OTC Formulary

Brand Name

Active Ingredients

Strength

Therapeutic Class

Directions for use

Adverse Eff

Nicoderm CQ

nicotine

21mg/
4mg/
7mg

Smoking Cessation

>10 cigarettes/day: 21 mg/day

x6 weeks, 14 mg/day x2 weeks,
7 mg/day x2 weeks
10 cigarettes/day: 14 mg/day
x6 weeks, 7 mg/day x2 weeks

Nicotine Gum

nicotine

2 mg/
4 mg

Smoking Cessation

25 cigarettes/day: 4 mg
<25 cigarettes/day: 2 mg

Orlistat

60mg

Weight Loss

1 cap Tid with low fat meal

Local irritati
skin (erythe
burning, and
pruritus)
mental effec
(trouble dre
sleep disrup
Mouth sores
blisters, or i
nausea or v
sore throat
Headache,
oily spotting
abdominal p
flatulence w
discharge

Hoodia

Hoodia gordonii

400mg-1000mg

Appetite suppressant

2-4 tab qd

None known

Goodys Extra

APAP

260mg;

antipyretic/analgesic

Place 1 powder on tongue every

Liver toxicit

Alli

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Strength

ASA
Caffeine
Potassium

520mg;
32.5mg;
60mg

Excedrin
tension
headache

APAP
Caffeine

500mg;
65mg

Excedrin
migraine

APAP
ASA
Caffeine

250mg;
250mg;
65mg

antipyretic/analgesic

Ibuprofen
(solubilized)
potassium

200mg;
20 mg

antipyretic/analgesic

Ibuprofen/
Pseudoephedrine

200mg/
30mg

antipyretic/analgesic/decon
gestant

Advil migraine

Advil Cold &

Sinus

Headache (Tension)

antipyretic/analgesic

6 hours, while symptoms

persist. Drink a full glass of
water with each dose, or
powder may be stirred into a
glass of water or other liquid.
Max 4 pwd per day.
2 caplets every 6 hours. Max 6
in 24 hours

Stomach ble
Reyes Synd
Skin allergy

2 caplets with glass of water.

Max 2 caplets in 24 hours

Liver toxicit
Stomach ble
Reyes Synd
Caffeine ove

Take 2 capsules with a glass of

water. Max 2 in 24 hours.

Allergy to
ingredients
Stomach ble

Take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours

while symptoms persist.
Max 6 caplets in 24 hrs.

Allergy to
ingredients
Stomach ble

1 caplet every 12 hours;

Max of 2 caplets in 24 hrs.

Allergy to
ingredients
Stomach ble

10-15mg/kg q 4-6 hrs.

Max 5 doses/day.

Liver Toxicit
Allergy
Sore throat

5-10mg.kg q6-8 hrs.

Allergy

Headache(Tension)

Headache(Migraine)

Headache(Migraine)

Aleve-D

Naproxen
Pseudoephedrine

220mg;
120mg

Headache(Sinus)
antipyretic/analgesic/decon
gestant

Tylenol

acetaminophen

100mg/5ml

Headache(Sinus)
antipyretic/analgesic
Fever

Motrin

ibuprofen

160mg/5ml

antipyretic/analgesic

Liver toxicit
Caffeine ove
Allergy

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Max 4 doses/day.

Stomach ble
Sore throat

Massage into the painful area

until thoroughly absorbed.
No more than 3 - 4 times/day.
Wash hands after applying.

Burning sen
upon applica

Rub on affected area 3-4

times/day for duration of pain

none

Take 1 -2 tablets daily

Hemodialys
Nausea
Stomach cra
diarrhea
Dermatitis
Diarrhea
Dementia
flushing
Anorexia
Nausea
Constipation
polyuria
Black tarry s
Nausea
Abdominal p
diarrhea
none

Fever
Capzasin
arthritis pain
relief

capsaicin

Tiger Balm
Arthritis Rub
cream

Camphor
menthol

Vitamin C

Ascorbic acid

0.15%

11%;
11%

60-200mg

Topical analgesic
Myalgia
Tendonitis/Bursitis
Sprain/Strain Osteoarthritis
Topical analgesic
Myalgia
Tendonitis/Bursitis
Sprain/Strain Osteoarthritis
Vitamin
scurvy

