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Table 9.2
Common Types of OTC Products
| Type of OTC | Symptom Treated | ROA |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesics | Pain | Orally, topically, rectally |
| Antiinflammatory | Inflammation/arthritis pain | Orally |
| Antipyretics | Fever | Orally, rectally |
| Antiarthritics | Joint pain/inflammation | Orally, topically |
| Antihistamines | Congestion, sneezing | Orally, inhalation |
| Headache products | Pain | Orally |
| Sleep aids | Insomnia | Orally |
| Expectorants | Productive cough | Orally |
| Cough suppressants | Dry cough | Orally, inhalation |
| Colds/flu | Inflammatory | Orally |
| Sore throat products | Pain | Orally |
| Sunscreens | Preventative sun barrier | Topically |
| Sunburn products | Pain/inflammation | Topically |
| Antacids | Indigestion | Orally |
| Antispasmodic | Indigestion | Orally |
| Antidiarrheals | Diarrhea | Orally, rectally |
| Laxative | Constipation | Orally, rectally |
| Antiacne | Pimples | Topically |
| Antibiotics | Prevent infections | Topically |
| Antifungals | Dry flaking skin and pain due to fungus | Topically |
| Cold sore preparations | Dry flaking skin and pain due to fungus | Topically |
| Wart removal | Skin growth | Topically |