MOSBY'S OTC DRUGS is a concise, portable reference covering over-the-counter products. It provides health professionals with important information about the many OTC medications their patients are taking to manage health problems or symptoms, and it offers an authoritative resource to consult when patients ask for advice. The book is organized by body systems and by symptoms and disorders within each body system. Its small size and spiral binding make it easy to carry and use in a clinical setting. Each chapter utilizes a consistent organization that includes a brief description of the disorder or symptom, pharmacology, side effects, drug interactions, lifespan considerations, patient education, and product selection. Each chapter concludes with a comprehensive table listing products available to treat the disorder.