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You are encouraged to print this page and take it with you to your next doctor's appointment, so you can have all the pertinent questions you should ask about your medication right at your fingertips.... Details >

U.S. Pharmacopeia  

This publication identifies drug products approved on the basis of safety and effectiveness by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act). Drugs on... Details >

Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

This site contains information for consumers on safe and responsible self-medication with over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. Hard copies of these online pamphlets are also made available in single or b... Details >

Consumer Healthcare Products Association  

Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs products are those drugs that are available to consumers without a prescription. There are more than 80 therapeutic categories of OTC drugs, ranging from acne drug product... Details >

Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

This page links users to CDER material and resources available online. Includes a drug code directory, information on drug labeling changes, adverse drug reaction reporting data, and information on ... Details >

Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Some drugs have adverse affects if taken together. Learn more about protecting yourself and your family from drug and common food interactions.... Details >

Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration

A staggering number of seniors, 243,000, end up in the hospital each year because of reactions caused by combining over-the-counter and prescription medicines. This tip sheet provides seniors with fac... Details >

NCOA Headquarters  

The official magazine of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), each issue contains in-depth feature articles written for the general public on getting healthy and staying healthy. The magazine ... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that a major manufacturer of generic nonprescription drugs sold to top retailers is recalling 11 million bottles of 500-milligram acetaminophen caplets ... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

This article presents basic advice for safe and effective use of medicine. Special precautions related to children, tampering, and correct dosage are described. ... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants you to benefit from your medicines and not be hurt by them. You should know the active ingredients and directions of all your medicines before you use... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

The patient education information contained in this booklet applies generally to both over-the-counter and prescription medicines.... Details >

U.S. Pharmacopeia  

This interactive program teaches you about the safe and effective use of over-the-counter medicines.... Details >

Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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Many older people owe their health in part to new and improved medicines and vaccines. But using medicines may be riskier for older adults, especially when several medicines are used at one time. Taki... Details >

National Institute on Aging Information Center

This area has information for consumers and industry about nonprescription drugs. Check this area for updates, changes, and announcements. Already included in this area are the frequently requested do... Details >

Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

An interactive chart that provides an overview of CDER's over-the-counter drug review process, and how CDER determines the safety and effectiveness of OTC drug products. ... Details >

Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration