Web Links
These links to prestigious Web sites serve as a portal to sources for supplemental information and support services for self-treatable disorders discussed in the Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs
Internet links are provided for each Handbook chapter as easy-to-download PDFs.
These national, medical, nonprofit, and consumer Web sites offer patients and/or health care professionals . . .
√Clinical guidelines/studies
√Patient education materials
√A forum or support group
Each PDF lists first the Web sites dedicated to the disorder discussed in that chapter. The sites listed below the “search box” cover the disorder of interest plus a wide range of health topics and treatments.
For long-lasting access to these value-added resources . . .
√Links access either the index page or the main page of a Web site.
√Searches using the terms listed in the box quickly access information of interest.
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You may use this vertical inventory of Web links to find sites of interest. Instructions for downloading the PDFs follow this list.
- Chapter 1
- Self-Care and Nonprescription Pharmacotherapy
- Chapter 2
- Patient Assessment and Consultation
- Chapter 3
- Multicultural Aspects of Self-Care
- Chapter 4
- Legal and Regulatory Issues in Self-Care Pharmacy Practice
- Chapter 5
- Headache
- Chapter 6
- Fever
Chapter 7 - Musculoskeletal Disorders and Injuries
- Chapter 8
- Vaginal and Vulvovaginal Disorders
- Chapter 9
- Disorders Related to Menstruation
- Chapter 10
- Prevention of Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Chapter 11
- Disorders Related to Cold and Allergy
- Chapter 12
- Cough
- Chapter 13
- Asthma
- Chapter 14
- Heartburn and Dyspepsia
- Chapter 15
- Intestinal Gas
- Chapter 16
- Constipation
- Chapter 17
- Diarrhea
- Chapter 18
- Anorectal Disorders
- Chapter 19
- Pinworm Infection
- Chapter 20
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Chapter 21
- Poisoning
Chapter 22- Ostomy Care and Supplies
Chapter 23 - Essential and Conditionally Essential Nutrients
- Chapter 24
- Functional and Meal Replacement Foods
- Chapter 25
- Sports Nutrition and Performance-Enhancing Nutrients
- Chapter 26
- Infant Nutrition and Special Nutritional Needs of Children
- Chapter 27
- Overweight and Obesity
- Chapter 28
- Ophthalmic Disorders
- Chapter 29
- Prevention of Contact Lens-Related Disorders
- Chapter 30
- Otic Disorders
- Chapter 31
- Prevention of Hygiene-Related Oral Disorders
- Chapter 32
- Oral Pain and Discomfort
- Chapter 33
- Atopic Dermatitis and Dry Skin
- Chapter 34
- Scaly Dermatoses
- Chapter 35
- Contact Dermatitis
- Chapter 36
- Diaper Dermatitis and Prickly Heat
- Chapter 37
- Insect Bites and Stings and Pediculosis
- Chapter 38
- Acne
- Chapter 39
- Prevention of Sun-Induced Skin Disorders
- Chapter 40
- Skin Hyperpigmentation and Photoaging
- Chapter 41
- Minor Burns and Sunburn
- Chapter 42
- Minor Wounds and Secondary Bacterial Skin Infections
- Chapter 43
- Fungal Skin Infections
- Chapter 44
- Warts
- Chapter 45
- Minor Foot Disorders
- Chapter 46
- Hair Loss
- Chapter 47
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Chapter 48
- Insomnia
- Chapter 49
- Drowsiness and Fatigue
- Chapter 50
- Smoking Cessation
- Chapter 51
- Home Testing and Monitoring Devices
- Chapter 52
- Adult Urinary Incontinence and Supplies
- Chapter 53
- Introduction to Dietary Supplements
- Chapter 54
- Natural Products
- Chapter 55
- Common Complementary and Alternative Medicine Health Systems
To view Web links for a chapter without downloading the PDF:
- Use the left button on your mouse/touch pad to click on the link for the desired chapter.
- The PDF will open in a separate Internet window.
- To return to OTCHandbook.com, left click the “Back” button in the upper left corner of the Internet screen.
To download Web links for all chapters at one time:
- Use the right button on your mouse/touch pad to click on this link: download all chapters combined.
- From the menu that pops up, left click "Save Target As."
- On most computers using Windows, the screen "My Documents" will open.
- To save the template in “My Documents,” left click “Save” in the bottom right corner.
- To save the template in a particular folder in “My Documents,” left click the appropriate folder, left click "Open," and then left click “Save.”
- Left click the "Back" arrow to return to the Web site.
To download Web links for one chapter at a time:
- Right click on the chapter's title; then follow the instructions for downloading all chapters combined.
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