Vitamin B3

Niacin
Nicotinic acid

35mg

Vitamin

1qd supplement
150-500mg/day pellagra
1-2g tid hyperlipidemia

Calcium

Calcium

1200mg

Pellagra
Decrease TAG(triglycerides)
Mineral

Iron

Iron

8-27mg

Mineral

1qd

Debrox Drops

Carbamide peroxide
Glycerin
Propylene glycol
Sodium stannate

6.5%

Otic

5-10 drops in affected ear BID

for up to 4 days

Excessive/Impacted
Cerumen

1qd max 2g/day

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Auro Ear Drops

Swim Ear
Drops

Carbamide peroxide
Anhydrous glycerin

Isopropyl alcohol
Anhydrous glycerin

6.5%

Otic

95%

Excessive/Impacted
Cerumen
Otic

5-10 drops in affected ear BID

for up to 4 days

none

5 gtts into each ear then allow

to remain for 1-2 minutes

A mild warm
tingling sen

5 to 10 drops of the solution

instilled into the affected ear(s)
2 times daily for up to 4 days.

-a foaming o
crackling so
the ear afte
the ear drop
-temporary
in hearing a
using the dr
-mild feeling
fullness in th
-mild itching
the ear.
Mouth/gum

Water-Clogged Ears
Auro-Dri Drops

Isopropyl alcohol
Anhydrous glycerin

95%

Otic
Water-Clogged Ears

Colgate
toothpaste

Oral-B
anticavity rinse

Dicalcium phosphate
dehydrate;
sodium
monofluorophosphat
e
Sodium fluoride

0.15%

Oral anticaries
Caries Cavities

0.05%

Oral
Caries Cavities

Colgate total

Hydrated silica;
sodium bicarbonate;
sodium fluoride;
triclosan

0.14%
0.3%

Oral
Gingivitis

Apply a thin ribbon of medicine

to a toothbrush and brush
thoroughly for 2 minutes. Once
daily
Vigorously swish 10ml (as
indicated inside cap) of rinse
between your teeth for 1
minute then spit out. Do not
swallow. Once daily hs
Apply a small amount of
fluoride toothpaste to a
toothbrush and brush
thoroughly on all tooth surfaces
for at least one minute.

Teeth discol

Mouth/gum

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twice daily After use,
expectorate
GelKam Gel

Stannous fluoride

0.4%

Oral
Gingivitis

Viadent
Advanced Care
Fluoride
Toothpaste
Smart mouth
tri-oral

Zinc Citrate
Trihydrate
Sodium
Monofluorophosphat
e
Solution 1
Ingredients: Sodium
Benzoate, Sodium
Chlorite,

2%
0.13%

Oral

Refresh Dry
Eye

Benzocaine

Mineral oil/
White petroleum

Teeth discol

use twice every day after

brushing. Solutions 1 and 2
must be mixed together
immediately before rinsing! ;
pump 4 times from each bottle
into the enclosed mixing cup;
rinse immediately and
vigorously for 30 seconds,
gargle and spit out
apply to the affected area not
more than 4 times daily

Burning sen

1 to 2 times daily as needed.

Vision blurre
Minor
burning/stin
ation
Transient bu
and stinging
Overuse inc
dryness

Not given

Oral
Halitosis

7.5%

42.5%/
56.8%

Oral Anesthetic
Teething pain
Ophthalmic lubricant
Dry Eye

Eye Allergy
Relief

antazoline phosphate

Burning sen

Halitosis

Solution 2
Ingredients: Glycerin,
Zinc Chloride
Baby anbesol
gel

Apply a small amount of

fluoride toothpaste to a
toothbrush and brush
thoroughly on all tooth surfaces
for at least one minute.
twice daily After use,
expectorate.
brush thoroughly at least twice
a day (best if after meals)

