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Over the counter meds are usually meds that don't require doctor supervision and obviously non-narcotic. Prescribed meds require doctor supervision.
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∙ 9y agoCould be the same drug (!) but in a different dose. So sometimes dose affects OTC. Also the route of administration, etc., affects OTC.
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Drugs increase therapeutic response of otc drugs?
OTC drugs are notoriously misused. One needs some drug to fulfil his addiction, he pays some extra bucks to buy over the counter drugs. Even for those who couldn't afford the prescription from a doctor, he risks his health by getting an otc drugs from someone.
What are the two classifications of drugs?
Over the counter (OTC) and under the counter (Rx/Prescription)
How can you use the word drugstore in a sentence?
I get all my prescription and OTC (Over The Counter) drugs in a drugstore.
Is it illegal to share presciption drugs?
Prescription drugs YES!!! OTC medication NO!! This one is really a common sense question....prescription drugs have ur name on them for a reason, don't they? Then use ur common knowledge and figure it out!!! :)
What kind of drug is a non-legend drug?
Non-legend drugs are over-the-counter (OTC) drugs - such as plain aspirin - that do not require a doctor's prescription.
What is the difference between OTC medicine and prescription medicine?
Prescription meds are almost always a stronger milligram/dose. Prescription drugs are usually in a class 2 category, a greater risk of addiction. Class 2 drugs are always controlled and monitored.
What over the counter medications or prescription drugs could cause Amphetamines to show up in urine test?
If you're legitimately concerned that your OTC/prescription medication will make you fail a test, don't worry; they can tell the difference. Just let the tester know what you're actually taking.If you were hoping to disguise your use of illegal drugs by claiming to take some OTC/prescription medication, worry a lot. They can tell the difference. Unless you're actually taking prescription amphetamines, in which case, just produce the prescription.
What type of drugs are OTC drugs?
Anything you can buy without a prescription. These can include cough medicines, aspirin, ibuprofen, tylenol, sore throat medicine, ect.
What is the difference between prescription medicine and OTC medicine?
A medication order is a prescription written for administration in a hospital or institutional setting, whereas a prescription is an instruction written by a prescriber that authorizes a patient to be issued a medicine or therapy from an ambulatory pharmacy, or outside of a hospital or institution.
What is the difference between prescription and non prescription medicines?
Prescription drugs require a prescription from a doctor to get. Non-prescription drugs can be bought by anyone. Certain eye medicine and deodorant can be considered prescription drugs that have to be ordered. Other types of drugs, like advil and other pain killers can be bough as non-prescription drugs.
Your test for cocanine on a drug test and dose not use drugs?
some antibiotics (such as amoxicillin) have been known to cause false UA positives for cocaine. make sure the person giving you the drug test knows ALL drugs you take, including prescription and OTC drugs.
Over-the-counter drugs are sold without a prescription because they are NOT dangerous?
Answer is C. are generally safe but can cause reactions in certain patients
