adjective
definition
(of medicine) Not requiring a prescription; over-the-counter.
Examples of nonprescription in a Sentence
It is usually relieved with nonprescription medication or a massage of the affected area.
Medications, prescription or nonprescription, should not be given without consulting the doctor.
For example, taking an MAOI antidepressant with certain nonprescription cold medications can produce a dangerous reaction.
Check with a physician or pharmacist before combining acetaminophen with any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicine.
Anyone who is using a prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter) drug that is applied to the skin should check with a physician before using a sunscreen.
Many of the nonprescription wart remedies available at drug stores will remove simple warts from hands and fingers.
For the symptoms themselves, treatments in mild cases include cool compresses and nonprescription lotions and ointments.
A physician or pharmacist should be consulted before a patient combines penicillins with any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicine.
Parents should be sure to check with a physician or pharmacist before combining sulfonamides with any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicine.
Nonprescription mouthwashes can contain up to 120 mg of fluoride.
Parents should be sure to check with a physician or pharmacist before combining erythromycins with any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicine.
Anyone who is using any other type of prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicine on the skin should check with a doctor before using a topical antibiotic.
Women should be sure to check with a physician or pharmacist before combining oral contraceptives with any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicine.
Patients using antiacne drugs on their skin should tell their physicians if they are using any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicine that they apply to the skin in the same area as the antiacne drug.
Patting rather than rubbing the skin after bathing and thoroughly massaging lubricating lotion or nonprescription cortisone creams into still-damp skin can soothe red, irritated nummular dermatitis.