0.5%

Ophthalmic Antihistamines

1-2 drops 3-4 times/day

none

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Zaditor
Alaway

Ketotifen

0.025%

Ophthalmic - Mast Cell

Stabilizer/Antihistamine

Instill 1 drop into the affected

eye(s) every 8-12 hours.

mild stingin
dry eyes
eye discharg

Instill one or two drops in the

conjunctival sac(s) every three
to four hours as needed.
1 or 2 drops in the affected
eye(s) every 6 hours as needed

enlarged pu
Eye redness
tingling sen
With overus
long-term u
-Increase in
or redness o
Symptoms o
much medic
being absor
the body
-Fast, irregu
pounding he
-headache o
lightheaded
-nervousnes
-trembling
-trouble in s
Eye discomf
burning, red
temporary b
vision
Irritation, bu

Naphcon A

naphazoline/
pheniramine

0.025 %/
0.3 %

Allergic Conjunctivitis
Antihistamine-Decongestant
Products

Visine L.R. Eye

Drops

oxymetazoline

0.025%

Ophthalmic Decongestants

Muro 128

Sodium chloride
ointment

5%

Ophthalmic Hyperosmotic
agents

Dosing-4x/day

Lotrimin ultra
Cream

Butenafine

1%

Topical antifungal

BID x 1 week or QD x 4 weeks

(pedis); QD x 2 weeks (cruris
and unguium)

Lamisil
Cream/Gel

Terbinafine

1%

Topical antifungal

BID x 1-4 weeks

Irritation, bu
itching/dryn

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Virasal

Salicylic acid topical

soap

16.7%

keratolytic

Wash and dry area thoroughly.

Apply enough to cover each
wart 1 to 2 times daily.

Dr. Scholl's
Ingrown
Toenail Pain
Reliever
Certain Dry

sodium sulfide gel

1%

Ingrown toenail reliever

BID x 7 days

aluminum chloride
hexahydrate topical

12%

antiperspirant

Lanacane
Orajel
Outgro Pain
Relief

Benzocaine

5%, 10%20%

Topical Anesthetics

Apply to both palms or soles.

Let the alcohol evaporate,
leaving a thin film on the skin.
Repeat use for 2 or 3 nights.
After that, QW or biw
Anesthesia: 1 lozenge dissolved
in mouth every 2 hours as
needed.

Minor skin ir
rash, or pee
changes in t
of treated sk
none

Temporary b
itching, pric
tingling in tr
areas.

Mild stinging
tingling whe
medicine is
applied.

Pain: Apply to affected area(s)

as needed up to 4 times a day.

Myciguent

Neomycin
Cream
Ointment

2%

Topical Antibiotic

Apply to the affected area(s) of

the skin one to three times a
day.

Hydrogen
Peroxide

Hydrogen Peroxide

3%

antiseptic/oral debriding
agent

first aid antiseptic:

apply small amount of
product on affected area 1-3
times a day
oral debriding agent (oral
rinse):

Itching, rash
redness, sw
other sign o
irritation no
before use o
neomycin
burning

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Abreva

Docosanol

10%

Topical Antivirals

Bullfrog
Sunblock

3%/15%/5%/10%
/6%

Sunscreens

Delsym

Avobenzone/
Homosalate/
Octisalate/
Octocrylene/
Oxybenzone
Dextromethorphan

Lozenges: 7.510mg
Liquid: 7.515mg/5ml
Oral: 15mg

antitussive

Benadryl

Diphenhydramine

12.5 mg-25mg

Antihistamine/antitussive

mix with an equal amount of

water, swish around in the
mouth over affected area for at
least 1 minute and then spit out
use up to 4 times daily after
meals and at
bedtime
Apply topically to affected areas
of the lips and surrounding skin
as a 10% cream. Up to 5 times
daily until healed (maximum 10
days).
apply liberally before sun
exposure and as needed
reapply after prolonged
swimming, vigorous activity or
towel drying
Capsule, Liquid, Tablet, Syrup:
10 to 30 mg orally every 4 to 8
hours.
Lozenge: 3 lozenges (10 mg
each) orally every 6 to 8 hours.
Sustained-release: 60 mg orally
every 12 hours.
Oral disintegrating strip: 15 to
30 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours.
Maximum dose: 120 mg/day.
25 to 50 mg three or four times
daily. The nighttime sleep-aid
dosage is 50 mg at bedtime.

