Welcome to OTCMedifo.com!
This website has a simple purpose: to help consumers understand the
sometimes overwhelming medication choices at their local pharmacy. Many
drug information websites need a PhD in pharmacology to understand as well. For
most ailments there are only a handful of drugs approved for over the counter
sales, but manufacturers package these medications in a dizzying array of names,
boxes, and combinations. In fact they sometimes call the exact same drug a
number of different names. Consumers often end up spending more than they need.
How to use this site- To get the
information, simply click on the capsules on the left for a quick tutorial on
the drugs you seek. The pages are organized by symptom to get you started. Each
page has a quick reference followed by more in depth information on each type of
drug.
Quick Tips
 | When shopping for medication think symptoms first |
| Understand the difference between a trade name and a
generic name for a drug
 | A drugs generic name specifically identifies that chemical compound and
trade names are the ones used by various manufacturers to identify their
version of that drug.
 | Advil and Motrin are trade names for the drug Ibuprofen |
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| Always read the label, paying attention to "active
ingredients" only |
| Store brands can be an excellent buy and are chemically
identical to name brands
| The FDA heavily regulates drug production and drugs with the same
generic ingredients are considered identical |
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| Consider buying individual generic medications and combine
them as your symptoms dictate
| Many manufacturers combination preparations are expensive |
| Combination drugs often have medications you simply do not need that can
add to unwanted side effects |
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| Carefully read warning labels regarding any medical
conditions you may have or potential drug interactions |
