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OTC products: How much is too much?

U.S. residents made nearly 3 billion retail trips to buy over-the-counter products, but in the wrong dosage or combination they can be deadly.

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U.S. residents made nearly 3 billion retail trips to buy over-the-counter products, but in the wrong dosage or combination they can be deadly. (U.S. News & World Report)

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