over the counter

Over-the-counter (OTC) meds are usually packaged and sealed for our protection. In fact, sometimes opening a bottle of aspirin sometimes feels like ... Read More »

It's interesting to see that Merck, the pharmaceutical giant, wants to make its Mevacor cholesterol-lowering drug available as an over-the-counter ... Read More »

When I feeling the warning signs of a cold (sneezing, congestion, a sore throat) by first instinct is to head to the nearest pharmacy and spend a ... Read More »

Many of us assume that because a certain drug doesn't require a prescription, it's safe as long as we follow the recommended dosage. But this isn't ... Read More »

Several years ago I picked my niece up from the orthodontist. I handed her a Tylenol to help with the pain of having her braces tightened. Before she ... Read More »

With all the new medications being developed practically on a daily basis, and new health benefits being found for "old" supplements and herbs, it's ... Read More »