In Your Medicine Cabinet: An OTC Medication Reference Guide

What You Will Learn

What’s really in your medicine cabinet—and are you using it safely? Join a pharmacist for a practical, two-hour look at the over-the-counter medications and health products you use most often.
Explore common options for pain, allergies, coughs and colds, heartburn, digestive issues, nausea, sleep, skin care, eye care, and smoking cessation. You’ll learn how to read labels, compare products, understand active ingredients and dosing, spot warnings, and avoid common medication mistakes.
Leave with the confidence to make safer, more informed choices for yourself and your family.

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Interpret and navigate information found on over-the-counter (OTC) medication labels.
• Identify common categories of OTC medications and their intended uses.
• Differentiate between active ingredients and brand names.
• Recognize common side effects, warnings, precautions, and potential medication interactions.
• Compare medication options for common health concerns, including pain, allergies, cough and cold symptoms, heartburn, digestive issues, nausea, and sleep difficulties.
• Identify situations when consultation with a pharmacist or healthcare provider is appropriate.
• Apply safe medication practices, including proper selection, dosing, storage, and use of OTC products.
• Recognize red flags and warning signs that warrant medical attention.
• Reduce the risk of medication misuse, duplication of ingredients, and adverse effects.