CONSUMER CHEMISTRY - ILANO

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Consumer
Chemistry

Quarter 4 – Module 2:
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES

VS. OVER THE COUNTER
MEDICINES

ILANO, SHANELLE ANN B. 9-SS1

Science – Grade 9 Alternative Delivery Mode

Quarter 4 – Module 2-3: PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES or OVER THE COUNTER
MEDICINES

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ILANO, SHANELLE ANN B. 9-SS1

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Consumer
Chemistry

Quarter 4 – Module 2:
PRESCRIPTION

MEDICINESVS. OVER THE
COUNTER MEDICINES

ILANO, SHANELLE ANN B. 9-SS1

Introductory Message

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear
learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities,
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ILANO, SHANELLE ANN B. 9-SS1

What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here
to help you master the nature of Chemistry. The scope of this module
permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language
used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in
which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook
you are now using.

The module contains:
● Lesson 1 – PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES or OVER THE
COUNTER MEDICINES

This learning module is aligned on the learning competency:

Compare prescription medicines from over-the-counter (OTC)
medicines in terms of their chemical properties and uses

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. differentiate the OTC and prescription medicines

2. give examples of OTC and prescription medicines

3. familiarize the proper usage of medicines

ILANO, SHANELLE ANN B. 9-SS1

What I Know

Directions: Read the statements below. Choose your answer from the given choices. Check the box that
corresponds to your answer.

1. This is a type of medicine that only doctors are allowed give can only be purchased from a pharmacist.

✔ Prescription medicine

Over-the-counter (OTC) medicine

2. This is a type medicine bought in a drugstore or pharmacy and can be taken without the doctor’s
prescription.

Prescription medicine

✔ Over-the-counter (OTC) medicine

3. If you use a household or kitchen spoon to measure liquid medicines, you can be sure to get the right
dose.

True ✔ False

4. You can’t be harmed by over-the-counter medicines. After all, you can buy them without a doctor’s
prescription.

True ✔ False

5. Its okay to use someone else’s prescription medicine if you have the same symptoms.

True ✔ False

6. It’s okay to take more medicine than what is directed on the label if you are very sick.

True ✔ False

7. All medicines have an expiration date.

✔ True False

8. Medicine should be kept in a place where children can’t reach them.

✔ True False

9. Taking more medicine than directed will help you feel better faster.

True ✔ False

10. A pharmacist can answer questions about over-the-counter medicines.

✔ True False

ILANO, SHANELLE ANN B. 9-SS1

Lesson Chemistry: PRESCRIPTION
MEDICINES or OVER THE
1 COUNTER MEDICINES

What’s In

Pharmacology, the study of drugs and medications, is a complicated subject.
One of the ways to make it easier to understand is to have a good knowledge of
drug classification, or the system by which various drugs are grouped together
which was discussed last module. Drugs are categorized in a variety of different
ways. In the pharmaceutical industry, drugs are grouped according to their
chemical activity or conditions that they treat. There are many reasons to classify
drugs, ranging from understanding the usefulness of particular types of drugs to
formulating treatment plans based on chemically similar drugs. Last module,
learners learned the different classifications of medicines with their corresponding
examples.

Direction: Classify the following medicines according to their type.

Canesten cream (Clotrimazole) Glumet (Metformin)

Biogesic (Paracetamol) Stresstabs (Multivitamins+iron)
Amoxil (Amoxicillin) Myra –E (Tocophilvitamin E 400 iu)

Neozep(Phenyleprine hydrochloride) Neobloc (Metoprolol)
Eye Mo (Tetracycine hydrochloride) Sophia pills

Pharmacy (P) Prescription-Only- Over-the-counter
Medicine (POM) medicine (OTC)
Eye Mo (Tetracycine
hydrochloride) Amoxil (Amoxicillin) Canesten cream (Clotrimazole)

Glumet (Metformin) Biogesic (Paracetamol)
Neobloc (Metoprolol)
Neozep(Phenyleprine
Sophia pills hydrochloride)

Stresstabs (Multivitamins+iron)

Myra –E (Tocophilvitamin E 400
iu)

ILANO, SHANELLE ANN B. 9-SS1

What’s New

A drug is a substance intended for use in the diagnosis, cure,
mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. Here are the main
differences between OTC drugs and prescription drugs.
Prescription drugs are:

• Prescribed by a doctor and bought at a pharmacy
• Prescribed for and intended to be used by one person.
• Regulated by FDA through the New Drug Application (NDA) process.
• Almost all prescription drug formulations are protected by patent

laws for a certain number of years, which means the drug company
responsible for creating a prescribed drug can price their exclusive
drugs accordingly. Only one drug manufacturer may make a
prescription sleep aid called Ambien®, for instance, although other
drugs may accomplish similar goals.

