OTC Medicines Flashcards
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Indications for lidocaine.
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Mouth ulcers
2
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Brands of lidocaine.
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Anbesol gel
Medijel pastilles
3
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Dose of lidocaine.
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Apply a small amount up to 4 times daily
4
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Indications for chlorhexidine.
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Mouth ulcers
Oral thrush
Sore throat
5
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Brands of chlorhexidine.
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Corsodyl mouthwash/spray
Covonia
6
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Dose of chlorhexidine.
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Up to 12 sprays twice daily
Rinse mouth for 1 minute twice daily
7
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Indication for cetalkonium.
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Mouth ulcers
8
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Dose of cetalkonium chloride.
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Apply up to every 3 hours, maximum of 6 doses in children
9
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Brands of cetalkonium.
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Bonjela
10
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Indication for miconazole.
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Oral thrush
Athelete’s foot
11
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Brands of miconazole.
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Daktarin oral gel
Daktarin cream/powder
12
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Dose of daktarin oral gel.
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1-2 spoonfuls QDS in adults
13
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Indication for aluminium hydroxide.
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Indigestion/heartburn
14
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Dose of aluminium hydroxide.
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5-10ml at night or when required
Suck tablets slowly
15
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Indication for calcium/magnesium carbonate.
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Indigestion/heartburn
16
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Dose of calcium/magnesium carbonate.
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1 or 2 tablets when needed, suck slowly.
17
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Brands of calcium/magnesium carbonate.
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Rennies
18
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Indication for sodium alginate.
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Indigestion/heartburn
19
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Brands of sodium alginate.
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Gaviscon
20
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Dose of sodium alginate.
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5-10ml or 2-4 tablets after meals and at bedtime.
21
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Indication for ranitidine.
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Indigestion/heartburn
22
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Dose of ranitidine.
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150mg twice daily
23
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Indication for omeprazole.
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Indigestion/heartburn
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Dose of omeprazole.
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20mg daily
25
Indication for hyoscine.
Nausea and vomiting
| IBS
26
Dose of hyoscine tablets win N+V.
Up to four 150mcg tablets, maximum of 2 in children.
27
Indication for cinnarizine.
Nausea and vomiting in over 5s
28
Dose of cinnarizine.
2 tablets two hours before travelling, half dose in children
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Indication for promethazine.
Nausea and vomiting in over 5s
30
Dose of promethazine.
1 tablet up to three times daily
31
Indication for dioralyte sachets.
Dehydration in over 1 year
32
Dose of dioralyte sachets.
1 sachet dissolved in water, up to 5 per day for 3-4 days
33
Indication for domperidone.
Nausea and vomiting in over 16s
34
Dose of domperidone.
1 tablet up to 3 times daily
35
Indication for prochlorperazine.
Nausea and vomiting in over 18s
36
Dose of prochlorperazine.
1 or 2 tablets placed under lip
37
Indication for senna.
Constipation
38
Dose of senna.
2 tablets at night
39
Indication for bisacodyl.
Constipation in over 10s
40
Brands of bisacodyl.
Dulcolax
41
Dose of bisacodyl.
1-2 tablets at night
42
Indication of ispaghula husk.
Constipation in over 6s
43
Brands of ispaghula husk.
Fybogel
44
Dose of ispaghula husk..
Sachet every morning and evening (half in children)
45
Indication of docusate.
Constipation in over 12s
46
Dose of docusate.
1 capsule up to 5 times a day
47
Indication of glycerin suppositories.
Constipation, useful in children
48
Indication of loperamide.
Diarrhoea in over 12s
49
Dose of loperamide.
2 initially, 1 after each loose stool
Up to 4 daily
(1 initially in children)
50
Indication of bismuth subsalicylate.
Bacterial diarrhoea in over 16s
51
Dose of bismuth subsalicylate.
Take 20ml, repeat dose every half an hour
| Maximum of 8 doses
52
Dose of hyoscine in IBS.
Up to 2 tablets three times daily
53
Indication of mebeverine.
IBS
54
Dose of mebeverine.
1 capsule three times daily
55
Brands of mebeverine.
Colofac
56
Indication of peppermint oil.
IBS in children over 15
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Dose of peppermint oil.
1 capsule 3 times daily
58
Indication for mebendazole.
Threadworms
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Dose of mebendazole.
1 tablet or one 5ml spoonful
| Another dose after 14 days if reinfection occurs
60
Brands of mebendazole.
Ovex
61
Indication for piperazine.
Threadworms
62
Indication for zinc oxide.
Haemorrhoids
63
Brands of zinc oxide.
