OTC Minimum Age Flashcards
Minimum age to buy Clamelle (azthromycin for chlamydia) OTC?
16 years
Hydrocortisone (hc45) 1 % cream?
10 years
Max 15g tube
Eurax HC (hydrocortisone 0.25%) cream?
10 years
Clobetasone (eumovate) 0.05% cream?
12 years
Tamsulosin 400mcg tablets (FloMax)?
Age range
45 years - 75 years
Naproxen 250mg tablets (Feminax Ultra)?
Age range
15 - 50 years
Ibuprofen?
Suspension or suspension sachets- 3 months
Tablets: 12 years
Mebendazole?
2 years
Chloramphenicol eye drops/ eye ointment?
2 years
Loperamide?
12 years
Aspirin?
16 years
Pseudoephedrine?
6 years
(Any cough/ cold remedy containing actives like antihistamines, expectorants, suppressants and stimulants should not be used in under 6 years, and never first line in 6- 12 years, if used then maximum 5 days)
Tranexamic acid? For menorrhagia (heavy bleeds)
18 years
Paracetamol?
2 months
Sumatriptan?
Age range
18 years - 65 years
Cetirizine?
Loratidine?
2 years
Levornorgestrel?
16 years
Amorolofine?
18 years
Simple linctus (pead)?
1 year
Co-codamol?
12 years
But guidance states codeine containing products for pain relief should only be used in over 12’s when ibuprofen and paracetamol have failed.
Codeine containing cough remedies should only be used in over 18 years as risks (of respiratory problems/ dependence) outweigh benefits
Steroid nasal sprays (beconase, flixonase)?
18 years
Esomeprazole, Pantoprazole, Omeprazole?
18 years
Guafenesin?
6 years
(Any cough/ cold remedy containing actives like antihistamines, expectorants, suppressants and stimulants should not be used in under 6 years, and never first line in 6- 12 years, if used then maximum 5 days)
Dexomethorphan?
6 years
(Any cough/ cold remedy containing actives like antihistamines, expectorants, suppressants and stimulants should not be used in under 6 years, and never first line in 6- 12 years, if used then maximum 5 days)
Cough cold remedies containing chlorphenamine, promethazine, diphenylhydramine, tripolidine (antihistamines)?
6 years
(Any cough/ cold remedy containing actives like antihistamines, expectorants, suppressants and stimulants should not be used in under 6 years, and never first line in 6- 12 years, if used then maximum 5 days)
Ranitidine?
16 years
Clotrimazole 2% cream? Age range?
16 - 60 years when used for thrush
Antihistamines:
Chlorphenamine liquid? (piriton syrup)
Liquid: over 1 years (safest choice for young children)
Chlorphenamine Tablets: 6 years
Acrivastine? (antihistamine) Age range
12 - 65 years
Senna?
12 years
Ispaghula Husk (Fybogel)?
6 years
Fluconazole capsule 150mg?
Used for thrush so
16 - 60 years (refer outside of this range)
Minoxidil 2% + 5%? (Regain)
Age range
18 years- 65 years
OTC Hair loss treatment
Age range for Thrush treatments?
Clotrimazole 2% cream
Clotrimazole 10% internal cream
Clotrimazole pessary
Fluconazole 150mg capsule
All 16- 60 years
Clotrimazole 1% cream
For fungal skin infections (e.g. ring worm)
Can be used in adults and children (no licensed age mentioned)
Daktarin oral gel (Miconazole)
licensed from 3 months
Ulipristal Acetate
Licensed for any girl of child bearing age
Minimum age Benzoyl Peroxide can be used in?
12 years
Acne treatment