Activity1.
Direction: List five (5 examples of medicines you are familiar with and
provide their adverse reaction based on your experience.)

Medicine Allergic Reaction/Side Effect

Claritin (Loratadine) Sleepiness, dry mouth

1) Advil (Ibuprofen) • Hives, restless sleep, and sweating
2) Imodium (Loperamide) • Rash, dizziness, dry mouth
3) Kremil S (Magnesium • Itching, fatigue, muscle weakness

hydroxide) • Itching/swelling of throat and
4) Biogesic (Paracetamol) blurred vision

5) Voltaren (Diclofenac) • Nausea, diarrhea,

ILANO, SHANELLE ANN B. 9-SS1

What is It

What is the difference between prescription drugs and
OTC drugs?

A drug is a substance intended for use in the diagnosis, cure,
mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. Here are the main
differences between OTC drugs and prescription drugs.

Prescription drugs are:

• Prescribed by a doctor
• Bought at a pharmacy
• Prescribed for and intended to be used by one person
• Regulated by FDA through the New Drug Application

(NDA) process. This is theformal
step a drug sponsor takes to ask that the FDA
consider approving a new drug for marketing in the
United States. An NDA includes all animal and human
data and analyses of the data, as well as information
about how the drug behaves in the body and how it is
manufactured.

OTC drugs are:
 Drugs that do NOT require a doctor's prescription
 Bought off-the-shelf instores
 Regulated by FDA through OTC Drug monographs. OTC
drug monographs are akind
of "recipe book" covering acceptable ingredients, doses,
formulations, and labeling. Monographs will continually be
updated adding additional ingredients and labeling as
needed. Products conforming to a monograph may be
marketed without further FDA clearance, while those that
do not, must undergo separate review and approval
through the "New Drug ApprovalSystem."

ILANO, SHANELLE ANN B. 9-SS1

Top Ten Prescribed Drugs

1. VICODIN (HYDROCODONE/ACETAMINOPHEN)

Vicodin is a popular drug for treating acute or chronic moderate to
moderately severe pain. Its most common side effects are lightheadedness,
dizziness, sedation, nausea, and vomiting. Vicodin can reduce breathing, impair
thinking, reduce physical abilities, and is habit forming.

2. SIMVASTATIN (GENERIC FORZOCOR)

Simvastatin is one of the first "statins" (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors)
approved for treating high cholesterol and reducing the risk of stroke, death from
heart disease, and risk of heart attacks. Its most common side effects are
headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and muscle pain. Like other
statins it can cause muscle break down.

3. LISINOPRIL (GENERIC FOR PRINIVIL ORZESTRIL)

Lisinopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used for
treating high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and for preventing kidney
failure caused by high blood pressure and diabetes. Lisinopril side effects include
dizziness, nausea, headaches, drowsiness, and sexual dysfunction. ACE inhibitors
may cause a dry cough that resolves when the drug is discontinued.

4. LEVOTHYROXINE (GENERIC FORSYNTHROID)

Levothryoxine is a man-made version of thyroid hormone. It is used for
treating hypothyroidism. Its side effects are usually result from high levels of
thyroid hormone. Excessive thyroid hormone can cause chest pain, increased heart
rate, excessive sweating, heat intolerance, nervousness, headache, and weight
loss.

5. AZITHROMYCIN (GENERIC FOR ZITHROMAX, Z-PAK)

Azithromycin is an antibiotic used for treating ear, throat, and sinus infections as
well as pneumonia, bronchitis, and some sexually transmitted diseases. Its common
side effects include loose stools, nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting. Rare side
effects include abnormal liver tests, allergic reactions, nervousness, and abnormal
heartbeats.

6. METFORMIN (GENERIC FORGLUCOPHAGE)

Metformin is used alone or in combination with other drugs for treating type 2
diabetes in adults and children. The most common side effects of metformin are
nausea, vomiting, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.

ILANO, SHANELLE ANN B. 9-SS1

7. LIPITOR(ATORVASTATIN)

Lipitor is a "statin" (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) approved for treating high
cholesterol. It also prevents chest pain, stroke, heart attack in individuals with
coronary artery disease. It causes minor side effects such as constipation, diarrhea,
fatigue, gas, heartburn, and headache. Like other statins it can cause muscle pain
and muscle break down.

