Let’s Learn

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

• explain the uses of some over the counter and

prescription medicines.

Let’s Try

How much do you know about the uses of over-the-counter and

prescription medicines? Fill in the blanks with the correct medicines.
1. ______________ are drugs that most often used to treat constipation.
2. ______________ are used in the treatment of allergic disorders.
3. ______________ is a medicine which is used in treatment of excessive
phlegm.
4. _______________ are drugs that are used to treat hypertension.
5. _______________ also known as anti-bacterial.

Let’s Recall

List down 3 differences between over-the-counter medicines and

prescription medicines.
1. _________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________
 Let’s Explore

Medicines are used in a variety of ways. Some can cure an illness by

killing or halting the spread of invading germs, such as bacteria and viruses.
Others are used to treat cancer by killing cells as they divide or preventing
them from multiplying. Some drugs replace missing substances or correct
low levels of natural body chemicals. Medicines can even affect parts of the
nervous system that control a body process.
When are we going to use these over-the-counter and prescription
medicines?

Let’s Elaborate

Antacids Analgesic Antidiarrheal

are class of medicine known as pain killer, is any medication
which help to used to relieve pain which provides relief
neutralize the acid and to achieve to diarrhea
content analgesia

Decongestant
Laxatives
Antipyretics or nasal decongestant
(purgatives) are foods,
are substances that is a drug that is used
compounds, and/or
reduce fever. The body to relieve nasal
drugs that are most
works to lower the congestion in the
often used to treat
temperature, resulting upper respiratory tract
constipation.
in a reduction in fever.
 Antihistamines Paracetamol
Carbocisteine
is a pain reliever and
are used in the is a medicine which
reduces fever. It is
treatment of allergic is used in the
used to treat
disorders and some treatment of
headache, muscle
other conditions excessive viscous
aches, toothache,
and colds

Antidepressants Antibiotics Antihypertensives

Are drugs used for the

Also known as Are drugs that are used
treatment of major depressive to treat hypertension
disorder and other conditions,
antibacterial, are types
of medication that (high blood pressure).
including dysthymia, anxiety Antihypertensive therapy
disorders, chronic pain, destroys or slow down
the growth of bacteria. seeks to prevent the
neuropathic pain,
dysmenorrhea, snoring, Antibiotics are used to complications of high
migraines, ADHD, sleep treat infections caused blood pressure, such as
disorders by bacteria. stroke and myocardial
infraction

Let’s Dig In

Explain the use of the given OTC/Rx medicines. Write your answer in the box.
 1. 2. 3.

_____________________ _____________________ _____________________

_____________________ _____________________ _____________________

4. 5. 6.

_____________________ _____________________ _____________________

_____________________ _____________________ _____________________

Let’s Remember

Whatever medicine you take, it is always important to be safe. Use

them appropriately and as prescribed by the doctor- the right dose, at the
right time, in the right way and frequency. Medicines should be taken
under the supervision of an adult.

Let’s Apply

Alternatively, you may answer these questions online. Use the link on
your cellphone, laptop, or desktop.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NB9NRywBrxGnmDe2dLZM
Uzpq5DDj6vVu?usp=sharing
Make sure to screenshot your work as a proof to your teacher then write
your score in the box. Make sure you are connected to the internet. Enjoy!
Your friends are sick. Can you explain them what medicine to use or
take for their simple illness?

1. It rained hard. Quinzy forgot to bring her umbrella and raincoat.

She got wet when she went home and immediately caught colds
that she could not breathe well due to clogged nose. How should
she treat herself? _____________________
2. Karl attended his friend’s birthday party. He ate too much that his
stomach rumbled. He visited the comfort room thrice and had
eliminated loose and liquid wastes. What should be the fast relief
for his LBM? ___________________
3. The weather was unpredictable. The sun shone brightly during the
day then the rain poured hard in the afternoon. Raymark’s body
temperature hit above normal. She got fever. How can his fever be
reduced? ___________________
4. Kristina’s family visited a seafood restaurant. She was craving for
the shrimp and crab dishes that she had eaten some. Before they
went home, she noticed that her allergy was triggered. What
remedy should she have? ____________________
5. After eating chocolates, Jian did not brush his teeth. He suddenly
felt that his tooth ached. What medicine should she take?
__________________

Let’s Evaluate

Alternatively, you may answer these questions online. Use the link on
your cellphone, laptop, or desktop.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezDDSXAEfSSGhIBlPT6lM-
KpnX34ow853IuFGSEnsL5u1-8A/viewform?usp=sf_link
You will see your score after completing the test. Make sure to
screenshot your work as a proof to your teacher then write your score in the
box. Make sure you are connected to the internet. Enjoy!

Choose the letter of the sentence that best explains the use of
the following OTC and RX medicines.

_________1. Carbocesteine __________6. Paracetamol

_________2. Analgesic __________7. Laxatives

_________3. Antacids __________8. Antibiotics

_________4. Antidiarrheal __________9. Antidepressants

_________5. Antihypertensives __________10. Antihistamines

A. Drugs that suppress pain

B. Drugs that fight bacterial infections
C. Drugs that treat LBM
D. Drugs that treat depressive disorders or conditions
E. Drugs that treat hypertension
F. Drugs that relieve coughing with plegm
G. Drugs that help neutralize acid in the stomach
H. Drugs used to treat constipation
I. Drugs used to treat headache, muscle aches, toothache, and colds
J. Drugs used to treat allergies

Let’s Extend

On your journal, write your family’s Medicine Action Plan.

What’s Your Family’s Medicine Action Plan? Creating an action plan is one way to know that you
are using and storing medicines safely in your home. Get your whole family involved by talking
about over-the-counter (OTC) medicine safety

VIDEO ROOM: Watch this series of informational videos created by the FDA to teach your
family about using medicines safely. Click on “Video Room” here: .
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/understanding-over-counter-medicines/medicines-my-home-mimh

References:
• Quinitio, Ligaya B., Cipriano, Eduardo V., Buhain, Eliseo P., Brioso, Juliet H.,
Lacia, Diana A.,Alonzo, Almira A., Solano, GErnalyn A., “The 21 st Century
MAPEH in ACTION”
• Victonette O. Apilado, Ma. Corazon R. Elitiong, Julie SJ. Mathews, “Enjoying
MAPEH 6”
• https://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/sites/pharmacy.umn.edu/files/otc-medicine-safety-
community-all.pdf
• https://www.fda.gov/drugs/understanding-over-counter-medicines/medicines-my-home-mimh
 Development Team of the Module
Writers: SANDRA LYN. E. AQUINO
Editors:
Content Evaluator: GINA Z. GERONA
GLADYS XZIERA D. RAMOS
Language Evaluator: DENNIS C. SANTOS
Reviewers: JULIE O. PASCUAL

Illustrator: MA. CRISTINA M. JAVIER

Layout Artist: SANDRA LYN E. AQUINO
MA. CRISTINA M. JAVIER
Management Team: DR. MARGARITO B. MATERUM, SDS
DR. GEORGE P. TIZON, SGOD Chief
DR. ELLERY G. QUINTIA, CID Chief
MR. SHOJI G. GERONA. EPS, MAPEH
DR. DAISY L. MATAAC, EPS – LRMS/ALS

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