| Generic Name | Brand Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesics | ||
| Acetaminophen and aspirin | Excedrin® Extra Strength Tablet; Gelpirin® Geltabs; Goody's® Headache Powders | Relief of mild to moderate pain or fever; avoid alcoholic beverages; take with food or a full glass of water |
| Acetaminophen and diphenhydramine | Arthritis Foundation® NightTime Max Strength Caplet; Excedrin P.M.®; Legatrin PM® Caplet; Midol® PM Caplet | Relief of mild to moderate pain or sinus headache |
| Acetaminophen and phenyltolaxamine | Percogesic® Tablet | Relief of mild to moderate pain |
| Capsaicin | Capsin®; Capzasin-P®; No Pain-HP®; R-Gel®; Zostrix®; Zostrix®-HP | FDA approved for the topical treatment of pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, diabetic neuropathy, and postsurgical pain. Unlabeled use: Treatment of pain associated with psoriasis, chronic neuralgias unresponsive to other forms of therapy, and intractable pruritis. |
| Choline salicylate | Arthropan® | Temporary relief of pain of rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever, osteoarthritis, and other conditions for which oral salicylates are recommended; useful in patients in which there is difficulty in administering doses in a tablet or capsule dosage form because of the liquid dosage form |
| Triethanolamine salicylate | Myoflex® Cream; Sportscreme® | Relief of pain of muscular aches, rheumatism, neuralgia, sprains, arthritis on intact skin |
| Antacids, Antiflatulents, or Antiemetics | ||
| Aluminum carbonate | Basaljel® | Hyperacidity; hyperphosphatemia |
| Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate | Gaviscon® Liquid | Temporary relief of symptoms associated with gastric acidity |
| Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide | Aludrox®; Maalox® Plus; Maalox® Therapeutic Concentrate | Antacid; used to treat hyperphosphatemia in renal failure |
| Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium trisilicate | Gaviscon®-2 Tablet; Gaviscon® Tablet | Temporary relief of hyperacidity |
| Aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone | Di-Gel®; Gas-Ban DS®; Gelusil®; Maalox® Plus; Magalox Plus®; Mylanta®-II; Mylanta® | Temporary relief of hyperacidity associated with gas; may be used for indications associated with other antacids |
| Calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate | Mylanta® Gelcaps® | Relief of hyperacidity |
| Calcium carbonate and simethicone | Titralac® Plus Liquid | Relief of acid indigestion, heartburn, peptic esophagitis, hiatal hernia, and gas |
| Cyclizine | Marezine® | Prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, and vertigo associated with motion sickness; control of postoperative nausea and vomiting |
| Dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate | Rolaids® Chewable Tablet | Symptomatic relief of upset stomach associated with hyperacidity |
| Dimenhydrinate | Calm-X® Oral; Dimetabs® Oral; Dramamine® Oral; Marmine® Oral; Tega-Vert® Oral; TripTone® Caplets® | Treatment and prevention of nausea, vertigo, and vomiting associated with motion sickness |
| Magaldrate and simethicone | Riopan Plus ® | Relief of hyperacidity associated with peptic ulcer, gastritis, peptic esophagitis, and hiatal hernia |
| Phosphorated carbohydrate solution | Emecheck® Liquid; Emetrol® Liquid; Naus-A-Way® Liquid; Nausetrol® Liquid | Relief of nausea associated with upset stomach that occurs with intestinal flu, pregnancy, food indescretions, and emotional upsets |
| Simethicone | Degas®; Flatulex®; Gas-X®; Maalox Anti-Gas®; Mylanta Gas®; Mylicon®; Phazyme®; Silain®; Ovol® (Canadian) | Relieves flatulence and functional gastric bloating, and postoperative gas pains |
| Antidiarrheals and Laxatives | ||
| Attapulgite | Children's Kaopectate®; Diasorb®; Kaopectate® Advanced Formula; Kaopectate® Maximum Strength Caplets; Rheaban® | Symptomatic treatment of diarrhea |
| Bisacodyl | Bisac-Evac®; Bisacodyl Uniserts®; Bisco-Lax®; Carter's Little Pills®; Clysodrast®; Dacodyl®; Deficol®; Dulcolax®; Fleet® Laxative; Theralax® | Treatment of constipation; colonic evacuation prior to procedures or examination |
