The differences between prescription and over-the-counter medicines
Respond to ten claims for prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Mark whether you think the claim is right or wrong.
You can buy over-the-counter medicines from a pharmacy with no prescription required.
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Prescription medicines are used for illnesses that require a diagnosis by a doctor or a follow-up of the treatment.
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The dosage of prescription medicines is determined more individually than that of over-the-counter medicines.
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Prescription medicines are used when symptoms are mild or temporary.
Over-the-counter medicines are used when the symptoms are clear, mild, and temporary and can be identified by yourself.
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Over-the-counter medicines are not effective, but prescription medicines are.
Both prescription and over-the-counter medicines are effective.
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Over-the counter medicines are primarily intended for temporary use, but prescription medicines are often used for a long time.
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Prescription medicines have adverse effects, but over-the-counter medicines do not.
Both prescription and over-the-counter medicines have adverse reactions.
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Adverse reactions are allowed for prescription medicines, and they must be weighed in relation to the benefits.
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Over-the-counter medicines are suitable for anyone, and their use causes no harm, so you do not need to read the instructions for over-the-counter medicines.
Over-the-counter medicines do not suit everyone, and their use may sometimes also be harmful. You must always read the instructions for over-the-counter medicines too, before taking the medicine.
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Both prescription and over-the-counter medicines may have interactions with other medicines.
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