A fully-updated guide to all you need to know in order to use medication safely and effectively.

This compact edition provides clear explanations on how drugs work and gives advice on the uses, actions, and risks associated with the most widely used prescription medicines and over-the-counter drugs. Updated information on travel vaccinations and childhood immunization schedules help make this an indispensable handbook for every household.

The new edition of Concise Guide to Medicines and Drugs provides guidance for anybody taking medication or wanting to know more about the drugs used in common medical practice.