OTC drugs

Question 1

Most common topical antibiotic acne treatment available both with and without a prescription and what %??

Answer 1

Benzoyl Peroxide

2.5-10%

Question 2

What are Hydroxyl acids used for?

Answer 2

Acne treatment; best used after acne is controlled in order to help correct hyperpigmentation and scaring

Question 3

Main example of a Beta hydroxyl acid (BHA) and concentration

Answer 3

Salicylic acid (Keratoylytic agent; exfoliates skin)
0.5-2%

Question 4

Example of a Retinoid agent

Answer 4

Adapalene

Question 5

2 complimentary medicines, vitamins for treating acne

Answer 5

Tea tree oil

oral Zinc

Question 6

Methods of treatment for Warts (and % if applicable)

Answer 6

Salicylic acid 17% or less for common warts, 40% or higher for plantar warts.
Cryotherapy by Dimethyl ether and propane (DMEP)

Question 7

Supplements in treatment of warts

Answer 7

Vitamin A

Zinc supplements PO

Question 8

4 externally applied analgesics for Herpes labialis

Answer 8

Benzocaine 5-20%
Dibucaine 0.25-1%
Benzyl alcohol 10-33%
Camphor 1-20%

Question 9

Only FDA approved OTC agent with antiviral effects

Answer 9

Docosanol 10%

Question 10

3 natural supplements for herpes labialis

Answer 10

Tea tree oil
Lysine supplement
Lemon balm

Question 11

Most effective chemical prevention of halitosis

Answer 11

Zinc salts and chlorine dioxide