Anusol
64
Dose of anusol.
Apply morning, night and after each evacuation
65
Dose of anusol HC.
Apply sparingly up to 4 times daily
66
Ingredients of anusol HC.
Zinc oxide
| Hydrocortisone
67
Indication for germoloid.
Haemorrhoids
68
Ingredients of germoloid.
Lidocaine
| Zinc oxide
69
Dose of germoloid.
Apply at least twice daily with 3-4 hour intervals
70
Dose of paracetamol for adults.
1g up to QDS
71
Dose of paracetamol for children over 6.
150-500mg T/QDS
72
Dose of paracetamol for children under 1.
60-120mg dose
73
Dose of ibuprofen for adults.
400mg every 4 hours
74
Dose of ibuprofen for children under 6.
100mg T/QDS
75
Dose of ibuprofen for children under 1.
50mg TDS
76
Indication for pseudoephedrine.
Decongestant (non-drowsy)
77
Brands containing pseudoephedrine.
Sudafed
78
Dose of pseudoephedrine.
60mg up to 4 times daily
79
Brands of xylometazoline.
Otrivine
80
Dose of otrivine spray.
1 spray in each nostril 2/3 times daily
81
Indication of levomenthol.
Open airways
| Promote heat and pain relief
82
Brands of levomenthol.
Karvol drops
83
Brands of levomenthol.
Karvol drops
| Benylin chesty cough
84
Indication for honey and lemon.
Loosens mucus
| Useful in children
85
Dose of honey and lemon.
15ml every 2-3 hours in adults
10ml in aged 6-12
5ml in aged 2-6
86
Brands of honey and lemon.
Beechams
87
Indication of guaifenesin.
Loosens mucus
88
Brands containing guaifenesin.
Sudafed
89
Dose of guaifenesin.
200mg every 6 hours
90
Brands containing dextromethorphan.
Benylin dry cough
| Meltus
91
Indication of diphenhydramine.
Antihistamine
92
Dose of dextromethorphan.
15mg up to 4 times daily
93
Dose of strepsils.
1 lozenge every 2-3 hours
94
Brands containing diphenhydramine.
Nytol
95
Dose of diphenhydramine.
25-50mg at night for sleep
96
Brands of loratadine.
Clarityn
97
Indication of chlorphenamine.
Antihistamine
| Anti-itch
98
Indication of beclometasone.
Relief of nasal congestion
99
Brands of beclometasone.
Beconase spray
100
Dose of beclometasone.
2 sprays into each nostril morning and evening
101
Dose of loratadine.
10mg daily
102
Brands of fluticasone.
Flixonase spray
103
Brands of chlorphenamine.
Piriton
104
Dose of chlorphenamine.
4mg every 4-6 hours
105
Brands of sodium cromoglicate.
Opticrom
106
Dose of sodium cromoglicate.
1 or 2 drops 4 times daily
107
Dose of aspirin.
300-900mg every 4-6 hours
| Up to 4g daily
108
Brands containing aspirin.
Anadin
109
Brands containing sumatriptan.
Imigran
110
Dose of sumatriptan.
Take one tablet ASAP and another if symptoms are managed but reoccur
111
Ingredients of migraleve pink and yellow.
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P= paracetamol, codeine, buclizine
Y= paracetamol, codeine
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112
Dose of migraleve.
2P at onset, 2Y every 4 hours if needed
| Max 2P and 6Y
113
Brands containing diclofenac.
Voltarol
| Emugel
114
Dose of diclofenac.
Apply 3-4 times daily for 7 days
115
Brands containing menthol.
Deep freeze
116
Dose of deep heat/deep freeze.
Apply up to 3 times daily
117
Formulations and strengths of clotrimazole.
2% external cream
10% internal cream
500mg pessary
118
Indications of clotrimazole.
Vaginal thrush
119
Indication and regimen of fluconazole.
Vaginal thrush
| 750mg single dose
120
Indication for potassium citrate.
Symptom relief in cystitis
121
Dose of potassium citrate.
1 sachet or 2 tablets dissolved in water up to 3 times daily
122
Indication for naproxen.
Period pain
123
Dose of naproxen.
500mg dose, then 250mg if needed after 6 hours
124
Brand containing naproxen.
Feminax ultra
125
Indication for tranexamic acid.
Period pain
126
Brand of tranexamic acid.
Cyklo-F
127
Dose of tranexamic acid.
1g three times daily for up to 4 days
128
Ingredient in nytol.
Diphenhydramine
129
Brands of hydrocortisone.
