OTC Drugs Flashcards
Delsym, Robitussin 12-hour
dextromethorphan Polistirex
Cough
antitussive/cough suppressant
PO Q 12hprn
Robitussin Long Acting
dextromethorphan hydrobromide
Cough
antitussive/cough suppressant
PO Q 4h or Q 6-8h prn
Rabafen
guaifenesin
Cough
expectorant
PO Q 4h prn
Benadryl
diphenhydramine
allergic rhinitis/cough
1st generation antihistamine
PO Q 4-8h prn
Chlor-Trimeton
chlorpheniramine
allergic rhinitis
1st generation antihistamine
PO Q 4h, Q 8h, or Q 12h depending on dose
Dimetapp Cold and Allergy Syrup
brompheniramine
allergic rhinitis/cough
1st generation antihistamine/ decongestant
PO Q 4-6h prn
Zyrtec
cetirizine
allergic rhinitis
2nd generation antihistamine
PO Q 24h
Zyrtec D
cetirizine/pseudoephedrine
allergic rhinitis
2nd generation antihistamine/decongestant
PO once daily
Allegra
fexofenadine
allergic rhinitis
2nd generation antihistamine
PO once daily to BID
Allegra D
fexofenadine/pseudoephedrine
allergic rhinitis
2nd generation antihistamine/decongestant PO once daily to BID
Claritin, Alavert
loratadine
allergic rhinitis
2nd generation antihistamine
PO Q 24h
Claritin D ER
loratadine/pseudoephedrine
allergic rhinitis
2nd generation antihistamine/decongestant
PO once daily to BID
Xyzal
levocetirizine
allergic rhinitis
2nd generationantihistamine
PO Q 24h
NasalCrom Spray
cromolyn sodium
allergic rhinitis
mast cell stabilizer
intranasal 3-6 times per day
Sudafed PE
phenylephrine HCl
sinus/nasal congestion
systemic decongestant
PO Q 4h