The number of children suffering from seizures after swallowing medications and illegal substances in the U.S. has doubled between 2009 and 2023, new research reveals. Over-the-counter ...

Parents are being reminded to store medications safely amid a surge in children suffering from seizures caused by over-the-counter pills. US researchers said the number suffering the medical ...

Older adults are the most common users of over-the-counter (OTC) medications. The use of OTC medications may mask underlying symptoms of a more serious disease process. Physicians must review ...

NHS surgeries in England have been reducing the amount of free ‘over-the-counter' medicine they have ... a service that allows patients to claim treatment for common illnesses at participating ...

"They assume that anything you can buy over the counter is safe. But these drugs are chemicals that can cause side effects." The problem isn't only with OTC painkillers. In fact, many remedies for ...

India’s powerful copycat pharmaceutical industry is set to roll out generic weight loss drugs in the U.K. within ... Doliprane, an over-the-counter painkiller, is France’s best-selling drug ...

People with undiagnosed ADHD may not be receiving the treatment they need to manage ... In addition, the criteria for ADHD diagnosis have broadened over the years, which may also play a role ...

Everyday cough suppressants often contain dextromethorphan (DXM), which can cause dizziness, confusion, and blurred vision in ...

“Blister packs and child-resistant pill bottles can help, but all drugs, whether they are over the counter, prescribed or illegal should be kept out of reach or locked away where children cannot ...

Recent statistics from the NHS have highlighted an increase in prescribed medicine for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) over the past ... on mental health drugs was first compiled.

But on moderate or severe pain days, she also needed a heating pad and pain medication. “I don’t like to take OTC [over-the-counter] pain meds every day, so these CBD gummies were a good ...

Managing ADHD effectively often requires a multifaceted approach, which can include behavioural interventions, environmental modifications, and, in some cases, medication. Living with ADHD can be ...