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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.

  3. 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.

  4. In the U.S., there are more than 80 classes of over-the-counter (OTC) medications, ranging from acne medicines to weight loss products. OTC drugs are medications that are deemed safe and effective for use by the general public without seeking treatment by a health professional.

  5. 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...

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

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    OTC medicines often do more than relieve aches, pains and itches. Some can prevent diseases like tooth decay, cure diseases like athlete's foot and, with a doctor's guidance, help...

  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 DrugFacts | National Institute on Drug...

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    What are over-the-counter (OTC) medicines? 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.

  9. 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 kind of...

  10. OTC vs. Prescription Drugs: 8 Key Differences - GoodRx

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    Over-the-counter (OTC) medications allow you to self-treat conditions such as allergies, headaches, joint pain, and more. Prescription medications require authorization from a healthcare provider. You can buy OTC treatments at supermarkets, drug stores, and other retail outlets.

  11. 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.