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Have you ever found yourself in the HABA (health and beauty aid) section of a mass merchandise store or in a pharmacy trying to remember what OTC product it is you think you remember was helpful last time you or a family member wasn’t feeling well? Do you confuse ipecac with milk of magnesia? Do you confuse acetominophen or ibuprofen with NSAIDS? If you’ve ever found yourself trying to figure out which OTC health product might help you, Dr.OTC is a new app that might be a great solution for you.
Dr.OTC is an ad-free app, designed by a pharmacist, that will help save you time and frustration. The app is easy to use. First you select your age (or the age of the person you are shopping for). Then you select any symptoms that are currently present. You can also put in brand names and some store brands (such as CVS, Walgreens and Walmart, with more stores being added in the future). The app will use the information you’ve put in to find you a product that is made for the condition you are describing. You’ll be able to view product images and alternative brands in your results, where additional health tips are also included.
The app currently has a database with over 900 USA over-the-counter products. The database also has over 380 symptoms. The app features more then just cold & flu products. They also focus on many other minor conditions and symptoms that are treatable with over-the-counter (OTC) products like acne, arthritis, athlete’s foot, constipation, eczema, heartburn, insomnia, sunburn, warts, and so much more.
Now obviously the Dr.OTC app is for reference only, and should never be used in place of proper medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have an untreated or ongoing condition you should definitely consult with a qualified health provider regarding that. But I can see where an app like this would be really helpful. I mean, think of the small print in the packaging of OTC products that you either can’t see or can’t read! It’s worth having the app to help decipher that alone!
Dr.OTC is currently only available to download from app store. It offers a FREE 7 day trial, and costs only $0.99 to purchase a one year subscription beyond that.
What types of OTC medications and other health-related products have you needed a bit of help with while in the store?
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what a sweet app! I just love how it helps you find the right medicine for the symptoms you have! Definitely takes a lot of guess work out of it.
What a great idea for an app. Will save a ton of time. When the kids are sick the last thing you want to do is spend forever in the aisle figuring out what to buy that matches their symptoms.
That app is AWESOME. I am going to use it all the time.
This app is awesome! I can really use something like this. I’d much rather find what I need and then just go get it than roam around looking for it. Especially when I feel terrible!
I always need help finding the right over the counter meds for what ever is going on with me or hubby. This would be really helpful. Totally looking into it now. Thanks so much
This is a great app. When you’re sick, anything that can make life easier is a big, big plus.
I think I used a similar service for my teething babies. I wasn’t sure what kind of it’s meds could help them.
This looks like a very helpful app. I could use help with all the supplements available.
What a great app!!! I just had the issue of trying to figure out something in the drugstore aisle the other day! Going to have to grab this app.
This app is so great! I can think of several times I could have used it. I will be sure to give it a try!
I. Need. This! Seriously, I’m on a lot of OTC and prescribed pain medications and I’m always worried about issues with reactions (I’m super sensitive) or interactions. This type of app is long overdue!
This is a great app. I am pretty good with OTC stuff having worked in a pharmacy but this is great when I do hav equestions.
No longer do I have to play the guessing game. This app is awesome!
That sounds like an awesome app for me to get. I find myself searching on the internet when I’m at the store sometimes to make sure I’m getting what we really need. But, this sounds a LOT easier.
This looks like an awesome app! Thanks for sharing.
I’m sure this app will come in handy during those stressful moments when my kids are sick. I have spent quite awhile trying to figure out which cold medicine would be best.
I always love using things such as this. Although it isn’t a diagnosis, it still helps you figure some things out!
I wasn’t aware they had apps such as this! This is so wonderful to help out with medical and pharmaceutical needs! Thanks!
I hate the sickness guessing game and trying to weed through Google for answers. This is great!
I think I never really need help for over the counter drugs, I mean one time my son had to do a bowel cleanse, so I needed to ask the RX person in the store pharmacy what the long weird word meant for the product I needed (was a stool softener I do believe) and they helped me quickly and nicely. The local pharmacy here is so helpful, but sometimes they are busy so it would be great to have an app for that!
Pain relievers mostly–best ones that work while avoiding medical complications.
This sounds like a interesting app. There are so many over the counter medicines out there it would be handy to have advice .
I have had to ask help with dosages for my girls, sometimes it is difficult to figure out. Also, anti-nausea meds for the girls.