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Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are medications that can be purchased without a prescription from a healthcare professional. These medications are typically used to treat minor health conditions such as headaches, colds, allergies, and minor pain. Examples of OTC drugs include aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and cough syrup.

Prescription drugs, on the other hand, can only be obtained with a prescription from a licensed healthcare professional. These medications are typically used to treat more serious health conditions, such as infections, chronic pain, or mental health disorders. Examples of prescription drugs include antibiotics, antidepressants, and opioids.

Prescription drugs are regulated by the government and are only available with a prescription from a healthcare professional, while OTC drugs are available for purchase without a prescription. OTC drugs are generally considered safe when taken as directed, but they can still have side effects or interact with other medications. It is important to read and follow the label instructions carefully and to consult with a healthcare professional if you have any questions or concerns about the use of OTC or prescription medications.

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The basics about over-the-counter and prescription drugs. 1 Medicine 101 www.lifesmarts.org
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2 LifeSmarts is a program of the National Consumers League
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Over–the-counter and prescription medications are drugs Drugs are “substances for treatment, or prevention of disease; intended to affect the structure or function of the body.” 3 www.lifesmarts.org
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A drug fact 4 Medicines, or drugs, change the way the body works. www.lifesmarts.org
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The Food and Drug Administration regulates both over-the-counter and prescription drugs. 5 www.lifesmarts.org
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Prescription and OTC drugs are tested The Food and Drug Administration is responsible to make sure drug manufacturing processes and the drugs themselves are safe and effective. 6 www.lifesmarts.org
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OTC Over-the-counter medicine—medicine you buy off-the-shelf without a doctor’s order. 7 www.lifesmarts.org
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Characteristics of OTCs 8 The potential for misuse and abuse is low Consumers can use them for self-diagnosed conditions They can be adequately labeled for safe consumer use Health practitioners are not needed for the safe and effective use of the product
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FDA approved OTCs must be 9 Safe Effective Manufactured safely Labeled with a Drug Facts Label that is easy to understand www.lifesmarts.org
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The OTC user is responsible to 10 Self-diagnose Self-treat Self-manage their medicine and their illness www.lifesmarts.org
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There are advantages to OTCs 11 They are easy to obtain People have quick access to medicine Patients can educate themselves about the medicine by reading and using the Drug Facts Label www.lifesmarts.org
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And there are risks 12 Misdiagnosis Delay in getting an accurate diagnosis from a health care professional Taking medicine incorrectly www.lifesmarts.org
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Some people do not understand 13 “More is not better” They need to take as directed on the Drug Facts Label Drugs can cause serious illness or even be fatal if taken incorrectly www.lifesmarts.org
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Use all medicine with caution 14 Some risks are not related to the medicines themselves, but to the people who use them. www.lifesmarts.org
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Prescription Medicine-Rx Prescription medicine is medicine you purchase from a pharmacy with a health care professional’s order. Prescription drugs are also called Legend drugs. 15 www.lifesmarts.org
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Who can write a prescription? Physicians—M.D. and D.O. and other health care professionals including: 16 Veterinarians Podiatrists Physician Assistants Dentists Optometrists Nurse Practitioners www.lifesmarts.org
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What are the differences between prescription and over-the-counter drugs? Prescription drugs: Prescribed by a doctor Bought at a pharmacy Intended to be used by one person OTC drugs: Do not require a doctor’s prescription Bought off-the-shelf at a variety of stores Intended to be used by many people 17 www.lifesmarts.org
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18 FDA Regulated Drugs Potential side-effects www.lifesmarts.org
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Generic Drugs Many over-the-counter and prescription drugs come in generic form. Generic drugs are identical to Brand Name drugs in most ways. 19 www.lifesmarts.org
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Generic Drugs v. Brand Name Drugs Generic Brand Name 20 Patent life on Brand Name drug is expired Contains the same active ingredient, the same amount of active ingredient, and the same dose as the Brand name Patented Sold exclusively by the company that controls the patent www.lifesmarts.org
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Generic drugs may differ from brand name drugs by 21 Color Shape Taste Inactive ingredients Packaging www.lifesmarts.org
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Other concerns about Rx and OTC medicines A few other things you should know… 22 www.lifesmarts.org
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Overdose Many OTC products contain the same active ingredient. Overdoses can cause damage to vital organs. Drugs can cause serious illness or even be fatal if taken incorrectly. 23 www.lifesmarts.org
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Alcohol Warning The FDA warns that “people who use alcohol regularly may be at increased risk for toxicity.” 24 www.lifesmarts.org
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Children are not small adults When giving children medicine, use their weight as a guide and use the dose measuring tool included with the medication. 25 www.lifesmarts.org
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Drug Interaction Other medicines, supplements, medical conditions, and foods affect the way drugs work in your body. 26 www.lifesmarts.org
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Driving under the influence of drugs-DUID Prescription drugs and OTCs can impair your ability to operate a motor vehicle. DUID laws do not exclude legal Rx and OTC medicines. 27 www.lifesmarts.org
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Some final advice from theFood and Drug Administration Before using any medicine, think SAFER: Speak up Ask questions Find the facts Evaluate your choices Read the label 28 www.lifesmarts.org
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