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Whltby Fro. Press, Wednesday. June 2, 1M9, Page 9 Ovrthencollnter imedication cam paign l aunched "Before you take it -- talk about if' is the message cf an information 'caipign to promote prop. r use of over-the-counter medications. The Durhami Region Health Departinent, in partnership with seven other Greater Toronto Area public health departments, A Johnson 9.9-horsepower out- board motor, trolling motor, four rods and reels and tools valued at more than $2,400 were stolen from a Cynthia Court residence June 18. Police say the culprit(s) broke into a garage at the home, stole the tols and used them to remove the items from the boat, which was stored outside. launched the campaign June 16. More druge are being sold over-the-counter,- or without a prescription. Because seniors talc. an average of five prescription medications and three over-the-counter medications -a day, the public health departm1ents chose June, which is Seniors' Month, for the campaign kcickoff. 'When used as intended, over-the-counter medications are safe, but if mixed improperly with prescriptions, alcohol or other products, they cari seriously harm a person," says Elizabeth Shantz, supervisor, public health nursing, H.G. Roughley Limited Insurance Elizabeth "Beth" Parise - Broker Durham Region Health Departmnent. She notes that the wrong combination cf products cari b. dangerous, even deadly. For example, cold remedies such as cough syrups, antihistamines and products with codeine can increase alcohol's; effects and b. dangerous if taken before driving. Over-the-counter laxatives may decrease the effectiveness of a prescription drug. Vitamin pis and iron should net b. taken with tea, ýcoffee or hot niilk because hot beverages cari change the effectiveness of these products, she says. H.G. Roughley Liyited is pleased to announce that Beth Parise has joined their staff of Insurance Professionals. 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