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What are the top non-sedating antihistamines?

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fexofenadine (Allegra Allergy 24-HR, Allegra Allergy Children); Loratadine (Claritin, Claritin Children); Cetirizine (Zyrtec, Zyrtec Childrens Allergy); levoceterizine (Xyzal Allergy 24 hr; xyzal allergy 24hr children)

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What are the top sedating antihistamines?

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diphenhydramine (benadryl) and chlorpheniramine

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What are the top cough suppressants?

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dextromethorphan (Delsym, robafen cough, robitussin cough)

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what is the top mucolytic-expectorant?

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guaifenesin (mucinex, rubitussin mucus + chest congestion, robafen)

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What is the top cough suppressant/mucolytic-expectorant?

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dextromethorphan/guaifenesin (robafen DM, Robitussin DM)

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What are the top decongestants?

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oxymetazoline (afrin - nasal); phenylephrine (sudafed PE - systemic); pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, nexafed, zephrex-D - systemic, behind the counter)

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What are the top non-sedating decongestants/antihistamines?

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cetirizine/pseudoephedrine (zyrtec-D); fexofenadine/pseudoephedrine (Allegra-D); loratadine/pseudoephedrine (Claritin-D)

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What are the top nasal steroid inhalers?

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budesonide (rhinocort allergy); fluticasone (flonase allergy relief, flonase sensimist, children’s flonase); triamcinolone (nasocort allergy 24 hrs, nasacort allergy 24 hr children)

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What is the top nasal mast cell stabilizer?

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cromolyn (nasalcrom)

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What is the top acne OTC?

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adapalene (differin), azelaic acid; benzoyl peroxide; salicylic acid

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What is the top alopecia OTC?

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minoxidil (rogaine) - topical

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What is the top cold sores (for herpes simplex) OTC?

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docosanol (abreva)

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What is the top dandruff shampoos OTC?

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ketoconazole 1% (nizoral A-D); pyrithione zinc (head & shoulders); selenium sulfide (selsun); coal tar (T/gell)

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What is the top diaper rash OTC?

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petrolatum/zinc oxide (desitin)

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What is the top topical antifungal for tinea infections OTC?

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butenafine (lotrimin ultra cream), clotrimazole, miconazole (lotrimin AF powder and spray); terbinafine (lamisil AT); tolnaftate (tinactin powder, cream, spray); undecylenic acid (fungi-Nail)

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What is the top vaginal antifungals for candida infections OTC?

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clotrimazole (gyne-lotrimin, others); miconazole (monistat-3, others)

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What is the top hemorrhoids OTC?

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phenylephrine (preparation H)

18
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What is the top lice OTC?

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permethrin 1% (nix); piperonyl butoxide/pyrethrin (RID)

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What is the top minor wounds care OTC?

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polymyxin/bacitracin/neomycin (neosporin - topical antifungal)

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What is the top pinworm OTC?

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pyrantel pamoate

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What is the top inflammation and rash treatment OTC?

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hydrocortisone cream 0.5% and 1% (cortaid, cortisone, cortizone-10) - available OTC and RX

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What is the top antidiarrheal OTC?

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bismuth subsalicylate (pepto-bismol) and loperamide (imodium A-D)

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What is the top constipation OTC?

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bisacodyl (dulcolax) as oral, enema, suppository; calcium polycarbophil (Fibercon); docusate sodium (colace) as oral, enema; glycerin suppository; magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia); methylcellulose (citrucel); mineral oil as oral, enema; polyethylene glycol 3350 (miralax) as OTC and Rx; psyllium (metamucil); sodium phosphate (Fleet enema) - enema; senna (ex-lax, senokot); senna/docusate (senokotS, sennaS); wheat dextrin (benefiber)

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What is the top contraception OTC?

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condoms; diaphragm; nonoxynol-9 spermicide; levonorgestrel (plan B One-step, others)- emergency contraception as OTC and Rx

25
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What insulins are available OTC?

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NPH (humlin N; novolin N); pre-mixed insulin (humulin 70/30; novolin 70/30); regular insulin (humulin R, novolin R)

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What are top probiotics OTC?

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lactobacillus (culturelle); bifidobacterium longum (align); saccharomyces boulardii (florastor)

27
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What are the top proton pump inhibitors OTC?

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esomeprazole (nexium); omeprazole (prilosec); lansoprazole (prevacid)

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What are the top H2-Receptor antagonists OTC?

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cimetidine, famotidine (pepcid), ranitidine (zantac)

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What are the top antacids & antigas OTC?

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aluminum/mag/simethicone (mylanta classic); calcium carb (tums); calcium carb/mag (mylanta supreme); calcium carb/simethicone (maalox advanced max strength); anhydrous citric acid/aspirin/sodium bicarb (alka-seltzer); simethicone (gas-x); alpha-galactosidase enzyme (beano); lactase enzyme (lactaid)

30
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What is top motion sickness otc?

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dimenhydrinate (dramamine); meclizine (dramamine all day less drowsy)

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