There are all kinds of over the counter products(OTC) in pharmacies, and yet many of them we are not familiar with until we need to purchase one(s). There are so many looked like products, sounds like brand name or generic , different forms of OTC drugs, multiple use of OTC medications, plus homeopathic. herbal, vitamin supplements, vaccines, at home tests, home medical equipment and so on. Not to mention there are new OTC products and new vaccines are put on the market every year. Between pharmacy shelves and aisles consumers deserve to know more about these commonly used OTC products in order to make educated purchases in detail stores.
iOTC is a reference app to provide useful information on OTC products as a pharmacy shopping guide. There are three parts to this app.
1. OTC brand selection guide.
2. Home medical equipment and tests.
3. Available vaccines in pharmacies.
In the OTC brand selection guide there are ten contents:
1. Vitamin & Mineral
2. Herbal supplements
3. Adult OTC
4. Feminine Care
5. Pediatric OTC
6. Diabetic Care
7. New Drugs & Vaccines 8. Homeopathic
9. Seasonal OTC
10. Infant Care
In order to be user friendly, the contents open up like a menu, and it goes by categories and OTC selections from each category or subcategory. Also It gives a list of vaccines in pharmacies that are available to the public. Plus, this app will give users up to 3 pharmacist’s recommended brand choices so that users can shop like a pro, ask questions like a pro. In addition, this app provides some information about newly FDA approved prescription, non prescription drugs and new vaccines.
Using layman terms and menu like displays this app is easy like ABC for everyone to use, whether you are a first time pharmacy shopper or professionals.
iOTC app is in duo languages, English and Chinese. Spanish and English.
Caution: As with any vitamins & minerals, herbal supplements, non-prescription medications, vaccines, at home tests, home medical equipment or any over the counter products, consult your healthcare practitioner before using any of them, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, anticipate surgery, after surgery, take medication on a regular basis or are otherwise under medical supervision.
Disclaimer: While iOTC strives to ensure the accuracy of any information in this app, we recommend that you consult your pharmacist and/or your healthcare practitioner before purchase and use. Not rely solely on the information provided by this app.