Over-the-counter: From 1 Different Sources
(OTC) drug A drug that can be bought without a prescription at a chemist’s or other store.
An agent that causes local inflammation of an area... counterirritant
An agent which produces vaso-dilation of peripheral blood vessels by stimulating nerve-endings of the skin to generate irritation intended to relieve deep-seated pain. Arnica, Balm of Gilead, Black Mustard, Bryony (white), Cajuput (oil of), Camphor, Canada Balsam, Cayenne, Eucalyptus, Nutmeg (oil of), Sassafras, Thuja. ... counter irritant
A description applied in the UK to MEDICINES and drugs that can be obtained from a pharmacist without a doctor’s or dentist’s prescription. Some medications may be bought from retail outlets other than pharmacists.... over-the-counter (otc)
Herbal products are chiefly used to relieve symptoms of self- limiting conditions. Such products are either P (pharmacy only) or GSL (General Sales List). The Medicines (Labelling and Advertising to the Public) Regulations 1978 (SI 1978 No 41) state the range of conditions on schedule 2, parts I-IV. Dried herbs on sale under their plant or botanical name over the counter are exempt, provided no medicinal claims are made. ... over-the-counter products
n. *traction on one part of a limb, while the remainder of the limb is held steady: used particularly in the treatment of a fractured femur (thigh bone).... counterextension
n. the use of an opposing force to balance that being applied during *traction, when a strong continuous pull is applied, for example, to a limb so that broken bones can be kept in alignment during healing.... countertraction
(EECP) an experimental treatment for patients with intractable angina. Specially designed inflatable trousers are inflated rhythmically in time with ventricular *diastole. Theoretically this imparts additional energy to the circulating blood volume when the heart is relaxed, and this may improve blood flow down severely narrowed coronary arteries. It is also claimed to have beneficial effects on blood flow to other organs. Despite promising clinical trials, this technique has not been widely adopted.... enhanced external counterpulsation
(OTC drug) a drug that may be purchased directly from a pharmacist without a doctor’s prescription. Current government policy is to extend the range of OTC drugs: a number have already been derestricted (e.g. ibuprofen, ranitidine) and this trend is increasing, which will place an additional advisory responsibility on pharmacists.... over-the-counter drug
a device to measure and record the fluorescent flashes in a *scintillator exposed to high-energy radiation.... scintillation counter
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