|  The third edition of this book discusses, in great detail, over-the-counter
treatments for minor ailments. It is targeted at pharmacists, GPs and
other health care professionals. It would also be useful for pharmacy
undergraduates.
The book contains 41 chapters and covers illnesses ranging from coughs
and colds to hay fever and cystitis. Practically every minor ailment
treatable with OTC medicines has been included. The latest edition also
has chapters on migraine, cardiovascular drugs, and fungal nail infection
and treatments.
Each chapter begins by explaining the nature of the medical condition
followed by extensive information about non-prescription treatments available.
Each condition usually has one or more different drugs listed as a treatment.
These are examined individually. Each drug’s mode of action, dosage,
cautions, side effects, etc, are explained in detail. Brand names of
OTC medicines are also included. The chapter ends with a summary and
a list of references.
All minor illnesses that can be treated by a pharmacist are included
in this book. And, for this reason, it is a must read for every pharmacist.
This book should be available in every pharmacy as an invaluable source
of reference. It also contains a detailed index.
Uzma Chaudhry
(a relief pharmacist manager for Lloyds Pharmacy in Oxfordshire)
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Pharmaceutical Journal