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Adverse-Event Reports in Over-the-Counter Topical Acne Drug Products Containing Benzoyl Peroxide from a Specific Pharmaceutical Company in the USA
Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) has been used extensively in dermatology, often for the treatment of acne vulgaris. In a 20-year period, dermatologists in the...
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Sales of Over-the-Counter Products Containing Codeine in 31 Countries, 2013–2019: A Retrospective Observational Study
IntroductionOpioid prescribing trends have been investigated in many countries. However, the patterns of over-the-counter purchases of opioids...
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Provider Practice Patterns Regarding Over-The-Counter Continence Devices
Introduction and hypothesisVaginal inserts and continence devices are recommended as a conservative treatment option for the management of stress...
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Attitudes, attributions, and usage patterns of primary care patients with regard to over-the-counter drugs—a survey in Germany
Studies show that over-the-counter drugs are widely used by consumers. Moreover, there is a huge selection available and they are prominently...
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With Current Safety and Efficacy Data, Should Statins Be Made Available as Nonprescription Over-the-Counter Drugs?
Purpose of ReviewStatins inhibit the enzyme 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase in the liver and reduce atherosclerotic cardiovascular...
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Regulatory, safety and economic considerations of over-the-counter medicines in the Indian population
Background and purpose of reviewOver-the-counter (OTC) medication has been an integral component of an established health care system but their easy...
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Elevating Safe Use of Over-The-Counter Medications in Older Adults: A Narrative Review of Pharmacy Involved Interventions and Recommendations for Improvement
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are products that have been made easily accessible to allow patients to treat common ailments without a...
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Racial Differences in Over-the-Counter Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug Use Among Individuals at Risk of Adverse Cardiovascular Events
PurposeBlack Americans are disproportionately affected by adverse cardiovascular events (ACEs). Over-the-counter (OTC) non-steroidal...
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Outcomes of Drug Interactions Between Antiretrovirals and Co-Medications, Including Over-the-Counter Drugs: A Real-World Study
IntroductionThe objective was to characterize real-world outcomes of drug–drug interactions (DDIs) between antiretrovirals (ARVs) and other drugs,...
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Consumer preferences of top-rated over-the-counter acne treatment products: a cohort study
Over 70% of patients with acne vulgaris wait at least 1 year before seeing a dermatologist and instead use over-the-counter (OTC) acne treatments....
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The prevalence of misusing over-the-counter and prescribed drugs in Syrian gymnasiums for performance-enhancing reasons: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundThis study investigates the prevalence of misusing over-the-counter (OTC) and prescribed drugs in Syrian gymnasiums, in addition to types,...
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Over the Counter Supplements for Memory: A Review of Available Evidence
In 2021, the Global Brain Health Supplement Industry Market size was valued at US$7.6 billion. It is predicted to increase to US$15.59 billion by...
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Evaluation of the proper use of medication available over the counter by subsistence and emerging farmers in Mbombela Municipality, South Africa
South Africa has two types of animal farming systems, being the commercial industry and subsistence farming in more rural areas, with commercial...
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Exposures to FD&C synthetic color additives from over-the-counter medications and vitamins in United States children and pregnant women
BackgroundFood and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Drug and Cosmetic (FD&C) synthetic color additives (SCAs) have been associated with attentional and...
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Modulation of transient receptor potential (TRP) channels by plant derived substances used in over-the-counter cough and cold remedies
BackgroundUpper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) impact all age groups and have a significant economic and social burden on society, worldwide....
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Pharmacist’s recommendations of over-the-counter treatments for the common cold - analysis of prospective cases in Poland
BackgroundCommon cold is a frequent illness in northern hemisphere between late autumn and early spring. Patients suffering from it frequently turn...
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What is the Evidence for Over the Counter Laxatives to Treat Childhood Constipation?
Purpose of ReviewFunctional constipation is a common pediatric GI disorder that is responsible for a significant portion of pediatric office visits...