OTC active ingredients Flashcards
First generation oral antihistamines (4)
Diphenhydramine, doxylamine, chlorpheniramine, brompheniramine
Second generation oral antihistamines (3)
Loratadine, fexofenadine, cetirizine
Oral decongestants (2)
Phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine
Topical nasal decongestants (2)
Phenylephrine, oxymetazoline
Topical nasal corticosteroids (3)
Triamcinolone, fluticasone, budesonide
Mast cell stabilizer (1)
Cromolyn sodium
Antitussive/Cough suppressant (2)
Dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine
Topical anesthetics (4)
Benzocaine, dyclonine, menthol, phenol
Expectorant (1)
Guaifenesin
Alternative medicine options (7)
Sodium chloride nasal rinse, sodium chloride nasal sprays/gels, honey, echinacea, pelargonium, zinc, vitamin C
Ophthalmic lubricant solutions/gels (6)
Hydroxylpropylmethylcellulose (aka hypromellose), carboxymethylcellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, glycerin, dextran 70
Ophthalmic lubricant ointments (3)
Petrolatum, mineral oil, lanolin
Ophthalmic decongestants (4)
phenylephrine, oxymetazoline, tetrahydrozoline, naphazoline
Ophthalmic antihistamines (3)
Pheniramine, antazoline, ketotifen
Ophthalmic preservatives (8)
Benzalkonium chloride (BAK), benzethonium, chlorhexidine, chlorobutanol, methylparaben propylparaben, EDTA, sodium perborate, purite