Covers more than five thousand drugs with revised drug charts, information about new drugs approved by the FDA, directions, and restrictions

The outstanding reference source' is back: updated, revised, and expanded. This newly revised, expanded 2015 edition of the bestselling reference book by one of America's most trusted family physicians gives you the information you need and can depend on.'

This newly revised, expanded 2014 edition of the bestselling drug reference book by one of America's most trusted family physicians gives you the information you need and can depend on. 'Outstanding reference source.' American Library Association 'One of the simplest and most thorough guides ever put together on the subject.' United Press International 'Comprehensive, easy-to-use, and informative.' Los Angeles Times

The classic guide to all major prescription and nonprescription drugs, featuring revised, up-to-date FDA information and an A–Z list of illnesses for easy reference. Includes coverage of dosage and length of time before a drug takes effect; side effects; special precautions; interactions with other food and drugs; standards for use by different age groups; and more.