Pharmacy Times 2008 OTC Products - (Page 16) M M AC IS T REC O M M AC IS T REC O M OTCs Pharmacists Recommend E E EN M EN PH AR PH AR D ED D ED ar Ac w h ie vem e n t A Ac M AC IS T REC O Aspirin—Heart Attack/Stroke Prevention M AC w h ie vem e n t A ar PH AR PH AR d ar ar d 20 20 20 d 8 8 d 0 0 0 Canker Sore Products Product % of Pharmacist Recommendations M M IS T REC O M M Product D ED % of Pharmacist Recommendations Ecotrin Bayer 8 w 8 Ac A h ie vem e n t A Aw St. Joseph’s c h ie vem e n t Other 20 Number of pharmacist recommendations per month: 1,489,320 Product Neosporin Dermoplast Polysporin A&D Ointment Bactine Betadine Other Number of pharmacist recommendations per month: 713,160 Choosing Wisely: Making the Right OTC Selections for Children continued from page 14 in weight and size; thus, their caregivers always should read labels for dosing guidelines based upon age and weight before administering any medicine2 and, if in doubt, consult their pediatri cian or pharmacist to prevent dosing errors. When recommending any OTC products, phar macists should ensure that parents and caregivers are counseled effectively on the appropriate use of the selected agent, including dosage, dosage inter vals, route of administration, and recommended duration of use. If a liquid dosage form is rec ommended, pharmacists always should stress the importance of using a calibrated measuring tool to ensure accurate dosing. The American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Drugs recommends the use of calibrated measuring devices for dosing accuracy and easy administration.1 Therapeutic Duplications Pharmacists can be instrumental in identifying therapeutic duplications when multiple medications or combination medications are used. They should remind parents and caregivers always to read the med OTC Supplement 2008 EN 28.6 24.5 10.9 36.0 Orabase Zilactin Anbesol Gly-Oxide Kank-A Other 21.2 17.2 16.6 13.2 5.3 26.5 EN D ED Burn Preparations % of Pharmacist Recommendations Product 0 Number of pharmacist recommendations per month: 410,760 Children’s Analgesics % of Pharmacist Recommendations 47.7 18.0 9.0 4.5 2.6 2.3 15.9 Children’s Tylenol Children’s Motrin Children’s Advil Motrin Other 52.3 26.3 4.9 2.6 13.9 Number of pharmacist recommendations per month: 1,688,400 ication labels to confirm dosage, especially because many infant formulations of analgesics are in con centrated form, and to check for active ingredients in order to avoid therapeutic duplications. PT Patient Counseling Tips for OTC Drug Use in the Pediatric Population • Always read labels prior to administration, and check expiration date prior to use • Always adhere to dosing and administration guidelines. Never exceed recommended dose. • Always use calibrated measuring devices for liquid medications • Always consult your pediatrician or pharmacist if unsure about the use of any medication • Always keep medication out of the reach of children • Always contact a primary health care provider if the child experiences any adverse effects, the condition worsens, or shows no sign of improvement • When in doubt, ALWAYS ask your pediatrician or pharmacist 8 For a list of references, go to: www.PharmacyTimes.com. 16 Pharmacy Times http://www.PharmacyTimes.com
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