| Calcium polycarbophil | Equalactin® Chewable Tablet; Fiberall® Chewable Tablet; FiberCon® Tablet; Fiber-Lax® Tablet; Mitrolan® Chewable Tablet | Treatment of constipation or diarrhea by restoring a more normal moisture level and providing bulk in the patient's intestinal tract; calcium polycarbophil is supplied as the approved substitute whenever a bulk-forming laxative is ordered in a tablet, capsule, wafer, or other oral solid dosage form |
| Castor oil | Alphamul®; Emulsoil®; Fleet® Flavored Castor Oil; Neoloid®; Purge® | Preparation for rectal or bowel examination or surgery; rarely used to relieve constipation; also applied to skin as emollient and protectant |
| Docusate and casanthranol | Dialose® Plus Capsule; Diocto C®; Diocto-K Plus®; Dioctolose Plus®; Disanthrol®; DSMC Plus®; D-S-S Plus®; Genasoft® Plus; Peri-Colace®; Pro-Sof® Plus; Regulace®; Silace-C® | Treatment of constipation generally associated with dry, hard stools and decreased intestinal motility |
| Glycerin | Fleet® Babylax® Rectal; Sani-Supp® Suppository | Constipation |
| Kaolin and pectin | Kaodene®; Kao-Spen®; Kapectolin® | Treatment of uncomplicated diarrhea |
| Lactase enzyme | Dairy Ease®; Lactaid®; Lactrase® | Helps to digest lactose in milk for patients with lactose intolerance; may be administered with meals |
| Magnesium hydroxide and mineral oil emulsion | Haley's M-O® Oral Suspension | Short-term treatment of occasional constipation |
| Malt soup extract | Maltsuprex® | Short-term treatment of constipation |
| Methylcellulose | Citrucel® Powder | Adjunct in treatment of constipation |
| Mineral oil | Fleet® Mineral Oil Enema; Kondremul®; Milkinol®; Neo-Cultol®; Zymenol® | Temporary relief of constipation; relieve fecal impaction; preparation for bowel studies or surgery |
| Senna | Black Draught®; Senexon®; Senna-Gen®; Senokot®; Senolax®; X-Prep® Liquid | Short-term treatment of constipation; evacuate the colon for bowel or rectal examinations; liquid may be administered with fruit juice or milk to mask taste |
| Sodium phosphate | Fleet® Enema; Fleet® Phospho®-Soda | Short-term treatment of constipation; evacuation of the colon for rectal and bowel exams; source of sodium and phosphorus; treatment and prevention of hypophosphatemia |
| Asthma | ||
| Aminophylline, amobarbital, and ephedrine | Amesec® Capsules | Symptomatic relief of asthma; should be administered with water 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals |
| Cough/Cold or Allergy | ||
| Acetaminophen and dextromethorphan | Bayer® Select® Chest Cold Caplets; Drixoral® Cough & Sore Throat Liquid Caps | Treat mild to moderate pain; symptomatic relief of coughs caused by minor viral upper respiratory tract infections or inhaled irritants; most effective for a chronic nonproductive cough |
| Acetaminophen and pseudoephedrine | Allerest® No Drowsiness; Bayer® Select Head Cold Caplets; Coldrine®; Dristan® Cold Caplets; Dynafed®, Maximum Strength; Ornex® No Drowsiness; Sinarest®, No Drowsiness; Sine-Aid®, Maximum Strength; Sine-Off® Maximum Strength No Drowsiness Formula; Sinus Excedrin® Extra Strength; Sinus-Relief®; Sinutab® Without Drowsiness; Tylenol® Sinus, Maximum Strength | Temporary relief of sinus symptoms with no drowsiness |
| Acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine, and pseudoephedrine | Alka-Seltzer® Plus Cold Liqui-Gels Capsules; Aspirin-Free Bayer® Select® Allergy Sinus Caplets; Co-Hist®; Sinutab® Tablet | Temporary relief of sinus symptoms |
| Acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine | Alka-Seltzer® Plus Flu & Body Aches Non-Drowsy Liqui-Gels; Comtrex® Maximum Strength Non-Drowsy; Sudafed® Severe Cold; Theraflu® Non-Drowsy Formula Maximum Strength; Tylenol® Cold No Drowsiness; Tylenol® Flu Maximum Strength | Relief of cold and flu symptoms with no drowsiness |
| Brompheniramine | Bromarest®; Brombay®; Bromphen®; Brotane®; Chlorphed®; Cophene-B®; Diamine T.D.®; Dimetane® Extentabs®; Nasahist B®; ND-Stat®; Oraminic ® II; Sinusol-B®; Veltane® | Treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and other allergic symptoms including urticaria |
| Brompheniramine and phenylephrine | Dimetane® Decongestant Elixir | Temporary relief of symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, and vasomotor rhinitis, including nasal obstruction |
