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1
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Motrin/Advil

A

ibuprofen

Non-Steroidal Antiinflammatory (NSAID)

200-400 mg Q 4-6 hours

mAX: 1.2g for OTC, or 3.2g for Rx

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Aleve

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naproxen sodium

Non-Steroidal Antiinflammatory (NSAID)

220—440 mg within first hour, then 220 mg Q 8—12 hours

mAX: Naproxen 1500 mg; Naproxen sodium up to 1650 mg; 660 mg/day for OTC, Max 10 days

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Benadryl

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diphenhydramine

1st Generation Antihistamine

25 - 50 mg Q 4 to 6 hrs

Max: 300mg

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Claritin

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loratadine

2nd Generation Antihistamine

10 mg daily or 5 mg BID

Max: 10mg

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Citracal

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calcium citrate

calcium supplement

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Claritin D

A

loratadine and pseudoephedrine

2nd Generation Antihistamine and decongestant

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Delsym

A

dextromethorphan

Antitussive

10-20 mg Q 4 hr or 30 mg Q 6-8 hours; extended release: 60 mg twice daily

Max: 120mg

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Pepcid

A

famotidine

heartburn

10-20 mg BID. Should not take for more than 2 weeks without consulting a physician

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Prilosec OTC

A

omeprazole

Proton Pump Inhibitor

20 mg once daily should not take for more than 2 weeks without consulting a physician; treatment may be repeated after 4 months if needed

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Sudafed

A

pseudoephedrine

Decongestant

60 mg Q 4-6 hrs; ER 120 mg BID or 240 mg daily

max: 240 mg

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Pepto-Bismol

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bismuth subsalicylate

Antidiarrheal

524 mg Q 30 minutes to 1 hour PRN 4.2 g; max 7 days

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Mucinex

A

guaifenesin

chest congestion

200-400 mg Q 4 hrs; ER 600-1200 mg Q 12 hours.

Max:2.4g

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Tylenol

A

acetaminophen

Analgesic

650-1000mg Q6h 4g

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Zyrtec

A

cetirizine

2nd Generation Antshistamine

5-10 mg once daily 10mg

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Bengay

A

methylsalicylate and menthol

Topical analgesic

Apply to affected area; may repeat up to 3-4 times/day 4x a day

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Zyrtec D

A

cetirizine and pseudoephedrine

2nd Generation Antihistamine and decongestant

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Colace

A

docusate

Stool Softner

100mg BID 500mg

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Imodium

A

loperamide

Antidiarrheal

Initial: 4 mg, followed by 2 mg after each loose stool 16mg

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Cortaid

A

hydrocortisone

skin conditions

1-2x daily 2x a day

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Dulcolax

A

bisacodyl

Stimulant laxative

5-15 mg as single dose 15 mg/day PO or 10 mg/day PR

21
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Lamisil

A

terbinafine

Antifungal

Apply to affected area once or twice daily for 1 week

22
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Zantac

A

ranitidine

heartburn

75—150 mg PO daily or BID 300mg for OTC; should not take for more than 2 weeks without consulting a physician

23
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Robitussin

A

guaifenesin

chest congestion

24
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Abreva

A

docosanol

Antiviral

Apply 5 times/day to affected area of face or lips max 10 days

25
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Monistat

A

miconazole

Antifungal

26
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Afrin

A

oxymetazoline

nasal decongestant

Instill 2-3 sprays into each nostril twice daily for ≤3 days

27
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Nix

A

permethrin

Antiparasitic

28
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Nicoderm

A

nicotine

Smoking Cessation Aid

gum max 24 pieces a day; lozenge max 20/day and at least 9/day

29
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Senokot

A

senna

Stimulant laxative

15 mg once daily 70-100 mg/day

30
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Tylenol PM

A

acetaminophen and diphenhydramine

Analgesic and 1st generation antihistamine

31
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Bayer Aspirin

A

aspirin

salicylate analgesic

81 mg once daily none

32
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Visine

A

tetrahydrozoline

eye redness

Instill 1-2 drops in each eye 2-4 times/day

33
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Mylicon/Gas-X

A

simethicone

Antiflatulent

40-360 mg after meals and at bedtime, PRN 500mg

34
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Rogaine

A

minoxidil

hair growth

Apply twice daily; 4 months of therapy may be necessary for hair growth

35
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Anbesol

A

benzocaine

Local anesthetic

36
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Zaditor/Alaway

A

ketotifen

allergy for eyes

Instill 1 drop into the affected eye(s) BID 3 drops

37
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TUMS

A

calcium carbonate

Antacid

1 to 4 tablets as symptoms occur 8000 mg daily for up to 2 weeks

38
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Chlor-trimeton

A

chlorpheniramine

1st Generation Antihistamine

4 mg Q 4-6 hrs; ER 12 mg BID 24mg

39
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Metamucil

A

psyllium

Bulk forming laxative

1-3x a day; each dose has 2.4g of fiber 7.2g

40
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Gingko

A

Memory

41
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Garlic

A

Lower cholesterol

42
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Ginseng

A

Energy

43
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Fish Oil

A

Lower cholesterol

44
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Glucosamine

A

Arthritis

45
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Melatonin

A

Sleep

46
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Echinacea

A

Cold prevention

47
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CoQ10

A

Heart Health

48
Q

Saw Palmetto

A

Benign Prostatic Hyperplagia

49
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Black cohosh

A

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