Q4: M2; Consumer Chemistry 9

CONSUMER
CHEMISTRY

Christian Kent Nario
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Consumer
Chemistry

Quarter 4 – Module 2:
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES

VS. OVER THE COUNTER
MEDICINES

Science – Grade 9

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

MEDICINES

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Consumer
Chemistry

Quarter 4 – Module 2:
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES

VS. OVER THE COUNTER
MEDICINES

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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

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. It’s 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

Lesson Chemistry:

1 PRESCRIPTION
MEDICINES or OVER THE
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 (Tocophil vitamin E 400 iu)

Neozep(Phenyleprine hydrochloride) Neobloc (Metoprolol)

Eye Mo (Tetracycine hydrochloride) Sophia pills

Pharmacy (P) Prescription-Only- Over-the-counter
Sophia Pills Medicine (POM) medicine (OTC)

Amoxil Stresstabs
Neobloc Myra-E
Glumet Neozep
Biogesic
Eye Mo

Canesten Cream

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.

Activity 1.
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

Biogesic (paracetamol) Rashes
Omeprazole Nausea
Neozep Trouble sleeping, headache
Buscopan Nausea
Ibuprofen Headache, difficulty sleeping
Gaviscon Stomach cramps

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 the formal
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 in stores
Regulated by FDA through OTC Drug monographs. OTC drug
monographs are a kind
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 Approval System."

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 FOR ZOCOR)

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 OR ZESTRIL)

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 FOR SYNTHROID)

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 heart beats.

6. METFORMIN (GENERIC FOR GLUCOPHAGE)

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.

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.

Top Ten Medicine Cabinet Essentials (Home Pharmacy OTC Drugs)

1. ACETAMINOPHEN
Common brand names: Tylenol, Panadol, and Tempra.
Acetaminophen is the most commonly recommended OTC 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 like drug.

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

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. CALCIUM CARBONATE
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 medical advice.

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 be stopped.

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.

This medicine can Children should take This medicine is
be bought medicine with the prescribed by a
without a
doctor’s supervision of permission of doctor for one
prescription. parent or trusted adult. person.

A healthcare The medicine label, including This medicine should
professional or the directions, must be read be used only by the
your local poison and followed carefully before
center can person for whom the
answer questions use. medicine was
about this ordered.
medicine. Medicines are dangerous if
misused or abused.

About Medicines: Rx, OTC, or both?

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.

Assesment 1 Guide Questions:

1. How does over the counter medicine differ from prescription medicine?
- Over the counter medicine (OTC) are medicines that are not
in need of a doctor’s prescription and can be bought by anyone in
a pharmacy, while prescription medicine is only for a certain
person with a doctor’s prescription

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

- They should be taken with guidance of a guardian (if you are
a child), and they are both to be monitored, meaning you shall not
overdose them. Also to always follow the directions of the
medicine if given.

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

- Examples of prescription medicines are; Amoxicillin,
levothyroxine, Etc. while examples of OTC medicines are;
vitamins, Paracetamol, painkillers, etc

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?

- This may be a case of sinusitis or swelling of the nasal and
sinus passages. You can use OTC medicines such as nasal spray,
oral decongestant for treating the swollen part (caused by
engorged blood vessels), or Ibuprofen for pain relief.
2. My name is Lana. I have fever and minor aches and pains. What should I do?

- For fever and minor aches, it is advisable to drink Acetaminophen.
Since this is an OTC medicine, this can cure headaches and also act as
painkillers.
3. My name is Jay. I feel pain and inflammation in my feet from walking this
morning. What should I do?

- Since this is about inflammation, the best course of action is
to buy an OTC Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAIDs) to
help relieve the pain and inflammation, if it does not work then
make an appointment with the doctor.
4. My name is Ted. I am sneezing and have watery eyes. What should I do?

- Diphenhydramine or Benadryl is the best medicine for the
symptoms given.
5. My name is Tom. I haven’t excreted in the past few days. What should I do?

- Take some medications for constipation, like bisacodyl or
calcium docusate. These medicines help lubricate the stool.

