#OTC

[macgyvermedical]

Building Your Home Pharmacy

So you're in the OTC med section of the pharmacy. You've got 100 bucks burning a hole in your pocket (or maybe like $15 cause you're just starting). You're a new adult who wants to build yourself a tidy home pharmacy.

Well first you've got to know some stuff about over the counter (OTC) meds. This is the post to help you do it.

What are OTC meds? They are medications you can buy from a pharmacy or grocery store without needing a prescription. They have been deemed relatively safe and relatively easy to dose without a doctor's intervention. This does not mean they can't be dangerous, just that the general public can generally be trusted not to accidentally kill themselves with them on the regular. Keep that in your mind for later.

Note that all the medications discussed below are given in their generic names. In order to find these names, look below the brand name on a medication bottle:

Pain Medications:

Acetaminophen/Paracetamol: This is a non-NSAID pain reliever and fever reducer, so it's great for people who can't take NSAIDs due to stomach or kidney issues. Works best for headaches and fevers, but works on other types of pain as well. Technically works best as a suppository, but still works some orally. No increased risk of bleeding. Don't take more than directed. Seriously. This one can kill you or seriously damage your liver.

Ibuprofen: NSAID. Works against pain, inflammation, and fever. Take on a full stomach or you could get ulcers. Don't take if you have kidney problems. You can take this with acetaminophen.

Naproxen: NSAID. Probably the most effective for pain, but works against inflammation and fever as well. Lasts 12 hours. Don't take high doses continuously or you will get kidney problems. You can take this with acetaminophen.

Aspirin: NSAID. This was the first NSAID and it's definitely here to give you stomach ulcers if you don't take it on a full stomach. Technically it works for pain, inflammation, and fever. Most people today take it as a blood thinner. You can take this with acetaminophen.

Allergy/Cold/Congestion Medications:

Diphenhydramine/Doxalamine: First Generation Antihistamines. These are great for nighttime allergies, coughs, insomnia, nausea, and itching. Most people get drowsy from these, but some people get really hyper, especially kids.

Cetirazine/Loratadine/Fexofenadine: Second Generation Antihistamines. These work for allergies and itching and don't cause as much drowsiness.

Phenylephrine/Pseudoephedrine: Decongestants. These work by mimicking epinephrine, making the blood vessels in the nose and sinuses smaller. This makes the nose and sinuses less stuffy, but it raises blood pressure (so don't take if that's a problem for you). Pseudoephedrine is also restricted- you must be an adult to purchase and you can only buy so much. You have to talk to a pharmacist to get it because it can be used to make methamphetamine.

Triamcinolone/budesonide/fluticasone Nasal Spray: These are steroid sprays. They work similarly to the decongestants but only in the nose, and generally don't travel to the rest of the body.

Guifenesin: This is an expectorant, not a decongestant. It works by thinning the mucous in the lungs and airway. This makes it easier for you to cough it up. You have to drink a lot of water with this for it to work, though.

Dextromethorphan: This is a cough suppressant. It works by blocking signals in the brain that tell you to cough. Pretty much everything interacts with this one so if you take any medications talk to your doctor first. Depending on where you live you may have to talk to a pharmacist to get this one due to the potential for abuse.

Digestive Medications

Loperamide: This is an antidiarrheal. It works by decreasing the amount of squishing around your intestines are doing, which helps you hold your diarrhea and lets you continue to function. It is an opioid, but is not absorbed from your digestive tract so it doesn't make you high.

Bismuth Subsalicylate: This works for diarrhea as well, but also nausea, heartburn, and the prevention of traveler's diarrhea. Don't take if you're allergic to salicylates or aspirin. Taking this for an extended period of time can also cause bismuth toxicity.

Calcium Carbonate: This is an antacid. It is very basic pH wise, so can help change the pH of stomach contents pretty quickly. This is usually used for heartburn. If you take any other medications, this can prevent you from absorbing them if you take them within two hours. Using for long periods can cause rebound heartburn when you stop taking it.

Cemetidine/Famotidine/Ranitadine: These are gastric acid reducers, and they work by blocking the type of histamine that is necessary for the production of stomach acid. They are usually used for heartburn and ulcers.

Omeprezole/Esomeprezole: These are also gastric acid reducers, but they work by blocking a different part of the very complicated way our stomachs make acid. After years and years of taking these you might get some bone density problems.

Bisocodyl/Senna: These are laxatives. They work by increasing the movement of the intestines. It's important not to take these consistently unless you can't poop at all without them, or you seriously will not be able to poop without them.

Docusate/Propylene Glycol: These are stool softeners. They work by increasing the amount of water in the intestines. These are pretty safe to take all the time if you need to.

