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Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicines

  • The BasicsThe Basics
    • Reading the “Drug Facts” label Reading the “Drug Facts” label
    • About generic and brand namesAbout generic and brand names
    • Navigating the pharmacy aislesNavigating the pharmacy aisles
    • Differences between prescription and OTC medicinesDifferences between prescription and OTC medicines
    • Protect against tamperingProtect against tampering
    • Learn to swallow pillsLearn to swallow pills
    • Cutting, crushing, chewing, opening, or dissolving medicinesCutting, crushing, chewing, opening, or dissolving medicines
  • Safe Medicine Storage & DisposalSafe Medicine Storage & Disposal
    • Discarding medicines safelyDiscarding medicines safely
    • What does an expiration date mean?What does an expiration date mean?
    • Children can open medicines with an “arthritis cap”Children can open medicines with an “arthritis cap”
    • Test your knowledge “Jeopardy” styleTest your knowledge “Jeopardy” style
    • American Association of Poison Control CentersAmerican Association of Poison Control Centers
    • Up and Away CampaignUp and Away Campaign
  • Drug Interactions, Reactions, & AllergiesDrug Interactions, Reactions, & Allergies
    • FAQs about drug interactionsFAQs about drug interactions
    • Teething medicine may cause serious reactionTeething medicine may cause serious reaction
    • Adverse effects of medicines applied to skinAdverse effects of medicines applied to skin
  • Multi-Symptom & Combination ProductsMulti-Symptom & Combination Products
    • Multi-symptom & combination productsMulti-symptom & combination products
    • Test your knowledge “Jeopardy” styleTest your knowledge “Jeopardy” style
    • Acetaminophen-containing productsAcetaminophen-containing products
    • Aspirin & aspirin-like productsAspirin & aspirin-like products
  • Medicine for ChildrenMedicine for Children
    • Top 10 steps to prevent mishapsTop 10 steps to prevent mishaps
    • Acetaminophen safety with childrenAcetaminophen safety with children
    • Fast Facts: AcetaminophenFast Facts: Acetaminophen
    • Test your knowledge “Jeopardy” styleTest your knowledge “Jeopardy” style
  • Measuring the Dose of Liquid MedicinesMeasuring the Dose of Liquid Medicines
    • Measuring liquid medicines safelyMeasuring liquid medicines safely
    • Example of a measuring error Example of a measuring error
    • Safety tips when measuring doses Safety tips when measuring doses
    • Quick Quiz: What's the dose?Quick Quiz: What's the dose?
  • Safety Tips about Medicine Labels & PackagesSafety Tips about Medicine Labels & Packages
    • How labels, packages, and names can cause confusion How labels, packages, and names can cause confusion
    • Ear drops in eyes: A painful mistakeEar drops in eyes: A painful mistake
  • OTC Drug AbuseOTC Drug Abuse
    • Top Ten OTC medicines and herbals abused by teens and young adultsTop Ten OTC medicines and herbals abused by teens and young adults
    • Resources for parents and teensResources for parents and teens
  • Herbals, Vitamins, & Homeopathic MedicinesHerbals, Vitamins, & Homeopathic Medicines
    • Herbal medicines: Consult with your doctor before useHerbal medicines: Consult with your doctor before use
    • Stop taking herbal medicines 1 to 2 weeks before surgeryStop taking herbal medicines 1 to 2 weeks before surgery
    • Sun protection needed when taking these herbal medicinesSun protection needed when taking these herbal medicines
    • Frequently Asked Questions about homeopathic remediesFrequently Asked Questions about homeopathic remedies
    • Test your knowledge “Jeopardy” styleTest your knowledge “Jeopardy” style
  • OTC Pain RelieversOTC Pain Relievers
    • Heart risk lower for naproxen than ibuprofen Heart risk lower for naproxen than ibuprofen
    • Acetaminophen safety with childrenAcetaminophen safety with children
    • Acetaminophen Fast FactsAcetaminophen Fast Facts
    • Aspirin and aspirin-like productsAspirin and aspirin-like products
    • Know Your Dose campaignKnow Your Dose campaign
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