Many many years ago. I'm 31 and remember taking dimetapp as a child. The exact year, I have no idea. It's good stuff though. Always helped me.
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It was found that it was one of the most ineffective drugs on the market and it went from Doctor recommendation to do not use.
Dimetapp® was never a treatment for flu; it's a decongestant formerly prescribed to treat cold symptoms. (It is now available over-the-counter.) The Dimetapp® that's marketed for flu contains other ingredients and is used to treat symptoms--not the infection itself.
No, it is by prescription only. It's new so some insurances don't cover it w/o justification.
Prenatal vitamins are available over the counter and by prescription.
YES
No.
Prevacid is available now over the counter. I do not know the exact date that it was released, but I did find some good information in the related links.
Yes, at http://www.rxpalace.com/otc_cough_and_cold.shtml
Nasanex and Clairiton are both brand name products which are over the counter nasal decongestants. Sudafed and Dimetapp are both prescription medications which can also treat nasal congestion. The Neti Pot is a non-oral treatment. It's a device which is used in the nasal passages.
No, abortion medication is not available over the counter in Ireland or Northern ireland. For abortion you will have to see a doctor.
birth control medications have to be prescribed by a doctor. However birth control condoms are available over the counter.
It is not even available
I have found that it is not available OTC.