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Antacids and Acid Reducers: OTC Relief for Heartburn and Acid Reflux
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are drugs you can buy without a doctor’s prescription. There are 3 types of OTC medicines that treat heartburn and acid reflux. Path to improved health To find out ...
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How to Stop Steroid Medicines Safely
Steroids are a type of medicine with strong anti-inflammatory effects. They help to reduce redness, swelling, and soreness. They come in pill form, as inhalers or nasal sprays, and as creams and oi...
Anti-nausea meds
Antiemetic Medicines: OTC Relief for Nausea and Vomiting
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are medicines you can buy without a prescription from your doctor. Medicines that treat nausea and vomiting are called antiemetics. Several OTC medicines are used a...
sick man holding tissue looks at OTC decongestants in a pharmacy
Decongestants: OTC Relief for Congestion
What are OTC decongestants? Decongestants are medicines that help relieve a congested (stuffy) nose. The congestion can be caused by a cold virus or by the flu, sinusitis, or allergies. Most decong...
Inhaler
Asthma | Medicines That Can Make It Worse
Certain medicines might make your asthma worse. Not all people who have asthma experience problems when taking these medicines. However, if you have asthma, it’s important to know about medicines t...
A woman is coughing on her bed. Finding the best cough suppressant can be a challenge.
Cough Medicine: Understanding Your OTC Options
There are few things more annoying than trying to get through the day with a nagging cough — unless it’s trying to get through the night with one. For either situation, there are a number of over-t...