8. AMLODIPINE (GENERIC FOR NORVASC)

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used for treating high blood pressure and
for treatment and prevention of chest pain. Its most common side effects are
headache and swelling of the lower extremities. Amlodipine can also cause
dizziness, flushing, fatigue, nausea, and palpitations.

9. AMOXICILLIN

Amoxicillin is a penicillin type antibiotic used for treating several types of bacterial
infections such as ear, tonsils, throat, larynx, urinary tract, and skin infections. Its
side effects are diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, itching, vomiting, confusion,
abdominal pain, rash, and allergic reactions.

10. HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic (water pill) used alone or combined with other
drugs for treating high blood pressure. Its side effects include weakness, low blood
pressure, light sensitivity, impotence, nausea, abdominal pain, electrolyte
disturbances, and rash.

OTC drugs are:

Drugs that do NOT require a doctor's prescription and bought off-the-shelf in stores

OTCs can be shared by friends and family;

Non-prescribed medicines, on the other hand, are generally formulated to a
strength deemed "safe and effective" by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If
dosing instructions are followed properly, many non-prescribed medicines can be
used together without fear of dangerous interactions or overdoses.

Most over-the-counter drug formulas are no longer proprietary secrets, however, so
a number of companies can produce aspirin or cough syrup and compete side- by-
side on store shelves.

ILANO, SHANELLE ANN B. 9-SS1

Top Ten Medicine Cabinet Essentials (Home Pharmacy OTC Drugs)

1. ACETAMINOPHEN

Common brand names: Tylenol, Panadol, and Tempra.

Acetaminophen is the most commonly recommendedOTC medication for fever. It
works well for minor aches and pains, especially for people who cannot tolerate
anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen or aspirin

2. Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs(NSAIDs)

Common brand names: Motrin, Advil

Many non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat inflammation,
fever, and pain are available over-the-counter. OTC ibuprofen is often
recommended by health care practitioners to decrease pain and inflammation from
minor orthopedic injuries.

3. DEXTROMETHORPHAN

Common brand names: (Delysm, Pedicare, Robitussin, Scot-Tussin, St.
Joseph, Theraflu, Triaminic, Vicks 44, and many others)

It is an over-the-counter product used to control cough. It is usually found as one
of many ingredients in cough syrups and cold medications (those that have the DM
in their names such as Robitussin DM or store brands).

4. GUAIFENESIN

Common brand names: (Robitussin, Mucinex among many others) is an
expectorant (it loosens mucus in the bronchi or large breathing tubes). It may
initially cause more coughing to remove the mucus but will then decrease the cough
intensity and frequency as the mucus is cleared out. Adequate hydration will
augment the effect of guaifenesin.

5. ORAL DECONGESTANTS

come in either pill or liquid form and act by shrinking engorged blood vessels in the
nasal and sinus passages. It is important to read the ingredient list since many
preparations contain multiple medications. These medications often contain an
active ingredient such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) which is an adrenaline
likedrug.

6. NASAL SPRAY DECONGESTANTS

act similarly to oral decongestants but have the advantage of acting only in the
area applied, usually without the stimulant side effects. The most common active
ingredient in nasal sprays is oxymetazoline (for example, oxymetazoline [Afrin],
Dristan Nasal Spray, phenylephrine [Neo-Synephrine]). Nasal sprays can cause a
"rebound" effect where nasal symptoms can return if they are used for more than 3
days and then discontinued. It is important to read and follow the package label
instructions

ILANO, SHANELLE ANN B. 9-SS1

7. DIPHENHYDRAMINE(BENADRYL)

Common brand names: loratadine (Claritin), cetirizine (Zyrtec), and fexofenadine
(Allegra).

It is an antihistamine used to treat the symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, and
watery eyes. Its major side effect is drowsiness or sleepiness, so it also is the
active ingredient in many OTC sleeping pills.

8. CALCIUMCARBONATE

Common brand names: Caltrate 600, Os-Cal 500, Rolaids, Tums), aluminum
hydroxide (for example, ALternaGEL, Dialume), and magnesium hydroxide (Phillips
Milk of Magnesia) These are antacids that work immediately to relieve acid
indigestion and heartburn. They are available in both chewable tablets and liquid
forms. Aluminum based antacids may cause constipation, and the magnesium
based products may cause diarrhea. Maalox is a combination of the two types of
antacids.

