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Understanding how to properly read your over-the-counter and prescription drug labels is essential to safely and effectively using those medications. Get the rundown on active ingredients, uses, directions, and more in this helpful guide: bit.ly/3rXPQE1
More than 50 million Americans use a medication containing acetaminophen each week, and over 600 drugs contain the ingredient. Discover details on maximum dose, safe use, interactions, and side effects of this common treatment: www.knowyourdose.org/get-the-facts/
A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious issue, but the first steps toward resolution are critical. Learn more about different types of coughs, how to manage them with over-the-counter solutions, and when you should see a #healthcare professional. www.knowyourotcs.org/dont-dance-around-persistent-cough/
There's a way to ensure effective congestion medications remain available to the public while limiting access for illegal drug manufacturers. That solution is NPLEx, an electronic, stop-sale, real-time technology that blocks problematic sales. www.stopmethnotmeds.com/the-solution/national-precursor-log-exchange-nplex/
It's not enough to put your prescription and over-the-counter medications in what seems like a safe place. You also need to be sure they're in secure containers — and that means hearing that click when they close. Read this and other tips: upandaway.org/en/#hear-the-click
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50,000 young children visit the ER each year because they got into medication left within reach. Keep your child safe with these tips for safe medicine storage.