Over-the-counter Medicine (Noun)
Meaning
A drug that is sold without a prescription.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- You can buy over-the-counter medicine for headaches and fever at most pharmacies.
- Over-the-counter medicine is often less expensive than prescription medication.
- She went to the store to pick up some over-the-counter medicine for her cold.
- The doctor recommended taking an over-the-counter medicine to alleviate the symptoms.
- Many over-the-counter medicines are available for common ailments such as allergies and indigestion.