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OTC Medications
23 medications
Bacitracin
A topical antibiotic used in over the counter ointments for minor cuts and scrapes. Bacitracin is produced by ...
Neomycin
An aminoglycoside antibiotic used topically for skin infections and orally for bowel preparation before surger...
Aspirin
The original modern drug, synthesized by Felix Hoffmann at Bayer in 1897. Aspirin treats pain, fever, and infl...
Ibuprofen
A nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug developed by Boots Group in England. Ibuprofen treats headaches, muscle ...
Acetaminophen
Also known as paracetamol outside the US, acetaminophen is one of the most used medications in the world. It t...
Naproxen
A longer acting NSAID whose long half life permits less frequent dosing than short acting NSAIDs. Naproxen tre...
Naloxone
A life saving medication that reverses opioid overdoses. Naloxone or Narcan displaces opioids from receptors, ...
Omeprazole
A proton pump inhibitor that dramatically reduces stomach acid production. Omeprazole or Prilosec was the firs...
Famotidine
An H2 receptor blocker that replaced ranitidine after its withdrawal. Famotidine or Pepcid treats GERD and sto...
Loperamide
An opioid receptor agonist that does not cross the blood brain barrier. Loperamide or Imodium treats diarrhea ...
Polyethylene Glycol
An osmotic laxative marketed as MiraLAX. Polyethylene glycol treats constipation by drawing water into the int...
Hydrocortisone
A corticosteroid identical to natural cortisol. Hydrocortisone or Cortef treats adrenal insufficiency includin...
Diphenhydramine
A first generation antihistamine marketed as Benadryl. Diphenhydramine treats allergic reactions, hives, and i...
Loratadine
A second generation antihistamine marketed as Claritin. Loratadine treats allergic rhinitis and hives without ...
Cetirizine
A second generation antihistamine marketed as Zyrtec. Cetirizine treats allergic rhinitis, hives, and other al...
Fexofenadine
A third generation antihistamine marketed as Allegra. Fexofenadine treats allergic rhinitis and hives with the...
Clemastine
A first generation antihistamine with anticholinergic properties. Clemastine or Tavist treats allergic rhiniti...
Minoxidil
A medication originally developed for high blood pressure that was found to stimulate hair growth. Minoxidil o...
Niacin
A B vitamin that at pharmacological doses lowers cholesterol. Niacin or nicotinic acid lowers LDL cholesterol ...
Terbinafine
An allylamine antifungal medication. Terbinafine or Lamisil treats fungal nail infections and ringworm. For na...
Clotrimazole
An imidazole antifungal available over the counter. Clotrimazole or Lotrimin treats vaginal yeast infections, ...
Peppermint Oil
An herbal supplement that relieves irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. Enteric coated peppermint oil capsules r...
Simethicone
A medication that relieves intestinal gas and bloating. Simethicone or Gas-X works by breaking up gas bubbles ...