9. Medications for Constipation

OTC medications to relieve constipation include glycerin suppositories as well as
medications that help bulk-up and lubricate the stool. Bisacodyl (Correctol,
Dulcolax), calcium docusate (Colace, Surfak), and Senna (Ex-lax, Senokot) are the
most commonly available medicine. Laxative dependence is a problem that may
occur with laxative use; use of these drugs continually over one week indicates the
individual should seek medicaladvice.

10. LOPERAMIDE (Imodium A-D)

is often recommended as an OTC medication for the treatment of diarrhea. However,
if constipation, ileus (constipation, abdominal distension, nausea, and vomiting),
fever, or bloating occurs, the medication should bestopped.

ILANO, SHANELLE ANN B. 9-SS1

What’s More

ACTIVITY 1: OTC vs Rx
Direction: Read the statements at the bottom of the page and decide whether they
apply to over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription (Rx) medicines or both. Use the
Venn diagram below to classify the statements.

About Medicines: Rx, OTC, or both?

5. This medicine can be 1. Children should take medicine 2. This medicine
bought without a with the supervision of permission should be used only by
doctor’s prescription. of parent or trusted adult. the person for whom
the medicine was
4. The medicine label, including ordered.
the directions, must be read and
followed carefully before use. 3. This medicine is
prescribed by a doctor
6. Medicines are dangerous if for one person.
misused or abused.

7. A healthcare professional or
your local poison center can
answer questions about this
medicine.

1. Children should take medicine with the supervision of permission of parent or
trusted adult.

2. This medicine should be used only by the person for whom the medicine was
ordered.

3. This medicine is prescribed by a doctor for one person.
4. The medicine label, including the directions, must be read and followed

carefully before use.
5. This medicine can be bought without a doctor’s prescription.
6. Medicines are dangerous if misused or abused.
7. A healthcare professional or your local poison center can answer questions

about this medicine.

ILANO, SHANELLE ANN B. 9-SS1

Assessment 1

Guide Questions:

1. How does over the counter medicine differ from prescription medicine?

• OTC medicines are the drug that doesn’t need a prescription from a doctor

and can be bought off-the-shelf in stores and these drugs are considered

safe for everyone and have a variety of intended purposes while POM

medicines are the drugs that needs prescription, unsafe for use without

medical supervision and can only take by one person for a specific use.

2. How does over the counter medicine similar from prescription medicine?

• OTC medicine and Prescription medicine are both considered safe as long as

the user doesn’t abuse or misuse the drug and they both help the user to

treat and relieve aches and other medical conditions.

3. Enumerate examples of medicines of prescription and over the counter drug.

Prescription drugs : Over-the-Counter drugs :

1. Amoxicillin – antibiotic 1. Calcium Carbonate (Caltrate 600)

– antacids

2. Amlodipine – calcium channel 2. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) – pain

blockers reliever

3. Azithromycin – antibiotic 3. Loperamide (Imodium A-D) –

treats diarrhea

4. Lisinopril – enzyme inhibitor 4. Guaifenesin (Robitussin) -

expectorant

5. Losartan potassium - angiotensin 5. Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory

receptor blocker Drugs(NSAIDs) (Advil) – pain

reliever, anti-inflammatory

Activity 2: Taking Medications

Direction: Read the statements below. Decide what should be done on each situation.
Write your answer on the blank.

1. My name is Trevor. I have felt puffy in my nasal and sinus passages. What should
I do? You should take an oral decongestant.

2. My name is Lana. I have fever and minor aches and pains. What should I do?
You should take acetaminophen. (Tylenol/Panadol/ tempra)

3. My name is Jay. I feel pain and inflammation in my feet from walking this
morning. What should I do? You should take a Non-steroidal Anti-
inflammatory Drugs(NSAIDs) (Motrin/advil)

4. My name is Ted. I am sneezing and have watery eyes. What should I do? You
should take Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) (Loratadine/cetirizine/zytec)

5. My name is Tom. I haven’t excreted in the past few days. What should I do? You
should take medications for constipation ( Bisacodyl/Senna/Laxative)

6. My name is Ley. I went to gym and my leg muscle is aching. What should I do?
You should take acetaminophen. (Tylenol/Panadol/ tempra)

7. My name is Lady. I have persistent loose stools for three days now. What should
I do? You should take Loperamide (Imodium A-D)

8. My name is Jam. It seems that I have phlegm. What should I do? You should
take Guaifenesin (Robitussin/Mucinex)

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9. My name is Garry. I feel a burning pain in my chest after I drank 6 cups of
coffee. What should I do? You should take Calcium Carbonate (Caltrate
600/Os-Cal 500/ Tums)

