Physician's Desk Reference 2002 for Nonprescription Drugs and Dietary Supplements

by Medical Economics

• ISBN13: 9781563634178
• ISBN10: 1563634171
• Edition: 23rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-05-01
• Publisher: Physicians Desk Reference Inc

Summary

As more over-the-counter drugs are introduced each year and more ingredients move from prescription to nonprescription status, referencing this guide is imperative for those working in the medical field and needing to stay fully informed about the uses and cautions regarding these readily available medicines.

Table of Contents

Manufacturer:' Index (White Pages)	1	(100)
Lists all participating pharmaceutical manufacturers. Includes addresses, phone numbers, and emergency contacts. Shows each manufacturer's products and the page number of those described
Product Name Index (Pink Pages)	101	(100)
Gives the page number of each product description in the Nonprescription Drug and Dietary Supplement Sections. Products are listed alphabetically by brand name
Product Category Index (Blue Pages)	201	(100)
Lists by prescribing category all fully described products
Active Ingredients Index (Yellow Pages)	301	(100)
A cross-reference by generic ingredient of all product descriptions
Companion Drug Index (White Pages)	401	(100)
Lists symptoms occurring during prescription drug therapy, and presents over the-counter products that may be recommended for relief
Product Identification Guide (Gray Pages)	501	(100)
Shows full-color actual-size photos of tablets and capsules, plus pictures of a variety of other dosage forms and packages. Arranged alphabetically by manufacturer
Nonprescription Drug Information (White Pages)	601	(184)
Provides Information on hundreds of traditional over the-counter medications and home testing products. Entries are arranged alphabetically by manufacturer
Dietary Supplement Information (White Pages)	785	(54)
Includes manufacturers' descriptions of a variety of natural remedies and nutritional supplements marketed under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994. Entries are organized alphabetically by manufacturer
Drug Information Centers	839	(6)
Poison Control Centers	845	(6)
Popular Herbs	851	(5)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Telephone Directory	856