Web Links

APhA is pleased to provide "Web links" as a value-added resource for users of the OTC Handbook.com Web site. Each PDF listed below contains links to Internet sites that provide information about that chapter's topics.

The list of Internet sites is by no means exhaustive. The search for appropriate sites focused on those that provided free information for patients and/or health care professionals, including clinical guidelines/studies, patient information or educational material, and forums or support groups. Some sites required free registration to access that information. That requirement is noted in the description of a site's content and features, which follows each hypertext link.

Most of the listed sites provide information about a disorder and its treatment that is useful for patients or caregivers as well as health care professionals. Other sites present clinical information written for health care professionals. Most of the PDFs present first a list of Web sites that cover the specific disorder(s) discussed in that chapter. The sites listed below the “search box” cover a wide range of health topics and treatments, and are included in most of the PDFs.

Rather than providing links to specific pages on a Web site that could be moved or discarded, we have provided links to either the index page or the main page of a Web site. The index pages usually provide an alphabetical list of topics. The terms provided in the search box cover the various clinical and common names for a disorder.

To view Web links for a chapter without downloading the template:

Use the left button on your mouse/touch pad to click (left 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:

Left click on this link: download all chapters combined.
From the menu that pops up, left click "Save A Copy."
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:

Left click on the chapter's title; then follow the instructions above for downloading all chapters combined.

A PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view PDFs.

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: Menstrual Disorders
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 Dermtitis 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: Botanical Medicines
Chapter 54: Nonbotanical Natural Medicines
Chapter 55: Homeopathic Medicines

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