6. My name is Ley. I went to gym and my leg muscle is aching. What should I
do?

- Drink some NSAIDs to help with the pain.
7. My name is Lady. I have persistent loose stools for three days now. What
should I do?

- This may be due to diarrhea, so taking loperamide will help
ease your problems
8. My name is Jam. It seems that I have phlegm. What should I do?

- Ingest some guaifenesin to lossen some of the mucus.
9. My name is Garry. I feel a burning pain in my chest after I drank 6 cups of
coffee. What should I do?

- Calcium carbonate to ease and aid you in acid indigestion.
10.My name is Ann. I sneeze too many times today. What should I do?

- You should drink some diphenhydramine medicine, an
antihistamine to treat runny nose and sneezing

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

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

a. Drowsiness c. Glaucoma

b. Emphysema d. Runny nose

B 2. How much of the antihistamine should an adult take?

a. 1 tablet every 4 hours

b. 2 tablets every 4 hours

c. No more than 12 tablets in 24 hours

d. Ask the pharmacist

A 3. Which of the following drugs can be purchased without a prescription?

a. Acetaminophen

b. Depressants
c. Opiods
d. Stimulants

D 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)

C 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

A 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

C 7. What condition can Aspirin can cause problem?

a. Asthma c. Blood pressure

b. Bronchitis d. Gout

C 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

C 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

A 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 lab

Activity 3

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

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 this day (in 9 hours).

2. What might happen if someone used a kitchen spoon to measure out a dose
of this medicine?
- The dosage may be a bit more/ a bit less than what is
supposed to be given making the medicine less effective or too
strong.

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?
- Because the medicine has different effects depending on the
test subject during the testing (variables), making the medicine
stronger or less effective depending on the age. This is to make
sure the medicine will not be overdosed.

4. Why is it important to always discuss medicine dosing with a parent or
trusted adult?
- To prevent the overdosage and usage of the medicine which
will harm the health of the person taking it.

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 prevent any accidents that may happen when a
person overdoses from a medicine, reducing the need to spend
more money on more medicines.

Assessment 3 Guide Questions
1. What is a prescription?
- A prescription is a written direction and instruction of medicine
given by a licensed healthcare professional, like doctors, in which
the sick person is given medications to help ease and cure the
pain they’re experiencing
2. How does a doctor determine the prescription a person needs?
- Since doctors are highly trained in the medical field, they first
diagnose patients with their symptoms and using what they
learned in med school, they choose the best medicine for the
patient. If needed, many medical tests like, blood test, CT scan,
etc. are conducted for thorough examination if the doctor needs
more information about the patient’s health
3. When do you consider a person has abused prescription drugs?
- When a person uses the drugs out of hand or when they do not
follow the given dosages. Another example of abuse in
prescription drug is using an old prescription or using another
person’s prescriptions.

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.

I. BIOGESIC (PARACETAMOL)

II. ENERVON (MULTIVATAMINS)

III. NEOZEP (CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE)

2. List down three (3) Rx medicine and give their generic names.
I. EUTHYROX (LEVOTHYROXINE)

II. BENEDEX (AMOXICILLIN)

III. HIVENT (SALBUTAMOL)

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?
- Intake 1 capsule, 3 times a day, until finished. Take this
medication for the prescribed duration.
5. What is the strength of the medication?
- 500 mg per tablet

Assessment

Direction: Read the following item carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is
correct and FALSE if the statement is incorrect.

False 1. 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.
False14. 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.
True 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.

Additional Activities

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

Name Age Medicine Uses Dosage
Luinaida Nario 49
Vitamin C Boost Once a day

immunity

Christel Kate Nario 22 Levothyroxine For thyroid Once a

day, after

waking

Danielle Joyz Nario 20 Vitamin C Boost Once a day

immunity

References

Benjamin Wedro, MD, FACEP, FAAEM. February 2020.12
Medicine Cabinet Essentials (Home Pharmacy OTC).
Drugs)https://www.emedicinehealth.com/slideshow_pictu
res_childrens_cold_flu/article_em.htm

Omudhome ogbru, pharm.d.2020. Top 10 Drugs
Prescribed in the US
https://www.medicinenet.com/top_drugs_prescri
bed_in_th e_us/views.htm

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