There are many over-the-counter pharmaceutical products in Texas, and you should be aware of the medications and supplies you can use to treat specific symptoms in order to maintain your health and treat viral illnesses or minor injuries.

Over-the-counter medicines and supplies are the ones that we can buy at the pharmacy without seeing a doctor. Some examples are acetaminophen, aspirin, antacids, decongestants, antihistamines, and laxatives.

Initially, prescriptions were required to buy some over-the-counter medications. Under prescription regulation, drugs with excellent safety records may be approved by the FDA for over-the-counter sale after years of use. Examples of such medications include the analgesic ibuprofen and the heartburn treatment famotidine.

You can also buy over-the-counter medical supplies for first aid kits, such as bandages, gauze, and medical tapes, to treat wounds.

When you buy over-the-counter products, make sure to:

• Check to see that the self-diagnosis is as accurate as it can be.
• Choose a product based not on its well-known brand name but rather on the condition-appropriate ingredients.
• Select a product that contains the fewest necessary ingredients. Products that try to treat every possible symptom are likely to cost more, put people at risk, and expose them to unnecessary medications.
• Peruse the name cautiously to decide the right portion and safety measures, including what conditions would settle on the medication, an unfortunate decision.

O.K. Pharmacy is a local pharmacy in Donna, Texas that provides you with over-the-counter supplies for your specific needs. We offer you services that assure effective health management.

Besides over-the-counter medicines and supplies, we also provide medication services like affordable medical equipment and we can now add flavoring to your antibiotics. Call us now at 956-464-2200 for more information.