10. My name is Ann. I sneeze too many times today. What should I do? You should
take Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) (Loratadine/cetirizine/zytec)

Assessment 2
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Referring to the information, which of the following symptoms does this
antihistamine relieve?

a. Drowsiness c. Glaucoma
b. Emphysema d. Runnynose

2. How much of the antihistamine should an adult take?
a. 1 tablet every 4hours
b. 2 tablets every 4hours
c. No more than 12 tablets in 24hours
d. Ask the pharmacist

3. Which of the following drugs can be purchased without a prescription?
a. Acetaminophen
b. Depressants
c. Opiods
d. Stimulants

4. Which drug is sold behind the counter and only a controlled amount can be
purchased per month

a. Benadryl(Diphenhydramine)
b. Allegra-D (Fexofenadine hydrochloride)
c. Robitussin DM(Dextromethorphan)
d. Zyrtec(Ceterizine)

5. Acetaminophen is less likely than aspirin to cause gastric distress, but an overdose of

as little as 4 grams can lead to irreversible liver disease. Who is most at risk?

a. A drinker
b. A smoker
c. Anyone on a low sodium diet
d. Anyone over the age of 65

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6. What is the greatest danger of taking OTC antacids?
a. Potential for overdose
b. Taken longer than recommended
c. Effect the absorption of other drugs
d. Have a rebound effect

7. What condition can Aspirin can cause problem?

a. Asthma c. Blood pressure

b. Bronchitis d. Gout

8. In giving a child more than one dose medicine, which section of The

Drugs Facts should be carefully reviewed?

a. Active ingredients
b. Directions
c. Dosing
d. Inactive ingredients

9. Where are OTC medicines kept?

a.In a dark area
b.In the refrigerator
c. Out of reach of children
d.Not kept because OTC drugs are dispensed in single doses

10. What is the, 'Drugs Facts' label?

a.The label in front of the OTC package
b.The label of a prescription drug
c. The advertisement about the drug created by the manufacturer
d.No label

ACTIVITY 3: Right Dose

Direction: Below is a sample dosing table, similar to one you would find on a
Drug Facts label. Use the table as well as your knowledge about medicine safety
to answer the questions below.

Children under 6 years of Ask a doctor
Age
2.5 mL (½ teaspoonful) two times per
Children 6 to under 12 years day; do not give more than 5 mL (1
of age teaspoonful) in 24 hours
5 mL (1 teaspoonful) two times per
Adults and children 12 day; do not take more than 10 mL (2
years of age and over teaspoonful) in 24 hours
5 mL (1 teaspoonful) two times per
Adults 65 years of age and day
over

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Guide Questions:
1. Olivia is 12 years old, and her parents gave her a first dose of this medicine at 8
a.m. They gave her a second dose at 3 p.m. the same day. By the evening, she is still
not feeling better. Based on the table above, when can Olivia’s parents give her another
dose of this medicine?

• After 8 a.m. the next day.
2. What might happen if someone used a kitchen spoon to measure out a dose of this
medicine?

• It might lead to overdosing because kitchen spoon is much bigger than
teaspoon so if the user used a kitchen spoon, he/she might take the wrong
dosage.

3. Why do you think doses aren’t the same for all age groups? Why might parents of
children under six needs to ask a doctor before administering this medicine?

• I think the doses depends on the patient’s age, weight and health condition
because if the medicines are less than or too much, it might be ineffective or
worse, the patient might face a serious side effects and for the parents of
children under six is required to ask a doctor in giving such medicines
because if the parent didn’t know the right medicine and dosage for his/her
child, the child will be in danger and increase the chances of accidental
overdose and if ever, the medicine that the parents gave may cause allergic
reaction that makes the child suffer.

4. Why is it important to always discuss medicine dosing with a parent or trusted adult?

• It is important to always discuss medicine dosing because dosing a
medicine alone can lead to under dosing whereas the medicine will be
ineffective because it is less than the required dosage or over dosing that
may lead to severe side effects and allergic reactions.

5. How can you use what you’ve learned about dosing to help your family use over-the-
counter (OTC) medicines more safely?

• I can help and teach them the right doses and how many times do they need
to take it within a day so that it will be safe and right used. Also, I will teach
them the proper taking like they shouldn’t take another medicine while
having one because it might affect the effectiveness.

Assessment 3

Guide Questions:

1. What is a prescription?

• A prescription is a paper whereas the name of medicines, dosage, and
instruction for the specific medical condition is noted when taking the said
medicines that written by a doctor or health professionals.

