"Daily Telegraph" Over-the-counter Doctor : Complete Guide to Nonprescription Drugs

This is a description of the conditions suitable for non-prescription treatment of illnesses, from common ailments such as fatigue, indigestion and headache to specific diseases such as chicken pox, ulcers and carpal tunnel syndrome.

For each there is a list of symptoms and suggested alternative diagnoses.

There is also a full explanation of the effects and side effects of each drug and treatment available over the counter, so that you can judge what to use.