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Advisory: recommendations for the appropriate use of cough and cold products in children  Explains the various reasons for concern associated with the administration of non-prescription drugs and natural health products to children, particularly those less than two years of age. Source: Health Canada Canadian Pharmacists Association  Provides leadership for pharmacists in Canada and works to establish pharmacy as a health profession whose practice ensures optimal patient outcomes. Web site includes drug information, position statements, news releases, pharmacy practice support materials, advocacy efforts, and information for patients. Source: Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) Don't swallow everything you hear about women's health   Provides facts about women and medications. Lists questions that women should ask their health provider before starting a drug treatment. Source: Canadian Women's Health Network (CWHN) Drugs and seniors: the ABCs  Offers safety tips for seniors taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs. Discusses drug dosages, expiry dates, and combining two or more drugs. Source: Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) From: Other drugs Drugs and the older driver  Advises older drivers to take medications correctly and to learn if any of these medications could affect their ability to drive. Lists some of the potential side effects that may be caused by certain types of drugs. Offers safety tips for older drivers on medications. Source: Canada Safety Council (CSC) Drugs in pregnancy  Provides access to studies on the safety or risk of specific drugs during pregnancy. Source: Motherisk Fall and winter hazards  Discusses the products used in the autumn and winter that should be handled with caution as potential sources of poisoning. Gives advice on the safe use of antifreeze and de-icers, brake fluid, flu and cold medicines and herbal products. Presents tips on how to prevent poisoning. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Child safety link From: Resources: factsheets Herbal and natural health products  Explores the impact of natural health products (NHPs) on Canadian consumers; cautions on the choice of herbal products; and recommends questions for pharmacists. Source: Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) Medication matters: how you can help seniors use medication safely  Offers suggestions to health professionals on how to use clear verbal communication and plain-language publications to communicate with seniors about the safe use of medication. Includes tip sheets for health professionals and for seniors. Source: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) Reporting side effects from your medicine: what you need to know - presentation  Explains which types of medicines should be reported on, what kinds of side effects should be reported, how to recognize and keep track of symptoms, who to inform, how to complete Health Canada's report form, and what happens to the form after it is submitted. Source: Health Canada
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