Over The Counter Heartburn Meds
Many people use over-the-counter (OTC) medications to treat their everyday health problems. But among the many choices, are any brands better than others? In this article, a reporter gives the results of a survey of 5000 pharmacists who were asked to choose their favorite OTC remedies. The list includes the pharmacists' brandname picks for treating such conditions as headaches, heartburn, itchy eyes, colds, allergies, and motion sickness.
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