| Brompheniramine and phenylpropanolamine | Bromaline® Elixir; Bromanate® Elixir; Bromatapp®; Bromphen® Tablet; Cold & Allergy® Elixir; Dimaphen® Tablet; Dimaphen® Elixir; Dimetapp® 4-Hour Liqui-Gel Capsule; Dimetapp® Elixir; Dimetapp® Tablet; Dimetapp® Extentabs®; Genatap® Elixir; Myphetapp®; Tamine®; Vicks® DayQuil® Allergy Relief 4 Hour Tablet | Temporary relief of nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes |
| Brompheniramine and pseudoephedrine | Brofed® Elixir; Bromfed® Syrup; Bromfed® Tablet; Bromfenex® PD; Drixoral® Syrup | Temporary relief of symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, and vasomotor rhinitis, including nasal obstruction |
| Chlorpheniramine | Aller-Chlor®; AL-R®; Chlo-Amine®; Chlorate®; Chlor-Pro®; Chlor-Trimeton®; Kloromin®; Phenetron®; Telechlor®; Teldrin® | Relief of perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis and other allergic symptoms including urticaria |
| Chlorpheniramine and acetaminophen | Coricidin® Tablet | Symptomatic relief of congestion, headache, aches, and pains of colds and flu |
| Chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine | Dallergy-D® Syrup; Ed A-Hist® Liquid; Histatab® Plus Tablet; Histor-D® Syrup; Novahistine® Elixir; Rolatuss® Plain Liquid; Ru-Tuss® Liquid | Temporary relief of nasal congestion and eustachian tube congestion as well as runny nose, sneezing, itching of nose or throat, itchy and watery eyes |
| Chlorpheniramine and phenylpropanolamine | Allerest® 12 Hour Capsule; A.R.M.® Caplet; Chlor-Rest® Tablet; Demazin® Syrup; Genamin® Cold Syrup; Ornade® Spansule®; Parhist SR®; Resaid®; Rescon Liquid; Silaminic® Cold Syrup; Temazin® Cold Syrup; Thera-Hist® Syrup; Triaminic® Cold Tablet; Triaminic® Allergy Tablet; Triaminic® Syrup; Tri-Nefrin® Extra Strength Tablet; Triphenyl® Syrup | Symptomatic relief of nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose or throat, and itchy or watery eyes due to the common cold or allergic rhinitis |
| Chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine | Allerest® Maximum Strength; Anamine® Syrup; Anaplex® Liquid; Chlorafed® Liquid; Chlor-Trimeton® 4-Hour Relief Tablet; Co-Pyronil® 2 Pulvules®; Deconamine® SR; Deconamine® Syrup ; Deconamine® Tablet; Fedahist® Tablet; Hayfebrol® Liquid; Histalet® Syrup; Klerist-D® Tablet; Pseudo-Gest Plus® Tablet; Rhinosyn® Liquid; Rhinosyn-PD® Liquid; Ryna® Liquid; Sudafed Plus® Tablet | Relief of nasal congestion associated with the common cold, hay fever, and other allergies, sinusitis, eustachian tube blockage, and vasomotor and allergic rhinitis |
| Chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and dextromethorphan | Cerose-DM® Liquid | Temporary relief of cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation; relief of nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing |
| Chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and phenylpropanolamine | Hista-Vadrin® Tablet | Symptomatic relief of rhinitis and nasal congestion due to colds or allergy |
| Chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and phenyltoloxamine | Comhist® Tablet; Comhist® LA Capsule | Symptomatic relief of rhinitis and nasal congestion due to colds or allergy |
| Chlorpheniramine, phenylpropanolamine, and acetaminophen | BQ® Tablet; Congestant D®; Coricidin D'®; Dapacin® Cold Capsule; Duadacin® Capsule; Tylenol® Cold Effervescent Medication Tablet | Symptomatic relief of nasal congestion and headache from colds/sinus congestion |
| Chlorpheniramine, phenylpropanolamine, and dextromethorphan | Triaminicol® Multi-Symptom Cold Syrup | Relief of runny nose, sneezing with cough suppressant; promotes nasal and sinus drainage |
| Clemastine and phenylpropanolamine | Tavist-D® | Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis; pruritus of the eyes, nose, or throat; lacrimation and nasal congestion |
| Dexbrompheniramine and pseudoephedrine | Disobrom®; Disophrol® Chronotabs®; Disophrol® Tablet; Drixomed®; Drixoral®; Histrodrix®; Resporal® | Relief of symptoms of upper respiratory mucosal congestion in seasonal and perennial nasal allergies, acute rhinitis, rhinosinusitis, and eustachian tube blockage |
