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OTC

QuestionAnswer
GRAS generally recognized as safe
GRAE generally recognized as effective
pediculoside kills pedicules
antipruritic relieves itching
SPF sun protectant factor
sunscreen protects the skin from UV light
insect repellant causes insects to avoid contact
astringent substance that causes tissue to contract
protectant places a barrier between the skin & the irritating substance
keratolytic causes shedding of outer layer of skin
antiseptic slows/stops growth of bacteria on surfaces
adsorbent a surface wetting of particles of a solid
photosensitivity sensitive to light
MOA of ovulation prediction kits & home pregnancy tests tests levels of LH
causes of hemorrhoids pregnancy, not enough fiber + water
athlete's foot showers, sharing footwear
diaper rash sweating, pee
some characteristics req'd for OTC status GRAE, GRAS, low abuse potential
positive self-medicate reasons fast, cheap, individual responsibility
negative self-medicate reasons misdiagnosis, misuse, masks symptoms of more serious illness
Why not smoking cessation + tobacco? nicotine toxicity risk
Created by: sillysisyphus
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