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  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...

 “Wake up in the morning, brush your teeth, rinse your mouth …”, a saying we have been listening to ever since we were kids. A part of good habits to maintain a good impression. It is no secret that our hygiene habits play not only a role in maintaining our health but also giving a good impression in society. No one wishes to be seen with uncombed hair, dirty clothes or even an unwashed face and so does oral hygiene add to it in a similar way. The moment you wake up from bed, the first thing you want to do is clean your mouth. Why? A common response would be the common bad smell we ourselves experience from our mouth that we seem to despise, let alone it being sensed by others. Our mouth is a gateway to showcasing our thoughts and mental skills, it is our way of communication with our society. So we don’t want to be letting out a bad odor that can affect our social impression. Imagine people avoiding standing close to you or someone addressing your breath in a gathering? Quite an e...