| Dextromethorphan | Benylin DM®; Children's Hold®; Creo-Terpin®; Delsym®; Drixoral® Cough Liquid Caps; Hold® DM; Pertussin® CS; Pertussin® ES; Robitussin® Cough Calmers; Robitussin® Pediatric; Scot-Tussin DM® Cough Chasers; Silphen DM®; St. Joseph® Cough Suppressant; Sucrets® Cough Calmers; Suppress®; Trocal®; Vicks Formula 44®; Vicks Formula 44® Pediatric Formula | Symptomatic relief of coughs caused by minor viral upper respiratory tract infections or inhaled irritants; most effective for a chronic nonproductive cough |
| Diphenhydramine and pseudoephedrine | Actifed® Allergy Tablet (Night); Banophen® Decongestant Capsule; Benadryl® Decongestant Allergy Tablet | Relief of symptoms of upper respiratory mucosal congestion in seasonal and perennial nasal allergies, acute rhinitis, rhinosinusitis, and eustachian tube blockage |
| Guaifenesin and phenylpropanolamine | Ami-Tex LA®; Coldlac-LA®; Conex®; Contuss® XT; Dura-Vent®; Entex® LA; Genagesic®; Genamin® Expectorant; Guaifenex® PPA 75; Guaipax®; Myminic® Expectorant; Naldecon-EX® Children's Syrup; Nolex® LA; Partuss® LA; Phenylfenesin® L.A.; Profen® II; Profen® LA; Rymed-TR®; Silaminic® Expectorant; Sildicon-E®; Snaplets-EX®; Triaminic® Expectorant; Tri-Clear® Expectorant; Triphenyl® Expectorant; ULR-LA®; Vicks® DayQuil® Sinus Pressure & Congestion Relief | Relief of respiratory conditions where tenacious mucous plugs and congestion complicate the problem |
| Guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine | Congess® Jr; Congess® Sr; Congestac®; Deconsal® II; Defen-LA®; Entex® PSE; Eudal-SR®; Fedahist® Expectorant; Fedahist® Expectorant Pediatric; Glycofed®; Guaifed®; Guaifed-PD®; Guaifenex® PSE; GuaiMAX-D®; Guaitab®; Guaivent®; Guai-Vent/PSE®; Guiatuss® PE; Halotussin® PE; Histalet® X; Nasabid®; Respa-1st®; Respaire-60® SR; Respaire-120® SR; Robitussin-PE®; Robitussin® Severe Congestion Liqui-Gels; Ru-Tuss® DE; Rymed®; Sinufed® Timecelles®; Touro® LA; Tuss-LA®; V-Dec-M®; Versacaps®; Zephrex®; Zephrex® LA | Enhances output of respiratory tract fluid and reduces mucosal congestion and edema in nasal passage |
| Guaifenesin, phenylpropanolamine, and dextromethorphan | Anatuss®; Guiatuss CF®; Naldecon® DX Adult Liquid; Profen II DM®; Robafen® CF; Robitussin-CF®; Siltussin-CF® | Relief of nasal congestion and cough |
| Guaifenesin, phenylpropanolamine, and phenylephrine | Coldloc®; Contuss®, Dura-Gest®, Enomine®; Entex®; Guaifenex®; Guiatex® | Relief of nasal congestion, running nose, sneezing, itching of nose, throat, and watery eyes |
| Guaifenesin, pseudoephedrine, and dextromethorphan | Anatuss® DM; Dimacol® Caplets; Rhinosyn-X® Liquid; Ru-Tuss® Expectorant; Sudafed® Cold & Cough Liquid Caps | Relief of nasal congestion and cough |
| Oxymetazoline | Afrin® Children's Nose Drops; Afrin® Nasal Solution; Allerest® 12 Hour Nasal Solution; Chlorphed®-LA Nasal Solution; Dristan® Long Lasting Nasal Solution; Drixoral® Nasal (Canadian); Duramist® Plus®; Duration® Nasal Solution; Neo-Synephrine® 12-Hour Nasal Solution; Nostrilla®; NTZ® Long Acting Nasal Solution; OcuClear® Ophthalmic; Sinarest® 12 Hour Nasal Solution; Sinex® Long-Acting; Twice-A-Day® Nasal; Visine® L.R. Ophthalmic; 4-Way® Long Acting Nasal Solution | Symptomatic relief of nasal mucosal congestion and adjunctive therapy of middle ear infections associated with acute or chronic rhinitis, the common cold, sinusitis, hay fever, or other allergies; relief of redness of eye due to minor eye irritations |
| Phenindamine | Nolahist® | Treatment of perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria |
| Phenyltoloxamine, phenylpropanolamine, and acetaminophen | Sinubid® Tablet | Intermittent symptomatic treatment of nasal congestion in sinus or other frontal headache; treatment of allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis, coryza; treatment of facial pain and pressure of acute and chronic sinusitis |
| Propylhexedrine | Benzedrex® Inhaler | Topical nasal decongestant |
| Pseudoephedrine and dextromethorphan | Drixoral® Cough & Congestion Liquid Caps; Vicks® 44D Cough & Head Congestion Capsule; Vicks® 44D Non-Drowsy Cold & Cough Liqui-Caps | Temporary symptomatic relief of nasal congestion due to the common cold, upper respiratory allergies, and sinusitis; promotes nasal or sinus drainage; symptomatic relief of coughs caused by minor viral upper respiratory tract infections or inhaled irritants; most effective for a chronic nonproductive cough |
