top 100 non-prescription drugs (group 1)

what is acetaminophen?

• brand/generic name: tylenol

• drug class: analgesic

• dosage forms: tablet, extended release; capsule; chewable tablet; oral liquid, elixir, gel; packets; rectal suppository

• indications: pain, headache, fever

what is aspirin?

• brand/generic name: bayer, vazalore

• drug class: salicylate

• dosage forms: tablet, chewable, enteric coated, delayed release; liquid-filled capsule; caplet, enteric coated

• indications: fever; generalized aches, pains, headache

what is azelastine?

• brand/generic name: astepro

• drug class: nasal antihistamine

• dosage forms: nasal spray

• indications: perennial allergic rhinitis; seasonal allergic rhinitis

what is benzocaine?

• brand/generic name: anbesol, cepacol
• drug class: local anesthetic
• dosage forms: topical spray, liquid, ointment; oral liquid, gel, solution, strip, swab; lozenge
• indications: skin, mouth, throat, gum pain; hemorrhoids; skin irritation

what is budesonide?

• brand/generic name: rhinocort
• drug class: inhaled corticosteroid
• dosage forms: nasal suspension
• indications: upper respiratory allergies

what is capsaicin?

• brand/generic name: capsaicin-P, zostrix
• drug class: topical analgesic
• dosage forms: topical patch, pad, cream, gel, lotion
• indications: minor pain

what is cetirizine?

• brand/generic name: zyrtec

• drug class: antihistamine

• dosage forms: oral solution; tablet, chewable; capsule, liquid-filled; oral tablet, disintegrating

• indications: perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis

what is chlorpheniramine?

• brand/generic name: chor-trimeton
• drug class: antihistamine
• dosage forms: tablet, extended release; syrup; liquid
• indications: allergic rhinitis

what is cromolyn?

• brand/generic name: nasalcrom
• drug class: mast cell stabilizer
• dosage forms: nasal inhaler
• indications: perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis (including sneezing, itching, and runny nose)

what is diclofenac?

• brand/generic name: voltaren, aleve, arthritic pain gel
• drug class: NSAID
• dosage forms: gel
• indications: osteoarthritis; pain

what is dimenhydrinate?

• brand/generic name: dramamine original formula
• drug class: antihistamine, antiemetic
• dosage forms: oral, chewable tablet
• indications: motion sickness

what is diphenhydramine systemic?

• brand/generic name: benadryl, zzzquil
• drug class: antihistamine, antitussive, antiemetic, hypnotic
• dosage forms: oral tablet, capsule, liquid; tablet, chewable
• indications: allergic reactions; cough; sleep; motion sickness

what is diphenhydramine topical?

• brand/generic name: benadryl
• drug class: antihistamine
• dosage forms: cream; topical gel; solution; stick
• indications: pruritis

what is dextromethorphan?

• brand/generic name: delsym, robitussin, triaminic
• drug class: cough suppressant
• dosage forms: oral capsule, tablet, lozenge, gel, liquid, syrup, strip; extended-release liquid
• indications: cough

what is ibuprofen?

• brand/generic name: motrin, advil

• drug class: NSAID

• dosage forms: oral tablet, tablet chewable, capsule, suspension

• indications: pain, headache, fever, menstrual cramps, backache, muscular aches, common cold, toothaches

what is guaifenesin?

• brand/generic name: mucinex
• drug class: expectorant
• dosage forms: oral solution, syrup, liquid; tablet, extended-release; granule packets
• indications: cough

what is fexofenadine?

• brand/generic name: allegra allergy
• drug class: antihistamine
• dosage forms: tablet; oral disintegrating tablet, suspension
• indications: upper respiratory allergies; seasonal/perennial allergic rhinitis

what is ketotifen?

• brand/generic name: zaditor, alaway
• drug class: antihistamine
• dosage forms: ophthalmic solution
• indications: allergic conjunctivitis

what is levocetirizine?

• brand/generic name: xyzal allergy 24 hr, children's xyzal allergy 24 hr
• drug class: antihistamine
• dosage forms: tablet; oral solution
• indications: allergic rhinitis

what is lidocaine topical?

• brand/generic name: Solarcaine, LMX 4, uber numb
• drug class: local anesthetic
• dosage forms: topical spray, gel, cream, patch; rectal cream
• indications: skin pain/itching; relief of anorectal pain and itching; pretreatment for minor dermal procedures (e.g. IV access, venipuncture, etc.)

what is loratadine?

• brand/generic name: claritin, children's claritin, alavert
• drug class: antihistamine
• dosage forms: oral capsule, tablet, syrup, solution, disintegrating tablet; chewable tablet
• indications: perennial/seasonal allergic rhinitis, urticaria

what is methyl salicylate and menthol topical?

• brand/generic name: bengay, icyhot
• drug class: topical analgesic
• dosage forms: topical foam, spray, cream; patch, topical
• indications: pain

what is meclizine?

• brand/generic name: dramamine less drowsy, bonine
• drug class: antihistamine, antiemetic
• dosage forms: tablet, chewable
• indications: motion sickness

what is menthol PO?

• brand/generic name: halls cough drops
• drug class: cough suppressant
• dosage forms: lozenge
• indications: cough and throat irritation

what is naphazoline ophthalmic?

• brand/generic name: clear eyes, naphcon A
• drug class: 𝛂-agonists, decongestant
• dosage forms: ophthalmic solution
• indications: ocular redness and irritation

what is naproxen?

• brand/generic name: aleve
• drug class: NSAID
• dosage forms: capsule, liquid-filled; tablet, enteric coated
• indications: pain, headache, fever

what is olopatadine?

• brand/generic name: pataday
• drug class: ophthalmic antihistamine
• dosage forms: ophthalmic solution
• indications: allergic conjunctivitis

what is oxymetazoline?

• brand/generic name: afrin, dristan
• drug class: 𝛂- agonist, vasoconstrictor, decongestant
• dosage forms: nasal solution
• indications: relief from nasal congestion

what is phenylephrine oral and nasal?

• brand/generic name: sudafed PE, nasal four

• drug class: decongestant

• dosage forms: oral tablet, liquid, solution; nasal solution

• indications: nasal congestion

what is pramoxine?

• brand/generic name: proctofoam, caladryl
• drug class: topical anesthetic, antihemorrhoid
• dosage forms: rectal foam; topical gel, lotion; aerosol spray
• indications: pain and itching associated with minor dermatoses, minor cuts, insect bites, rashes due to poison ivy, oak, or sumac, etc.; hemorrhoidal pain

what is pseudoephedrine?

• brand/generic name: sudafed
• drug class: 𝛂-/β-agonist
• dosage forms: oral liquid; tablet, abuse-deterrent, extended-release (12h, 24h)
• indications: nasal congestion

what is triamcinolone?

• brand/generic name: nasacort allergy 24hr
• drug class: nasal corticosteroid
• dosage forms: nasal spray
• indications: perennial/seasonal allergic rhinitis

what is tetrahydrozoline ophthalmic?

• brand/generic name: visine
• drug class: 𝛂-adrenergic agonist, ophthalmic decongestant
• dosage forms: ophthalmic solution
• indications: relief from redness of the eye due to minor irritation