OTC drugs

Your Health

 10:58 AM (edited)  -  Public

OTC Drugs List

PAIN/FEVER
acetaminophen
aspirin
ibuprofen
ketoprofen
naproxen

Alka-Seltzer
Calpol Sugar-Free Infant Suspension 
Panadol  
Sumatriptan 

RESPIRATORY
Dimetapp
chlorpheniramine
clemastine
diphenhydramine
pseudoephedrine
phenylephrine
loratadine

Sore Throat Spray 
theophylline 

ephedrine
doxylamine succinate

Opium tincture
naphazoline hydrochloride 

DIGESTION/GASTROINTESTINAL
cimetidine
famotidine
ranitidine

aluminum hydroxide
magnesium hydrox/ aluminum hydrox/ simethicone
sodium bicarbonate
calcium carbonate
calcium carbonate/ magnesium carbonate
bismuth subsalicylate

loperamide
psyllium fiber
bisacodyl
mineral oil enema
senna
Lactaid

mineral oil

SUPPLEMENTS
Caltrate-600 Plus
Fer-in-sol
Poly-vi-fl or
Centrum
Vitamin D
Vitamin B

EAR CARE
star-otic

EYE CARE
Visine Allergy
Visine Allergy
Opti-Clear
Liquitears
Visine Dry Eye
Isopto Tears
sodium chloride opthalmic

NASAL SPRAYS
cromolyn
oxymetazoline
phenylephrine
xylometazoline

SKIN/TOPICAL
benzoyl peroxide
bacitracin
clotrimazole
miconazole
calamine
diphenhydramine
hydrocortisone
capsaicin

Rubbing Alcohol
Betadine
hydrogen peroxide

Vaseline
urea
salicylic acid gel

WOMEN’S HEALTH
clotrimazole
miconazole
tioconazole

MISCELLANEOUS
activated charcoal
glucose
ipecac
Dramamine 

quinine

tetracycline

oxyquinoline sulfate

Anusol  

More photos from Your Health

Your Health

 10:12 AM  -  Public

Steve Maher originally shared this post:

Some Prescription Drugs May Be Changed To Over The Counter Drugs

The National Journal (2/28, Fox, Subscription Publication) reports the FDA will meet March 22-23 to "solicit feedback on whether making some medicines more easily available will get more people to use them." "A new paradigm" to make prescriptions easier to fill.

"Under this paradigm, the agency would approve certain drugs that would otherwise require a prescription for nonprescription use (also known as over-the-counter or OTC) under conditions of safe use. These conditions of safe use would be specific to the drug product and might require sale in certain pre-defined health care settings, such as a pharmacy," the FDA explained in a notice reported by the Journal.

Pharmaceutical Lawsuit and Recall Information »

At RxRecall.com, our pharmaceutical litigation and defective drug lawyers are committed to serving personal injury victims and are well versed in the product liability laws that protect consumers.

Your Health

 10:08 AM  -  Public

Abrazo Health Care originally shared this post:

Taking over-the-counter (OTC) medication for your cold or flu? Avoid dangerous side effects with these tips:

1.) Don’t drink and medicate
2.) Read the label, and stick to the recommended dosage
3.) Consult your doctor/pharmacist about your prescription medications before taking OTC medications
4.) Record allergic reactions, and let your doctor/pharmacist know about them
5.) Have a heart condition? Stay far away from decongestants

More photos from Abrazo Health Care

Your Health

 10:07 AM  -  Public

Unique Article originally shared this post:

DUNIA PANAS: 9 dangers of over-the-counter drug misuse »

The main danger with OTC drugs lies with users neglecting to thoroughly read labels. Second, people don't take the time to consult with their pharmacist to make sure they've chosen the right d...

Your Health

 10:06 AM  -  Public

strategy+business originally shared this post:

Over-the-counter drugs save U.S. healthcare $100 billion a year finds new study by Booz & Company and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association

New Study: Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicine Saves Healthcare System Billions »

Your Health

 10:05 AM  -  Public

Rebeccah Garrett originally shared this post:

FDA Considers Making Prescription Drugs into OTC Drugs »

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is planning to change several prescription drugs to over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.

Your Health

 10:05 AM  -  Public

Sultan Ahmed originally shared this post:

Do you take over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medication?
Why do you take medication?
Which type of over-the-counter medication do you use?
Where can you find information about possible side effects of any OTC medication you are taking?

More photos from Sultan Ahmed

Your Health

 10:00 AM  -  Public

Srikanth R originally shared this post:

Most dangerous over the counter drugs. http://dld.bz/hxNJ #medicine

Most dangerous over-the-counter drugs - by Srikanth Radhakrishna - Helium »

Over The Counter (OTC) drug is one which is purchased from a pharmacy without a prescription. Many people all over the world have this ..., Srikanth Radhakrishna

Your Health

 9:59 AM  -  Public

Organic Authority originally shared this post:

Medicine or Poison: What's Really In the Top-Selling OTC Meds?

Medicine or Poison: What's Really In the Top-Selling OTC Meds? | Energetic Health »

Self-treating common ailments with over-the-counter medications may seem harmless enough, but the ingredients may shock you. Check out what's in the top-selling meds and our suggested natural alternat...

Your Health

 9:58 AM  -  Public

Afshin Mokhtari originally shared this post:

some of the most common interactions and possible side effects from OTC drugs
http://acuafshin.com/side-effects-common-otc-medications/

Side Effects and Interactions of the Most Common OTC Medications »

Only 20% of consumers check the label of their OTC medication for side effects. There are many good reasons to know this information.

Your Health

 9:53 AM  -  Public

7 Essential OTC Medications to Carry When Traveling

1. Ibuprofen.
2. Phillips Milk of Magnesia (in tablet form).
3. Imodium.
4. Benadryl.
5. Sudafed (single-action pseudoephedrine).
6. Pepcid AC.
7. A general daytime and nighttime multi-symptom cold medicine (combo pack).

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelblogs/532/112636/7+Essential+OTC+Medications+to+Carry+When+Traveling?destId=357504

More photos from Your Health

porch