Alternative spellingsAdverbover the counter (not comparable) Superlative none (absolute)
From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are medicines that may be sold directly to a consumer without a prescription from a health care professional, as compared to prescription drugs, which may only be sold to consumers possessing a valid prescription. In many countries, OTC drugs are selected by a regulatory agency to ensure that they are ingredients that are safe and effective when used without a physician's care. It is important to note that OTC drugs are usually regulated by active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), not final products. By regulating APIs instead of specific drug formulations, governments allow manufacturers freedom to formulate ingredients, or combinations of ingredients, into proprietary mixtures. The term over-the-counter may be somewhat counter-intuitive, since, in many countries, these drugs are often located on the shelves of stores like any other packaged product. In contrast, prescription drugs are almost always literally passed over a counter from the pharmacist to the customer. Some drugs may be legally classified as over-the-counter (i.e. no prescription is required), but may only be dispensed by a pharmacy employee after an assessment of the patient's needs and/or the provision of patient education. In many countries, a number of OTC drugs are available in establishments without a pharmacy, such as general stores, supermarkets, gas stations, etc. Regulations detailing the establishments where drugs may be sold, who is authorized to dispense them, and whether a prescription is required vary considerably from country to country. Regulation by countryFrom Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Is there an over the counter anti parasitic drug? Q. I just went to see my pediatrician about a week ago and I don't wan to go back again. I'm 14 and I think I got worms in my stools, so is there an over the counter anti parasitic drug I can take to get rid of those small white worms in my stool? Thanks, 10 points to the best answer. Asked by The Last Evo.Lution - Tue Apr 7 17:01:20 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. hm? thanx for sharing!! D= Yes, you can, but in an all natural form; Go here: then to Colon & Parasite Cleansing on the left menu bar. *Edit* Regarding the answer below mine, mainstream doctors don't believe in parasites and are extremely conservative, so your best bet would be to find a holistic alternative health doctor of some sort. I once complained about my colon and what not, and a doctor prescribed me yet another drug, what did that do? made me sick and twitch the entire weekend! A detox or a better diet, as well as strong probiotics are recommended. Also, antibiotics kill good bacteria which lead to an overgrowth of bad bacteria in the body, thus this can lead to a candida overgrowth which can have detrimental… [cont.] Answered by Who Am I? - Tue Apr 7 17:07:32 2009 Can I buy Cervical caps at the drug store over the counter for a type of birth control? Q. Is it possible to buy cervical caps ( the kind that you put over the hole of your cervix before sex and remove hours afterwords, I think ) at a drug store or do I have to see a doctor? Any one know if they are simple to use? Asked by Yahoo Questions - Wed Dec 6 16:39:08 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. What is the best method of birth control (or contraception)? What are the different birth control methods that I can use? Are there any foams or gels that I can use to keep from getting pregnant? How effective is withdrawal as a birth control method? Everyone I know is on the pill. Is it safe? Will birth control pills protect me from HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, and other STDs? I ve heard my girlfriends talking about dental dams and I thought they were something only dentists used during oral surgery what are they? What is the best method of birth control (or contraception)? All women and men should have control over if and when they become parents. Making decisions about birth control, or contraception, is not easy there are… [cont.] Answered by Your Help - Wed Dec 6 16:42:35 2006 Which over the counter medicines can make you fail for barbiturates on a drug screen?
Q. I had a drug test recently and I failed for barbiturates and I have no idea why. Is there any non-prescription drug that can make you fail for this? Asked by i wanna know - Thu Apr 23 20:42:14 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. No, there are no over-the-counter medications which resemble barbiturates. There are some prescription medications which may metabolize to become barbiturates. Barbiturates are very powerful and the lethal dose is very low, so they're rarely prescribed and like I said, nothing over-the-counter resembles them because of the likelyhood for abuse. I would go back and ask if you can be retested. Because of the result, you may also look for ways to detox for barbiturates to ensure you do not test positive next time. Answered by Tara J - Fri Apr 24 22:56:41 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "over-the-counter drug" See also:
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