Rules for certain drugs Flashcards
Why can you not sell pseudoephederine and epherdrine together?
misuse potential to make crystal meth
What is the max sale of pseudoephedrine?
720mg
What is the max sale of ephedrine?
180mg
What emergency contraception is available for 16+?
levonorgesterel 1500mcg
licensed for 72 hours
Which emergency contraception has no limit on age?
Ulipristal acetate 30mg
120 hours
What would you do if someone under the age of 13 asked for ehc?
- lack capacity for consent
- report to social services unless circumstances exceptional
How many effervescent tablets of paracetamol/aspirin can be sold?
- no limit
How many non-effervescent tabs or caps of paracetamol/aspirin can be sold?
no more than 100
What is the maximum pack size of codeine/dhc that can be sold OTC?
32
What must be written on packs containing codeine/dhc?
‘can cause addiction. use for 3 days only’
‘can cause headache if used for more than 3 days’
What if a patient wants more than 32 codeine/dhc in a pack?
they need a prescription. more than 32 in POM
What is the age limit for OTC liquid preparations that contain codeine?
18+
What is the age limit for oTC cough and cold medicines?
6+
Which antitussives are in cough and cold meds?
- dextromethorphan
- pholcodeine
Which expectorants are in cough and cold meds (helps bring up mucus)?
- guaifenesin
- ipecacuanha
