Before purchasing a self-medication product, you should ask your pharmacist the following questions…

• Can my symptoms be safely treated with a nonprescription medication?
• Should I see a doctor instead?
• What is the best product to treat my condition?
• Am I allergic to any ingredient in the product?
• Are there any foods, alcoholic beverages or self-medication products that I should avoid?
• Do I have a health problem that would prevent me from using the product?
• Am I taking any prescription drug that could interact with the product?
• Are there any special instructions I should know about in order to use this product safely?
• Can I use it for my child?
• Is a different dose required?

- Adapted from the Canadian Pharmaceutical Association 1999