Top 100 OTC Drugs Flashcards

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Acetaminophen

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Pain, Headache, Fever

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Alpha-d-Galactosidase

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Flatulence

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3
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Aluminum Acetate

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Pruritus

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Artificial Saliva

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Xerostomia associated with hyposalivation, or secondary to mucositis associated with cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or other medication use

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5
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Artificial Tears

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Ocular dryness

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6
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Aspirin

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Fever, Generalized aches, pains, headache

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Bacitracin, Neomycin, and Polymyxin B

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Prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns

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Benzocaine Topical

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Skin pain, mouth, throat, or gum pain

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9
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Benzoyl Peroxide

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Acne vulgaris

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10
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Bifidobacterium Infantis

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Gastrointestinal (GI) tract colonization for the treatment of inflammatory GI disorders (eg, Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis), diarrheal illnesses (eg, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, celiac disease, etc), irritable bowel syndrome
GI tract colonization during antibiotic use
GI tract colonization for premature infants

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11
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Bisacodyl

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Constipation

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12
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Bismuth Subsalicylate

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Diarrhea, heartburn, nausea

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13
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Black Cohosh, Cimicifuga Racemosa, Bugbane, Black Snakeroot, Rattle Weed

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Menopausal Symptoms

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14
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Butterbur, Petasites hybridus

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Prevention of migraines

Allergic rhinitis

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15
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Caffeine

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Mental alertness

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16
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Calcium Carbonate

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Antacid

Dietary supplement

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17
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Calcium Polycarbophil

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Laxative, Antidiarrheal

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18
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Capsaicin

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Pain

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19
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Carbamide Peroxide

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Aid to earwax removal

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20
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Cetirizine

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Perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis
Urticaria, chronic
Atopic dermatitis

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21
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Chlorpheniramine

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Allergic rhinitis

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22
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Cholecalciferol

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Dietary supplementation

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23
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Clotrimazole

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Skin fungal infections including jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm of the body (tinea corporis), and athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)
Vulvovaginal candidiasis

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24
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Colloidal Oatmeal

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Dry skin, pruritus

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Cromolyn Sodium
Perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis
26
Cryotherapy
Wart removal
27
Dextromethorphan
Cough
28
Dimenhydrinate
Motion sickness
29
Diphenhydramine Systemic
Allergic reactions, motion sickness Cough Sleep
30
Diphenhydramine Topical
Pruritis
31
Docosanol
Herpes simplex (cold sore)
32
Docusate
Constipation
33
Doxylamine
Sleep
34
Echinacea
Upper respiratory tract infections
35
Esomeprazole
Treatment of frequent heartburn
36
Evening Primrose Oil
Eczema
37
Famotidine
Indigestion and heartburn
38
Ferrous Sulfate
Anemia, iron deficiency, treatment & prevention
39
Fexofenadine
Seasonal allergic rhinitis (OTC) Idiopathic urticaria Perennial allergic rhinitis
40
Flaxseed Oil
Lipid lowering
41
Garlic
Hyperlipidemia
42
Ginkgo Biloba
Peripheral vascular disease Dementia Memory improvement Tinnitus and vertigo
43
Goldenseal
Traveler’s diarrhea
44
Guaifenesin
Cough, due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
45
Hydrocortisone Topical
Pruritus, including insect bites and hemorrhoids
46
Hydrogen Peroxide
Recurrent aphthous ulcers (canker sores) | Topical wound irrigation
47
Ibuprofen
Fever, Pain, Headache
48
Ketoconazole Shampoo
Dandruff
49
Ketotifen Ophthalmic
Allergic conjunctivitis
50
Lactobacillus
Gastrointestinal tract colonization for the treatment of inflammatory GI disorders (eg, Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis), diarrheal illnesses (eg, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, celiac disease, etc), and irritable bowel syndrome
51
Lansoprazole
Treatment of frequent heartburn
52
Levocetirizine
Allergic rhinitis
53
Lidocaine Topical
Skin pain or itching Relief of anorectal pain and itching Pretreatment for minor dermal procedures
54
Loperamide
Acute diarrhea, traveler’s diarrhea | Chronic diarrhea
55
Loratadine
Perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis, urticaria
56
Magnesium Hydroxide
Antacid | Laxative
57
Magnesium Oxide
Dietary supplementation
58
Meclizine
Motion sickness
59
Melatonin
Insomnia | Jet lag
60
Menthol Oral
Cough and throat irritation
61
Methyl Salicylate And Menthol Topical
Pain
62
Miconazole
Skin fungal infections, including jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm of the body (tinea corporis), and athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) Vulvovaginal candidiasis
63
Milk Thistle
Hepatoprotectant (for hepatitis C, alcohol-related hepatitis, toxicity due to Amanita mushroom poisoning, etc)
64
Minoxidil Topical
Hair Growth
65
Moisturizers
Dry skin
66
Naphazoline Ophthalmic
Relief from redness of the eye due to minor irritation
67
Naproxen
Fever, pain, headache
68
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Coronary arteriosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia | Vitamin supplement
69
Nicotine
Tobacco cessation
70
Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters
Hypertriglyceridemia, adjunct to diet in adults with triglyceride levels ≥500 mg/dL Dietary supplement
71
Omeprazole
Heartburn, indigestion
72
Orlistat
Obesity
73
Oxymetazoline Ophthalmic
Relief from redness of the eye due to minor irritation
74
Permethrin
Treatment of infestation with Pediculus humanus capitis (head louse) and its nits Treatment of infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei (scabies)
75
Phenazopyridine
Dysuria (pain, burning, and other discomforts of the lower urinary tract caused by infection, trauma, surgery, endoscopic procedures, or the passage of catheters)
76
Phenylephrine Systemic And Nasal
Nasal decongestion
77
Phenylephrine Topical
Hemorrhoidal pain, burning, and itching
78
Phosphorated Carbohydrate
Nausea
79
Polyethylene Glycol 3350
Laxative
80
Pramoxine
Pain and itching associated with minor dermatoses, insect bites, rashes due to poison ivy, oak, or sumac, etc Hemorrhoidal pain, burning, and itching
81
Prenatal Vitamin
Diet supplementation during pregnancy
82
Pseudoephedrine
Nasal congestion
83
Psyllium
Laxative
84
Pyrethrins
Treatment of infestation with Pediculus humanus capitis (head louse) and its nits
85
Ranitidine
Indigestion and heartburn
86
Saccharomyces Boulardii
GI tract colonization for the treatment of diarrheal illnesses (eg, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, celiac disease, etc)
87
Salicylic Acid
Acne vulgaris | Wart Remover
88
Saline Nasal
Nasal Congestion
89
Saw Palmetto
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
90
Senna
Constipation
91
Simethicone
Relief from gas
92
Sodium Phosphate Enema
Laxative
93
St Johns Wort
Mild-to-moderate depression
94
Terbinafine Topical
Skin fungal infections including jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm of the body (tinea corporis), and athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)
95
Tetrahydrozoline Ophthalmic
Relief from redness of the eye due to minor irritation
96
Tolnaftate
Skin fungal infections including jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm of the body (tinea corporis), and athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)
97
Triamcinolone Nasal
Perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis
98
Undecylenic Acid
Skin fungal infections including ringworm of the body (tinea corporis) and athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)
99
Vitamin A and D Topical
Skin Protectant
100
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Dietary Supplement
101
Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
Dietary Supplement
102
Wheat Dextrin
Fiber Supplementation | Laxative
103
Witch Hazel
Hemorrhoidal pain, burning, and itching
104
Zinc
Dietary Supplement | Common Cold
105
Zinc Oxide
Skin Protectant