When you head to the drugstore for health items, how do you know you’re buying the best product out there? Well, you could do a lot of research, or you could just check out “U.S. News & World Report’s” just-released list of the 2017 Top Recommended Health Products.
The list, made in conjunction with “Pharmacy Times,” was compiled based on recommendations of thousands of pharmacists for more than 1,100 over-the-counter brands, representing over 163 product categories. Several of this year’s top choices are repeat winners, although there are a few newcomers taking the top spots.
This year's top products include:
Sunscreen – Neutrogena
Antihistamines (Allergy) – Claritin
First Aid, Adhesive Bandages – Band-Aid
First Aid, Topical Antibiotic – Neosporin
Pediatrics, Pain Relief – Tylenol
Mouthwash/Rinse – Listerine
Toothpaste – Crest
Lip Balms – Carmex
Upset Stomach – Pepto Bismol
Acid Reducer – Prilosec OTC
Multivitamins – Centrum
Immune Support – Airborne
Antibacterial Soap – Hibiclens
Headache – Advil (New)
Cough & Cold/Daytime – Dayquil (New)
Children's Allergy – Children's Zyrtec Allergy Syrup (New)
Teething Products – Anbesol Baby (New)
Dandruff Shampoo – Selsun Blue (New)
Moisturizer – Eucerin (New)
Source: U.S. News & World Report