You've probably purchased an OTC drug this week without giving it a second thought. Maybe it was a bottle of ibuprofen for lower back pain, a sleep aid to help with a restless night or cold medicine ...

Millions of Americans take over-the-counter pain meds, but many don't understand how they work or the risks involved in taking them. We look at best practices for taking non-prescription pain drugs.

Over-the-counter (OTC) medications can be purchased without a prescription and are generally used for minor ailments, while prescription drugs require a doctor’s order and typically treat more serious ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) birth control users were more likely than prescription oral contraceptive users to initiate use after previously using no contraception or less effective methods, a ...

You need hearing aids. If you’ve got mild to moderate hearing loss, you need to spend only $250-$1,200 for a pair of over-the-counter (OTC) self-fitting hearing aids. But if you’ve got severe hearing ...