Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs

Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs An Interactive Approach to Self-Care, 18th Edition Section I: The Practitioner's Role in Self-Care Editors: Daniel L. Krinsky (1, 2), Anne L. Hume (3), and Stefanie P. Ferreri (4) Chapter 1. Self-Care and Nonprescription Pharmacotherapy Useful web links Chapter 2. Patient Assessment and Consultation Useful web links Chapter 3. Multicultural Aspects of Self-Care Useful web links Chapter 4. Legal and Regulatory Issues in Self-Care Pharmacy Practice Useful web links Section II: Pain and Fever Disorders Editor: Karen J. Tietze Chapter 5. Headache Update: FDA Strengthens Warning for Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke with Use of Ibuprofen and Naproxen Useful web links Chapter 6. Fever Useful web links Chapter 7. Musculoskeletal Injuries and Disorders Useful web links Section III: Reproductive and Genital Disorders Editor: Anne L. Hume Chapter 8. Vaginal and Vulvovaginal Disorders Useful web links Chapter 9.

Disorders Related to Menstruation Useful web links Chapter 10. Prevention of Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections Update: CDC Issues Supplemental Provider Guidelines for Gardasil 9 Vaccine Update: FDA Approves Gardasil 9 for Prevention of Certain Cancers Caused by Five Additional Types of HPV Useful web links Section IV: Respiratory Disorders Editor: Karen J. Tietze Chapter 11. Disorders Related to Colds and Allergy Update: Rhinocort (budesonide) Rx-to-OTC Switch Update: Flonase Allergy Relief (fluticasone propionate) OTC Granted Market Exclusivity for Ocular Indication until 2017 Useful web links Chapter 12. Cough Useful web links Chapter 13. Heartburn and Dyspepsia Update: FDA Approves Manufacturers’ Suggested Label Warnings for OTC Omeprazole Useful web links Chapter 14. Intestinal Gas Useful web links Chapter 15. Constipation Useful web links Chapter 16. Diarrhea Useful web links Chapter 17. Anorectal Disorders Useful web links Chapter 18. Pinworm Infection Useful web links Chapter 19. Nausea and Vomiting Useful web links Chapter 20. Poisoning Useful web links Chapter 21. Ostomy Care and Supplies Useful web links

Section VI: Nutrition and Nutritional Supplementation Editor: Carol J. Rollins Chapter 22. Essential and Conditionally Essential Nutrients Useful web links Chapter 23. Functional and Meal Replacement Foods Useful web links Chapter 24. Sports Nutrition and Performance-Enhancing Nutrients and Supplements Useful web links Chapter 25. Infant Nutrition and Special Nutritional Needs of Children Useful web links Chapter 26. Overweight and Obesity Useful web links Section VII: Ophthalmic, Otic, and Oral Disorders Editors: Gail D. Newton (27, 28) and Karen J. Tietze (29–31) Chapter 27. Ophthalmic Disorders Useful web links Chapter 28. Prevention of Contact Lens–Related Disorders Useful web links Chapter 29. Otic Disorders Useful web links Chapter 30. Prevention of Hygiene-Related Oral Disorders Update: New FDA Recommendation for Fluoride Added to Bottled Water Useful web links Chapter 31. Oral Pain and Discomfort Useful web links Chapter 32. Atopic Dermatitis and Dry Skin Useful web links Chapter 33. Scaly Dermatoses Useful web links Chapter 34. Contact Dermatitis Useful web links Chapter 35.

Diaper Dermatitis and Prickly Heat Useful web links Chapter 36. Insect Bites and Stings and Pediculosis Useful web links Chapter 37. Acne Useful web links Chapter 38. Prevention of Sun-Induced Skin Disorders Useful web links Chapter 39. Skin Hyperpigmentation and Photoaging Useful web links Chapter 40. Minor Burns, Sunburn, and Wounds Useful web links Chapter 41. Fungal Skin Infections Useful web links Chapter 42. Warts Useful web links Chapter 43. Minor Foot Disorders Useful web links Chapter 44. Hair Loss Useful web links Section IX: Other Medical Disorders Editors: Karen J. Tietze (45), Anne L. Hume (46), and Daniel L. Krinsky (47) Chapter 45. Self-Care Components of Selected Chronic Disorders Update: Common Chronic Diseases: Screening and Scaling Back Useful web links Chapter 46. Insomnia, Drowsiness, and Fatigue Useful web links Chapter 47. Tobacco Cessation Update: CDER Safety Labeling Changes for Nicoderm CQ Update: FDA Approves Label Warning for Soy Allergy in Mint-Flavored Nicroette Lozenges Useful web links

Section X: Home Medical Equipment Editor: Gail D. Newton

Chapter 48. Home Testing and Monitoring Devices Useful web links Chapter 49. Adult Urinary Incontinence and Supplies Useful web links

Section XI: Complementary Therapies Editor: Anne L. Hume Chapter 50. Introduction to Dietary Supplements Useful web links Chapter 51. Natural Products Useful web links Chapter 52. Common Complementary and Alternative Medicine Health Systems Useful web links