OTC age ranges

Question 1

Loratadine & Cetirizine

Answer 1

Syrup: 2+
Tablets: 6+

Question 2

Chlorphenamine

Answer 2

Syrup: 1+
Tablets: 6+

Question 3

Loperamide

Answer 3

12+

Question 4

Orlistat

Answer 4

18+

Question 5

Tranexamic acid
(treat bleeding including heavy periods, nosebleeds, hereditary angioedema)

Answer 5

18-45

Question 6

Permethrin

Answer 6

2 months +

Question 7

Naproxen

Answer 7

15-50 (only for period pain OTC)

Question 8

Steroid nasal sprays

Answer 8

6+

Question 9

Decongestants

Answer 9

6+
6-12 (2nd line)

Question 10

Saline drops

Answer 10

all ages

Question 11

Olbas oil
(natural decongestant)

Answer 11

3 months +

Question 12

Simple linctus

Answer 12

12+
Paediatric 1+

Question 13

Senna

Answer 13

12+

Question 14

Mebendazole
(treat threadworms)

Answer 14

2+

Question 15

Mebeverine

Answer 15

18+

Question 16

PPIs

Answer 16

18+ (14 days only)

Question 17

Hydrocortisone

Answer 17

10+

Question 18

Eumovate (Clobetasone)
- moderate steroid

Answer 18

12+

Question 19

Aspirin

Answer 19

16+

Question 20

Co-codamol

Answer 20

12+
max supply is 32 tabs

Question 21

Levonorgestrel

Answer 21

16+

Question 22

Ulipristal

Answer 22

Childbearing age
Preferred if BMI >26

Question 23

Slidenafil

Answer 23

18+
C/I in Low BP, Nitrates, CVD

Question 24

Sumatriptan

Answer 24

18-65 (After diagnosis by pharmacist/ doctor)

Question 25

Canesten 2%

Answer 25

16-60

Question 26

Chloramphenicol

Answer 26

2+

Question 27

Amorolfine (Curanail)

Answer 27

18+
C/I in diabetes, >2 nails

Question 28

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) - antihistamine

Answer 28

16+