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Nonprescription medications

Medications a person can buy without a health professional's prescription are called nonprescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications. These medications may be taken to treat minor health problems at home.

Examples of nonprescription medications are aspirin, antacids, and laxatives.

Author Jeannette Curtis
Author Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Editor Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Tracy Landauer
Associate Editor Pat Truman
Primary Medical Reviewer Patrice Burgess, MD
- Family Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer Adam Husney, MD
- Family Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD
- Family Medicine
Last Updated May 25, 2007

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Last Updated: May 25, 2007
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