Drug Class, Dosage Forms, Indications

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Class: Analgesic

Forms: Tabs, Tabs ER, Caps, Chewable Tabs, Oral Liquid, Oral Elixir, Packets, Oral Gel, Rectal Suppository

Indications: Pain, headache, fever

Adapalene (Differin)

Class: Retinoid, Antiacne

Forms: Gel

Indications: Acne vulgaris

Alpha-D-Galactosidase (Beano)

Class: Enzyme

Forms: Chewable Tabs, Orally Disintegrating Tabs

Indications: Intestinal gas, bloating, flatulence

Aluminum Acetate (Domeboro powder, Burow solution, Boro-Packs)

Class: Astringent

Forms: Powdeer Packs for Topical Solution, Topical Gel, Solution

Indications: Skin irritation

Artificial Saliva (Biotene, Salivea)

Class: Oral lubricant

Forms: solutions, sprays, pastes, gels, toothpaste, lozenges, chewing gums, etc.

Indications: Xerostomia associated with hyposalication, or secondary to mucositis associated with cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or other meds

Artificial Tears (Systane)

Class: Ocular Lubricant

Forms: Various ophthalmic solution formulations available

Indications: Ocular dryness

Aspirin (Bayer, Vasalore)

Class: Salicylate

Forms: Tabs, Chewable Tabs, Enteric Coated Tabs, DR Tabs, Liquid-Filled Caps, Caplet, Enteric Coated Caplet

Indications: Fever, Generalized Aches, Pain, Headache

Azelastine (Astepro)

Class: Nasal Antihistamine

Forms: Nasal Spray

Indications: Perennial allergic rhinitis, Seasonal allergic rhinitis

Bacitracin, Neomycin, and Polymyxin B (Neosporin)

Class: Topical Antibiotic

Forms: Topical Ointment

Indications: Prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns

Benzocaine Topical (Anbesol, Cepacol)

Class: Local Anesthetic

Forms: Topical Spray, Topical Liquid, Topical Ointment, Oral Liquid, Oral Gel, Lozenge, Oral Solution, Oral Strip, Oral Swab

Indications: Skin, mouth, or gum pain; Throat pain; Hemorrhoids, Skin irritation

Benzoyl Peroxide (Proactiv)

Class: Antiacne

Forms: Liquid, Gel, Bar Soap, Foam, Lotion, Cream, Cleansers

Indications: Acne vulgaris

Bifidobacterium Infantis (Align)

Class: Probiotic

Forms: Caps

Indications: Inflammatory GI disorders, Diarrheal illness, IBS, GI tract colonization during antibiotic use

Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)

Class: Stimulant Laxative

Forms: Enteric Coated Tabs, Recat Suppository, Rectal Enema

Indications: Constipation

Bismuth Subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate)

Class: Antidiarrheal, Antacid

Forms: Oral suspension, Chewable Tablet

Indications: Diarrhea, heartburn, nausea

Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga Racemosa, Bugbane, Black Snakeroot, Rattle Weed: Remifemin)

Class: Hormonal Modulator

Forms: Oral Tabs

Infications: Menopausal symptoms

Brimonidine (Lumify)

Class: Adrenergic Agonist, Antiglaucoma Agent

Forms: Ophthalmic Solution

Indications: Ocular redness (OTC indication)

Budesonide Nasal

Class: Inhaled Corticosteroid

Forms: Nasal Suspension

Indications: Upper respiratory allergies

Butterbur, Petasites hydridus (Petadolex)

Class: Smooth muscle relaxant

Forms: As this product is not regulated by the FDA, a wide variety of dosage forms and doses are available

Indications: Precention of migraines, Allergic rhinitis

Caffeine (NoDoz, Jet-Alert)

Class: Stimulant

Forms: Oral Tabs, Solution

Indications: Mebtal alertness

Calcium Carbonate (Tums)

