This book is an invaluable guide for assessing and managing commonly presented symptoms in the pharmacy and:

• Includes information on medications that have recently been reclassified and can now be used without a prescription, e.g., medications for malaria prevention and psoriasis.
• Emphasizes dangerous "red flag or alert" symptoms that require immediate medical referral.
• Covers issues relating to respiratory, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular problems as well as dermatological, otological, and ophthalmological issues. Lastly, it extensively addresses painful conditions.
• Provides specific advice on managing gynecological, andrological, and pediatric problems.