Simethicone: This is a surfactant. It works by accumulating all the gas bubbles in the intestines so they can be expelled. It's usually used for painful gas.

Topical Medications:

Clotrimezole/Miconazole: These are antifungal preparations. They treat yeast infections, athletes foot, jock itch, and ringworm.

Triple Antibiotic Ointment: This is a cream that contains antibiotics. Ostensibly you're supposed to put this on small cuts to decrease risk of infection. IRL just clean it with soap and water and then put some vasaline on it. Studies have shown it works just as well.

Hydrocortisone: This is a steroid cream. You put it on itchy things (bug bites, poison ivy, etc...) and it makes them not itch as much. This one actually works and is generally better than diphenhydramine creams that can't be used on poison ivy.

Permethrin: This is an insecticide. It will help get rid of head and body lice.

Zinc Oxide: This is a skin protectant. It helps prevent diaper rash and chafing. It also makes things feel better once you've already chafed. Technically it is also a sunblock, but it will make you look like a ghost while you're wearing it.

Family Planning:

Levonorgestrel: This is known as the morning after pill. It works by blocking ovulation, so that a sperm and egg cannot meet, preventing pregnancy. It can be taken up to 5 days after unprotected sex, though it works better the sooner it is taken.

Devices:

Blood Sugar Meter/Strips/Lancets: These help measure the amount of sugar in your blood. They are usually used by people with diabetes.

Blood Pressure Cuff: This measures blood pressure automatically with a cuff around the upper arm or wrist. It is usually used by people with high blood pressure.

Ketogenic Test Strips: This measures the amount of ketones in the urine. Ketones are a byproduct of fat breakdown, usually found when the body cannot breakdown carbohydrates for energy and begins to break down fat instead. Usually people who are on a ketogenic diet or people with diabetes use these.

Peak Flow Meter: This measures the amount of air that can be used by the lungs. They are usually used by people with asthma or COPD.

Great, Which Ones Do I Need?

I'd recommend look over the list and see which ones would be most useful for you, and start with those. Over time, collect ones that would be most embarrassing to not have, and then the ones that you're pretty sure you'll never use.

Note that in a dry, unopened package (including inside blister packs), drugs last well beyond their expiration dates. So if you don't use a certain med all that often, get a smaller package of it.

Great, Which Ones Can I Take at the Same Time?

Good question. I'm going to say that if you take any prescription medications, you always want to check with your doctor before taking anything OTC. However, I recommend you use an interaction checker like this one if you want to take more than one OTC med at the same time. One can be found here.

Note:

Loperamide CANNOT be taken with cimetidine/ranitidine/famotidine. This causes bad heart rhythms.

Don't take two meds from the same category together (like cimetadine with ranitidine, or ibuprofen with naproxen, or diphenhydramine and fexofenadine unless a doctor tells you to).

Most antacids (calcium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate) will prevent the absorption of other medications, so take them two hours apart from anything else you take.

Don't drink alcohol with loperamide, detromethophan, acetaminophen, or any antihistamines.

#Adulting #Adulting reference #young adults #new adults #whump reference #writing reference #medications #over the counter medication #OTC #reference

[rapeculturerealities]

Map: States where you can get birth control from a pharmacist

Arizona last week became the latest in a growing group of states that allow people to get birth control from a pharmacist without a doctor’s prescription.

Since 2016, 29 states and Washington, D.C., have passed laws allowing pharmacists to prescribe hormonal contraception such as birth control pills and patches. Arizona’s new policy, announced Thursday, applies to people 18 years and older and comes on the heels of similar legislation that Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, a Democrat, signed into law last month.

#Birth control #Otc #Health care #reproductive rights #reproductive health

[peachespearsandplumbs]

#socks #A-shirt #athletic shirt #sleeveless undershirt #ribbed undershirt #OTC #over the calf #sports socks #sock play

[socksandstirrups]

The view next to me at Bryant Park, NYC…

#dresssocks #daddy #otcsocks #ribbeddresssocks #otc #darksdresssocks #nylon socks #nylonsocks #nylonsockdaddy #nylonribbedsocks #darkribbeddresssocks #footmaster #footflex #dress shoes #shoedaddy #shoe flex #malefeet #hotdresssocks #dresssox

[choke2sleep]

Sleep buddy…..sleeeep. Dexter Lumis puts The Miz to sleep and carries him off back stage. Sleeeep.

This video is owned by WWE. Any content used in this video is not used for profit nor intended to infringe copyright.

#dexter lumis #sleep #sleepered #wrestling #pro wrestling #sleeper #sleeping #sleeping deeply #sleeper him #otc #sleepered and carried #over the shoulder carry #sleeps #sleepers

[msexcelfractal]

Liveblogging 30 tick bites part 4

What happens if I snort Claritin?

