Over The Counter Medication At-A-Glance
| Symptoms | Generic Name (look in ingredient list) | Brand Names |
|---|---|---|
|
General Aches and Pains, Fever |
Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Naproxen |
Advil, Motrin, Tylenol, Aleve |
|
Stuffy Nose, Ear Pain, Facial/Sinus Pain |
Pseudoephedrine, Phenylephrine |
Sudafed, Many Combo Products (behind counter), Sudafed PE, Combo Products with "PE" in the name |
|
Itchy Nose/Eyes, Sneezing, Runny Nose, Watery Eyes, Scratchy Throat |
Diphenhydramine, Loratadine, Cetirizine |
Benadryl (sedating), Claritin (nonsedating), Zyrtec (nonsedating) |
| Productive Cough |
Guaifenesin (thins mucus) |
Robitussin, Mucinex |
| Non-Productive Cough | Dextromethorphan |
Robitussin DM, Delsym, Mucinex DM |
| Sore Throat |
Phenol, Menthol |
Chloraseptic Spray, Cepacol, Halls |
| Diarrhea | Loperamide, Bismuth Subsalicylate |
Imodium, Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate |
| Constipation |
H2O, Fiber, Docusate (stool softener) |
Water, Metamucil, Fibercon, Benefiber, Colace |
| Nausea | Bismuth Subsalicylate |
Pepto-Bismol |
