The 2001 PDR for Nonprescription Drugs and Dietary Supplements provides critical information on those ingredients that move from prescription to nonprescription status as well as new over–the–counter drugs that are introduced every year. The 2001 edition contains: a section on dietary supplements including nutritionals, herbals, and functional foods; full, detailed descriptions of the most commonly used nonprescription drugs and products; color photos of hundreds of OTC drugs for quick ID–cross–referenced to the detailed descriptions; four separate indices for quick ID (by category, product name, manufacturer and active ingredient), comprehensive coverage of ingredients, indications, drug interactions, dosage, administration and more. And a Companion Drug Index to common diseases and frequently encountered side effects.

In plain language, presents consumer-friendly FDA-approved drug information. Twenty-three chapters cover the diagnosis and treatment of major health problems. Includes a guide to safe medication use, cautions about side effects, drug and food interactions, signs of overdosage, and much more!

The new 2000 PDR for Ophthalmology provides exclusive product information for all those involved with the care and treatment of the eye.This indispensable guide is the definitive directory of drug and product data relating uniquely to the practice of ophthalmology and optometry.

Physicians can use this fact-filled second edition to advise patients in their quest to learn about proper use of supplements and functional foods. Now updated and including new information on functional foods.

"Physicians Desk Reference(" presents this essential guide to the exciting new world of designer foods and nutraceuticals that offers information on supplements for everything from baldness to kidney disease. This guide presents information on the biochemical makeup and healing properties of each supplement, side effects, other dangers, and much more.

Identifies thousands of prescription drugs, and provides information on ingredients, purpose, usage, precautions, side effects, and dosages