Active Patient Research Paper

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Active Ingredient. Therapeutic substance in product; amount of active ingredient per unit. Uses. Symptoms or diseases the product will treat or prevent. Warnings. When not to use the product; conditions that may require advice from a doctor before taking the product; possible interactions or side effects; when to stop taking the product and when to contact a doctor; if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, seek guidance from a health care professional; keep product out of children’s reach. Inactive Ingredients. Substances such as colors or flavors. Purpose. Product action or category (such as antihistamine, antacid, or cough suppressant. Directions. Specific age categories, how much to take, how to take, and how often and how long to take.…show more content…
How to store the product properly and required information about certain ingredients (such as the amount of calcium, potassium, or sodium the product contains) Reading the Label: The Key to Proper Medicine Use The label tells you what a medicine is supposed to do, who should or should not take it, and how to use it. But efforts to provide good labeling can't help unless you read and use the information. It's up to you to be informed and to use OTC drug products wisely and responsibly. The manufacturers of OTC medicines sometimes make changes to their products or labeling (new ingredients, dosages, or warnings). Make sure to read the label each time you use the product. Always look for special "flags" or "banners" on the front product label alerting you to such changes. If you read the label and still have questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care professional for advice. The Label Also Tells You... The expiration date, when applicable (date after which you should not use the

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