OTC rules

Question 1

What are the restrictions on codeine and dihydrocodeine?

Answer 1

short term use only
- 3 days

limited pack size
- max 32 dose units (> is a POM)

labels
- pack must say it can cause addiction

Question 2

What are the restrictions on paracetamol?

Answer 2

limited pack size
- max 100 non-effervescent tablets or capsules can be sold
- no limit on effervescent forms

Question 3

What are the restrictions on aspirin?

Answer 3

limited pack size
- max 100 non-effervescent tablets or capsules can be sold
- no limit on effervescent forms

Question 4

What are the restrictions on pseudoephedrine and ephedrine? What are the risks associated?

Answer 4

limited supply
- max 720mg of pseudoephedrine or 180mg of ephedrine
- cannot sell packs together

possible misuse
- lack symptoms, requesting large quantities, frequent requests

misuse in the production go methyl amphetamine (crystal meth)

Question 5

What is the age restriction for
- loperamide
- PPIs
- mebeverine
- orlistat
- anusol
- germaloids

Answer 5

• loperamide: 12+
• PPIs: 18+
• mebeverine: 18+
• orlistat: 18+
• anusol: 18+
• germaloids: 12+

Question 6

What is the age restriction for
- chlorhexidine
- bonjela
- iglu
- daktarin oral gel
- cetirizine tablet vs liquid
- nasal steroids
- loratidine
- chlorphenamine tablets vs liquid

Answer 6

• chlorhexidine: 12+
• bonjela: 16+
• iglu: 7+
• daktarin oral gel: 4 months +
• cetirizine tablet vs liquid: 6+ vs 2+
• nasal steroids: 18+
• loratidine: 2+
• chlorphenamine tablets vs liquid: 6+ vs 1+

Question 7

What is the age restriction for
- sumatriptan
- nytol and sominex
- hedrin
- mebendazole

Answer 7

• sumatriptan: 18-65
• nytol and sominex: 16+
• hedrin: 6 months+
• mebendazole: 2 +

Question 8

What is the age restriction for
- canesten
- chloramphenicol
- tranexamic acid
- naproxen

Answer 8

• canesten: 16+
• chloramphenicol: 2+
• tranexamic acid: 18+
• naproxen: 15+

Question 9

What is the age restriction for
- hydrocortisone 1%
- eumovate/clobetasone 0.05%
- benzoyl peroxide
- zovirax
- bazuka
- terbinafine cream
- amorolfine 5%

Answer 9

• hydrocortisone 1%: 10+
• eumovate/clobetasone 0.05%: 12+
• benzoyl peroxide: 12+
• zovirax: 6+
• bazuka: 6+
• terbinafine cream: 16+
• amorolfine 5%: 18+