14-2buying medicine：adult

prescription drugs处方药
over-the-counter medicine非处方药
going around传播
stuffed up堵住，鼻塞
nasal spray喷鼻剂
pounding连续重击
ibuprofen布洛芬
nausea恶心n
remedies药品，救治方法

Guide to safe use of OTC medicine

如何正确服用非处方药

The more than 300,000 OTC (over-the-counter) medicines that you can buy without a prescription all have one thing in common: They are serious medicines that need to be taken with care. That’s why it’s important to Be Med-wise every time you buy and use an OTC drug. Here are a few pieces of advice to get the most from your OTC medicines:

超过30万种非处方药可以不用医嘱直接购买，它们有一个共同点：都是需要严肃对待的药品。这也是为什么每次购买和使用非处方药时“知晓药理”很重要。这里有几条建议可以让你的非处方药发挥最大作用：

Always start by reading the label—all of it.

首先一字不落地阅读说明书

Know what to avoid while taking an OTC medicine. Be aware of any warning that may apply to you. Like prescription medicines, all OTC drugs can cause side effects or reactions.

了解服用非处方药时需要避开的事项。注意任何可能适用你情况的警告。和处方药一样，所有的非处方药都有可能造成副作用或不良反应。

Always ask your doctor or pharmacist to play it safe.

稳妥起见，咨询医生或药剂师

Keep a list of all the OTC medicines, prescription drugs, dietary supplements and herbal remedies you take. In case of an accident or emergency, make sure a loved one has an up-to-date copy of your medicine list too.

列一张清单，记录你正在服用的所有非处方药、处方药、膳食搭配以及中草药疗方。确保你的近亲有一份你最新的服药清单，以防出现事故或紧急情况。

Always give infants and children specifically indicated dose for their age and weight.

给婴儿或孩童明确符合年龄和体重的用量

When giving pediatric liquid OTC medicines to children, always use the calibrated measuring cup or dosing syringe that is provided with the medicine. Do not use a kitchen spoon, which come in many different sizes and measures and are never reliable for dosing medicines.

当给儿童服用非处方药时，务必使用与药物一起提供的校准量杯或剂量注射器。不要使用厨房勺子，它们有许多不同的大小和尺寸，并不适用于准确衡量药物剂量。

Source: Be MedWise, “10 Tips for Smart Over-the-counter (OTC) Medicine Use”