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 pain relievers can provide short-term relief for issues like headaches and muscle aches, but should not be used for more than a few days without consulting a doctor. It’s important to ...

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 ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reportedly mulling whether more prescription drugs should be sold over the counter (OTC) at pharmacies. In an interview on Wednesday, FDA commissioner Martin ...