New site teaches children about safe use of OTC drugs

"Medicines in My Home" is a new Web site that aims to help children -- especially 11- and 12-year-olds -- understand the safe use of over-the-counter medicines. The site is designed to be used as part of a classroom curriculum, but it also can serve as an information source independent of the classroom. FDA developed the site with the Montgomery County (Md.) Public School System and the National Council on Patient Information and Education.