A Dozen Questions to Help You Understand Your Medicines
You are encouraged to print this page and take it with you to your next doctor's appointment, so you can have all the pertinent questions you should ask about your medication right at your fingertips.... Details >
U.S. Pharmacopeia |
Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations
This publication identifies drug products approved on the basis of safety and effectiveness by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act). Drugs on... Details >
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Consumer Education Materials on OTC Medicines
This site contains information for consumers on safe and responsible self-medication with over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. Hard copies of these online pamphlets are also made available in single or b... Details >
Consumer Healthcare Products Association |
Drug Information Home Page - Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
This page links users to CDER material and resources available online. Includes a drug code directory, information on drug labeling changes, adverse drug reaction reporting data, and information on ... Details >
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Drug Interactions: What You Should Know
Some drugs have adverse affects if taken together. Learn more about protecting yourself and your family from drug and common food interactions.... Details >
Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration |
FDA Consumer Magazine
The official magazine of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), each issue contains in-depth feature articles written for the general public on getting healthy and staying healthy. The magazine ... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
FDA's Tips for Taking Medicines
This article presents basic advice for safe and effective use of medicine. Special precautions related to children, tampering, and correct dosage are described. ... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Frequently Asked Questions About Drug-Drug Interactions Involving Over-the-Counter Medications
This online fact sheet presents answers to commonly asked questions regarding drug interactions involving
nonprescription medications. The fact sheet addresses the most common symptoms of a drug-dr... Details >
American Pharmaceutical Association |
Medicines: Use Them Safely
Also available in: Spanish
Many older people owe their health in part to new and improved medicines and vaccines. But using medicines may be riskier for older adults, especially when several medicines are used at one time. Taki... Details >
National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health |
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Home Page
This area has information for consumers and industry about nonprescription drugs. Check this area for updates, changes, and announcements. Already included in this area are the frequently requested do... Details >
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
