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H1N1 influenza is a viral infection. It’s not the same as seasonal flu (influenza). The first outbreak occurred in 2009…
Over-the-counter antidiarrheal medicines like Imodium, Kaopectate, or Pepto-Bismol can help to relieve frequent and liquid bowel movements.
Constipation can usually be treated with medicines called laxatives. Many laxatives are available over-the-counter (OTC).
Each OTC medicine has a drug facts label printed on the package. It tells you what the medicine does, how…
There are 3 types of over-the-counter medicines that treat heartburn and acid reflux: antacids, H2 blockers and proton pump…
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can be purchased at the store without a doctor’s prescription, but care should still be taken to…
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are those you can buy without a prescription. Many OTC medicines haven’t been well studied for safety…
The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system. Prostatitis is inflammation of that gland. It occurs when the…
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicine does not require a doctor’s prescription and is generally safe and effective when following the package…
You can buy over-the-counter (OTC) medicines without a prescription, including medicines that treat nausea and vomiting. These are called…
Decongestants are medicines that relieve a congested nose. When you buy them without a prescription, they’re called over-the-counter (OTC)…
Chronic pain is pain that lasts a long time—months or even years. It can occur anywhere in your body and…
Psoriasis is a common chronic skin condition. It causes a rash that is raised with red marks and flaky white…
Antihistamine medications help relieve or prevent allergy symptoms. Learn more about first-generation and second-generation antihistamines.
Learn about over-the-counter cough and cold medicines and how to safely give these medicines to your child.
Pleurisy is a condition marked by chest pain and inflammation. It occurs in the tissue that lines your chest and…