OTC Meds
This medication can result in internal bleeding and regular use can be detrimental to your kidney health
What is OTC Pain Relievers?
This is the cause of almost 75% of medication errors
What are distractions?
This location is open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, and allows for medications to be dropped off
What is a drop-off kiosk?
This section of the drug facts label tells you what the medicine is meant to treat.
What is 'Uses'?
You should always read this label before taking any OTC medicine.
What is the Drug Facts Label?
This medication has an increased risk of gut infections and decreases the body's natural ability to absorb nutrients
What is heartburn medication?
This mistake happens when medications may not be available, and substitutions are made for similar drug
What are distortions?
This event is held in fall and spring by DEA sponsors
What is national prescription drug take-back day?
Found near the top of the label, this section explains what the active ingredient does.
What is 'Purpose'?
Taking more than one medicine with the same active ingredient can lead to this dangerous situation.
What is an overdose?
This medication can lead to dependence and addiction, and long term use can lead to paranoia or aggression
What is mental health medications?
This is the reason pharmacists may make a best guess on a medication name or dosage
What is illegible writing?
This is an option that provides pre-paid mailers for unwanted medications
What is mail-back?
This part of the label tells you when not to use the medicine or when to consult a doctor.
What is 'Warnings'?
Before combining an OTC medicine with prescription drugs, you should do this.
What is talk to a doctor or pharmacist?
This medication can lead to irregular heartbeats
What is cold medicine?
This error occurs when a medication consult doesn't happen, or there is a lack of screening for interactions with a patient's current medications
What is omission?
This is the proper way to dispose of medications by using a sealed bag or container
What is home disposal?
This section provides instructions on how much of the medicine to take and how often.
What is 'directions'?
You should always check this before giving OTC medicine to a child.
What is the dosing instructions or age recommendation?
This is the cause of more than half the drug overdoses in the US each year
What is prescription drug misuse?
These errors are one of the most common medical errors, harming at least 1.5 million people every year
What are medication errors?
This can be used to mix with drugs when disposing of them at home
What is coffee grounds or cat litter?
Listed at the bottom of the label, this part includes ingredients that don't treat the condition but help the product work.
What is 'inactive ingredients'?
To keep OTC medicine safe and effective, store it here.
What is a cool, dry place or a medicine cabinet outside the bathroom?