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Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicines
The Basics
Reading the “Drug Facts” label
About generic and brand names
Navigating the pharmacy aisles
Differences between prescription and OTC medicines
Protect against tampering
Learn to swallow pills
Cutting, crushing, chewing, opening, or dissolving medicines
Safe Medicine Storage & Disposal
Discarding medicines safely
What does an expiration date mean?
Children can open medicines with an “arthritis cap”
Test your knowledge “Jeopardy” style
American Association of Poison Control Centers
Up and Away Campaign
Drug Interactions, Reactions, & Allergies
FAQs about drug interactions
Teething medicine may cause serious reaction
Adverse effects of medicines applied to skin
Multi-Symptom & Combination Products
Multi-symptom & combination products
Test your knowledge “Jeopardy” style
Acetaminophen-containing products
Aspirin & aspirin-like products
Medicine for Children
Top 10 steps to prevent mishaps
Acetaminophen safety with children
Fast Facts: Acetaminophen
Test your knowledge “Jeopardy” style
Measuring the Dose of Liquid Medicines
Measuring liquid medicines safely
Example of a measuring error
Safety tips when measuring doses
Quick Quiz: What's the dose?
Safety Tips about Medicine Labels & Packages
How labels, packages, and names can cause confusion
Ear drops in eyes: A painful mistake
OTC Drug Abuse
Top Ten OTC medicines and herbals abused by teens and young adults
Resources for parents and teens
Herbals, Vitamins, & Homeopathic Medicines
Herbal medicines: Consult with your doctor before use
Stop taking herbal medicines 1 to 2 weeks before surgery
Sun protection needed when taking these herbal medicines
Frequently Asked Questions about homeopathic remedies
Test your knowledge “Jeopardy” style
OTC Pain Relievers
Heart risk lower for naproxen than ibuprofen
Acetaminophen safety with children
Acetaminophen Fast Facts
Aspirin and aspirin-like products
Know Your Dose campaign
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Medication Safety Articles
Receiving a Prescription
Purchasing Medications
Taking Medications at Home
Storing and Discarding Medications
Receiving Meds at the Hospital
Keeping Children Safe
OTC Meds, Herbals & Vitamins
Specialty Topics
Tools and Resources
Safe Medicine Newsletter
Patient Safety Websites
Insulin Safety Center
Medication Safety Tools and Resources
Over-the-Counter Medicines
Latest FDA Medication Alerts
Advice from FDA
Watch Medication Safety Videos
Special Alerts
About Us
About ConsumerMedSafety.org
About ISMP
Contact Us
Meet Our Safety Partners
Become a Sponsor
Make a Donation
Meet Our Staff
Privacy Policy
Terms and Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Report a Medication Error
Why Report a Medication Error
What Should be Reported?
Who Should Report an Error?
What We Do With Your Report
How We Maintain Your Privacy
Other Ways to Report Errors