over the counter?
What are the guidelines for the safe use of OTC drugs?
Top 10 Tips for Safely Using Over-The-Counter Medicines
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist before purchasing an OTC product.
- Read the label carefully.
- Do not take medicines with the same active ingredients.
- Only treat the symptoms you have.
- Keep a current list of medicines you take.
What are 7 good rules to follow to take medications safely?
7 Important Steps to Taking Medication Safely
- Check for interactions with other medications, food, and drink.
- Take your medication at a regular time.
- Don’t be fooled if you are feeling better.
- Ask what to do if you miss a dose.
- Don’t cut doses in half.
- Sign up for automatic refills.
- Track your side effects.
What are the guidelines for using medication safely?
Taking Medicines Safely
- Follow instructions. Read all medicine labels.
- Use the right amount. Don’t take a larger dose of a medicine thinking it will help you more.
- Take medicine on time.
- Turn on a light.
- Report problems.
- Tell your doctor about alcohol, tobacco, and drug use.
- Check before stopping.
- Don’t share.
What are five important guidelines for safe use of prescriptions?
One of the recommendations to reduce medication errors and harm is to use the “five rights”: the right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right route, and the right time.
What are two factors that you should consider before using OTC drugs?
If you take any prescription medicines, ask your doctor before taking an OTC medicine. Read the drug facts label on the medicine carefully. Make sure you know what ingredients the medicine contains. Also make sure you understand any warnings or possible adverse effects.
What are the rules of taking drugs?
These are good rules to follow when taking a medicine:
- Only take prescription medicines that have been prescribed by your provider.
- Take it just as your were told by your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
- Read the label.
- Take it at the same time each day so you don’t forget.
- Don’t skip doses.
What are six ways to use medicine wisely?
Ask questions. Keep a medicine list….Use Medicines as Directed.
- Read the directions on the label and ask your healthcare provider how much you should take and when.
- Never skip taking your prescription medicine. Talk to your healthcare provider before you stop taking your medicines.
- Only take the suggested dose.
What are three strategies for using medications safely?
Put your medicines in a safe place.
- Check for storage instructions on the medicine label — for example, some medicines need to be stored in the refrigerator.
- Store medicines that don’t have special storage instructions in a cool, dry place.
- Keep medicines away from children and pets.
What are the FDA guidelines for using prescription drugs safely?
Keep a medicine list. Follow directions. Safely store and throw out medicines….Avoid Common Problems.
- Don’t share medicines.
- Don’t use medicine in the dark where you can’t see what you are taking.
- Check the expiration date on your medicine. It may not be safe or work after it has expired.
What are the 5 R’s of medication?
To ensure safe drug administration, nurses are encouraged to follow the five rights (‘R’s; patient, drug, route, time and dose) of medication administration to prevent errors in administration.
What are the 5 rights of medication of a client?
The five Rs are: right drug, right route, right time, right dose and right patient. This is just as relevant for doctors, both when prescribing and administering medication.
What would I need to look for or do before taking a OTC or prescription drug?
What are some good guidelines for over the counter drug safety?
What are some good guidelines for over-the-counter drug safety? 1 Obey directions by reading drug labels 2 Talk to your pharmacist – it’s a free consultation with an expert. 3 Choose the lowest dose first. For example, if the suggested dose is 1-2 tablets, take 1 pill first and see how you feel before upping the dose.
When do OTC drugs go over the counter?
An OTC product sometimes begins as an approved prescription drug. After there is enough post-marketing information about the safety of the medicine, sometimes a drug company will submit an application to switch the prescription product to over-the-counter.
What does FDA mean by over the counter drugs?
Over-the-counter (nonprescription) drug products play an increasingly vital role in America’s health care system. OTC drugs are defined as drugs that are safe and effective for use by the general public without seeking treatment by a health professional. FDA’s review of OTC drugs is primarily handled by CDER’s Office of Nonprescription Drugs.
What are the requirements for an OTC drug monograph?
An OTC drug monograph states such things as what kind of ingredients may be used to treat certain symptoms or conditions without a prescription, and the appropriate dose and instructions for use. OTC products that meet a monograph’s requirements may be marketed without FDA review.