Handbook of nonprescription drugs : an interactive approach to self-care / editor-in-chief, Daniel L. Krinsky; editor emerita and associate editor, Rosemary R. Berardi; associate editors, Stefanie P. Ferreri, ... [et al.].

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sect. I. Practitioner's role in self-care -- 1. Self-care and nonprescription pharmacotherapy -- 2. Patient assessment and consultation -- 3. Multicultural aspects of self-care -- 4. Legal and regulatory issues in self-care pharmacy practice -- Sect. II. Pain and fever disorders -- 5. Headache -- 6. Fever -- 7. Musculoskeletal injuries and disorders -- Sect. III. Reproductive and genital disorders -- 8. Vaginal and vulvovaginal disorders -- 9. Disorders related to menstruation -- 10. Prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections -- Sect. IV. Respiratory disorders -- 11. Disorders related to colds and allergy -- 12. Cough -- Sect. V. Gastrointestinal disorders -- 13. Heartburn and dyspepsia -- 14. Intestinal gas -- 15. Constipation -- 16. Diarrhea -- 17. Anorectal disorders -- 18. Pinworm infection -- 19. Nausea and vomiting -- 20. Poisoning -- 21. Ostomy care and supplies.

Sect. VI. Nutrition and nutritional supplementation -- 22. Essential and conditionally essential nutrients -- 23. Functional and meal replacement foods -- 24. Sports nutrition and performance-enhancing nutrients and supplements -- 25. Infant nutrition and special nutritional needs of children -- 26. Overweight and obesity -- Sect. VII. Ophthalmic, otic, and oral disorders -- 27. Ophthalmic disorders -- 28. Prevention of contact lens-related disorders -- 29. Otic disorders -- 30. Prevention of hygiene-related oral disorders -- 31. Oral pain and discomfort -- Sect. VIII. Dermatologic disorders -- 32. Atopic dermatitis and dry skin -- 33. Scaly dermatoses -- 34. Contact dermatitis -- 35. Diaper dermatitis and prickly heat -- 36. Insect bites and stings and pediculosis -- 37. Acne -- 38. Prevention of sun-induced skin disorders -- 39. Skin hyperpigmentation and photoaging -- 40. Minor burns, sunburn, and wounds -- 41. Fungal skin infections -- 42. Warts -- 43. Minor foot disorders -- 44. Hair loss -- Sect. IX. Other medical disorders -- 45. Self-care components of selected chronic disorders -- 46. Insomnia, drowsiness and fatigue -- 47. Smoking cessation -- Sect. X. Home medical equipment -- 48. Home testing and monitoring devices -- 49. Adult urinary incontinence and supplies -- Sect. XI. Complementary therapies -- 50. Introduction to dietary supplements -- 51. Natural products -- 52. Common complementary and alternative medicine health systems .