Class: Mineral supplement, Antacid

Forms: Tabs, Chewable Tabs, Caps, Suspension

Indications: Antacid, Dietary supplementation (RDA)

Calcium Polycarbophil (FiberCon)

Class: Bulk Laxative, Antidiarrheal

Forms: Tabs

Indications: Laxative, Antidiarrheal

Cannabidiol (CBD)

Class: Cannabinoid

Forms: As this product is not regulated by the FDA, a wide variety of dosage forms and doses are available

Indications: Nausea and vomiting, Pain

Capsaicin (Capsaicin-P, Zostrix)

Class: Topical Analgesic

Forms: Topical Patch, Topical Pad, Topical Cream, Topical Gel, Topical Lotion

Indications: Minor pain

Carbamide Peroxide (Debrox)

Class: Cerumenolytic

Forms: Otic Solution

Indications: Aid to earwax removal

Cetirizine (Zyrtec)

Class: Antihistamine

Forms: Oral Solution, Tabs, Chewable Tabs, Liquid Filled Caps, Disintegrating Oral Tabs

Indications: Perennial or seasonal allargic rhinitis

Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)

Class: Antihistamine

Forms: Tabs, ER Tabs, Syrup, Liquid

Indications: Allergic rhinits

Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3, D-Vi-Sol)

Class: Dietary Supplement

Forms: Tabs, Chewable Tabs, Caps, Liquid

Indications: Dietary supplementation

Clortimazole (Lotrimin AF)

Class: Antifungal

Forms: Topical Cream, Vaginal Cream, Ointment, Topical Solution

Indications: Skin fungal infections including jock itch, ringworm of the body, and athlete’s foot; Vulvovaginal candidiasis

Colloidal Oatmeal (Aveeno)

Class: Topical Moistuizer, Antipruritic

Forms: Topical Creams, Lotions, Ointments, Bath Products

Indications: Dry skin, pruritis, eczema

Cromolyn Sodium (NasalCrom)

Class: Mast Cell Stabilizer

Forms: Nasal Inhaler

Indications: Perennial or seasonal allergic rhinits (including sneezing, itching, and runny nose) prevention or treatment

Cryotherapy (Dr. Scholl’s Freeze Away)

Class: Wart Remover

Forms: Topical Aerosol with Applicator

Indications: Wart removal

Dextromethorphan (Delzym, Robitussin, Triaminic)

Class: Cough Suppresant

Forms: Oral Caps/Tabs, Oral Lozenge, Oral Gel, Oral Liquid, Oral Syrup, ER Liquid, Oral Strip

Indications: Cough

Diclofenac Topical (Voltaren, Aleve Arthritis Pain Gel)

Class: NSAID

Forms: Gel

Indications: Osteoarthritis, Pain

Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine Original Formula)

Class: Antihistamine, Antiemetic

Forms: Oral Tabs, Chewable Tabs

Indications: Motion sickness, prevention and treatment

Diphenhydramine Systemic (Benadryl, ZzzQuil)

Class: Antihistamine, Antitussive, Antiemetic, Hypnotic

Forms: Oral Tabs/Caps, Chewable Tabs, Oral Liquid

Indications: Allergic reactions, Cough, Sleep, Motion Sickness

Diphenhydramine Topical (Benadryl)

Class: Antihistamine

Forms: Cream, Topical Gel, Solution, Stick

Indications: Pruritis

Docosanol (Abreva)

Class: Topical Antiviral

Forms: Topical Cream

Indications: Herpes simplex (cold sore, fever blister)

Docusate (Colace)

Class: Stool softener

Forms: Oral Caps, Oral Liquid, Oral Syrup, Oral Tabs, Rectal Enema

Indications: Constipation

Doxylamine (Unisom Sleep Tabs)

Class: H1 Antagonist

Forms: Oral Tabs

Indications: Sleep

Echinacea (Coneflower)

Class: Immune Stimulant

Forms: Caps

Indications: Upper respiratory tract indections, treatment of prevention

Esomeprazole Magnesium (Nexium)

Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor

Forms: DR Oral Caps

Indications: Treatment of frequent heartburn (with symptoms equal to or over 2 days per week)

Evening Primrose Oil

Class: Hormonal Modulator

Forms: Oral Oil

Indications: Eczema, Hot flashes

Famotidine (Pepcid, Zantac 360)

Class: Histamine H2 Antagonist

Forms: Tabs, Chewable Tabs

Indications: Indigestion and heartburn

Ferrous Sulfate (Feosol, Fer-in-Sol)

Class: Mineral Supplement

Forms: Oral Tabs, ER Oral Tabs, Oral Solution

Indications: Anemia, Iron Deficiency, treatment and prevention

Fexofenadine (Allegra Allergy)

Class: Antihistamine

Forms: Tabs, Oral Disintegrating Tabs, Oral Suspension

Indications: Upper respiratory allergies, Seasonal/perennial allergic rhinits

Flaxseed Oil (Linum usitatissimum, Omega 3)

Class: Antihyperlipidemic

Forms: Caps

Indications: Lipid lowering

Fluticasone Nasal (Flonase)

Class: Intranasal Adrenal Glucocorticosteroid

Forms: Nasal Suspension

Indications: Allergic rhinitis

Garlic (Allium, Alho)

Class: Antihyperlipidemic

Forms: Caps

Indications: Hyperlipidemia, Colon cancer prevention

Ginkgo Biloba (Tebonin, EGb 761)

Class: Antioxidant

Forms: Caps

Indications: Peripheral vascular disease, Dementia, Memory improvement, Tinnitus and vertigo

Goldenseal (Berberine)

Class: Anti-infective

Forms: Caps

Indications: Traveler’s diarrhea, Hyperlipidemia

Gauifenesin (Mucinex)

Class: Expectorant

Forms: Oral Solution, Oral Syrup, Oral Liquid, Tabs, ER Tabs, Granule Packets

Indications: Cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation

Hydrocortisone Topical (Cortizone-10, Preparation-H)

Class: Topical Corticosteroid

Forms: Rectal Cream, Topical Cream

Indications: Pruritis caused by insect bites, contact dermatitis, poisonous plants, and hemorrhoids

Hydrogen Peroxide (Peroxyl)

Class: Antiseptic

Forms: Solution External, Oral Gel, Oral Solution

Indications: Recurrent aphthous ulcers (canker sores), Topical wound irrigation

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)

Class: NSAID

Forms: Oral Tabs, Chewable Oral Tabs, Oral Caps, Oral Suspension

Indications: Fever, pain, headache, menstrual cramps, backache, muscular aches, common cold, toothaches

Ketoconazole Shampoo (Nizoral A-D)

Class: Imidazole Antifungal

Forms: Topical shampoo

Indications: Dandruff

Ketotifen Ophthalmic (Zaditor, Alaway)

Class: Antihistamine

Forms: Ophthalmic Solution

Indications: Allergic conjunctivitis

Lactobacillus (Lactinex, Culturelle, Floranex, VSL #3)

Class: Probiotic

Forms: Caps, Tabs, Chewable Tabs, Caplets, Wafers, Granules, Powder

Indications: GI tract colonization for the treatment of inflammatory GI disorder, diarrheal illnesses, and IBS

Lansoprazole (Prevacid 24 HR)

Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor

Forms: DR Caps

Indications: Treatment of frequent heartburn (with symptoms equal to or over 2 days per week)

Levocetirizine (Xyzal Allergy 24 HR, Children’s Xyzal Allergy 24 HR)

Class: Antihistamine

Forms: Oral Solution, Tabs

Indications: Allergic rhinitis

Levonorgestrel (Aftera, My Choice, New Day, Opcicon One-Step, Plan B One-Step)

Class: Progestin, Contraceptive

Forms: Oral Tabs

Indications: Emergency contraception

Lidocaine Topical (Solarcaine, LMX 4, Uber Numb)

