OTC ASSIGNMENT 1

Anti-Histaminics and Other Medications

• Topical anti-histaminics may cause hypersensitivity and should be avoided in eczema; not recommended for longer than 3 days in photosensitivity.

Diphenhydramine

• Available in oral and topical forms
• Prohibited in children under 2 years; prohibited in children under 6 years without medical supervision

Docosanol

• Available in topical form

Domiphen bromide

• Available in oral form

Doxylamine Succinate

• Available in oral form
• Prohibited in children under 2 years
• May cause drowsiness; caution when driving or using machinery

Dexbrompheniramine

• Available in oral form
• Must be used under medical supervision in chronic cases
• Sedation side effects should be clearly labeled

Dexchlorpheniramine

• Available in oral form
• Must be used under medical supervision in chronic cases

Dexpanthenol

• Available in topical form

Diclofenac Sodium

• Available in topical form

Dicyclomine

• Available in oral form
• Labeling must mention precautions for impaired renal function

Dihydroxy Aluminum

• Available in oral form
• Used with extreme caution in necessary cases of ascites resulting from liver failure, hypertensive patients, and heart diseases

Dimethicon

• Available in oral and topical forms

Dimetindene Maleate

• Available in oral and topical forms
• Not used in children under 1 year
• Topical anti-histaminic may cause hypersensitivity; avoid in eczema; photosensitivity; not recommended for longer than 3 days
• Sedation side effects should be clearly labeled

Cinchocaine

• Available in topical form

Citric Acid

• Available in oral form

Clemastine

• Available in oral form
• Must be used under medical supervision in chronic conditions

Clotrimazole

• Available in topical form

Cromoglicic Acid

• Available in nasal form
• Must not be used in children under 2 years unless directed by a doctor

Cromolyn Sodium

• Available in nasal form
• Must not be used in children under 2 years unless directed by a doctor

Crotamiton

• Available in topical form
• Sedation side effects should be clearly labeled

Cyproheptadine

• Available in oral form
• Take care in geriatric patients due to atropine-like effects
• Antihistamines may cause drowsiness; caution when driving or using machinery

Desloratadine

• Available in oral form

This quiz covers the pharmacology of anti-histaminics, including their forms, indications, and contraindications. It also covers specific medications such as diphenhydramine, docosanol, and doxylamine succinate.