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The Many Faces of Pediatric Acne: How to Tailor Nonprescription Acne Treatment and Skincare Using Cleansers and Moisturizers

, 2022
BACKGROUNDAcne vulgaris (acne) is a common, complex, multifactorial disorder. Various expressions of acne in childhood can be categorized by age, severity, and pubertal status. OBJECTIVETo improve pediatric acne patients' outcomes, various expressions of
Schachner, Lawrence, Andriessen, Anneke, Keller, Linda, Pinera-Llano, Ayleen, Benjamin, Latanya, Dones, Madelyn, Kircik, Leon, Hebert, Adelaide   +7 more
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Combination vs. single-drug nonprescription analgesics for acute pain management: A narrative review. [PDF]

Br J Clin Pharmacol
Combining nonprescription analgesics with different mechanisms of action has been proposed as a rational strategy to optimize the management of acute pain. This review assessed the efficacy and safety of nonprescription analgesics, including paracetamol (
Mobasheri A, Morlion B, Sethi VS, Cardosa M, Della Pasqua O, Kalita P.   +5 more
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Aged Patients and Use of Nonprescription Drugs [PDF]

Journal of Life Sciences, 2016
null Zalihic Amra, null Mijic Maric Ankica, null Mabic Mirela, null Pivic Gordana   +3 more
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Assessment of Qatar community pharmacists’ competence and practices related to renal and gastrointestinal adverse effects of nonprescription NSAIDs [PDF]

, 2022
Introduction: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most frequently dispensed nonprescription drugs in community pharmacies. However, inappropriate use of NSAIDs by consumers has been associated with development of gastrointestinal
Ahmed Awaisu, Owusu, Yaw Boahene, Nadir Kheir, Awaisu, Ahmed, Wishah Hamza Elkhalifa, Elkhalifa, Wishah Hamza, Kheir, Nadir, Yaw Boahene Owusu   +7 more
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There’s the Rub: a narrative review of the benefits and complications associated with Vicks VapoRub use [PDF]

PeerJ
Background Vicks VapoRub (VVR) is a globally popular over-the-counter remedy marketed for use as a topical antitussive and analgesic. This review seeks to provide health professionals and care providers with a thorough summary of the benefits and ...
Austin Valido, Ana Carolina Boncompagni, Michelle Tsang, Patricia Hume   +3 more
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Self-medication practices of the rural community people: A cross-sectional study

Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 2023
Background: Self-medication is the practice of taking medicines without a physician's advice, and it has become more common in developing nations. The root cause could be anything from a shortage of physicians to financial factors.
B Thenmozhi, S Hepsibah Sharmil
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Review of the efficacy and safety of over-the-counter medicine

Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015
Over-the-counter medicines are available without prescription because of their safety and effectiveness, to treat minor ailments and symptoms. The objective of the study was to analyze the availability and quality of systematic reviews published about ...
Gerusa Clazer Halila, Alexandra Ingrid dos Santos Czepula, Michel Fleith Otuki, Cassyano Januário Correr   +3 more
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Pharmacists’ Nonprescription Syringe Dispensing Perceptions and Behaviors: A Three-State Descriptive Analysis

, 2021
Background: One approach to increasing the reach of syringe programs in rural areas could be through provision of syringes at community pharmacies. This study evaluated relationships between state-specific syringe policies, pharmacy, and pharmacist ...
Dowling-McClay, Kari L., Baladezaei, Mahnaz, Hagemeier, Nicholas E., Curtis, Sabrina J., Spence, Matthew   +4 more
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The importance of pharmaceutical care in the release of drugs for the prevention and treatment of acne in women

Ukrainian Scientific Medical Youth Journal, 2022
acne vulgaris ranks third in the structure of dermatological diseases and is an urgent medical and social problem. The disease is often the cause of psycho-emotional disorders and contributes to the deterioration of patients' quality of life and social ...
Оlena Temirova, Julia Krat, Mykola Khaitovych   +2 more
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Learning From Consultations Conducted by Community Pharmacists in Northern Ireland for Nonprescription Sildenafil: A Qualitative Study Using the Theoretical Domains Framework

Sexual Medicine, 2021
: Introduction: Nonprescription sildenafil was introduced to the United Kingdom in 2018 as the first pharmacy service concerning sexual function, an important but often ignored factor for quality of life.
Rineke Gordijn, PharmD, Martina Teichert, PharmD, PhD, Melianthe P.J. Nicolai, MD, PhD, Henk W. Elzevier, MD, PhD, Henk-Jan Guchelaar, PharmD, PhD, Carmel M. Hughes, PharmD, PhD   +5 more
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