Use OTC medicines responsibly

Sometimes there’s too much to remember. But forgetting to check your medicine ingredients could matter to your health.

Pain care

The same medicinal ingredients (acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, acetylsalicylic acid) are found in hundreds of commonly used oral over-the-counter and prescription medicines. And if you take more than one medicine with the same kind of medicinal ingredient at a time, it can increase your chances of harmful side effects. Nobody can remember what’s in hundreds of medicines. Check every label and take ONLY 1 medicine that contains the same kind of medicinal ingredient at a time.

Which OTC pain reliever may be appropriate for you?

It may depend on your age, health conditions and other medications you may be currently taking.

Medicine labels matter to your health

What the warnings, directions, and other label facts tell you.

Adult OTC pain reliever dosing charts

Directions for acetaminophen and NSAIDs–all in one place.

Pediatric fever and pain reducer dosing charts

Directions by weight and age for acetaminophen and ibuprofen.

Allergy Care

Everyone suffers from their allergies differently. Understanding which product is right for you might vary based on your symptoms and other factors such as your age or other conditions you may have. Read on to learn more about which OTC Allergy medication is appropriate for you.