KnowYourOTCs.org

OTC medicines can help you treat a variety of ailments. Be confident in the decisions you make to use, store, and dispose of your medicines safely.

How to Read Your Medicine Label

Always read and follow the Drug Facts label on your over-the-counter medicine to make sure you’re using it appropriately.

Are Your Medicines Stored Up and Away?

Approximately 60,000 children end up in emergency departments each year because they got into medicines while their parent or caregiver was not looking.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Drug Disposal

Before you clean out the expired or unwanted medicines in your home, make sure you know how to properly dispose of them.

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MedWatch: The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program

Visit MedWatch for the latest safety information from the FDA on your OTC medicines. Sign up for timely safety alerts delivered right to your inbox.
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