This book is an invaluable guide for evaluating and managing commonly encountered symptoms in the pharmacy and:

• Includes information about drugs that have recently been reclassified and can now be used without a prescription, such as drugs for malaria prevention and psoriasis.
• Includes and emphasizes more on "red flag or alarm" symptoms that require immediate medical referral.
• Covers issues related to respiratory, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular systems, as well as dermatological, otological, and ophthalmological problems. Finally, it also makes extensive reference to painful conditions.
• Provides specific advice on dealing with gynecological, andrological, and pediatric problems.