Transcript OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS - Sikeston R-6

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OVER THE
COUNTER DRUGS
By
Ken Brodzinski
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Now let’s open your mind
and your journal.
Let’s get started!!!!!
What are OTC Drugs?
• OTC Drugs are medicines you can
buy without a prescription.
How do prescription drugs differ
from OTC drugs ?
•They are usually much stronger.
List the OTC drugs that you have
in your home?
Pain Killers - Aspirin
1.____________________________
Cough Syrup - Robitussin
2._________________________
Laxative - Ex-lax
3.__________________________
Antacid - Maalox
4.__________________________
What are the two most popular
OTC drugs found in homes today?
1. __________________
2.__________________
What are the two most popular
OTC drugs found in homes today?
1. Aspirin
2. Cough syrup
Can OTC drugs be dangerous?
• YES!
•YES!
YES !
•YES !
YES !
YES!
YES !
HOW?
1. People do not read the label.
2. People fail to follow the directions.
3. OTC drugs don’t have child-proof caps.
4. People put off seeing their doctors.
5. People mix medicines.
Where can you buy OTC drugs?
1._____________________________
2.__________________________
3._____________________________
4._____________________________
You can buy OTC drugs at1.Pharmacies
2.Grocery stores
3.Department stores
4.Convenience stores
List five ways you can make OTC
Drugs safer?
1._________________________________
2._________________________________
3._________________________________
4._________________________________
5._________________________________
Five ways you can make OTC Drugs
safer?
1. Always read and follow label directions.
2. Keep them out of the reach of children.
3. Safely dispose of expired containers.
4. Consult your pharmacist if you’re not
sure.
5. See your doctor if problem persists.
ANY DRUG
USED IMPROPERLY
CAN BE DANGEROUS
PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!
REMEMBER
Over The Counter Drugs
Are
Drugs!!!
TEACHER PAGE
OBJECTIVE:
1.To familiarize the students with facts pertaining to over-the-counter drugs
(OTC)
2. To understand the difference between OTC and prescription drugs
3. To understand the dangers of OTC drugs
ACTIVITY:
1. The students will use their journals.
2. Students will list OTC drugs they have in their homes and possible dangers.
PROCESS:
1. The teacher will click through eleven slides.
2. Each slide is self explanatory and answers are provided.
3. The teacher should preview the lesson prior to presenting it to the class.
Journal Outline
I. What are O.T.C. drugs?
How do they differ from prescription drugs?
II. List examples of O.T.C. drugs you have in your home.
III. What are the two most popular O.T.C. drugs?
IV. Can O.T.C. drugs be dangerous?
V. List five ways they can be dangerous.
VI. Where are O.T.C. drugs purchased?
VII. List five ways O.T. C. drugs can be made safer.