The store-brand loratadine tablets I’m using are tiny; with a chalky consistency and none of the bitterness I’ve come to associate with antihistamines. I detect a faint sweetness as I nibble the corner.

I crush a 10 mg tablet with meganickel™ and insufflate it through a straw. Goes up easy - the shift in perception is almost instant. The tick bites dial back their intensity by half or more. The world takes on a slight fuzziness. I don’t even have to pee as bad as I did a moment ago. This might be the 30 tick bites talking but I think Claritin sniffing has recreational potential

#dph #otc #roa #cw drugs #i’m claritin clear

[prismmediawire]

MetatronAI.com Announces LegalEaze: Simplifying Legal Language with AI

Dover, DE, September 25, 2023 - Metatron Apps Inc., (OTC: MRNJ) a trailblazer in AI-driven solutions, proudly announces LegalEaze, a groundbreaking service that aims to revolutionize the world of legal communication. This new service utilizes cutting-edge artificial intelligence to break down the barriers of complex legalese, making it more comprehensible to individuals and businesses alike.

LegalEaze, with its innovative approach, bridges the gap between the intricacies of legal documents and the need for clarity in understanding them. It empowers non-lawyers to navigate legal landscapes with confidence and ease. The service is currently in beta and is expected hit the market in the fourth quarter of this year.

As a part of MetatronAI.com's comprehensive all-in-one AI platform, LegalEaze is a testament to the company's commitment to innovation and efficiency. MetatronAI.com offers a wide range of AI tools designed to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and foster creativity for both businesses and individual creators, including its recently announced Text-to-Video AI service.

"While the law can be complex, understanding it shouldn't be," said Joe Riehl, CEO of MetatronAI.com. "LegalEaze is our vision of a future where legal communication is simplified and accessible to all. We believe that clarity in legal matters is a right, not a privilege."

Join us in embracing a future where legal language is no longer a barrier. To learn more about soon to be released LegalEaze, and our comprehensive suite of AI tools, please visit MetatronAI.com.

About MetatronAI.com:

MetatronAI.com is a leader in AI-driven solutions, offering tools that simplify complexity and enhance productivity. Our commitment to innovation ensures that we're making the world a more accessible place, one breakthrough at a time.

Disclaimer: The upcoming LegalEaze service is not a substitute for legal counsel. While it may save time and money by helping clients understand contracts and other legal documents, it does not provide legal advice or replace the need for professional legal guidance.

About Metatron Apps:

Metatron Apps is a leader in AI-driven solutions, offering a comprehensive all-in-one platform equipped with a suite of AI tools designed to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and drive creativity. Our commitment to innovation ensures that you have the tools your company need to excel in the digital age.

Contact: [email protected]

AI content website: MetatronAI.com Corporate website: MetatronApps.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/MetatronInc

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metatronai.com

Metatron Apps Inc.

160 Greentree Drive Suite 101 Dover, DE 19904 [phone]

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SOURCE: Metatron Apps Inc.

#press release #prism mediawire #stock market #investing #otc markets #otc #applications #MRNJ #Metatron #ai #artificial intelligence

[mrbadhairday]

So...I love playing Yugioh and imagine my surprise when the game launched and my eyes were bombarded with the beauty that is the card “Meteonis Drytron” and their boss monster- “Drytron Meteonis Draconids“. I had never heard of the Drytrons before but came to know them intimately soon enough...

Anywho, against my better judgement I decided to model and then print this beautiful chonk-boy and in doing so created a hellscape in which I was consumed with all art and media regarding this bastard. 2D art it isn’t such a reliable reference point especially when artists can change large or minute details about a piece of work. The tail alone has different numbers of segments between the ritual card, ritual monster card, and concept art alone.

My apologies for the horrible print quality! We had some really cold nights here and a bunch of the prints detached from the bed and ended up causing the nozzle to explode and filled the print head with blobs of filament. We tried salvaging as much as we could but a few parts of the printer were still warped/borked.

Tried to do as much as I could with the information out there (cards, concept art, etc.) and took some artistic liberties when I couldn't find references.

***The stand used to keep the figure upright is, unfortunately, blocking the majesty of how chunky his bottom half is and the tail. But please believe me, he is a good chonk-boy!

Thanks to C. and my husband for helping me with this!

#yugioh #yu #gi #oh #master duel #master #duel #card games #card #games #figure #articulated #3d print #3d #print #3d model #otc #tcg #drytron #meteonis #dragonids #dragon #machine #game #meteonis drytron #art #arts #digital #digital art

[m-riopreto]

#otc #onthecan #toilet #beard #bearded #soldier #boots

[firebornamari]

Check your active ingredients today!

