What is a addictive OTC drug? |

OTC is short for “over the counter,” or medicine that one does not need a prescription from a health care professional to obtain. Common examples of OTC drugs are Tylenol, ibuprofen, and NyQuil.

Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are those drugs that you can legally buy without a doctor’s prescription. Some over-the-counter medicines relieve aches, pains and skin irritations. Some prevent or cure diseases, like tooth decay and athlete's foot. Other over-the-counter drugs can help manage recurring problems, like migraines.

Cough syrup is an everyday remedy to help you stop coughing so much. For dry coughs/unproductive coughs, or coughs that don't help you hack up mucus, antitussives would probably be the best bet. If your coughs are productive, ie helping you expel that nasty mucus an expectorant is your best bet. Use cough syrup only as directed on the side of the bottle. If your cough doesn't get any better after a few days, see your doctor.