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    Consumer Healthcare Products Association: OTCsafety.org
    900 19th Street NW
    Suite 700
    Washington, DC 20006
    Phone: (202) 429-9260
    Web Address: www.otcsafety.org
     

    This website has tips for safe use of over-the-counter medicines for children and adults. It has information about drug labels, ingredients, drug interactions, and more.


    Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Consumer Health Information
    10903 New Hampshire Avenue
    Silver Spring, MD  20993
    Phone: 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)
    Web Address: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/default.htm
     

    This website has health information for people of all ages. Topics include the following: medicines, food and nutrition, medical devices, cosmetics, and animal health. Spanish materials are also available.






    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: Reference July 6, 2011
    Medical Review: Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
    Margaret Hetherington, PHM, BsC - Pharmacy


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