SKIN Conditions

Question 1

From what age is hydrocortisone liscenced for selling OTC?

Answer 1

10 Years Old

Question 2

What are the directions/counselling for use of hydrocortisone sold OTC?

- Frequency of use, number of days of Treatment, application counselling

Answer 2

Apply TWICE daily for up to SEVEN days max.
- Use a small amount and apply thinly to affected area(s).
- Do not apply to any areas of skin that are broken or infected.

Question 3

Criteria meaning you cant sell hydrocortisone to someone OTC?

- Areas of body affected, state of affected area, patient age,

Answer 3

Affected Area - Face, Genitals
Skin of affected area damaged/broken or infected.
Patient under 10 years.

Question 4

From what age is clobetasone liscenced for selling OTC?

Answer 4

12 years old

Question 5

What are the directions/counselling for use of clobetasone sold OTC?

Daily frequency, duration of use, application counselling

Answer 5

Apply TWICE daily to affected areas for up to SEVEN days MAX.
- Use small amounts and apply thinly to affected area(s).
- Do not apply to any areas of skin that are broken or infected.

Question 6

Criteria that means you cant sell clobetasone to someone OTC?

Area affected, nature of affected area, patient age..

Answer 6

Area affected - Face, Genitals
Damaged/Broken or infected skin
Patient under 12 years old.

Question 7

What is the liscencing age for Miconazole OTC?

Answer 7

All Ages (4 monthly for oral gel)

Question 8

What are the directions for use of miconazole OTC?

Answer 8

Once or Twice daily administration, carry on for TEN days after infection has cleared up.

Question 9

What is the licensing age of Permethrin OTC?

Answer 9

2 months old

Question 10

What are the directions for use/counselling of permethrin OTC?

Frequency, duration, application counselling, need for further treatment

Answer 10

• Apply ONCE to the whole body from neck down.
• Leave on for 8-12 hours (usually best to do it at night before bed)
• Wash whole body 8-12 hours after the application.
• Repeat the process after 7 days.

Question 11

What is the licensing age for Benzoyl Peroxide OTC?

Answer 11

12 years old

Question 12

What counselling should be given with Benzoyl Peroxide given OTC

Answer 12

• Use less of the gel if it irritates the skin.

Question 13

What is the licensing age of Terbinafine OTC?

Answer 13

16 years old (18 years for solution)

Question 14

What are the directions/counselling for use of Terbinafine OTC?

Daily frequency, duration of treatment, administration directions.

Answer 14

Apply once daily for one week.
- Apply thinly including surrounding area.