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Over-The-Counter Drugs - Dietary Supplements - Herbal Remedies
Relief from arthritis pain and inflammation can be found in some non-prescription medications, dietary supplements, natural remedies, and other over-the-counter products. It is important for people with arthritis to learn how to safely use over-the-counter drugs, herbal remedies, and dietary supplements.
- A - Z: Arthritis Drugs
- A - Z: Dietary Supplements
- A - Z: Herbal Remedies
- Acetaminophen / Tylenol
- Aromatherapy Products
- Aspirin / Anacin / Bayer
- Doan's Pills / Novasal
- Ibuprofen / Motrin / Advil
- Ketoprofen / Orudis
- Medical Food: Limbrel
- Naproxen / Aleve
- Supplement: CMO
- Supplement: Calcium
- Supplement: Chondroitin
- Supplement: Cod Liver Oil
- Supplement: DHEA
- Supplement: Flax Seed Oil
- Supplement: Folic Acid
- Supplement: Garlic
- Supplement: Ginger Root
- Supplement: Ginseng Root
- Supplement: Glucosamine
- Supplement: MSM
- Supplement: Melatonin
- Supplement: Omega-3 Oils
- Supplement: SAM-e
- Supplement: Valerian Root
- Topical Creams / Products
Pain Relievers - Use Caution With Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers
All over-the-counter pain relievers should be taken with care to avoid serious problems that can occur with misuse. Certain factors can increase the risk of liver toxicity from products containing acetaminophen and the risk of GI bleeding from the use of products containing NSAIDs.
Arthritis Cream - Top Arthritis Cream Products
Arthritis creams can be effective for soothing minor arthritis and muscle pain.
Eye Drops / Eye Pellets
Eye Drops / Eye Pellets
Medical Expenses - Can You Deduct Nonprescription Drugs or Supplements on Your Taxes?
What legally "is and isn't" tax deductible can often be confusing. What is the proper tax treatment of items such as, over-the-counter drugs, dietary supplements, herbal remedies, nicotine patches, contact lens solution, bandages, toothpaste and other medical supplies?
FDA: Office of Nonprescription Products
FDA consumer information about the safe use of over-the-counter drug products.
Consumer Education: Over-the-Counter Medicine
Over-the-counter medicine is also known as OTC or nonprescription medicine. All these terms refer to medicine that you can buy without a prescription. They are safe and effective when you follow the directions on the label and as directed by your health care professional, from FDA.
Medline Plus: Over-the-Counter Medicines
Consumer information about over-the-counter medicines.
Mixing Meds: Drug - Drug Interactions
Charts of the most commonly prescribed drugs for arthritis and related conditions, along with possible interactions between these drugs and others, including the kind you buy without a prescription, from Arthritis Foundation.
