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| Generic | Brand | Category | Indications | Side Effects | US Box Warning | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pseudoephedrine (PO) (OTC) | Sudafed | Alpha (a1) agonist | Nasal congestion | Increased blood pressure, tachycardia, palpitations, insomnia, restlessness | sold behind the counter, avoid during trimester of pregnancy | |
| fluticasone (intranasal) (OTC) | Flonase | Corticosteroid | Allergic rhinitis | nasal dryness, epistaxis, nasal burning, headache | ||
| triamcinolone (intranasal) (OTC) | Nasacort | Corticosteroid | Allergic rhinitis | nasal dryness, epistaxis, nasal burning, headache | ||
| azelastine (intranasal) (OTC) | Astepro | Histamine (H1) blocker | Allergic rhinitis | headache, nasal dryness, epistaxis, bitter taste, drowsiness | ||
| diphenhydramine (PO, IV) (PO:OTC) | Benadryl | Histamine (H1) blocker | Allergic rhinitis, allergic reaction, insomnia | drowsiness, constipation, xerostomia, urinary retention, cognitive impairment | for OTC use, do NOT use in children < 6 years of age | |
| hydroxyzine (PO, IV) | Atarax, Vistaril | Histamine (H1) blocker | Pruritus, nausea, anxiety | dizziness, somnolence, xerostomia, blurred vision, QTc prolongation | ||
| cetirizine (PO) (OTC) | Zyrtec | Histamine (H1) blocker | Allergic rhinitis | drowsiness, dizziness, headache | ||
| fexofenadine (PO) (OTC) | Allegra | Histamine (H1) blocker | Allergic rhinitis | drowsiness, dizziness, headache | ||
| levocetirizine (PO) (OTC) | Xyzal | Histamine (H1) blocker | Allergic rhinitis | diarrhea, drowsiness, headache | ||
| olopatadine (ophthalmic) (OTC) | Pataday, Patanol | Histamine (H1) blocker | Allergic conjunctivitis | ocular burning, discomfort, dryness | ||
| promethazine and codeine (PO) (CS-V) | Phenergan with Codeine | Histamine (H1) blocker and opioid analgesic | Cough | dizziness, somnolence, xerostomia, blurred vision, constipation, respiratory depression (dose-related) | concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants (including alcohol), may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death | opioid-containing cough and cold products no longer indicated for use in patients <18 years of age |
| codeine and guaifenesin (PO) (CS-V) | Robitussin AC, Cheratussin AC | Opioid analgesic and expectorant | Cough | dizziness, somnolence, constipation, respiratory depression (dose-related) | opioid-containing cough and cold products no longer indicated for use in patients <18 years of age |