over-the-counter drug

ریشه

The word 'over' means 'without' or 'beyond', 'the counter' refers to the area where goods are sold in a store, and 'drug' refers to a medicinal substance. The term originated in the early 20th century.

مثال

• Common over-the-counter drugs include pain relievers, cough syrup, and antacids.
• She prefers using over-the-counter drugs for minor ailments instead of prescription medications.
• The pharmacist recommended an over-the-counter drug to alleviate his allergy symptoms.