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OTCThere's a New Allergy Med on Pharmacy Shelves
Xyzal (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) approved as OTC allergy medication
OTCAllergy Rx Moves to Over the Counter
GSK's Flonase Sensimist (fluticasone furoate) allergy spray approved as over the counter
OTCFirst OTC Retinoid for Acne Approved
Differin Gel 0.1% (adapalene) approved to treat acne by FDA
OTCWhen Supplements, Antidepressants Team Up
Antidepressants may be boosted by certain nutrient supplements
OTCHow Aspirin Might Affect Cancer Survival
Aspirin in low doses linked to increased cancer survival
OTCNo Heart Risk Found for Common Supplements
Calcium, vitamin D supplementation did not appear to endanger the heart
OTCWhat's Behind the USPSTF's Aspirin Guidance
Aspirin recommendation from USPSTF was backed by systematic evidence reviews and a modeling paper
OTCIs a Daily Aspirin Right for You?
Aspirin recommendation for heart attack, stroke and colorectal cancer prevention issued by USPSTF
OTCHow Aspirin Might Affect Cancer Risk
Cancer risk was slightly reduced in patients who took regular low-dose aspirin
OTCInaccurate Dosing Cups Spark Children's Med Recall
Perrigo recalls Children's Guaifenesin Grape Liquid and Guaifenesin DM Cherry Liquid due to potential dosing cup defect
OTCFDA: Don't Take These Sex Enhancement Products
Sexual enhancement products found to contain undeclared, potentially dangerous drug ingredients
OTCBee Pollen Products Under FDA Scrutiny
Bee pollen products sold over the counter could pose health risks
OTCFDA Warnings: Hidden Ingredients in Supplements
Sexual enhancement, weight loss supplements may contain hidden drug ingredients
OTCSupplements Land Thousands in the ER
Dietary supplements linked to thousands of emergency room visits annually
OTCFDA Warns Against Imported Dietary Supplements
Imported dietary supplements may contain harmful chemicals, drug ingredients
OTCDouble-Check Your Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen tablets from Medline Industries recalled due to mislabeling with incorrect strength
OTCPain Relief After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Over the counter painkillers worked well for mild to moderate pain after tooth extraction
OTCWhat About Ibuprofen During Pregnancy?
Anti inflammatory medications during pregnancy not linked to birth defects but are linked to asthma and bleeding
OTCA Stuffy Nose — and a Baby in the Tummy
Decongestants during pregnancy linked to birth defects if meds taken in first trimester
OTCFDA Approves Plan B One-Step Emergency Contraceptive for Use Without a Prescription
Plan B One Step approved as nonprescription product for all women of child bearing potential
OTCSimulator Teaches Asthma Inhaler Use
Asthma patients can use simulator device to learn correct inhaler technique
OTCA Little Boost from Formula
Breastfeeding after some formula use linked to better outcomes for small group of babies
OTCNo Need to Swap Toothbrush After Strep
Strep throat bacteria did not live on kids toothbrushes in a lab test
OTCDiabetes and Aspirin May Not Always Mix
Diabetes patients with no history of cardiovascular disease may not benefit from daily aspirin