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Over-the-counter pain killers can offer relief from common aches and pains, but it's important that you don’t abuse them
Take action:
• Taking too much medication can be dangerous and will not provide faster pain relief.
• Check with your doctor if you take a prescription drug to be sure it won't react badly with the pain medication.
• Do not take more than one type of pain reliever at a time, unless your doctor recommends so.
• If you're taking another medication, such as cold and flu meds, make sure it does not also contain a pain reliever as this type of combination could lead to an overdose.
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