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                Understanding Over-the-Counter Medicines

Understanding Over-the-Counter Medicines

                        Medicines in My Home (MIMH)


                        Choosing the Right Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicine
          Safe Daily Use of Aspirin
          Safe Use of Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers and Fever Reducers
          The Over-the-Counter Medicine Label
          Tips For Parents about the safe use of over-the-counter (OTC) medicine Home
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          Sunscreen and Sun Protection VideosUnderstanding Over-the-Counter Medicines Sunscreen and Sun Protection Videos
  
  	
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    PrintWatch below for basic consumer information on sunscreen – how to apply it, what types of sunscreen you should use, when to stay out of the sun, and several other topics.

Sunscreen Message for Consumers (2:49)



A Sunscreen Message for Consumers

ABCs of Sunscreen and Sun Safety (0:15)



Briefly describes sunscreen and how
to use it properly.

ABCs of Sunscreen and Sun Safety (1:02)



Cartoon description of sunscreen and
safety measures such as using SPF 15
or higher, broad spectrum, when to use
sunscreen and how to reapply.

Sun Safety: Save Your Skin - Consumer Update (2:27)



A thorough discussion of everything
you need to know about sun protection
including sunscreen, sunglasses, other
protective measures as told through
the point of view of FDA scientists.

Sunscreen and sun safety (0:32)



Shorter version of the ABC’s of
sunscreen and sun safety. This video
is a cartoon description of sunscreen
and safety measures such as using
SPF15 or higher, broad spectrum,
when to use sunscreen and how
to reapply.

How Sunscreen Works (2:37)



Describes how sunscreen works,
UVA and UVB rays, broad spectrum,
sunscreen labels.

Back to Sunscreen and Sun Protection

                                                                                  Content current as of:
      05/06/2019Understanding Over-the-Counter Medicines

          
                        Medicines in My Home (MIMH)


                        Choosing the Right Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicine
          Safe Daily Use of Aspirin
          Safe Use of Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers and Fever Reducers
          The Over-the-Counter Medicine Label
          Tips For Parents about the safe use of over-the-counter (OTC) medicine
 
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