Class: Local Anesthetic

Forms: Topical Spray, Topical Gel, Topical Cream, Rectal Cream, Topical Patch

Indications: Skin pain or itching, Relief of anorectal pain and itching, Pretreatment for minor dermal procedures

Loperamide (Imodium A-D)

Class: Antidiarrheal

Forms: Oral Tabs/Caps, Chewable Tabs, Oral Liquid

Indications: Acute diarrhea, traveler’s diarrhea, chronic diarrhea

Loratadine (Claritin, Children’s Claritin, Alavert)

Class: Antihistamine

Forms: Oral Caps/Tabs, Chewable Tabs, Oral Disintegrating Tabs, Oral Syrup/Solution

Indications: Perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis, urticaria

Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)

Class: Laxative, Antacid

Forms: Chewable Tabs, Oral Suspension

Indications: Antacid, Laxative

Magnesium Oxide

Class: Mineral supplement

Forms: Tabs, Caps, Oral Packet

Indications: Dietaryy supplement (RDA)

Meclizine (Dramamine Less Drowsy, Bonine)

Class: Antihistamine, Antiemetic

Forms: Tabs, Chewable Tabs

Indications: Motion sickness

Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, MidNite)

Class: Hypnotic, Analgesic

Forms: Oral Tabs/Caps/Gummies

Indications: Insomnia, Jet lag, Pain

Menthol Oral (Halls Cough Drops)

Class: Cough Suppressant

Forms: Lozenge

Indications: Cough and throat irritation

Methyl Salicylate and Menthol Topical (Bengay, IcyHot)

Class: Topical Analgesic

Forms: Topical Foam, Topical Spray, Topical Cream, Topical Patch

Indications: Pain

Miconazole (Desenex, Lotrimin AF)

Class: Antifungal

Forms: Aerosol Spray/Powder/Cream/Ointment/Solution, Vaginal Cream, Vaginal Suppository

Indications: Skin fungal infections, including jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm of the body (tinea corporis), and athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), Vulvovaginal candidiasis

Milk Thistle (Silymarin, Silibinin, Legalon, Livergol)

Class: Hepatoprotectant

Forms: Oral Tabs/Caps, Tincture for Oral Use

Indications: Hepatoprotectant (for hepatitis C, alcohol-related hepatitis, toxicity due to Amanita mushroom poisoning, etc.)

Minoxidil Topical (Rogaine)

Class: Alopecia Agent

Forms: Topical Foam/Solution

Indications: Hair growth

Moisturizers (Eucerin, Lubriderm, Cetaphil)

Class: Topical Moisturizers

Forms: Topical Cream/Lotions/Ointments

Indications: Dry skin

Naloxone (Narcan, Kloxxado)

Class: Opioid Antagonist

Forms: Nasal Liquid

Indications: Reversal of opioid overdose, known or suspected

Naphazoline Ophthalmic (Clear Eyes, Naphcon A)

Class: Alpha-Agonis, Decongestant

Forms: Ophthalmic Solution

Indications: Ocular redness and irritation

Naproxen (Aleve)

Class: NSAID

Forms: Liquid Filled Caps, Enteric Coated Tabs

Indications: Fever, pain, headache

Niacin (Vitamin B3) (Niacin-50, Slo Niacin)

Class: Antihyperlipidemic, Water-Soluble Vitamin

Forms: Tabs, ER Tabs, ER Caps

Indications: Coronary arteriosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia, Vitamin supplement

Nicotine (Nicorette, NicorDerm CQ)

Class: Smokin Cessation Aid

Forms: Gum, Lozenge, Transdermal Patch, Inhaler

Indications: Tobacco cessation

Norgestrel (Opill)

Class: Progestin, Contraceptive

Forms: Oral Tabs

Indications: Contraception

Olopatadine (Pataday)

Class: Ophthalmic Antihistamine

Forms: Ophthalmic Solution

Indications: Allergic conjunctivitis

Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters (Omega-3)

