Medication
A medication is a licenced drug taken to cure or reduce symptoms of an Illness or medical condition. Medications are generally divided into two groups -- over the counter (OTC) medications, which are available in pharmacies and supermarkets without special restrictions, and Prescription only medicines (POM), which must be prescribed by a Physician. Most OTC medication is generally considered to be safe enough that most persons will not hurt themselves accidentally by taking it as instructed. Many countries, such as the UK have a third category of pharmacy medicines which can only be sold in registered pharmacies, by or under the supervision of a Pharmacist. However, the precise distinction between OTC and prescription depends on the legal Jurisdiction.
Some common medications
- Anti-diabetic drugs
- Asthma medication
- Cough medicine
- Diarrhea relief medicine (such as Loperamide)
- Nasal spray (such as Xylometazoline)
- Anti-Inflammatory Medications
- Anti-Pyretic Medications
- Gastrointestinal Medications
- Psychiatric Medications
- Hair Medications