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Over The Counter Drugs

Over The Counter Drugs Over-the-counter medicine is also known as OTC or nonprescription medicine. All these terms refer to medicine that you can buy without a prescription. They are safe and effective when you follow the directions on the label and as directed by your health care professional  

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Updated March 20, 2023

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Over The Counter Drugs

Over-the-counter medicine is also known as OTC or nonprescription medicine. All these terms refer to medicine that you can buy without a prescription. They are safe and effective when you follow the directions on the label and as directed by your health care professional

 

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Introduction of Over The Counter Drugs
Introduction of Over The Counter Drugs : Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicines' means drugs which are legally allowed to be sold by pharmacists without need for a prescription. The term does not have a legal definition in India. Technically, drugs are OTC unless they are specifically stated as prescription only drugs

  • Introduction
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OTC Medications for the Common Cold
OTC Medications for the Common Cold : To ease the discomfort from specific cold and flu symptoms, consider using the following types of OTC medicines: To reduce fever and pain — analgesics: Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) is generally preferred. ... To dry out the nose — antihistamines: Try an antihistamine, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl®).

OTC Medication For Gastrointestinal tract
gastrointestinal tract, also called digestive tract or alimentary canal, pathway by which food enters the body and solid wastes are expelled. The gastrointestinal tract includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus.

OTC Medication For Musculoskeletal
OTC Medication For Musculoskeletal: Oral analgesics include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (ibuprofen and naproxen sodium) and acetaminophen. These medications are often used as initial therapy for musculoskeletal pain.

OTC Medication For Pain And Fever
OTC Medication For Pain and fever : OTC pain medication and fever reducers — What are the different classes OTC pain relievers and fever reducers? Aspirin; Acetaminophen ...

OTC Medication For Skin
OTC Medication For Skin: OTC active ingredients in skin care products: Hydrocortisone. Cortaid®, Cortizone-10®, Dermarest®, Itch-X® Clotrimazole. Lotrimin®, Gyne-Lotrimin® Terbinafine. Lamisil® Benzocaine. Americaine®, Lanacane®, Orajel™, Vagisil® Diphenhydramine. Ivarest® Menthol. Absorbine Jr. ... Phenylephrine. ... Dimethicone.

OTC Medication For Vaginal Infections
OTC Medication For Vaginal Infections : Four nonprescription, FDA-approved treatment options for uncomplicated VVC are butoconazole, clotrimazole, miconazole, or tioconazole are available in vaginal creams, suppositories, or tablets. These products provide relief for external vulvar itching and irritation

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