Beyond RX: OTC Corner

Cold and cough symptom relief

By

Kellen Lambeau, DNP, APRN, CNP

Publish Date January 2, 2016

Safe and effective over-the-counter and herbal treatments are available for patients with viral upper respiratory infections.

Insomnia—Using 
natural modalities and OTC treatments

By

Jane F. Myers, APRN, CNP, MSN

Publish Date December 2, 2015

Insomnia can be treated via nonprescription medications and modalities.

Omega-3 fatty acids: From fins and fish oil 
to flax

By

Lynn Green, APNP-BC, MSN, MHC

Publish Date November 2, 2015

Omega-3 fatty acids have structural and anti-inflammatory roles in the human body.

Probiotics in clinical practice

By

Mary Ellen Sanders, PhD

Publish Date October 5, 2015

Probiotics may be beneficial for antibiotic-associated diarrhea, digestive symptoms, necrotizing enterocolitis, respiratory tract infections, and other health conditions.

OTC and herbal 
treatment of upper
 and lower GI problems

By

Chad D. Rasmussen, APRN, CNP

Publish Date September 5, 2015

A wide array of OTC and herbal products can help treat patients with GI issues.

Integrative and OTC treatment of headache

By

Dawn Kaderabek, APRN, CDP

Publish Date August 2, 2015

Headache is one of the most common complaints in outpatient practice. There are 10 things that clinicians need to know to help treat their patients with headache.

Integrative medicine treatments 
for hypertension

By

Jennifer A. Bold, APRN, CNP

Publish Date July 1, 2015

A number of evidence-based, 
nonpharmacologic approaches are 
available for patients with hypertension.

The provider’s role in nonprescription therapy

By

Dawn M. Kaderabek, APRN, CNP

Publish Date June 1, 2015

A primary care provider helps patients make informed decisions about when an OTC medicine or supplement could be beneficial.

Nonprescription approaches to metabolic syndrome

By

Thomas Duncan, MD

Publish Date May 1, 2015

Metabolic syndrome can be managed using changes in diet and exercise.

Dietary fiber: The prebiotic connection

By

Joanne Slavin, PhD, RD

Publish Date April 20, 2015

Adequate fiber intake is critical for maintaining good health, but only 5% of Americans consume the recommended daily amount.