Use OTC Medicines Safely
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are drugs you can buy
without a prescription, such as aspirin. Some people think
these drugs are not very strong. This is not true.
OTC medicines are powerful. They can
be dangerous if you do not use them the
right way.
- Follow the label exactly. This shows
you how much to take and when to take
it. What if you do not feel better? Do not
take more than the dose listed. It could
make you sick. Ask the pharmacist or
call your doctor for advice.
- Do not take more than 1 OTC
drug unless you check with your
doctor or the pharmacist. Be sure
you tell him or her every medicine
you take—including prescriptions.
Different types of drugs may interact
and harm you.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking
OTC drugs.
