Those without OTC logo are prescription drugs. These drugs have great pharmacological effects, are heavy in treating diseases, and are prone to adverse reactions. Patients can only use it under the guidance of a doctor. Prescription drugs are the main drugs used by doctors to help patients treat diseases in clinic. Therefore, doctors who prescribe such drugs must have the professional qualifications of doctors, and patients must purchase and use them under the supervision and guidance of doctors.
Over-the-counter drugs mainly include cold medicines, cough medicines, analgesics, digestive AIDS, antacids, vitamins, anthelmintics, tonics, laxatives, topical medicines, birth control pills and skin care medicines. Drugs classified as over-the-counter drugs have many advantages, such as definite curative effect, less toxic and side effects, convenient use and storage, etc.
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Prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs are not the essential attributes of drugs, but the definition of management. No matter which one is approved by the State Drug Administration, its safety and effectiveness are guaranteed. Among them, over-the-counter drugs are mainly used to treat various common ailments that consumers can easily diagnose and treat themselves.
Prescription drugs mostly belong to the following situations:
1, the new drug is on the market, and its activity or side effects need further observation.
2. Some drugs that can produce dependence, such as morphine analgesics and some hypnotics.
3, the drug itself is toxic, such as anticancer drugs.
4. Special drugs for treating certain diseases, such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, must be prescribed by doctors after diagnosis and used under the guidance of doctors. In addition, prescription drugs are only allowed to advertise in professional medical newspapers and periodicals, not in the mass media.
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