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FROM THE OSHA COMPLIANCE DIRECTIVE CPL 02-00-135 - Recordkeeping Policies and Procedures manual dated 12/30/2004, this question is asked and answered. Question 7-8. For medications such as ibuprofen that are available in both prescription and non-prescription form, what is considered to be prescription strength? How is an employer to determine whether a non-prescription medication has been recommended at prescription strength for purposes of section 1904.7(b)(5)(i)(C)(ii)(A)? The prescription strength of such medications is determined by the measured quantity of the theraputic agent to be taken at one time, i.e., a single dose. The single dosages that are considered prescription strength for four common over-the-counter drugs are:
Ibuprofen (such as Advil™) - Greater than 467 mg
Diphenhydramine (such as Benadryl™) - Greater than 50 mg
Naproxen Sodium (such as Aleve™) - Greater than 220 mg
Ketoprofen (such as Orudus KT™) - Greater than 25mg
To determine the prescription-strength dosages for other drugs that are available in prescription and non-prescription formulations, the employer should contact OSHA, the United States Food and Drug Administration, their local pharmacist or their physician.
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