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Table 9.1
Common OTC Preparations
| Brand | Generic | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Tylenol | Acetaminophen | Antipyretic/analgesic |
| Bayer | Aspirin | NSAID, analgesic |
| Motrin | Ibuprofen | NSAID |
| Advil | Ibuprofen | NSAID |
| Excedrin | Aspirin/caffeine/acetaminophen | NSAID (migraines) |
| Benadryl | Diphenhydramine | Histamine blocker, sedative, antihistamine |
| Robitussin | Guaifenesin | Expectorant |
| Benylin | Guaifenesin/ dextromethorphan | Expextorant/antitussive |
| Sudafed | Pseudoephedrine | Decongestant |
| Neosynephrine | Phenylephrine | Vasoconstrictor |
| Allerest | Naphazoline | Decongestant |
| VasoClear | Naphazoline | Decongestant |
| Cepacol | Dyclonine | Analgesic |
| Chloraseptic | Benzocaine | Topical anesthetic |
| Pepcid AC | Famotidine | H2 anatagonist |
| Zantac-75 | Ranitidine | H2 antagonist |
| Tagamet-HB | Cimetidine | H2 antagonist |
| Milk of Magnesia | Magnesium hydroxide | Antacid, laxative |
| Tums | Calcuim carbonate | Acid neutralizer/ calcium supplement |
| Metamucil | Psyllium | Fiber |
| Imodium A-D | Loperamide | Anitdiarrheal |
| Senokot | Senna extract | Laxative |
| Dulcolax | Bisacodyl | Laxative |
| Compound W | Salicylic acid | Exfoliate (warts/corns) |
| Calamine | Calamine | Antipruritic |
| Tinactin | Tolnaftate | Antifungal |
| Lotrimin | Clotrimazole | Antifungal |
| Monostat | Miconazole | Antifungal |
| Preparation H | Hydrocortisone | Antihemorrhoidal |