2. How does a doctor determine the prescription a person needs?

• A doctor determines the patient’s existing medical condition, history, age,
weight, symptoms, medication intolerance and other factors the patient
have that may affect the effectiveness of the right prescription of medicine.

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3. When do you consider a person has abused prescription drugs?
• It is considered abused if the patient take the higher dosage than it is,
taking the drugs more often and longer than it needs, taking the drug in a
way other than prescribed for example, the drug should be take with water
but the patient crushed it into powder and if the drug is mixed with alcohol
or certain other drugs.

What I Have Learned

ACTIVITY 4: OTC an Rx – Word Search

Direction: Find the following words in the puzzle. Words are hidden vertically,
horizontally and diagonally.
Guide Questions:
1. List down three (3) OTC medicine and give their generic names.
Biogesic (Paracetamol)
Ascof Forte ( Vitex Negundo)
Advil (Ibuprofen)

2. List down three (3) Rx medicine and give their generic names.
Norvasc (Amlodipine)
Glucophage (metformin)
Xanax (Alprazolam)

ILANO, SHANELLE ANN B. 9-SS1

What I Can Do

Reading a Prescription Drug Label

Direction: Using the sample label provided, answer the following questions to
determine what important information must be included on a prescription drug
label.

Guide Questions
1. What is the name of the pharmacy? MANITOBA Pharmacy

2. What is the brand name of this drug? APO-AMOXI

3. What is the generic’s name of this drug? AMOXICILLIN

4. How does should it take? 1 capsule three times daily until finished (total
of 30 cap = 3 cap every 1 day so the medicine should be taken for 10 days
only)

5. What is the strength of the medication? 500MG per capsule

ILANO, SHANELLE ANN B. 9-SS1

Assessment

Direction: Read the following item carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is correct
and FALSE if the statement is incorrect.
FALSE1. If you use a household or kitchen spoon to measure liquid medicines, you can be

sure you will get the right dose.
FALSE 2. You can’t be harmed by over-the-counter medicines. After all, you can buy them

without a doctor’s prescription.
FALSE 3. It’s okay to take two medicines with the same active ingredient at the same time.
FALSE 4. It’s okay to use someone else’s prescription medicine if you have the same

symptoms he or she had when he or she got it.
FALSE 5. It’s okay to take your leftover prescription medicine later if you get sick again.
FALSE 6. It’s okay to take more medicine than what is directed on the label if you are very

sick.
TRUE 7. In a medicine, an active ingredient is what relieves a person’s symptoms.
TRUE 8. The Drug Facts label tells you what symptoms the medicine treats.
TRUE 9. The Drug Facts label gives you the dosage information
TRUE 10. A pharmacist can answer questions about over-the-counter medicines.
TRUE 11. All medicines have an expiration date.
TRUE 12. Children should not use prescription medicine without the permission of their

parent or a trusted adult.
TRUE 13. Medicine should be kept in a place where children can’t reach it.
FALSE 14. If you and your friend are the same age it will be safe for you to take the same

dose of an over-the-counter medicine.
TRUE 15. Prescription medicine cannot be bought without a doctor’s permission.
FALSE 16. Children over 12 can take over-the-counter medicine without a parent’s

permission if they carefully read the label.
TRUE 17. Medicine should be stored in the container it came in.
FALSE 18. One gulp from a bottle of liquid medicine is exactly one tablespoon of medicine.
TRUE 19. Over-the-counter medicines can be dangerous when misused.
FALSE 20. Prescription medicine can be found on the shelves in some stores

ILANO, SHANELLE ANN B. 9-SS1

Additional Activities

Interview old ages/parents /adults regarding medicine they take (answer and guide
the learners through tabular form)

Name Age Medicine Uses Dosage
Tricia Alliah 18 Pain reliever
Naprosyn 500 mg, followed by
Ilano 22 (naproxen) Treat dry cough 250 mg every 6 to 8
and reduces fever
Mary Jossaine 49 Robitussin hours as needed
Delacruz (dextromethorphan Antacid; treats 10 mL (2
49 stomach acid and
Agnes Ilano ) teaspoonfuls) every
Tums its symptoms 6 hours
Paulo Ilano (Calcium treat or prevent
Carbonate) vitamin deficiency 19-50 years: 1 gram
Centrum due to poor diet, per day orally
(multivitamins) certain illnesses,
1 tab daily (w. food
or during in GI upset)
pregnancy

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ILANO, SHANELLE ANN B. 9-SS1