Doctronic reports on top OTC and prescription flu medicines, emphasizing symptom relief and the importance of early antiviral ...

"OTC stands for 'over the counter,'" says Dr. Mandy Leonard, senior director of pharmacy clinical services at Cleveland Clinic. It's a term that dates back to a time when medicines were literally sold ...

Home sick with a cold, scratchy throat, or cough? There is no cure, but there are plenty of OTC remedies that pledge to help you feel better. “OTC” products are sold “over the counter,” which means ...

Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated condition. It typically affects the skin, but can also have implications for other organ systems, including the joints. When psoriasis affects the skin, it ...

Having a severe headache and hobbling to the medicine cabinet only to discover you're out of pain relievers is the worst. While some medicine cabinet must-haves are obvious because they're so often ...

Which OTC products work best for poison ivy? It depends on the timing, says Jennifer A. Reinhold, PharmD: "Tecnu and Zanfel remove the itch-inducing oil from your skin, but only if used within a few ...

There are a ton of over-the-counter hearing aids out there. We did the math on price, lifespan and other factors to find out which ones are worth your money. A recent graduate of the University of ...

People can buy over-the-counter birth control without a prescription from drugstores, online retailers, or telehealth companies. Some options protect against STIs, and others can provide 24-hour ...