Top 45 OTC Drugs

Question 1

Brand name – Advil®, Motrin®

OTC Pain Medications (Analgesics)

Answer 1

Generic name – Ibuprofen

Treating – fever, inflammation

Question 2

Brand name – Aleve®

OTC Pain Medication (Analgesics)

Answer 2

Generic name – Naproxen

Treating – fever, inflammation

Question 3

Brand name – Azo®

OTC Pain Medications (Analgesics)

Answer 3

Generic name – Phenazopyridine

Treating – urinary pain/burning

Question 4

Brand name – Excedrin®

OTC Pain Medication (Analgesics)

Answer 4

Generic names – Acetaminophen//Aspirin//Cafeine

Treating – migraine headaches

Question 5

Brand name – Tylenol®

OTC Pain Medication (Analgesics)

Answer 5

Generic name – Acetaminophen

Treating – fever

Question 6

Brand name – Alka-Seltzer®

OTC Antacids

Answer 6

Generic names – Citric Acid//Sodium Bicarbonate

Treating mostly – heartburn, indigestion, nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea with antacid aluminum or antacids calcium, and gas and bloating with antacids simethicone

Question 7

Brand name – Gaviscon®

OTC Antacids

Answer 7

Generic names – Aluminum Hydroxide//Magnesium Carbonate

Treating mostly – heartburn, indigestion, nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea with antacid aluminum or antacids calcium, and gas and bloating with antacids simethicone

Question 8

Brand name – Maalox®, Mylanta®

OTC Antacids

Answer 8

Generic names – Aluminum Hydroxide//Magnesium Hydroxide//Simethicone

Treating mostly – heartburn, indigestion, nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea with antacid aluminum or antacids calcium, and gas and bloating with antacids simethicone

Question 9

Brand name – Nexium®

OTC Antacid

Answer 9

Generic name – Esomeprazole

Treating mostly – heartburn, indigestion, nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea with antacid aluminum or antacids calcium, and gas and bloating with antacids simethicone

Question 10

Brand name – Pepcid®

OTC Antacid

Answer 10

Generic name – Famotidine

Treating mostly – heartburn, indigestion, nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea with antacid aluminum or antacids calcium, and gas and bloating with antacids simethicone

Question 11

Brand name – Pepto-Bismol®

OTC Antacid

Answer 11

Generic name – Bismuth Subsalicylate

Treating mostly – heartburn, indigestion, nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea with antacid aluminum or antacids calcium, and gas and bloating with antacids simethicone

Question 12

Brand name – Prevacid®

OTC Antacid

Answer 12

Generic name – Lansoprazole

Treating mostly – heartburn, indigestion, nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea with antacid aluminum or antacids calcium, and gas and bloating with antacids simethicone

Question 13

Brand name – Prilosec OTC®

OTC Antacid

Answer 13

Generic name – Omeprazole

Treating mostly – heartburn, indigestion, nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea with antacid aluminum or antacids calcium, and gas and bloating with antacids simethicone

Question 14

Brand name – Rolaids®

OTC Antacid

Answer 14

Generic names – Calcium Carbonate//Magnesium Hydroxide

Treating mostly – heartburn, indigestion, nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea with antacid aluminum or antacids calcium, and gas and bloating with antacids simethicone

Question 15

Brand name – Tagamet®

OTC Antacid

Answer 15

Generic name – Cimetidine

Treating mostly – heartburn, indigestion, nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea with antacid aluminum or antacids calcium, and gas and bloating with antacids simethicone

Question 16

Brand name – Tums®

OTC Antacid

Answer 16

Generic name – Calcium Carbonate

Treating mostly – heartburn, indigestion, nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea with antacid aluminum or antacids calcium, and gas and bloating with antacids simethicone

Question 17

Brand name – Zantac®

OTC Antacid

Answer 17

Generic name – Ranitidine

Treating mostly – heartburn, indigestion, nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea with antacid aluminum or antacids calcium, and gas and bloating with antacids simethicone

