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OTC and Special populations

• Pediatrics (FDA not less < 2)
• Pregnancy and lactation (categories A, B, C,D, X)
• Geriatrics (> 65) why potential problems with OTC

drugs??

• Altered PK and PD profile
• Preexisting medical conditions
• Polypharmacy
• Increased sensitivity

• Kidney or liver disease

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Cosmetics at your pharmacy!

• FDA stated that some cosmetics are also nonprescription
drugs.

• Such products must meet the regulatory requirements
(including labeling and packaging) for both cosmetics and
drugs.

• Additionally, many legal precedents are in place for
products that have crossed the line from cosmetic to
drug—so-called cosmeceuticals

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