| Pseudoephedrine and ibuprofen | Advil® Cold & Sinus Caplets; Dimetapp® Sinus Caplets; Dristan® Sinus Caplets; Motrin® IB Sinus Caplets; Sine-Aid® IB Caplets | Temporary symptomatic relief of nasal congestion due to the common cold, upper respiratory allergies, and sinusitis; promotes nasal or sinus drainage; relief of sinus headaches and pains |
| Terpin hydrate | Symptomatic relief of cough; contains 42% ethyl alcohol | |
| Triprolidine and pseudoephedrine | Actagen® Syrup; Actagen® Tablet; Allercon® Tablet; Allerfrin® Syrup; Allerfrin® Tablet; Allerphed Syrup; Aprodine® Syrup; Aprodine® Tablet; Cenafed® Plus Tablet; Genac® Tablet; Silafed® Syrup; Triofed® Syrup; Triposed® Syrup; Triposed® Tablet | Temporary relief of nasal congestion; decongest sinus openings, runny nose, sneezing, itching of nose or throat, and itchy watery eyes due to common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies; may cause drowsiness |
| Xylometazoline | Otrivin® Nasal | Symptomatic relief of nasal and nasopharyngeal mucosal congestion; use with caution in patients with hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular or coronary artery disease; do not use for more than 4 days |
| Dermatologics | ||
| Aluminum sulfate and calcium acetate | Bluboro®; Boropak®; Domeboro® Topical; Pedi-Boro® | Astringent wet dressing for relief of inflammatory conditions of the skin and used to reduce weeping that may occur in dermatitis |
| Bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B, and lidocaine | Clomycin® | Prevent and treat susceptible superficial topical infections |
| Benzoic acid and salicylic acid | Whitfield's Ointment | Treatment of athlete's foot and ringworm of the scalp |
| Benzoin | AeroZoin®; TinBen®; TinCoBen® | Protective application for irritations of the skin; sometimes used in boiling water as steam inhalants for their expectorant and soothing action |
| Benzoyl peroxide | Advanced Formula Oxy® Sensitive Gel; Ambi 10®; Ben-Aqua®; Benoxyl®; Benzac AC® Gel; Benzac AC® Wash; Benzac W® Gel; Benzac W® Wash; 5-Benzagel®; 10-Benzagel®; Benzashave® Cream; BlemErase® Lotion; Brevoxyl® Gel; Clear By Design® Gel; Clearsil® Maximum Strength; Del Aqua-5® Gel; Del Aqua-10® Gel; Desquam-E® Gel; Desquam-X® Gel; Desquam-X® Wash; Dryox® Gel; Dryox® Wash; Exact® Cream; Fostex® 10% BPO Gel; Fostex® 10% Wash; Fostex® Bar; Loroxide® Neutrogena® Acne Mask; Oxy-5® Advanced Formula for Sensitive Skin; Oxy-5® Tinted; Oxy-10® Advanced Formula for Sensitive Skin; Oxy 10® Wash; PanOxyl®-AQ; PanOxyl® Bar; Perfectoderm® Gel; Peroxin A5®; Peroxin A10®; Persa-Gel®; Theroxide® Wash; Vanoxide® | Adjunctive treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris acne rosacea |
| Camphor and phenol | Campho-Phenique® Liquid | Relief of pain and for minor infections |
| Camphor, menthol, and phenol | Sarna Topical Lotion | Relief of dry, itching skin |
| Chlorophyll | Chloresium®; Derifil®; Nullo®; PALS® | Topically promotes normal healing; relief of pain and inflammation; reduce malodors in wounds, burns, surface ulcers, abrasions, and skin irritations; used orally to control fecal and urinary odors in colostomy, ileostomy, or incontinence |
| Chloroxine | Capitrol® Shampoo | Treatment of dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp |
| Coal tar | AquaTar®; Denorex®; DHS® Tar; Duplex® T; Estar®; Fototar®; Neutrogena® T/Derm; Oxipor® VHC; Pentrax®; Polytar®; psoriGel®; T/Gel®; Zetar® | Topically for controlling dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, or psoriasis |
| Coal tar and salicyclic acid | X-seb® T Shampoo | Control seborrheal dermatitis, dandruff |
| Coal tar, lanolin, and mineral oil | Balnetar® Bath Oil | Control psoriasis, seborrheal dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, eczematoid dermatitis |
| Dibucaine | Nupercainal® | Fast, temporary relief of pain and itching due to hemorrhoids, minor burns, or other minor skin conditions (amide derivative local anesthetic) |
| Dibucaine and hydrocortisone | Corticaine® Topical Cream | Relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses and for external anal itching |
