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Over-the-Counter (OTC) Non-Opioid Analgesics

A class of medications that are available without a prescription and do not contain opioids, used primarily for pain relief.

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

A subclass of OTC analgesics that reduce inflammation and pain without the use of steroids.

Generic name: Ibuprofen

Brand name: Advil, Motrin

Pharmacological Subclass: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

FDA indication: reduce and relieve fever, headache, and pain

Generic Name: Naproxen

Brand name: Aleve

Pharmacological Subclass: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

FDA indication: reduce and relieve fever, headache, and pain

Generic name: Aspirin

Brand name: Ecotrin, Bayer

Pharmacological Subclass: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

FDA indication: reduce and relieve fever, headache, and pain

Generic name: Diclofenac

Brand name: Voltaren

Pharmacological Subclass: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

FDA indication: the relief of pain from osteoarthritis in specific joints, primarily the knees and hands

Generic name: Acetaminophen

Brand name: Tylenol

Pharmacological Subclass: miscellaneous analgesics and an antipyretic

FDA indication: to treat fever and mild to moderate pain.

Brand name: Excedrin Migraine®

Generic Name: Acetaminophen + Aspirin + Caffeine

Pharmacological Subclass/Category: Non-Opioid Analgesic + NSAID + Diuretic

FDA indication: to treat migraines and fever

Topical Analgesic

A class of medications applied to the skin to relieve pain.

Pyrilamine

an ingredient in combination products like Midol Complete and Pamprin Multi-Symptom for relieving symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It is used to help with bloating, irritability, and other minor discomforts.

Brand name: Midol Complete®

Generic Name: Acetaminophen, caffeine, and pyrilamine.

Pharmacological Subclass/Category: Non-Opioid Analgesic + Diuretic + Antihistamine

FDA indication: to treat migraine and relieve mild to moderate pain

Brand name: Bengay®, Icy Hot

Generic Name: Camphor + Methyl Salicylate + Menthol

Pharmacological Subclass/Category: Misc. Combination Topical Analgesic

FDA indication: Arthritis and sprains

Topical Anesthetic

A subclass of topical medications used to numb a specific area of the skin.

Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN)

The most common complication of shingles. A chronic pain condition that develops after a shingles infection (herpes zoster)

Brand name: Lidoderm®

Generic Name: Lidocaine

Pharmacological Subclass/Category: Topical Anesthetic

FDA indication: Topical local anesthetic to skin

and postherpetic neuralgia

Brand name: Neosporin®

Generic Name: Neomycin + Polymyxin B + Bacitracin

Pharmacological Subclass/Category: Topical Antibiotic Ointment

FDA indication: Infection of the skin (burns/cuts) and preparation of bowel for procedure

Brand name: Benadryl

Generic name: Diphenhydramine

Pharmacological Subclass/Category: First-Generation Antihistamines (H1 Antagonists)

FDA indication: Allergy reactions and Common cold

Generic name: Doxylamine

Brand name: Unisom SleepTabs®

Pharmacological Subclass/Category: First-Generation Antihistamines (H1 Antagonists)

FDA indication: Insomnia

Generic Name: Fexofenadine

Brand name: Allegra

Pharmacological Subclass/Category: Second-Generation Antihistamines (H1 Antagonists)

FDA indication: Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and Idiopathic urticaria.

Generic name: Cetirizine

Brand name: Zyrtec

Pharmacological Subclass/Category: Second-Generation Antihistamines (H1 Antagonists)

FDA indication: Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and Idiopathic urticaria. (may cause mild drowsiness)

Generic name: Loratadine

Brand name: Claritin

Pharmacological Subclass/Category: Second-Generation Antihistamines (H1 Antagonists)

FDA indication: Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and Idiopathic urticaria. (non-drowsy)

Generic name: Levocetirizine

Brand name: Xyzal

Pharmacological Subclass/Category: Second-Generation Antihistamines (H1 Antagonists)

FDA indication: Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and Idiopathic urticaria.

Generic Name: Fluticasone Propionate

Brand name: Flonase

Pharmacological Subclass/Category: OTC Nasal Corticosteroid

FDA indication: Allergic rhinitis and non-allergic rhinitis.

Generic name: Guaifenesin

Brand name: Mucinex

Pharmacological Subclass/Category: OTC Expectorant

FDA indication: Abnormal sputum

Generic name: Dextromethorphan

Brand name: Delsym

Pharmacological Subclass/Category: OTC Antitussive

FDA indication: Cough

Generic name: Pseudoephedrine

Brand name: Sudafed

Pharmacological Subclass/Category: Oral Decongestant

FDA indication: Nasal congestion