Over the Counter Medication

Acetaminophen (APAP)

Tylenol. Indication: Pain relief and fever reduction. Classification: Analgesic/Antipyretic.

Aspirin (ASA)

Bayer. Indication: Anti-inflammatory and pain relief; also prevents blood clots. Classification: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID).

Diphenhydramine

Benadryl. Indication: Treatment of allergies and itching. Classification: Antihistamine.

Ibuprofen

Advil, Motrin. Indication: Pain relief, reduction of inflammation, and fever. Classification: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID).

Guaifenesin

Mucinex, Robutussin. Indication: Thinning and loosening chest congestion. Classification: Expectorant.

Dimenhydrinate

Dramamine. Indication: Prevention of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness due to motion sickness. Classification: Antihistamine.

Cetirizine

Zyrtec. Indication: Relief from allergies and hives. Classification: Antihistamine.

Docusate Sodium

Colace. Indication: Stool softening in constipation. Classification: Laxative.

Fexofenadine

Allegra. Indication: Treatment of allergies and hives. Classification: Antihistamine.

Famotidine

Pepcid. Indication: Decrease stomach acid and treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Classification: Histamine-2 receptor antagonist (H2 blocker).

Ferrous Sulfate

Feosol. Indication: Treatment of iron-deficiency anemia. Classification: Iron supplement.

Folic Acid

Folvite. Indication: Prevent neural tube defects and anemia in pregnancy. Classification: Vitamin B9 supplement.

Phenazopyridine

Aso. Indication: Relief of urinary pain and discomfort. Classification: Urinary analgesic.

Ranitidine

Zantac. Indication: Decreases stomach acid and treats ulcers and GERD. Classification: Histamine-2 receptor antagonist (H2 blocker).

Naproxen

Aleve. Indication: Pain relief and reduction of inflammation. Classification: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID).

Lansoprazole

Prevacid. Indication: Treatment of GERD and prevention of stomach ulcers. Classification: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI).

Omeprazole

Prilosec. Indication: Reduction of stomach acid and treatment of GERD. Classification: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI).

Esomeprazole

Nexium 24 hours. Indication: Treatment of GERD and chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease. Classification: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI).