OTC drugs

Class at a glance

• Available without a prescription in the U.S.

Practical pearls

• Dose/formulation may differ from Rx products

Other practical pearls

• OTC status does not mean interaction-free

Clinical pearls

• Patients often omit them from medication lists

Self-check

• Does OTC status imply interaction-free?
  No.
• Can OTC and prescription products differ in dose/formulation?
  Yes.

Drugs in this class (43)

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