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over-the-counter medicines

medicines you can buy without a prescription are called non-prescription or over-the-counter (otc) medicines. they may be taken to treat minor health problems at home.

examples of over-the-counter medicines are acetaminophen, aspirin, antacids, decongestants, antihistamines, and laxatives.

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