| Glycerin, lanolin, and peanut oil | Massé® Breast Cream | Nipple care of pregnant and nursing women |
| Lactic acid and sodium-PCA | LactiCare® Lotion | Lubricate and moisturize the skin counteracting dryness and itching |
| Lactic acid with ammonium hydroxide | Lac-Hydrin® Lotion | Treatment of moderate to severe xerosis and ichthyosis vulgaris |
| Lanolin, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, and petrolatum | Lubriderm® Lotion | Treatment of dry skin |
| Malathion | OvideTM Topical Lotion | Treatment of head lice and their ova |
| Merbromin | Mercurochrome® Topical Solution | Topical antiseptic |
| Methoxycinnamate and oxybenzone | PreSun® 29; Ti-Screen® | Reduce the chance of premature aging of the skin and skin cancer from overexposure to the sun |
| Methylbenzethonium chloride | Diaparene®; Puri-ClensTM; Sween Cream® | Treatment of diaper rash and ammonia dermatitis |
| Nonoxynol 9 | Because®; Delfen®; Emko®; Encare®; Gynol II®; InterceptTM; Koromex®; Ramses®; Semicid®; Shur-Seal® | Spermatocide in contraception |
| Parachlorometaxylenol | Metasep® | Aid in relief of dandruff and associated conditions |
| Povidone-iodine | ACU-dyne®; Aerodine®; Betadine®; Betadine® 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution; Betagen; Biodine; Efodine®; Iodex®; Iodex-p®; Isodine®; Mallisol®; Massengil® Medicated Douche w/ Cepticin; Minidyne®; Operand®; Polydine®; Summer's Eve® Medicated Douche; Yeast-Gard® Medicated Douche | External antiseptic with broad microbicidal spectrum against bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, and yeasts |
| Pyrithione zinc | DHS Zinc®; Head & Shoulders® Shampoo; Sebulon®; Theraplex Z®; Zincon® Shampoo; ZNP® Bar | Relief of itching, irritation, and scalp flaking associated with dandruff and/or seborrheal dermatitis of the scalp |
| Salicylic acid | Acnex® (Canadian); Acnomel® (Canadian); Clear Away® Disc; Compound W®; Dr Scholl's® Disk; Dr Scholl's® Wart Remover; DuoFilm®; DuoPlant® Gel; Freezone® Solution; Gordofilm® Liquid; Mediplast® Plaster; Mosco® Liquid; Occlusal-HP Liquid; Off-Ezy® Wart Remover; Panscol®; Psor-a-set® Soap; P&S® Shampoo; Sal-Acid® Plaster; Salactic® Film; Sal-Plant® Gel; Trans-Planta® (Canadian); Trans-Ver-Sal® (Canadian); Trans-Ver-Sal® AdultPatch; Trans-Ver-Sal® PediaPatch; Trans-Ver-Sal® PlantarPatch; Wart-Off®; | Topically used for its keratolytic effect in controlling seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis of body and scalp, dandruff, and other scaling dermatoses; remove warts, corns, and calluses |
| Salicylic acid and lactic acid | Duofilm® Solution | Treatment of benign epithelial tumors such as warts |
| Salicylic acid and propylene glycol | Keralyt® Gel | Removal of excessive keratin in hyperkeratotic skin disorders, including various ichthyosis, keratosis palmaris and plantaris, and psoriasis; may be used to remove excessive keratin in dorsal and plantar hyperkeratotic lesions |
| Sulfur and salicylic acid | Aveeno® Cleansing Bar; Fostex®; Pernox®; SAStid® Plain Therapeutic Shampoo and Acne Wash; Sebulex® | Therapeutic shampoo for dandruff and seborrheal dermatitis; acne skin cleanser |
| Thimerosal | Aeroaid®; Mersol®; Merthiolate® | Organomercurial antiseptic with sustained bacteriostatic and fungistatic activity |
| Triacetin | Fungoid®; Ony-Clear® Nail Aerosol | Fungistat for athlete's foot and other superficial fungal infections |
| Undecyclenic acid and derivatives | Caldesene® Topical; Fungoid® AF Topical Solution; Pedi-Pro Topical | Treatment of athlete's foot, ringworm, prickly heat, jock itch, diaper rash, and other minor skin irritations |
| Vitamin A and vitamin D |
A and DTM Ointment | Temporary relief of discomfort due to chapped skin, diaper rash, minor burns, abrasions, as well as irritations associated with ostomy skin care |
| Zinc oxide | Protective coating for mild skin irritations and abrasions; soothing and protective ointment to promote healing of chapped skin, diaper rash; if irritation develops, discontinue use and consult a physician; paste is easily removed with mineral oil; for external use only; do not use in eyes | |
