Over-the-Counter Medicines
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are those that can be sold directly to people without a prescription. OTC medicines treat a variety of illnesses and their symptoms including pain, coughs and colds, diarrhea, constipation, acne, and others. Some OTC medicines have active ingredients with the potential for misuse at higher-than-recommended dosages. Read the DrugFacts
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- Emerging Trends - "Sizzurp", "Purple Drank"
- Over-the-Counter Medicines—Dextromethorphan (DMX) Health Effects
- Over-the-Counter Medicines—Loperamide Health Effects
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Drug | Time Period | 8th Graders | 10th Graders | 12th Graders |
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Cough Medicine (non-prescription) | Past Year | 2.10 | 3.60 | 3.20 |
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