nonprescription
No doctor required
Nonprescription describes medications or treatments available without a doctor's prescription: nonprescription painkillers, nonprescription cold remedies.
These products can be purchased over the counter at pharmacies and grocery stores.
The term appears mainly in medical and regulatory contexts; in everyday speech, people usually say over-the-counter.
Buyable without medical authorization
- OTCAvailable without prescription
- drugstoreRetail pharmacy outlet
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
- supermarketSelf-service food retailer
grocery · retail · consumer · purchase · shelf · aisle · checkout · accessible
Pain-relieving medication
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- acetaminophenCommon over-the-counter analgesic
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
painkiller · decongestant · antacid · laxative · eye-drops · lozenges · ointment · antiseptic
Essential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- supplementsExtra nutritional intake
- herbalRelating to medicinal plants
- dietaryOf food consumption
multivitamin · probiotics · calcium · iron · zinc · melatonin · echinacea · ginseng
UV-blocking skin cream
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
- toothpasteOral cleaning gel
mouthwash · deodorant · antifungal · self-care · cosmetic · grooming · toiletries
Strips covering wounds
- gauzeOpen-weave medical fabric
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- thermometerHeat-measuring instrument
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
over-the-counter
Buyable without medical authorization
supermarket · grocery · retail · consumer · purchase · shelf · aisle · checkout · accessible · available
analgesic
Pain-relieving medication
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- acetaminophenCommon over-the-counter analgesic
aspirin · painkiller · decongestant · antacid · laxative · eye-drops · lozenges · ointment · antiseptic · hydrocortisone
vitamins
Essential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- supplementsExtra nutritional intake
- herbalRelating to medicinal plants
dietary · multivitamin · probiotics · calcium · iron · zinc · melatonin · echinacea · ginseng · turmeric
sunscreen
UV-blocking skin cream
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
toothpaste · mouthwash · deodorant · antifungal · self-care · cosmetic · grooming · toiletries
bandages
Strips covering wounds
- gauzeOpen-weave medical fabric
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- thermometerHeat-measuring instrument
nonprescriptionprescription
Medical dispensing authorization
Rx · prescribed · controlled · regulated · restricted
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