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  1. Understanding Over-the-Counter Medicines

FDA Sketches: Tips on Safe Use of Medicine and Other Products

The Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicine Label

Comic Strip Read the Label

For more information on the OTC label, please see: The Over-the-Counter Medicine Label: Take a Look

Sunscreens

Reading the Label

Sunscreen SPF 15 or higher

When to Reapply

ComicStrip-Sunscreen Every 2 hours

Getting the Most Sun Protection

Sunscreen - Wait 15 minutes

For more information on sunscreen, please see: Sunscreen and Sun Protection

 
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