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What is Over-the-counter medication?
OTC is the abbreviation for this type of medication that can be bought from a drug store, pharmacy or grocery. It does not need a doctor’s prescription.
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What is storing visitors’ bags, purses, and coats away from children.
The poison prevention message that applies to this image:
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What is a medication schedule?
Using this ensures a child gets the right medication at the right time and prevents a child from getting a double dose.
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Who / What is PADIS or the poison centre?
Call them if you think someone has been poisoned.
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What are examples of OTCs (over-the-counter medications)?
Tylenol®, Advil®, NyQui®l, Neocitran®, Tums®, Voltaren®, cough drops, eye drops, allergy medications (Reactin®, Benadry®l) are examples of:
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What is a child resistant medication container?
This is a container that has a lid or opening that is more difficult for a child to open - but it is not childproof.
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What is acetaminophen (Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (Advil®)?
Do not use more than one medication containing these at the same time.
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What is taking your medications where children can’t see you?
The poison prevention message that applies to this image:
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What is a pharmacy?
You take expired / old medications to any one of these in Alberta. This makes sure the medication is safely disposed of.
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What is storing medications locked up tight, out of sight and reach of children?
The poison prevention message that applies to this image:
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What are devices for measuring the correct amount of medicine?
Syringe, dosing cup, or dosing spoon.
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What is the phone number for PADIS (or the Poison and Drug Information Service or Alberta’s Poison Centre)?
1-800-332-1414 or 1-844-POISON-X (1-844-764-7669)
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What is prescription medication?
A doctor has ordered this medicine for a person. Only the identified person should take medicine.
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What are examples of how a child can be poisoned (or unintentionally exposed) by a medication?
A child finds medicine on the table at a grandparent’s home.
A child gives medication to a brother or sister to be helpful.
A child gives medication to a brother or sister to be helpful.
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What are items that should NOT be used for measuring medicine?
Kitchen spoon, measuring spoon for baking and cooking:
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Who are people you can talk to when you have questions about medication?
Pharmacist, doctor, other healthcare professional...