California Researchers Find Many Consumers May Unknowingly Overdose on Over-the-Counter Cold Medicine

Many consumers might be unknowingly overdosing on over-the-counter cough and cold medications, according to a team of researchers at California State University and the University of California. The study found that most survey respondents were unaware that taking two or more over-the-counter pain relievers and cold medicines could pose health risks.

• "Consumers May Be Unaware of Risks in Mixing Cold/Flu Medications, Study Says" (Buck, Sacramento Bee, 12/14).