The leading makers of over-the-counter medicines have a number of educational materials available at no cost to consumers. The materials below provide information on the safe use of over-the-counter medicines and encourage consumers to talk over questions with their healthcare professionals.
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Developed with the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, this brochure provides parents with important information to help them prevent their teenagers from intentionally misusing otherwise safe and effective over-the-counter medicines. The guide also includes a list of signs that will help parents recognize if their teen is using drugs, as well tips for parents to prevent their teens from abusing drugs in the first place.
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Developed with the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, this brochure provides parents with important information to help them prevent their teenagers from intentionally misusing otherwise safe and effective over-the-counter medicines. The guide also includes a list of signs that will help parents recognize if their teen is using drugs, as well tips for parents to prevent their teens from abusing drugs in the first place (en español).
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My Medicines is a pocket-sized
guide providing important tips for taking medications correctly, as
well as ample room for consumers or their caregivers to list the
medicines they take, dosage information, and doctors' contact details.
The publication was developed by OTCsafety.org and the Center for Drug
Evaluation and Research at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Information developed by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about giving over-the-counter medicines to children en español.
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Designed especially for mature adults looking to safeguard against drug interactions, this pamphlet contains valuable information about the OTC Drug Facts label as well as provides seven tips for safe OTC medicine use.
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OTCsafety.org and the National
Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC) joined to provide consumers with
a colorful 24-page guide loaded with information for family members of
all ages, from infants to senior citizens. The handbook includes a
personal and family health record, where parents can keep track of
basic health information such as blood type, allergies, chronic
conditions and medications, as well as space to list emergency
contacts.
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Information developed by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about giving over-the-counter medicines to children.
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Explains how consumers can protect themselves against tampering by checking the package before they buy a nonprescription medicine and by checking the medicine itself before they take it. Developed with the Food and Drug Administration.
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OTCsafety.org and the National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC) offer women this valuable pregnancy planner, Your Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy. The booklet includes information about every stage of pregnancy, and provides a monthly calendar to help keep track of important information and appointments.
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Millions of American parents turn to over-the-counter, or OTC, cough and cold medicines when treating their children’s symptoms. These OTC medicines have been relied upon by families for generations and are safe and effective when they’re used correctly. When given as directed, OTC cough and cold medicines help treat your child’s symptoms. But like all medicines, they have risks if misused.
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Millions of American parents turn to over-the-counter, or OTC, cough and cold medicines when treating their children’s symptoms. These OTC medicines have been relied upon by families for generations and are safe and effective when they are used correctly. When given as directed, OTC cough and cold medicines help treat your child’s symptoms. But like all medicines, they have risks if misused.
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Caring for an aging parent or other relative presents a number of challenges. It often is up to you to manage your loved one’s medications, get test results, and drive to doctor appointments.
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Perhaps like no other time, when you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you pay more attention than ever to what goes in to your body. As you know, not all medications are safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding. The best action is to talk to your doctor before using any medicine when pregnant or breastfeeding, or when planning to become pregnant.
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Since OTCs do not require a doctor’s prescription, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates every OTC Drug Facts label to ensure it clearly outlines the instructions you need to choose the right medication to treat your symptoms, use the medication correctly, and get the most benefit from a medication.
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Know your symptoms and learn about the type of products that treat those symptoms, the active ingredients that may be included in some OTC products for the corresponding symptoms, and examples of some—not all—of the information you should know about specific medicines.
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