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Over-the-counter medications have become part of our daily lives. From minor aches and pains to stuffy noses and upset stomachs, we reach for them before reaching out to our doctors.

Since they’re so common, we put together a handy dosage guide for 10 name-brand and generic OTC drugs you’ll find in most everyone’s medicine cabinet. Please note: these recommendations are for people over the age of 12, and of course, your doctor’s orders take precedent. Because a Tylenol dose for one person might not be right for another.

Watch Dr. Ira Wilson from Brown University discuss the Hero and how it can be instrumental in helping people with chronic illnesses manage their medications. As a result of better medical adherence, people suffering from chronic illnesses can live healthier and, ultimately, more independent lives.

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