Tag: Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc.
AAP: TikTok ‘Benadryl Challenge’ Fueling Rise in Diphenhydramine-Related Adverse Events
Monthly diphenhydramine-related adverse event reports ranged from 2.13 to 6.62 from May 2020 to December 2024
Over-the-Counter Naloxone Shows Limited Uptake
Sales are a fraction of pharmacy-dispensed and program-distributed naloxone
Most Adults Miss Symptoms of Hip Problems
Knee, groin, and thigh pain are among the least recognized symptoms
OTC Oral Contraceptive Pills Improve Access to Effective Contraception
OTC access linked to 31.8 percentage point increase in individuals moving from no contraceptive method to an effective method
Almost 15 Percent of U.S. Seniors Use Aspirin for Primary Prevention
22.7 percent of primary prevention aspirin users started aspirin without a physician's recommendation
AAN: Over-the-Counter Pain Relivers Tied to Fewer Concussion Symptoms
And, use of over-the-counter pain relievers on day after concussion tied to faster resolution of symptoms versus five or more days after
Benzoyl Peroxide Formulation Characteristics Explain Variation in Benzene Levels
Leave-on products linked to lower concentrations of benzene; increased concentrations seen in conditions consistent with hot processing
Availability Increased With Approval of Naloxone as OTC Medication
Mean quoted out-of-pocket cost decreased pre- to post-OTC availability, with higher mean costs at independent pharmacies
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
In sibling control analyses, acetaminophen use not linked to risk for autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability
First OTC Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor Cleared for Marketing by FDA
Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is intended for people aged 18 years and older who have T2D but do not take insulin
