Whilst working in a community pharmacy you are asked to reco…
Whilst working in a community pharmacy you are asked to recommend a product for a 5-year-old girl who is suffering from general cold symptoms and a chesty cough. She has no concerning red flag symptoms or contraindications. You are aware that all cough medicines available for sale to children under 6 years of age are demulcent based. What is the rationale to support the fact that cough medicines for children do not contain an active ingredient? (2 marks) What is the first line product that you can recommend for the child? Give dosing instructions and general advice on how her symptoms can be managed. (3 marks)
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A 24-year-old woman visits your community pharmacy and requests the morning after pill. After a consultation with the patient you decide to sell levonorgestrel. Explain how the drug should be taken and give associated advice that the patient needs to be aware of following administration. (5 marks)
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