| Zinc oxide, cod liver oil, and talc | Desitin® Ointment | Relief of diaper rash, superficial wounds and burns, and other minor skin irritations; if condition persists, or if rash, irritation, or sensitivity develops, discontinue and contact physician; for external use only |
| Dietary Supplements | ||
| Calcium citrate | Citracal® | Adjunct in prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis; treatment and prevention of calcium depletion |
| Calcium lactate | Adjunct in prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis; treatment and prevention of calcium depletion | |
| Calcium phosphate, dibasic | Posture® | Adjunct in prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis; treatment and prevention of calcium depletion |
| Ferrous salt and ascorbic acid | Ferancee®; Fero-Grad 500®; Ferromar® | Treatment of iron deficiency in nonpregnant or pregnant adults |
| Ferrous sulfate, ascorbic acid, and vitamin B complex | Iberet®-Liquid | Treatment of conditions of iron deficiency with an increased need for B complex vitamins and vitamin C; should be administered with water or juice on an empty stomach; may be administered with food to prevent irritation, however, not with cereals, dietary fiber, tea, coffee, eggs, or milk |
| Glucose, instant | B-D Glucose®; Glutose®; Insta-Glucose® | Management of hypoglycemia |
| Glucose polymers | Moducal®; Polycose®; Sumacal® | Supplies calories for those persons not able to meet the caloric requirement with usual food intake |
| Magnesium chloride | Slow-Mag® | Correct or prevent hypomagnesemia |
| Magnesium gluconate | Magonate® | Dietary supplement for treatment of magnesium deficiencies |
| Medium chain triglycerides | MCT Oil® | Dietary supplement for those who cannot digest long chain fats; malabsorption associated with disorders such as pancreatic insufficiency, bile salt deficiency, and bacterial overgrowth of the small bowel; induce ketosis as a prevention for seizures (akinetic, clonic, and petit mal) |
| Polysaccharide-iron complex | Hytinic®; Niferex®; Nu-Iron® | Prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemias |
| Vitamin B complex | Apatate®; Gevrabon®; Lederplex®; Lipovite®; MegaB®; MegatonTM; Mucoplex®; NeoVadrin® B Complex; Orexin®; Surbex® | Prevention and treatment of B complex vitamin deficiency |
| Vitamin B complex with vitamin C | Allbee® With C; Surbex-T® Filmtabs®; Surbex® With C Filmtabs®; Thera-Combex® H-P Kapseals®; Vicon-C® | Supportive nutritional supplementation in conditions in which water-soluble vitamins are required like GI disorders, chronic alcoholism, pregnancy, severe burns, and recovery from surgery |
| Vitamin B complex with vitamin C and folic acid | Berocca®; Folbesyn®; Nephrocaps® | Supportive nutritional supplementation in conditions in which water-soluble vitamins are required like GI disorders, chronic alcoholism, pregnancy, severe burns, and recovery from surgery |
| Zinc sulfate | Eye-Sed® Ophthalmic; Orazinc® Oral; Verazinc® Oral; Zincate® Oral | Zinc supplement (oral and parenteral); may improve wound healing in those who are deficient |
| Hemorrhoidal Preparations | ||
| Pramoxine | Anusol® Ointment; Fleet® Pain Relief; Itch-X®; Phicon®; PrameGel®; Prax®; Proctofoam® NS; Tronolane®; Tronothane® HCl | Temporary relief of pain and itching associated with anogenital pruritus or irritation; treatment of dermatosis, minor burns, or hemorrhoids |
| Witch hazel | Tucks® Cream/Gel/Pads | After-stool wipe to remove most causes of local irritation; temporary management of vulvitis, pruritus ani, and vulva; help relieve the discomfort of simple hemorrhoids, anorectal surgical wounds, and episiotomies |
| Ophthalmics | ||
| Artificial tears | Adsorbotear® Ophthalmic Solution; Akwa Tears® Solution; AquaSite® Ophthalmic Solution; Bion® Tears Solution; Comfort® Tears Solution; Dakrina® Ophthalmic Solution; Dry Eye® Therapy Solution; Dry Eyes® Solution; Dwelle® Ophthalmic Solution; Eye-Lube-A® Solution; HypoTears PF Solution; HypoTears Solution; Isopto® Plain Solution; Isopto® Tears Solution; Just Tears® Solution; Lacril® Ophthalmic Solution; Liquifilm® Tears Solution; Liquifilm® Forte Solution; LubriTears® Solution; Moisture® Ophthalmic Drops; Murine® Solution; Murocel® Ophthalmic Solution; Nature's Tears® Solution; Nu-Tears® Solution; Nu-Tears® II Solution; OcuCoat® Ophthalmic Solution; OcuCoat® PF Ophthalmic Solution; Puralube® Tears Solution; Refresh® Ophthalmic Solution; Refresh® Plus Ophthalmic Solution; Tear Drop® Solution; TearGard® Ophthalmic Solution; Teargen® Ophthalmic Solution; Tearisol® Solution; Tears Naturale® Free Solution; Tears Naturale® II Solution; Tears Naturale® Solution; Tears Plus® Solution; Tears Renewed® Solution; Ultra Tears® Solution; Viva-Drops® Solution | Ophthalmic lubricant; relief of dry eyes and eye irritation |
