Over-the-Counter Medications

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• Overview of Over-the-Counter Medications
  • History of Medication Regulation in the United States
  • Safety Considerations
    • Reclassifying prescription medications as over-the-counter medications
  • Choosing and using over-the-counter medications
  • Reading the labels of over-the-counter medications
  • More Information

• Precautions With Over-the-Counter Medications
  • Children
  • Older Adults
  • Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
  • People With Chronic Disorders
  • Drug-Drug Interactions
  • Medication Overlap
  • More Information