over-the-counter
OTC NSAID Performs Better Than Opioid Combo Product in Wisdom Tooth Surgery
Do you really need to prescribe an opioid after dental surgery? Possibly not to every patient, according to new ...
JULY 28, 2022
New Science and A Pragmatic Approach to Topical Analgesics as First-Line Therapy
This monograph outlines the recommendations for the use of topical analgesics as first-line therapy for both acute ...
MAY 19, 2022
Researchers Explore ‘Other’ Pain Medicine Crisis
Opioid misuse is not the only drug crisis in the United States.
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Public Knowledge of OTC Pain Medication Safety Lacking
The majority of people surveyed on over-the-counter pain medication safety got questions wrong, according to new ...
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Targeting Medial Branch Nerves With Temporary Percutaneous PNS Benefits Axial LBP Patients
People with chronic axial low back pain who have failed other treatment options may benefit from percutaneous ...
JULY 28, 2021
REN Device Found Superior to Triptans, OTC Medications for Acute Migraine in Teens
A remote electrical neuromodulation device provided more benefit to adolescents experiencing an acute migraine ...
JULY 23, 2021
App Predicts Acute Migraine Relief With OTC Medication
New predictive modeling that foretells whether acute migraine symptoms are likely to be relieved with ...
JULY 2, 2021
Fighting War on Chronic Pain With OTC Drugs, Many Patients Unaware of Dangers
Most patients who manage their pain with medication are unschooled about the risks of those medications, as well as ...
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
OTC Pain Drugs Can Complicate Polypharmacy for Older Patients
More older adults are taking more medications, and experts warn this is translating into trouble, from drug ...
DECEMBER 2, 2016
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Behavioral Issues in Children
In utero exposure to acetaminophen puts children at increased risk for multiple behavioral problems, according to ...
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Topical Analgesics Result in Decreased Use of Other Pain Medications
Patients who were treated for at least five months with topical analgesics used less oral medication, including ...
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
FDA Warns on Homeopathic Teething Tablets, Gels
The FDA is warning consumers that homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose a risk to infants and children. ...
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