| Balanced salt solution | BSS® Ophthalmic | Intraocular irrigating solution; used to soothe and cleanse the eye in conjunction with hard contact lenses |
| Benzalkonium chloride | Benza®; Zephiran® | Surface antiseptic and germicidal preservative |
| Carboxymethylcellulose sodium | Cellufresh® Ophthalmic Solution; Celluvisc® Ophthalmic Solution | Preservative-free artificial tear substitute |
| Glycerin | Ophthalgan® Ophthalmic; Osmolglyn® Ophthalmic | Reduction of intraocular pressure; reduction of corneal edema; glycerin had been administered orally to reduce intracranial pressure |
| Naphazoline | AK-Con® Ophthalmic; Albalon® Liquifilm® Ophthalmic; Allerest® Eye Drops; Clear Eyes®; Comfort® Ophthalmic; Degest® 2 Ophthalmic; Estivin® II Ophthalmic; I-Naphline® Ophthalmic; Nafazair® Ophthalmic; Naphcon Forte® Ophthalmic; Naphcon® Ophthalmic; Nazil® Ofteno (Mexican); Opcon® Ophthalmic; Privine® Nasal; VasoClear® Ophthalmic; Vasocon Regular® Ophthalmic | Topical ocular vasoconstrictor; will temporarily relieve congestion, itching, and minor irritation; control hyperemia in patients with superficial corneal vascularity |
| Naphazoline and antazoline | Albalon-A® Ophthalmic Solution; Antazoline-V® Ophthalmic Solution; Vasocon-A® Ophthalmic Solution | Topical ocular congestion, irritation, and itching; use with caution in patients with cardiovascular disease |
| Naphazoline and pheniramine | Naphcon-A® Ophthalmic Solution | Topical ocular vasoconstrictor; use with caution in patients with cardiovascular disease |
| Phenylephrine and zinc sulfate | Optised® Ophthalmic; Phenylzin® Ophthalmic; Zincfrin® Ophthalmic | Soothe, moisturize, and remove redness due to minor eye irritation; discontinue use if ocular pain or visual changes are present after 3 days |
| Tetrahydrozoline | Collyrium Fresh® Ophthalmic; Eyesine® Ophthalmic; Geneye® Ophthalmic; Mallazine® Eye Drops; Murine® Plus Ophthalmic; Optigene® Ophthalmic; Tetrasine® Extra Ophthalmic; Tetrasine® Ophthalmic; Tyzine® Nasal; Visine® Extra Ophthalmic | Symptomatic relief of nasal congestion and conjunctival congestion |
| Oral | ||
| Benzocaine, gelatin, pectin, and sodium carboxymethylcellulose | Orabase® With Benzocaine Paste | Topical anesthetic and emollient for oral lesions |
| Cetylpyridinium | Ceepryn®; Cëpacol® Troches | Temporary relief of sore throat |
| Cetylpyridinium and benzocaine | Cëpacol® Anesthetic Troches | Symptomatic relief of sore throat |
| Gelatin, pectin, and methylcellulose | Orabase® Plain | Temporary relief from minor oral irritations |
| Phenol | Baker's P&S Topical; Cepastat® Chloraseptic® Oral; Ulcerease® | Relief of sore throat pain and mouth, gum, and throat irritations |
| Saliva substitute | Moi-Stir®; Orex®; Xero-Lube® | Relief of dry mouth and throat in xerostomia |
| Otic | ||
| Boric acid | Borofax® Topical; Dri-Ear® Otic; Swim-Ear® Otic | Ophthalmic: Mild antiseptic used for inflamed eyelids. Otic: Prophylaxis of swimmer's ear. Topical ointment: Temporary relief of chapped, chafed, or dry skin; diaper rash; abrasions; minor burns; sunburn; insect bites; and other skin irritations. |
| Miscellaneous or Multiple Use | ||
| Sodium chloride | Adsorbonac® Ophthalmic; Afrin® Saline Mist; AK-NaCl®; Ayr® Saline; Breathe Free®; Dristan® Saline Spray; HuMist® Nasal Mist; Muro 128® Ophthalmic; Muroptic-5®; NaSalTM; Nasal Moist®; Ocean Nasal Mist; Pretz®; SalineX®; SeaMist® | Prevention of muscle cramps and heat prostration; restoration of sodium ion in hyponatremia; induce abortion; restore moisture to nasal membranes; GU irrigant; reduction of corneal edema; source of electrolytes and water for expansion of the extracellular fluid compartment |
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