Over-the-Counter Medications


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- Over-the-Counter Medications

- Make sure safety seals are in place before you buy

(HealthDayNews) -- When shopping for and taking over-the-counter medications, play it safe.

The University of Iowa offers these tips:

Check that all safety seals and tamper-proof features are in place before buying the medications.
Follow the directions on the label. They're there for your protection.
Store medications in cool, dry places that kids can't reach.
Throw out expired medications; they may have lost their potency.

- -- Felicity Stone

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