Question 18

Brand name – Citrate of Magnesium

OTC Laxative

Answer 18

Generic name – Magnesium Citrate

Treating – constipation

Question 19

Brand name – Colace®

OTC Laxative

Answer 19

Generic name – Docusate

Treating – constipation

Question 20

Brand name – Dulcolax®

OTC Laxative

Answer 20

Generic name – Biscodyl

Treating – constipation

Question 21

Brand name – Metamucil®

OTC Laxative

Answer 21

Generic name – Psyllium Fiber

Treating – constipation

Question 22

Brand name – Milk of Magnesia®

OTC Laxative

Answer 22

Generic name – Magnesium Hydroxide

Treating – constipation

Question 23

Brand name – Miralax®

OTC Laxative

Answer 23

Generic name – Polyethylene Glycol (PEC) 3350

Treating – constipation

Question 24

Brand name – Senokot®

OTC Laxative

Answer 24

Generic name – Sennosides

Treating – constipation

Question 25

Brand name -- Senokot-S® OTC Laxative

Answer 25

Generic names -- Docusate//Sennosides Treating -- constipation

Question 26

Brand name -- Afrin® Nasal Spray OTC Cough and Cold Medication

Answer 26

Generic name -- Oxymetazoline Treating -- nasal decongestant

Question 27

Brand name -- Delsym® OTC Cough and Cold Medication

Answer 27

Generic name -- Dextromethophan Treating -- cough suppressant

Question 28

Brand name -- Neo-Synephrine® Nasal Spray OTC Cough and Cold Medication

Answer 28

Generic name -- Phenylephrine Treating -- nasal decongestant

Question 29

Brand name -- Robitussin® OTC Cough and Cold Medication

Answer 29

Generic name -- Gualfenesin Treating -- expectorant

Question 30

Brand name -- Sudafed® OTC Cough and Cold Medication

Answer 30

Generic name -- Pseudoephedrine Treating -- decongestant

Question 31

Brand name -- Allegra® OTC Allergy Medication (Antihistamine)

Answer 31

Generic name -- Fexofenadine Treating -- allergies

Question 32

Brand name -- Benadryl® OTC Allergy Medication (Antihistamine)

Answer 32

Generic name -- Diphenhydramine Treating -- allergies

Question 33

Brand name -- Chor-Trimeton® OTC Allergy Medication (Antihistamine)

Answer 33

Generic name -- Chlorpheniramine Treating -- allergies

Question 34

Brand names -- Claritin®, Alavert® OTC Allergy Medications (Antihistamines)

Answer 34

Generic name -- Loratadine Treating -- allergies

Question 35

Brand name -- Flonase® Nasal Spray OTC Allergy Medication (Antihistamine)

Answer 35

Generic name -- Fluticasone Treating -- allergies

Question 36

Brand name -- Nasacort® Nasal Spray OTC Allergy Medication (Antihistamine)

Answer 36

Generic name -- Triamcinolone Treating -- allergies

Question 37

Brand names -- Zaditor®, Airways® Eye Drops OTC Allergy Medications (Antihistamines)

Answer 37

Generic name -- Ketotifen Treating -- allergies

Question 38

Brand name -- Zyrtec® OTC Allergy Medication (Antihistamines)

Answer 38

Generic name -- Cetirizine Treating -- allergies

Question 39

Brand name -- Lamisil® OTC Antifungal

Answer 39

Generic name -- Terbinafine Treating -- minor topical fungal infections (e.g. jock itch, athlete's foot, and ringworm)

Question 40

Brand name -- Lamisil® AF OTC Antifungal

Answer 40

Generic name -- Tolnaftate Treating -- minor topical fungal infections (e.g. jock itch, athlete's foot, and ringworm)

Question 41

Brand name -- Lotrimin® OTC Antifungal

Answer 41

Generic name -- Clotrimazole Treating -- minor topical fungal infections (e.g. jock itch, athlete's foot, and ringworm)

Question 42

Brand name -- Zeasorb®, Monistat® Vaginal Cream OTC Antifungals

Answer 42

Generic name -- Miconazole Treating -- minor topical fungal infections (e.g. jock itch, athlete's foot, and ringworm)