"Written and peer reviewed by experts in practice and academia, the 19th edition of the Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs: An Interactive Approach to Self-Care is an authoritative resource for students and for health care providers who counsel and care for patients undertaking self-treatment-nonprescription drugs, nutritional supplements, medical foods, nondrug and preventive measures, and complementary therapies. Its goal is to develop the knowledge and problem-solving skills needed to assess a patient's health status and use of self-treatment, to determine whether self-care is necessary or appropriate, to recommend safe and effective self-care measures" -- Back cover.

Sect. I.Practitioner's role in self-care -- 1. Self-care and nonprescription pharmacotherapy -- 2. Pharmacists' patient care process in self-care -- 3. Exploring cultural 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. 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. Prebiotics and probiotics -- 21. Poisoning -- 22. Ostomy care and supplies. Sect. VI. Nutrition and nutritional supplementation -- 23. Essential and conditionally essential nutrients -- 24. Functional and meal replacement foods -- 25. Sports nutrition and performance-enhancing nutrients and supplements -- 26. Infant nutrition and special nutritional needs of children -- 27. Overweight and obesity -- Sect. VII. Ophthalmic, otic, and oral disorders -- 28. Ophthalmic disorders -- 29. Prevention of contact lens-related disorders -- 30. Otic disorders -- 31. Prevention of hygiene-related oral disorders -- 32. Orofacial pain and discomfort -- Sect. VIII. Dermatologic disorders -- 33. Atopic dermatitis and dry skin -- 34. Scaly dermatoses -- 35. Contact dermatitis -- 36. Diaper dermatitis and prickly heat -- 37. Insect bites and stings and pediculosis -- 38. Acne -- 39. Prevention of sun-induced skin disorders -- 40. Skin hyperpigmentation and photoaging -- 41. Minor burns, sunburn, and wounds -- 42. Fungal skin infections -- 43. Warts -- 44. Minor foot disorders -- 45. Hair loss -- Sect. IX. Other medical disorders -- 46. Insomnia, drowsiness and fatigue -- 47. Tobacco 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 integrative medicine health systems.