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Index<br />
Common Disorders<br />
Acne------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12<br />
Allergies--------------------------------------------------------------------- 14<br />
Asthma and COPD--------------------------------------------------------- 16<br />
Baby Feeding--------------------------------------------------------------- 18<br />
Bites and Stings------------------------------------------------------------ 20<br />
Bruises, Scars, Spider Veins----------------------------------------------- 22<br />
Childhood Diseases and Immunisations------------------------------- 24<br />
Childhood Pain and Baby Teething-------------------------------------- 32<br />
Colds------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34<br />
Cold Sores------------------------------------------------------------------ 36<br />
Constipation---------------------------------------------------------------- 38<br />
Contraception & Sexual Wellbeing-------------------------------------- 40<br />
Contraception: Emergency----------------------------------------------- 42<br />
Coughs: Dry----------------------------------------------------------------- 44<br />
Coughs: Productive-------------------------------------------------------- 46<br />
Cuts, Abrasions and Blisters---------------------------------------------- 48<br />
Cystitis [Bladder Infection]----------------------------------------------- 50<br />
Dandruff--------------------------------------------------------------------- 52<br />
Dermatitis/Eczema--------------------------------------------------------- 54<br />
Diabetes--------------------------------------------------------------------- 56<br />
Diarrhoea and Vomiting-------------------------------------------------- 58<br />
Dry Skin--------------------------------------------------------------------- 60<br />
Ear Conditions-------------------------------------------------------------- 62<br />
Eye Conditions------------------------------------------------------------- 64<br />
Eyes: Contact Lenses------------------------------------------------------ 68<br />
Fever------------------------------------------------------------------------- 70<br />
Foot Care-------------------------------------------------------------------- 72<br />
Fungal Infections: Superficial-------------------------------------------- 74<br />
Fungal Nail Infections (Onychomycosis)-------------------------------- 76<br />
Gout------------------------------------------------------------------------- 78<br />
Haemorrhoids-------------------------------------------------------------- 80<br />
Hair Loss-------------------------------------------------------------------- 82<br />
Hay Fever-------------------------------------------------------------------- 84<br />
Headache------------------------------------------------------------------- 88<br />
Head Lice-------------------------------------------------------------------- 90<br />
Heart Health---------------------------------------------------------------- 92<br />
Indigestion, Heartburn and Gastritis------------------------------------ 94<br />
Influenza-------------------------------------------------------------------- 96<br />
Iron Deficiency-------------------------------------------------------------100<br />
Irritable Bowel Syndrome------------------------------------------------102<br />
Menopause----------------------------------------------------------------104<br />
Migraine--------------------------------------------------------------------106<br />
Muscular Aches, Pains and Tightness----------------------------------108<br />
Nappy Rash----------------------------------------------------------------110<br />
Oral Health-----------------------------------------------------------------112<br />
Osteoarthritis--------------------------------------------------------------114<br />
Osteoporosis---------------------------------------------------------------116<br />
Period Pain and Endometriosis-----------------------------------------118<br />
Poisonings-----------------------------------------------------------------120<br />
Pregnancy Tests and Supplements-------------------------------------122<br />
Preventive Health---------------------------------------------------------124<br />
Probiotics and Prebiotics------------------------------------------------126<br />
Psoriasis--------------------------------------------------------------------128<br />
Scabies---------------------------------------------------------------------130<br />
Shingles--------------------------------------------------------------------132<br />
Sinus and Nasal Problems-----------------------------------------------134<br />
Sleep Problems and Snoring--------------------------------------------136<br />
Smoking Cessation-------------------------------------------------------138<br />
Sore Throat-----------------------------------------------------------------140<br />
Strains and Sprains-------------------------------------------------------142<br />
Sun Care-------------------------------------------------------------------144<br />
Sun Care: Eye Protection------------------------------------------------146<br />
Sweating: Excessive (Hyperhidrosis)-----------------------------------148<br />
Toothache------------------------------------------------------------------150<br />
Travel Health (including Vaccinations)---------------------------------152<br />
Travel Sickness------------------------------------------------------------154<br />
Urinary Incontinence-----------------------------------------------------156<br />
Urticaria (Hives)-----------------------------------------------------------158<br />
Vaginal Health-------------------------------------------------------------160<br />
Varicose Veins and Support Stockings---------------------------------162<br />
Vitamins and Dietary Supplements-------------------------------------164<br />
Warts-----------------------------------------------------------------------166<br />
Weight Loss----------------------------------------------------------------168<br />
Worms----------------------------------------------------------------------170<br />
Wound Care---------------------------------------------------------------172<br />
Glossary--------------------------------------------------------------------176<br />
Chapter References-------------------------------------------------------177<br />
Reference Charts<br />
Medicines Safety----------------------------------------------------------183<br />
OTC Medicines: Interactions--------------------------------------------184<br />
OTC Medicines: Precautions---------------------------------------------191<br />
OTC Medicines: Adverse Effects----------------------------------------195<br />
Herbal Supplements: Interactions--------------------------------------197<br />
Drugs in Sport-------------------------------------------------------------206<br />
Drugs in Aviation----------------------------------------------------------208<br />
Drugs in Diving------------------------------------------------------------209<br />
Drugs in Pregnancy-------------------------------------------------------210<br />
Drugs in Driving ----------------------------------------------------------211<br />
NZ Support Groups-------------------------------------------------------212<br />
OTC Products<br />
OTC Products Index (by condition)-------------------------------------217<br />
Product Listings-----------------------------------------------------------220<br />
Index<br />
OTC Products Index (by alphabetical order)--------------------------270<br />
Manufacturers’ Index----------------------------------------------------272<br />
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