#memes #over the counter #otc #pharmacy

[rickyrs89]

#homo #homoerotic #masculinity #gay #menstyle #gayfetish #homoeopathy #otc #otcsocks #gayitalia #Simon 171 #bromance

[shehasasecretx-blog]

Purchase OTC’s via Amazon Wish List

Rules to Follow:

PayPiggies are required to make an initial Offering valued up to 300, but no less than 100 to begin

PayPiggies servitude.

PayPiggies are required to make a weekly Tributes valued up to 1000, but no less than 100 to maintain servitude.

PayPiggies are required to accumulate a Monthly Contribution of no less than 400, via OTC's. (To generate a Monthly Contribution of 400, PayPiggies must provide a weekly tribute valued at 100, or more. This excludes the initial Offering)

After being assigned an OTC, PayPiggies have up to 2 hours to make purchase of OTC.

After making OTC purchase, screenshot to prove completion of task must be sent to: (#provided to those who complete Submissive Male Application :—>

Once OTC is received by GODDESS, PayPiggies will receive a HailMary for great service via Text Message.

Four Consecutive HailMaries will garner 1 hour of Personal Worship towards GODDESS. (Each Hail Mary worth 15 mins each).

PayPiggies love to be used for Goddess’s Financial Gain/Benefit.

#paypig #pay pig #pay-pig #pay piggy #paypigg #otc #offerings #tributes #contributions #initial offerings #rules #amazon wishlist

[allthepresidentsmen]

OTC and Dorchester Court!

Starting off summer 2023! 

We've got two great gigs coming up in Herne Hill and with our brilliant new lineup - the first indoors on 16th June in Off The Cuff (Railton Road) and then on 8th July outdoors for the always amazing Dorchester Court Summer Party! 

Great bands lined up for both - featuring HOTMOTEL, Dan Cross, Orchestra Fantasma and The Barbarian Horde!

Here’s a map so you can find your way to Dorchester Court. The Summer Party takes place in the garden centre of DC with events all day and into the night. As one of the organisers Rupert Ingham (HOTMOTEL) says: “it’s even better at night”. Can be tricky finding it ... 24 Herne Hill is a rough address.

Look forward to seeing you there!

#OTC #OffTheCuff #Herne Hill #summerparty #festival

[socksandstirrups]

Hot OTC sock daddy DABNEY COLEMAN on “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman”.  Love his white wife beater and black OTC dress socks.  What I would do to be making love with him in this scene.  He could pound me all night and seed me multiple times over. <3 

#daddy #suitandtie #suitdaddy #suiteddaddy #suitedman #otc #otcsocks #otchose #otcdaddy #whitewifebeater #otcsex #suitsex #businessman #blackotc #dresssocks #dresssockdaddy #nylonsockdaddy #otcdad

[choke2sleep]

Sleep…..ssleeeep. Joey Nux puts Steve Mason to sleep and carries him off to ring.

🎥 by @wrestlingmale_back (Instagram)

#sleep #sleepered #sleeper #wrestling #sleep well #puthimtosleep #shh sleep #otc #sleepered and carried #sleeperhold #deep sleep #underground wrestling #sleeper him

[steinbergvalentinogroupscam]

Steinberg Valentino Group Scam, Fraud and Extortion

Steinberg Valentino Group is a SCAM. The one man show orchestrated by Ben Steinberg.

The Scammers ask, "Has your smallcap company struggled to find investors? You need a strong investor relations firm and SteinbergValentino Group can drive immediate results. Our IR firm can help immediately drive liquidity, price appreciation and find institutional investors."

The Extortion begins.

First Ben Steinberg makes promises and brilliantly explains the plan and execution.

After a miserable failure, Steinberg Valentino Group (or the one man show) Ben Steinberg begins to spin lies.

Next he demands payment (for nothing).

Finally when the company declines to pay for false promises he begins to post negative publicity and numerous lies.

If you want to avoid Ben Steinberg, President of Steinberg Valentino Group, simply ask for a video call and he will decline. Check the NYC address, 100 Church Street, Suite 8010, Manhattan, New York, 10007 and call the phone numbers listed.

The address is fake and the phones are never answered (only returned). The entire website and social media profile is made up of stock images and real pictures do not exist.

#SVGroup #IRFirm #SteinbergValentino #SteinbergValentinoScam #SteinbergValentinoFraud #SteinbergValentinoExtortion #AMEX #NYSE #NASDAQ #NasdaqListed #OTC #OTCQB #OTCQX #OTCMarkets #stocks #stockstowatch