Painkiller mistake putting one in 3 Brits at risk of deadly addiction in growing over-the-counter epidemic

AROUND 10 million Brits are at risk of becoming addicted to over-the-counter painkillers, a survey has suggested.

Gas-X recalled nationwide: Here’s why

Thousands of doses of a popular over-the-counter medication for treating gas are being recalled nationwide, according to the ...
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Over-the-counter doesn’t mean risk-free: understanding overdose risks and key ingredients

As the common cold season continues, many college students are self-treating illnesses for the first time. With endless aisles of over-the-counter medication, it can be overwhelming for students to ...
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FDA advisory panels back making Opill birth control pill available over the counter

Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday voted unanimously to recommend making a birth control pill available without a prescription. The 17-0 vote by two advisory panels came despite ...
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Over-the-counter pill has improved access to birth control, OHSU study says

The Food and Drug Administration approved the sale of over-the-counter birth control pills two years ago. The decision has dramatically increased access to contraception, according to a new study from ...

Navamedic launches Virono®- the first single-dose over-the-counter cold sore tablet

Navamedic ASA (OSE: NAVA) today announces the launch of Virono®, the first over-the-counter single-dose treatment for recurrent cold sores (herpes labialis) in adults. The launch establishes a new OTC ...

Two-second check when buying over-the-counter medication stops you overpaying

A woman has shared a money-saving tip for those who need to buy over-the-counter medication - and the key lies within a small detail of the packaging of all tablets ...