Class: Antihyperlipidemic

Forms: Liquid Filled Oral Caps, DR Oral Caps, Chewable Tabs

Indications: Hypertriglyceridemia, adjunct to diet in adults with TG levels equal to or over 500 mg/dL, Dietary supplement

Omeprazole (Prilosec OTC)

Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor

Forms: DR Tabs

Indications: Heartburn, indigestion

Orlistat (Alli)

Class: Weight Loss

Forms: Caps

Indications: Obesity

Oxybutynin (Oxytrol for Women)

Class: Urinary Antispasmodic

Forms: Transdermal Patch Twice Weekly

Indications: Overactive bladder

Oxymetazoline Nasal (Afrin, Dristan)

Class: Alpha-Agonist, Vasoconstrictor, Decongestant

Forms: Nasal Solution

Indications: Relief from nasal congestion

Permethrin (Nix)

Class: Topical Antiparasitic Agent

Forms: Topical Lotion, Cream Rinse

Indications: Treatment of infestation with Pediculus humanus capitis (head louse) and its nits

Phenazopyridine (AZO Urinary Pain Relief)

Class: Urinary Tract Analgesic

Forms: Oral Tabs

Indications: Dysuria (pain, burning, and other discomforts of the lower urinary tract caused by infection, trauma, surgery, endoscopic procedures, or the passage of catheters)

Phenylephrine Oral and Nasal (Sudafed PE, Nasal Four)

Class: Decongestant

Forms: Oral Tabs/Liquid/Solution, Nasal Solution

Indications: Nasal decongestion

Phenylephrine Topical (Preparation H)

Class: Antihemorrhoid

Forms: Rectal Cream/Ointment/Suppository

Indications: Hemorrhoidal pain, burning, and itching

Phosphorated Carbohydrate (Emetrol)

Class: Antiemetic

Forms: Oral Liquid

Indications: Nausea

Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (MiroLAX)

Class: Hyperosmotic Laxative

Forms: Powder, Powder Packets

Indications: Laxative

Pramoxine (Procotfoam, Caladryl)

Class: Topical Anesthetic, Antihemorrhoid

Forms: Rectal Foam, Topical Gel/Lotion, Aerosol Spray

Indications: Pain and itching associated with minor dermatoses, minor cuts, insect bites, rashed due to poison ivy, oak, or sumac, etc., Hemorrhoidal pain, burning, and itching

Prenatal Vitamin

Class: Vitamin Supplement

Forms: Chewable Tabs, Caps

Indications: Diet supplementation during pregnancy

Pseudophedrine (Sudafed)

Class: Alpha/Beta Agonist

Forms: Oral Liquid, Tabs, Abuse-Deterrent Tabs, ER Tabs (12 hr), ER Tabs (24 hr)

Indications: Nasal congestion

Psyllium (Konsyl, Metamucil)

Class: Fiber Laxative

Forms: Powder, Powder Packets, Wafers, Oral Caps

Indications: Laxative

Pyrethrins (Rid)

Class: Topical Antiparasitic Agent

Forms: Topical Gel/Shampoo

Indications: Treatment of infestation with Pediculus humanus capitis (head louse) and its nits

Saccharomyces Boulardii (Florastor)

Class: Probiotic

Forms: Oral Caps/Powder

Indications: GI tract colonization for the treatment of diarrheal illnesses, Promote intestinal health

Salicylic Acid (Oxy Pads, Stridex, Compound W)

Class: Antiacne, Wart Remover

Forms: Topical Cream/Gel/Foam/Scrub/Liquid/Lotion/Pads/Solution

Indications: Acen vulgaris, Wart Removal

Saline Nasal (Ayr, Ocean)

Class: Sodium Salt

Forms: Nasal Solution

Indications: Nasal congestion

Saw Palmetto (Seranoa repens, Serenoa serrulata)

Class: Antiandrogen

Forms: Oral Tabs/Caps

Indications: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)