C
Read the OTC medicine label. What is this medicine for?
Abater
Abater
Ibuprofen capsules 200 mg Exp. date: 03/17
Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer 100 caps
Active ingredient (in each capsule):
Ibuprofen 200 mg
Purpose:
Pain reliever / fever reducer
Uses:
Relieves pain from:
t
fever
t
backache
t
muscle ache
t
colds
Warnings
May cause allergic reaction. Stop
use immediately and see a doctor if you
develop a rash.
Keep out of reach of children.
Directions
Adults and children 12 years take
1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours; if pain persists,
take 2 capsules, but do not take more than
6 capsules in 24 hours
Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor.
Ibuprofen capsules 200 mg Exp.date:03/17
Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer 100 caps
Active ingredient (in each capsule):
Ibuprofen 200 mg
Purpose:
Pain reliever / fever reducer
Uses:
Relieves pain from:
t
fever
t
backache
t
muscle ache
t
colds
Warnings
May cause allergic reaction.Stop
use immediately and see a doctor if you
develop a rash.
Keep out of reach of children.
Directions
Adults and children 12 years take
1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours; if pain persists,
take 2 capsules,but do not take more than
6 capsules in 24 hours
Children under 12 years:Ask a doctor.
D
Read the OTC medicine label again. Complete the sentences.
1.
There are
capsules in this bottle.
2.
You should call the doctor if you get a
.
3.
If the pain continues, you can take
capsules at a time.
4.
You should not take more than
capsules per day.
5.
If you take this medicine at 3:00, the earliest time you can take it again is
.
PRACTICAL LISTENING
A
Frank is listening to a podcast about prescription medication.
What does the doctor warn patients not to do?
B
Listen again. Read the statements. Circle
True
or
False
, according to the
information in the podcast. Then correct the false statements.
1.
It’s OK to borrow another person’s medication if that person is a
family member.
True
False
2.
Prescription drugs affect everyone the same way.
True
False
3.
Doctors may look at a patient’s weight before choosing a dosage.
True
False
4.
If you borrow someone else’s medication, you may not understand how
to take it safely.
True
False
5.
If you use a prescription drug without a doctor’s prescription, you are
breaking the law.
True
False
GROUPS OF 3
Frank forgot to refill his prescription in time. Now it’s dinner time,
and he needs to take his medicine, but the bottle is empty. What should he do?
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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