Top 100 OTC Drugs Flashcards

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1
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Acetaminophen

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Pain, Headache, Fever

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2
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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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4
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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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7
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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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8
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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

A

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

A

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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25
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Cromolyn Sodium

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Perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis

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26
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Cryotherapy

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Wart removal

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27
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Dextromethorphan

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Cough

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28
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Dimenhydrinate

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Motion sickness

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29
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Diphenhydramine Systemic

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Allergic reactions, motion sickness
Cough
Sleep

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30
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Diphenhydramine Topical

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Pruritis

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31
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Docosanol

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Herpes simplex (cold sore)

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32
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Docusate

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Constipation

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33
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Doxylamine

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Sleep

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34
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Echinacea

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Upper respiratory tract infections

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35
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Esomeprazole

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Treatment of frequent heartburn

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36
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Evening Primrose Oil

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Eczema

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37
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Famotidine

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Indigestion and heartburn

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38
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Ferrous Sulfate

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Anemia, iron deficiency, treatment & prevention

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39
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Fexofenadine

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Seasonal allergic rhinitis (OTC)
Idiopathic urticaria
Perennial allergic rhinitis

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40
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Flaxseed Oil

A

Lipid lowering

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41
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Garlic

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Hyperlipidemia

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42
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Ginkgo Biloba

A

Peripheral vascular disease
Dementia
Memory improvement
Tinnitus and vertigo

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43
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Goldenseal

A

Traveler’s diarrhea

44
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Guaifenesin

A

Cough, due to minor throat and bronchial irritation

45
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Hydrocortisone Topical

A

Pruritus, including insect bites and hemorrhoids

46
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Hydrogen Peroxide

A

Recurrent aphthous ulcers (canker sores)

Topical wound irrigation

47
Q

Ibuprofen

A

Fever, Pain, Headache

48
Q

Ketoconazole Shampoo

A

Dandruff

49
Q

Ketotifen Ophthalmic

A

Allergic conjunctivitis

50
Q

Lactobacillus

A

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
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Lansoprazole

A

Treatment of frequent heartburn

52
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Levocetirizine

A

Allergic rhinitis

53
Q

Lidocaine Topical

A

Skin pain or itching
Relief of anorectal pain and itching
Pretreatment for minor dermal procedures

54
Q

Loperamide

A

Acute diarrhea, traveler’s diarrhea

Chronic diarrhea

55
Q

Loratadine

A

Perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis, urticaria

56
Q

Magnesium Hydroxide

A

Antacid

Laxative

57
Q

Magnesium Oxide

A

Dietary supplementation

58
Q

Meclizine

A

Motion sickness

59
Q

Melatonin

A

Insomnia

Jet lag

60
Q

Menthol Oral

A

Cough and throat irritation

61
Q

Methyl Salicylate And Menthol Topical

A

Pain

62
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Miconazole

A

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

63
Q

Milk Thistle

A

Hepatoprotectant (for hepatitis C, alcohol-related hepatitis, toxicity due to Amanita mushroom poisoning, etc)

64
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Minoxidil Topical

A

Hair Growth

65
Q

Moisturizers

A

Dry skin

66
Q

Naphazoline Ophthalmic

A

Relief from redness of the eye due to minor irritation

67
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Naproxen

A

Fever, pain, headache

68
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Niacin (Vitamin B3)

A

Coronary arteriosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia

Vitamin supplement

69
Q

Nicotine

A

Tobacco cessation

70
Q

Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters

A

Hypertriglyceridemia, adjunct to diet in adults with triglyceride levels ≥500 mg/dL
Dietary supplement

71
Q

Omeprazole

A

Heartburn, indigestion

72
Q

Orlistat

A

Obesity

73
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Oxymetazoline Ophthalmic

A

Relief from redness of the eye due to minor irritation

74
Q

Permethrin

A

Treatment of infestation with Pediculus humanus capitis (head louse) and its nits
Treatment of infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei (scabies)

75
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Phenazopyridine

A

Dysuria (pain, burning, and other discomforts of the lower urinary tract caused by infection, trauma, surgery, endoscopic procedures, or the passage of catheters)

76
Q

Phenylephrine Systemic And Nasal

A

Nasal decongestion

77
Q

Phenylephrine Topical

A

Hemorrhoidal pain, burning, and itching

78
Q

Phosphorated Carbohydrate

A

Nausea

79
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Polyethylene Glycol 3350

A

Laxative

80
Q

Pramoxine

A

Pain and itching associated with minor dermatoses, insect bites, rashes due to poison ivy, oak, or sumac, etc
Hemorrhoidal pain, burning, and itching

81
Q

Prenatal Vitamin

A

Diet supplementation during pregnancy

82
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Pseudoephedrine

A

Nasal congestion

83
Q

Psyllium

A

Laxative

84
Q

Pyrethrins

A

Treatment of infestation with Pediculus humanus capitis (head louse) and its nits

85
Q

Ranitidine

A

Indigestion and heartburn

86
Q

Saccharomyces Boulardii

A

GI tract colonization for the treatment of diarrheal illnesses (eg, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, celiac disease, etc)

87
Q

Salicylic Acid

A

Acne vulgaris

Wart Remover

88
Q

Saline Nasal

A

Nasal Congestion

89
Q

Saw Palmetto

A

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

90
Q

Senna

A

Constipation

91
Q

Simethicone

A

Relief from gas

92
Q

Sodium Phosphate Enema

A

Laxative

93
Q

St Johns Wort

A

Mild-to-moderate depression

94
Q

Terbinafine Topical

A

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

95
Q

Tetrahydrozoline Ophthalmic

A

Relief from redness of the eye due to minor irritation

96
Q

Tolnaftate

A

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

97
Q

Triamcinolone Nasal

A

Perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis

98
Q

Undecylenic Acid

A

Skin fungal infections including ringworm of the body (tinea corporis) and athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)

99
Q

Vitamin A and D Topical

A

Skin Protectant

100
Q

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

A

Dietary Supplement

101
Q

Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

A

Dietary Supplement

102
Q

Wheat Dextrin

A

Fiber Supplementation

Laxative

103
Q

Witch Hazel

A

Hemorrhoidal pain, burning, and itching

104
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Zinc

A

Dietary Supplement

Common Cold

105
Q

Zinc Oxide

A

Skin Protectant