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2. Understanding Over-the-Counter Medicines | FDA - U.S. Food and ...

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   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...

3. Over-the-Counter Medicines DrugFacts | National Institute onDrug...

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   Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are those that can be sold directly to people without a prescription. OTC medicines treat a variety of illnesses and their symptoms including pain, coughs and colds, diarrhea, constipation, acne, and others.

4. Over-the-counter drug - Wikipedia

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   Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are medicines sold directly to a consumer without a requirement for a prescription from a healthcare professional, [1] as opposed to prescription drugs, which may be supplied only to consumers possessing a valid prescription.

5. Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs: Q & A

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   OTC drugs are: Drugs that do NOT require a doctor's prescription. Bought off-the-shelf in stores. Regulated by FDA through OTC Drug monographs. OTC drug monographs are a...

6. Overview of Over-the-Counter Drugs - The Merck Manuals

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   Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are those available without a prescription. OTC drugs enable people to relieve many annoying symptoms and to cure some diseases simply and without the cost of seeing a doctor.

7. Over-the-Counter Medicines - MedlinePlus

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   Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are drugs you can buy without a prescription. Some OTC medicines relieve aches, pains, and itches. Some prevent or cure diseases, like tooth decay and athlete's foot. Others help manage recurring problems, like migraines and allergies.

8. Over-the-Counter Medicines: What's Right for You? | FDA

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   American medicine cabinets contain a growing choice of nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to treat an expanding range of ailments. OTC medicines often do more than relieve...

9. Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications - Drugs.com

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   OTC medicines treat a wide range of symptoms and conditions, including pain, coughs and colds, diarrhea, heartburn, constipation, acne, fungal infections, and weight management. These medications are readily available in pharmacies, grocery stores, convenience stores, and through online retailers.

10. Fact vs. Fiction: Debunking OTC Medication Myths | U.S. News

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    Here are eight common myths and misconceptions about using OTC medications that pharmacy experts debunk: Brand name OTC medications or products are clearly better than their generic...

11. Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicines: Common Drug List

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    Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are those that can be sold directly to people without a doctor’s prescription. OTC medicines treat various diseases and their symptoms.