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Health Hints: Use Caution with Pain Relievers
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 >
Just Ask!: About Proper Medicine Use 
The patient education information contained in this booklet applies generally to both over-the-counter and prescription medicines.... Details >
Medicines In My Home
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
Medicines: Use Them Safely
Also available in: Spanish
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 >
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Home Page
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
Over-the-Counter Drug Review Process
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