Pdr Guide to Over-the-counter Drugs (pdr Family Guide to Over-the-counter Drugs)

Should you take Advil if you have an ulcer?An antihistamine if you're taking an antidepressant?Can you overdose on vitamin C?For more than fifty years, doctors in all specialties have depended on the Physicians' Desk Reference® to guide them in prescribing medication for their patients. Now, for the first time, the most trusted name in medical publishing has produced a consumer guide to over-the-counter drugs that is every bit as comprehensive, authoritative, and reliable as the classic PDR. UNIQUE FEATURES YOU'LL FIND NO WHERE ELSE ¸ Vitamin/mineral supplements and their recommended daily allowances ¸ Lactose-free, sodium-free medicinesYOU'LL ALSO FIND ¸ Handy comparison tables to help you select the best product for you and your family ¸ A list of appropriate products for a variety of illnesses ¸ Up-to-the-minute listings for the very latest medications ¸ The uses, active ingredients, proper dosages, and side effects of each medication ¸ Over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications to avoid in combination ¸ Symptoms of vitamin deficiency--and the signs of overdose ¸ Special cautions for seniors, expectant mothers, and infants ¸ And much more!With thirty-two pages of full-color photographs!