Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. I'm a Fitness & Nutrition ...

Some of the best toothache medicines are not necessarily found on drugstore shelves. Although over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers and topical anesthetics can be very effective at easing toothache pain, ...

OTC and prescription are nearly an inherent contradiction in the U.S. Maybe not so in the U.K. Another important distinction isn't mentioned. A V.A. pharmacist told me that acetaminophen is ...

There is no cure for the common cold, but medications can help ease symptoms so you can relax and recover. To find the best over-the-counter (OTC) cold medicine for you, you need to consider your ...

Some over-the-counter (OTC) topical creams, like lidocaine or capsaicin, may be helpful for nerve pain. Nerve pain is distinct from typical tissue pain. When you have tissue pain, like falling ...