Burning upo
application
Headache

None

stomach up

Sedation, sl
dizziness, di
coordination
epigastric d
thickening o
bronchial se

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Sudafed

Pseudoephedrine

30-60mg

Decongestants

Immediate release: 30 to 60 mg
orally every 4 to 6 hours as
needed.
Sustained release: 120 mg
orally every 12 hours as
needed.
Sustained release suspension:
45 to 100 mg orally every 12
hours as needed.
Maximum daily dose is 240
mg/day.
300 to 8000 mg/day orally in 2
to 4 divided doses.

loss of appe
warmth, ting
redness und
skin;
feeling restl
excited (esp
children);
sleep proble
(insomnia);
skin rash or

Tums

calcium carbonate

750-1000mg

Antacids

Zantac

ranitidine

75mg

Histamine2 Receptor
Antagonists

1-2 tab mg QD BID

headache

Prilosec

omeprazole

20mg

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Take one a day for 14 days.

Take 30-60 mins prior to
morning meal with full glass of
water

stomach pa
nausea, vom
diarrhea; or
headache

Gas-X

Simethicone

80 mg, 125mg

antiflatulent

40 to 125 mg 4 times daily after

meals and at bedtime.

none

Miralax

polyethylene glycol
3350

17 g

Hyperosmotics

17g of powder mixed with 4-8

ounces of water daily

Cramps; gas
frequent bo
movements
stomach pa

Constipation
headache.

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bloating.
Colace

Docusate Sodium

100 mg

Emollient Agents
stool softeners

take 1-3 capsules daily

Fleet Mineral
Oil Enema

Mineral Oil

15/15 v/v

Lubricant Agent

Citrate of
Magnesia,
Citroma,

Mag Citrate

1.745g per fl oz

Saline Laxative Agents

Use 1 bottle 2 hours before

bedtime prn
1 - 3 tbsp max 3 tbsp in 24 hrs
240 mL orally one time.

Dulcolax

Bisacodyl

5mg,10mg

Stimulant Agents

5 to 15 mg (1 to 3 tablets)
orally once a day as needed or
10 mg (1 suppository) rectally
once a day as needed or
10 mg rectal liquid once a day
as needed.

Imodium A-D

Loperamide

2mg

Synthetic opioid agonist

Acute:
4 mg orally after the first loose
stool, then 2 mg after each
loose stool, not to exceed 16
mg in any 24-hour period.

Bitter taste;
bloating; cra
diarrhea; ga
irritation aro
rectum; thro
irritation.
bloating, ga
mild diarrhe
stomach cra
loose stools
diarrhea, sto
cramps;
upset stoma
dizziness; or
increased sw

dizziness, w
increased th
mild stomac
gas, indiges
diarrhea or
stools;
mild nausea
rash.
rare
Bloating,
constipation
loss of appe
stomach pa
(severe) w/
Skin rash

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Kaopectate
and PeptoBismol
oral
suspension,
oral tablet, oral
tablet
chewable
dimenhydrinat
e

Vitamin B6
Ginger

Bismuth
Subsalicylate (BSS)

263 mg

Antimicrobial/ antisecretory

524 mg orally every 30 - 60

mins prn max 8 doses in any 24
hr
Alternatively, 1048 mg - 1050
mg may be given orally every
hour max 4 doses in any 24 hr

dark tongue
grayish blac

Dramamine

50mg

Antihistamines/ antiemetic

first dose at least 30 minutes

before activity or travel.

Pyridoxine

10-25mg

Vitamin/antiemetic

10-25mg TID

Dizziness;
drowsiness;
mouth, thro
nose; thicke
mucus in no
throat.
none

Ginger

250mg

antiemetic

1 QID

Heartburn; s
upset.