Indications of common OTC Medications

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Fever, pain

Alpha-galactosidase (Beano)

Flatulence

Aspirin (Many)

Inflammation, pain

Benzocaine (Anbesol)

Mouth irritation, toothache

Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)

Diarrhea

Calcium carbonate (Tums)

Stomach acidity

Carbamide peroxide (Auro, Debrox)

Ear irritation, swimmer’s ear

Cetirizine (Zyrtec)

Nasal allergies, congestion, runny nose

Cimetidine (Tagamet)

Stomach ulcers, acidity, heartburn

Dextromethorphan (Robitussin)

Cough

Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)

Nausea, vomiting, motion sickness, vertigo

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Allergic reactions, seasonal rhinitis

Docosanol (Abreva)

Cold sores (herpes simplex)

Docusate (Colace)

Constipation

Esomeprazole (Nexium)

Stomach ulcers, acidity, heartburn

Famotidine (Pepcid)

Stomach ulcers, acidity, heartburn

Fexofenadine (Allegra)

Nasal allergies, congestion, runny nose

Guaifenesin (Mucinex)

Cough

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)

Inflammation, pain

Lansoprazole (Prevacid)

Stomach ulcers, acidity, heartburn

Lidocaine (Solarcaine)

Sunburn

Loperamide (Imodium)

Diarrhea

Loratadine (Claritin)

Nasal allergies, congestion, runny nose

Meclizine (Bonine)

Nausea, vomiting, motion sickness, vertigo

Methylcellulose (Citrucel)

Constipation

Minoxidil (Rogaine)

Alopecia (hair loss)

Naproxen (Aleve)

Inflammation, pain

Fluticasone (Flonase)

Allergic rhinitis

Omeprazole (Prilosec)

Stomach ulcers, acidity, heartburn

Pheniramine maleate, naphazoline (Visine)

Eye irritation

Phenylephrine (Sudafed PE) (Not BTC)

Nasal allergies, congestion, runny nose

Phosphoric acid, glucode, fructose (Emetrol)

Nausea, vomiting

Polymyxin, bacitracin, neomycin (Neosporin)

Minor cuts, scrapes

Psyllium (Metamucil)

Constipation

Pyrethrins, piperonyl butoxide (Rid)

Pediculosis (Lice)

Ranitidine (Zantac)

Stomach ulcers, acidity, heartburn

Benzoyl peroxide (Clearasil)

Acne

Salicylic acid (Compound W)

Warts (non-genital)