OTC drugs to avoid and when?
Over the counter drugs are the drugs that can be bought from pharmacy stores without a prescription from your doctor. It’s a common practice to take over the counter drugs to treat cold, flu, pain (headache, dental pain, body ache). Its essential to know about the risks of OTC drugs so that you know when to avoid them. Aspirin - Photo by Prescription Giant a common myth followed by people is to place aspirin on the gum to reduce pain. Toothache should not be managed by placing aspirin as it’s acidic in nature which in turns might burn the gum. You will experience more pain by placing it directly on the tooth. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) - this over the counter drug is known to cause liver damage and toxicity, it is generally used for pain relief. Drug addiction- Overusing some over the counter drugs can cause drug addiction. To achieve the same effect from the drug the patient might increase the dosage, as the body develops tolerance over time. Cough and cold medicines...