otc medicine safety

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Wondering How to Safely Dispose of Old Prescription Medicines?

Saturday, April 22, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day — when you can safely get rid of old or unused medications

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Dangerous Counterfeit Drugs Are Putting Millions of US Consumers at Risk, According to a New Study

Rogue online pharmacies frequently use social media platforms to reach potential customers

What to Know About Taking Prilosec or Other Potent Acid Blockers

Taking Prilosec or Other Potent Acid Blocker? Who Should Reconsider and How to Stop

Potent acid blockers (called proton pump inhibitors) work well to block stomach acid, but generally they're intended to treat short episodes of heartburn or reflux. There are risks to long-term use.

Hidden Drugs And Danger Lurk In Over-The-Counter Supplements, Study Finds

Hidden Drugs And Danger Lurk In Over-The-Counter Supplements, Study Finds

Over the counter drugs and supplements may contain dangerous toxins or unapproved drug ingredients, so people who take them may be risking serious health problems.

Are You Taking Too Many Prescription Meds?

Are You Taking Too Many Prescription Meds?

The more medications you take increases the likelihood that mistakes could occur.

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Surprising Facts About OTC Medicine Safety Parents Should Know

With a little knowledge and care, it is possible to give children medicines safely, responsibly and confidently.

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Questions to Ask About Your Child’s OTC Medicine

When your child’s health care provider recommends an over-the-counter medicine, it’s important to make sure you have answers to these questions.

How to Protect Your Child From Accidental Poisoning

Protect Your Child From Accidental Poisoning

Take proper precautions to keep your kids safe.

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Spring-Clean Your Medicine Cabinet to Safeguard Your Kids

When you learn that just 1 in 5 Americans locks up prescription drugs, it's not surprising to hear that thousands of children are treated for accidental medication overdoses each year.

When Are Kids Old Enough to Take Their Own Medicines

When Are Kids Old Enough to Take Their Own Medicines?

It's important for parents to properly educate and supervise their kids' medicine use.

A Child Safety Factor You Shouldn't Overlook

A Child Safety Factor You Shouldn't Overlook

According to this Safe Kids Worldwide report, the medicines kids most commonly get into belong to their grandparents.

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What's Your Family's Medicine Action Plan?

Creating an action plan is one way to know that you and your entire family are using and storing medicines safely in your home.

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Know the Dose for Your Kids' Medicines

Accuracy is important when it comes to taking medicine or giving medicine to family members.

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Do Your Kids Know the Dangers of Medicine Misuse?

Medicine errors and misuse of commonly available over-the-counter medications result in thousands of emergency room visits for children.

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Storing Medicines: Up, Away and Out of Sight

Here's what you can do to help keep children in your home safe from medicine misuse.

Don't Toss Over-the-Counter Medicine Boxes and Dosing Devices

Don't Toss Over-the-Counter Medicine Boxes and Dosing Devices

Here's how to keep an organized medicine cabinet to help keep your family safe. Start by saving the over-the-counter medicine boxes and dosing devices.

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Child and OTC Medication Safety

How do I know if it's OK to give my child more than one over-the-counter medicine at the same time