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Study Guide: PTCE: List of Common Over-the-Counter Products
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PTCE: List of Common Over-the-Counter Products

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Brand Name Generic Name Classification
Abreva docosanol Cold sores
Advil ibuprofen Anti-inflammatory
Afrin oxymetazoline Nasal decongestant
Aleve naproxen Anti-inflammatory
Allegra fexofenadine Antihistamine
Alli orlistat Weight loss
Antivert meclizine Nausea, motion sickness
Aspercreme trolamine salicylate Topical analgesic
Benadryl diphenhydramine Antihistamine, sleep aid
Benefiber wheat dextrin Constipation
Bengay menthol, methyl salicylate Topical analgesic
Biofreeze menthol Topical analgesic
Bonine meclizine Nausea, motion sickness
Caladryl calamine lotion Topical anti-itch
Cepacol dyclonine Local anesthetic
Chloraseptic phenol Local anesthetic
Chlor-Trimeton chlorpheniramine Antihistamine
Citrucel methylcellulose Bulk laxative
Claritin loratadine Antihistamine
Clearasil benzoyl peroxide Acne
Colace docusate Stool softener
Cortizone hydrocortisone Topical corticosteroid
Debrox carbamide peroxide Earwax removal
Delsym dextromethorphan Antitussive
Dimetapp brompheniramine Antihistamine
Dramamine dimenhydrinate Nausea, motion sickness
Dulcolax bisacodyl Stimulant laxative
Ecotrin aspirin (enteric coated) Anti-inflammatory
Emetrol dextrose, levulose, phosphoric acid Antiemetic
Excedrin acetaminophen and aspirin and caffeine Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic
Fibercon polycarbophil Laxative
Fleet suppositories glycerin Laxative
Flonase fluticasone nasal Corticosteroid used in allergic rhinitis
Gas-X, Phazyme simethicone Antiflatulent
Gyne-Lotrimin-3, Gyne-Lotrimin-7 clotrimazole Vaginal antifungal
Imodium A-D loperamide Antidiarrheal
Ivy-Dry benzyl alcohol Urushiol-induced contact dermatitis
Kaopectate bismuth subsalicylate Antidiarrheal
Lactaid lactase Lactose intolerance
Lamisil AT terbinafine Topical antifungal
Lotrimin AF clotrimazole Topical antifungal
Maalox magnesium and aluminum and simethicone Heartburn, antacid
Melatonin melatonin Sleep aid
Metamucil psyllium fiber Fiber laxative
MiraLAX polyethylene glycol 3350 Osmotic laxative
Monistat-3, Monistat-7 miconazole Vaginal antifungal
Motrin ibuprofen Anti-inflammatory
Mucinex guaifenesin Expectorant
Murine, Artificial Tears artificial tears Ocular lubricant
Mylanta magnesium and aluminum and simethicone Heartburn, antacid
Naphcon-A naphazoline and pheniramine Ocular antihistamine and decongestant
Nasacort triamcinolone Corticosteroid used in allergic rhinitis
NasalCrom cromolyn sodium Nasal antihistamine
Neosporin neomycin and bacitracin and polymyxin Topical antibiotic
Nexium esomeprazole GERD
Nix permethrin Topical scabicide
NoDoz caffeine Stimulant
Ocean normal saline Nasal moisturizer
Orajel benzocaine Topical anesthetic
Oxy Clean salicylic acid Acne
Pepcid famotidine Antiulcer
Pepto Bismol bismuth subsalicylate Indigestion, antidiarrheal
Peroxyl Oral Cleanser hydrogen peroxide Oral antiseptic
Phillips Milk of Magnesia magnesium hydroxide Constipation
Plan B levonogestrel Emergency contraceptive
Polysporin bacitracin and polymyxin Topical antibiotic
Preparation H phenylephrine Antihemorrhoidal
Prevacid OTC lansoprazole GERD
Prilosec OTC omeprazole GERD
RID piperonyl and pyrethrins Pediculicide
Robitussin guaifenesin Expectorant
Rogaine minoxidil Hair growth
Rolaids calcium and magnesium Antacid
Senokot senna Laxative
Sudafed pseudoephedrine Decongestant
Sudafed PE phenylephrine Decongestant
Tagamet cimetidine Antacid
Take Action levonorgestrel Emergency contraceptive
Tavist clemastine Antihistamine
Tinactin tolnaftate Topical antifungal
Tums calcium carbonate Antacid
Tylenol acetaminophen Analgesic
Vagisil benzocaine, resorcinol External analgesic
Vagistat-1, Vagistat-3 tioconazole, miconazole Vaginal antifungal
Visine-A naphazoline and pheniramine Ocular antihistamine
Zanfel polyethylene granules Urushiol-induced contact dermatitis
Zantac 75 ranitidine Antiulcer
Zostrix capsaicin Topical neuralgia
Zyrtec cetirizine Antihistamine