We must carefully follow the directions for using both OTC ad prescription medicines. Reflect, summarize and discuss Ask students to name some of the differences between OTC and prescription medicines. You can buy it yourself. You need a doctor's prescription. Directions can be for many people.
Directions are for one person.
For illness that might not clear up on its own. For illness that usually goes away on its own. Non-prescription drugs are for most people. Date and person's name are on the label. Permission is granted to reproduce for educational non-commercial uses if this message is shown.