2. O VER T HE C OUNTER D RUGS Ken Brodzinski Teacher Page>> By

3. Now let’s open your mind and your journal. Let’s get started!!!!!

4. 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.

5. List the OTC drugs that you have in your home? 1.____________________________ 2._________________________ 3.__________________________ 4.__________________________ Pain Killers - Aspirin Cough Syrup - Robitussin Laxative - Ex-lax Antacid - Maalox

6. What are the two most popular OTC drugs found in homes today? 1. __________________ 2.__________________

7. What are the two most popular OTC drugs found in homes today? 1. Aspirin 2. Cough syrup

8. Can OTC drugs be dangerous? YES!

9. HOW? 1.People do not read the label. People fail to follow the directions. OTC drugs don’t have child-proof caps. People put off seeing their doctors. People mix medicines. 2. 3. 4. 5.

10. Where can you buy OTC drugs? 1._____________________________ 2.__________________________ 3._____________________________ 4._____________________________

11. You can buy OTC drugs at- 1.Pharmacies 2.Grocery stores 3.Department stores 4.Convenience stores

12. List five ways you can make OTC Drugs safer? 1._________________________________ 2._________________________________ 3._________________________________ 4._________________________________ 5._________________________________

13. Five ways you can make OTC Drugs safer? Always read and follow label directions. Keep them out of the reach of children. Safely dispose of expired containers. Consult your pharmacist if you’re not sure. See your doctor if problem persists. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

14. ANY DRUG USED IMPROPERLY CAN BE DANGEROUS PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!

15. REMEMBER Over The Counter Drugs Are Drugs!!!

16. 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.

17. 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.