Eurax HC
130
Brands of clobetasone.
Eumovate
131
Dose of hydrocortisone.
Apply sparingly twice daily for 7 days
132
Dose of clobetasone.
Apply sparingly twice daily for 7 days
133
Indication of benzyl peroxide.
Acne
134
Dose of benzyl peroxide.
Apply 1-2 times daily after washing for 3 months
135
Dose of miconazole in athlete's foot.
Apply twice a day for 2-4 weeks, continue for 10 days after infection clears
136
Ingredients in daktarin HC.
Hydrocortisone
| Miconazole
137
Indication of terbinafine.
Athlete's foot
138
Dose of terbinafine.
Apply thin layer to clean dry skin 1-2 times daily for one week
139
Brands of terbinafine.
Lamisil
140
Regimen for lamisil once.
Leave in contact with skin for 24 hours before washing again
141
Indication of amorolfine.
Athlete's foot
142
Dose of amorolfine.
Apply to affected nail once weekly
143
Brands of amorolfine.
Curanail
144
Indication of acyclovir.
Cold sores
145
Brands of acyclovir.
Zovirax
146
Dose of acyclovir.
Apply every 4 hours for 5-10 days.
147
Indication for salicylic acid.
Warts
Verrucae
Dandruff
148
Brands of salicylic acid.
Bazuka
Scholl
Salactol
Capasal
149
Dose of salicylic acid.
Apply 2 drops of gel daily for 6 weeks
| Apply Scholl disc every 48 hours
150
Indication for malathion.
Scabies
151
Dose of malathion.
Apply from neck down and leave for 24 hours before washing off, repeat after 7 days
152
Brands of malathion.
Derbac M
153
Indication for permethrin.
Scabies
154
Dose of permethrin.
Apply from neck down and leave for 8-12 hours then wash off thoroughly
155
Brands of permethrin.
Lyclear
156
Dose of capasal shampoo
Use as a shampoo, daily if necessary
157
Indication for malathion.
Scabies
| Headlice
158
Indication for selenium sulphide.
Dandruff
159
Dose of selenium sulphide.
Use twice a week for two weeks, then once weekly for two further weeks
Leave in lather for 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly
160
Brands of selenium sulphide.
Selsun shampoo
161
Indication for ketoconazole.
Dandruff
162
Dose of ketoconazole.
Leave on wet hair for 3-5 minutes. Use twice a week for 2-4 weeks then reduce usage to weekly to prevent recurrence
163
Brands of ketoconazole.
Nizoral shampoo
164
Indication for coal tar.
Psoriasis
165
Dose of coal tar.
Apply to skin/scalp 2-3 times daily
166
Brands of coal tar.
Exorex
| Alphosyl
167
Treatments for nappy rash.
Canesten
Daktarin
Sudocrem
168
Indication for propamidine.
Bacterial conjunctivitis
169
Dose of propamidine.
1-2 drops up to 4 times daily
| 1cm of ointment once or twice daily
170
Brands of propamidine.
Brolene
171
Indication for chloramphenicol.
Bacterial conjunctivitis
172
Dose of chloramphenicol.
One drop every 2 hours for the first 48 hours
173
Brand of chloramphenicol.
Optrex
| Brochlor
174
Indication for witch hazel.
Irritant conjunctivitis
175
Brands of witch hazel.
Optrex
176
Dose of witch hazel.
1-2 drops when required
177
Indication for naphazoline.
Irritant conjunctivitis
178
Dose of naphazoline.
1 or 2 drops in eyes 2-3 times daily
179
Indication for minoxidil.
Hair loss
180
Dose of minoxidil.
2% for women
| 5% for men
181
Brand of minoxidil.
Regaine
182
Indication for phenothrin.
Head lice
183
Dose of phenothrin.
Apply to dry scalp and leave on for 12 hours
| Two treatments 7 days apart
184
Brands of phenothrin.
Full marks
185
Brands of naphazoline.
Optrex
186
Dose of dimeticone.
Apply to dry scalp and leave on for at least 8 hours
| Two treatments 7 days apart
187
Brands of dimeticone.
Hedrin lotion
188
Ingredients of cerumol drops.
Arachis (peanut) oil and chlorobutanol
189
Ingredients of earex drops.
Almond oil, arachis oil, camphor oil
190
Ingredient of otex ear drops.
Urea hydrogen peroxide
191
Indication for acetic acid.
Otitis externa
192
Indication for acetic acid.
Otitis externa
193
Dose of pholcodeine.
5-10mg T/QDS
194
Indication of pholcodeine.
Cough suppressant
