Question

How many over the counter allergy medications different from prescription allergy medications? A. Over the counter allergy medications are illegal B. A physician must write an order for over the counter allergy

Answer 1

A. A physician must write an order for over-the-counter allergy medications.


Explanation: over the counter medications are of higher dosage therefore must be ordered by a physician due to side effects of higher dosage as well as the increased amount of active ingredients.

Answer 2

ANSWER:

The physician must write an order for over the counter allergy medicines as these are not available otherwise.

EXPLANATION:

• Over the counter allergy medicines are available in the form of pills, sprays, inhalers, eye-drops, creams and gels etc. These medicines contain chemicals that help in treating allergies quickly.

• These medicines are used to treat minor conditions and must be taken in the prescribed dosage. An overdose of these medicines can be dangerous for the health.