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Prevalence of topical steroid misuse among rural masses
Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2016 Background: A lot of cosmetic and Ayurvedic products containing unlabeled depigmenting agent and steroids are available readily over the counter sale.
Amit Sinha +3 more
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Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2017 Over-the-counter (OTC) opioid abuse, including codeine, has been a growing problem around the world. Although the majority of the abusers use it for recreational purposes, many become dependent on it after having used it a medication for pain or cough ...
Sethulakshmi Sreevalsam Anil +2 more
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Camphor poisoning: A rare cause of acute symptomatic seizures in children
Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock, 2018 Camphor is a toxic compound easily available over the counter, which can cause fatal seizures in children when ingested. It is available in several forms and is commonly used in Indian households, especially for religious rituals and for its cough ...
Prannoy George Mathen +3 more
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Presence of Heavy Metals in over the Counter Teeth Whitening Products– An Evaluative Study
Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2023 Background: Dentistry plays a crucial role in shaping the facial aesthetics of a person and thus boosts self-esteem. Tooth discolouration is one of the significant cosmetic problems and hence, many teeth whitening products are widely used for ...
Chitra Ravi +5 more
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Prescription to over-the-counter switches in the United States
Journal of Research in Pharmacy Practice, 2016 As the role of the pharmacist becomes more patient and counseling-centered, the healthcare market is changing to keep pace with more modern needs, such as self-treatment.
Jongwha Chang +5 more
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Journal of Pharmacological Sciences, 2022 T cells play an essential role in the development of allergen-induced nasal hyperresponsiveness (NHR), a pathophysiological response in allergic rhinitis.
Naoto Uda +8 more
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Journal of the California Dental Association, 1998 Mouthrinses have traditionally been used for cosmetic purposes. Therapeutic products are now available, many of which are sold over the counter. Consumers rely on dental professionals for guidance in the selection of a mouthrinse. The various product categories are reviewed and criteria for patient and/or consumer selection are suggested.
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Over-the-Counter Medicine Utilization by Beneficiaries Under Medical Schemes in South Africa
Drug, Healthcare and Patient Safety, 2020 N Padayachee,1 A Rothberg,2 N Butkow,1 I Truter3 1Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; 2School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of
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Buyer beware? : does the information provided with herbal products available over the counter enable safe use? [PDF]
, 2011 Background: Herbal products obtained over the counter are commonly used in Europe, North America and Australia. Although there is concern about a lack of information provided to consumers to allow the safe use of these products, there has been no ...
Dickinson, Rebecca +4 more
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BMC Geriatrics, 2018 Background In recent years there has been a substantial increase in the use of over-the-counter (OTC) products around the world. While they are assumed to be safe by consumers, they can potentially lead to adverse effects and drug interactions ...
Marwan Sheikh-Taha, Hani Dimassi
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