The following assignments rely on inspection of "The Pill Book Guide to Over the Counter Medications" (1997) which is currently on reserve in the Library.

1) Using the Table which begins on page 89, name an OTC Cold/Flu/ Allergy medication:

a) which contains an analgesic, nasal decongestant, and the antihistamine chlorpheniramine maleate

b) which contains an analgesic, nasal decongestant, and the antihistamine diphenehydramine HCl

c) which contains an analgesic, antihistamine, and the nasal decongestant pseudoephedrine HCl

d) which contains an analgesic, antihistamine, and the nasal decongestant phenylpropalamine HCl

2) Name a Brand Name OTC which contains as its ONLY active ingredient:

a) the nasal decongestant pseudoephedrine HCl

b) the antihistamine chlorpheniramine maleate

c) the expectorant guaifenesin

d) the antitussive dextromethorphan

3) In the OTC's you listed for #2, what are some possible side effects of the active ingredient and how common are they?

4) Define the following terms:

a) expectorant

b) antitussive

5) By examining the table on Page 89-104, what is the most common expectorant found in OTC Cold and Flu medications? What is the most common antitussive?

6) Sleep Aids: Using the Table on page 401-402 determine what the two most popular active ingredients in OTC medications for inducing sleep are. What other (non-sleep aid) products are these ingredients in?

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