over-the-counter
adjective
over-the-count·er
ˌō-vər-ṯẖə-ˈkau̇n-tər 
1
: not traded or effected on an organized securities exchange
over-the-counter transactions
over-the-counter securities
2
: sold lawfully without prescription
an over-the-counter pain reliever
Examples of over-the-counter in a Sentence
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That's why the CeraVe Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream contains 1% hydrocortisone—the maximum allowed over-the-counter—to help reduce eczema flares and offer quick itch relief, says Dr. Chang.
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Deanna Pai, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
Recommended One is President Andrzej Duda, who holds veto power over legislation and who already last month vetoed a law that would have allowed over-the-counter access to the morning-after pill for girls and women ages 15 and above.
—Vanessa Gera, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2024
Allergy meds Some over-the-counter antihistamines, like Benadryl, contain diphenhydramine, an ingredient that can make people feel sleepy.
—Carly Weeks, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
These include prescription, over-the-counter, and recreational drugs; mention supplements and herbal remedies as well.
—Maureen Salamon, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2024
Even with over-the-counter ibuprofen, doctors will sometimes advise patients to take up to 3,200 milligrams per day for a short period — up to a week or two — because the anti-inflammatory effects are better at higher doses, said Lauren Haggerty, a clinical pharmacist at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
—Melinda Wenner Moyer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024
Pain medication For temporary soothing, over-the-counter analgesic meds like acetaminophen can dull signals that cause widespread discomfort.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
There's no cure for a common cold, but some over-the-counter medicines may alleviate symptoms.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Plus, a weak respiratory illness season meant fewer people were buying tissues and over-the-counter medicine.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2024
Deanna Pai, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
Recommended One is President Andrzej Duda, who holds veto power over legislation and who already last month vetoed a law that would have allowed over-the-counter access to the morning-after pill for girls and women ages 15 and above.
—Vanessa Gera, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2024
Allergy meds Some over-the-counter antihistamines, like Benadryl, contain diphenhydramine, an ingredient that can make people feel sleepy.
—Carly Weeks, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
These include prescription, over-the-counter, and recreational drugs; mention supplements and herbal remedies as well.
—Maureen Salamon, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2024
Even with over-the-counter ibuprofen, doctors will sometimes advise patients to take up to 3,200 milligrams per day for a short period — up to a week or two — because the anti-inflammatory effects are better at higher doses, said Lauren Haggerty, a clinical pharmacist at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
—Melinda Wenner Moyer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024
Pain medication For temporary soothing, over-the-counter analgesic meds like acetaminophen can dull signals that cause widespread discomfort.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
There's no cure for a common cold, but some over-the-counter medicines may alleviate symptoms.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Plus, a weak respiratory illness season meant fewer people were buying tissues and over-the-counter medicine.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Over-the-counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over-the-counter. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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