Older adults have higher risks and rates ... try if lifestyle remedies aren’t working for you. A stool softener may help. Over-the-counter Oxytrol (oxybutynin) can be effective for women with ...

If needed, you can turn to over-the-counter laxatives and stool softeners as well as prescription drugs for specific types of constipation ... Are probiotics useful in the treatment of chronic ...

Laxatives are usually over-the-counter ... to stool, making it larger and softer by increasing the water content. This allows the stool to pass more easily through the colon. Stool softener ...

Older adults are the most common users of over-the-counter (OTC) medications. The use of OTC medications may mask underlying symptoms of a more serious disease process. Physicians must review ...

Shawna Douse has been selected as Ogeechee Technical College’s (OTC) 2024-2025 Dinah Culbreath Wayne Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) delegate. The 2025 Dinah Culbreath Wayne ...

A pharmacist has revealed the biggest over-the-counter 'scam' medications. Dr Grant Harting ... Dr Harting also warned ...

Pseudoephedrine is one of the most commonly used OTC drugs and is used for its decongestant properties. Even when taken at indicated dosages, there are serious risks when older adults take this ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), all people should be vaccinated against hepatitis B starting at birth. Adults who are at risk of developing hepatitis B should also ...

India is developing a framework for over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, potentially allowing some prescription medications to be sold in general stores. A sub-committee is reviewing international guidelines ...

We have you covered with an in-depth look at how to properly put in and remove your hearing aids. OTC hearing aids are designed for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. So, if you have severe or ...

It was only two years ago that hearing aids became available over the counter in the US, but they've been available for much longer and have helped in addressing moderate hearing loss. I was able ...