There are two types of medicines: POMs and OTC. What do the initials in OTC stand for?
Over The Counter
What are these?
Capsules
What's this called?
IV drip
Some people put nicotine ________ on their skin to give up smoking.
Patches
The place where you can buy or get medicines is called...
Chemist's or Pharmacy (US drugstore)
Tablets, capsules and pills usually come in _________ packages.
Blister
If you break your arm, you'll have to wear a ________
Sling
This is used to protect your lips when it's cold.
Lip balm
If you have a sore throat, you can take __________
Lozenges
For your dental hygiene, you can use a toothbrush or a dental ________
Thread
These are called pills or ______
Tablets
What are these?
Sticking plasters
You need a syringe and a needle to administer an _________
Injection
It's a liquid medicine and you can put it directly into your eyes or ears
Drops
If you have asthma, you need to take your _________ always with you.
Inhaler
Creams, lotions and ___________ are applied directly onto the skin.
Ointments
