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Do you have to be 16 to buy Imodium?
Loperamide is available to buy without a prescription for: anyone aged 12 and older with short-term diarrhoea. an adult (18 years and older) with IBS diarrhoea, but only if a doctor has diagnosed IBS. If you are not sure whether you have IBS, talk to your doctor.
Can a 15 year old pick up a prescription UK?
Children under 16 can consent to medical treatment if they understand what is being proposed. The pharmacist must be satisfied that the child has the maturity and intelligence to fully understand the nature of the treatment, the options, the risks involved and the benefits.
How old do you have to be to buy medicine over-the-counter?
In 2012, a new law went into effect in my home state of California that prevents teens under the age of 18 from purchasing over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicines containing dextromethorphan (DXM).
Why do I need an ID to buy cold medicine?
The sale of cold medicine containing pseudoephedrine is limited to behind the counter. The amount of pseudoephedrine that an individual can purchase each month is limited and individuals are required to present photo identification to purchase products containing pseudoephedrine.
Can a 16 year old collect a prescription for someone else?
Yes, you can pick up a prescription on behalf of someone else.
What age can you get your own prescription?
Generally: if you are over 16 years old, you can consent to medical treatment without your parents or guardians; if you are over 14 years old, you may consent to your own medical treatment as long as you fully understand the medical procedure or treatment, and any risks or consequences.
Can you buy paracetamol 16?
Our policy states that sales are restricted to a maximum of 2 packets of a combination of any paracetamol, aspirin or ibuprofen based products in a single transaction. Sales are also restricted to customers aged 16 and over.
Can you buy DayQuil under 18?
DayQuil is now only available to those who can prove they are 21 or older.