Over the Counter

Headache

• acetaminophen (Tylenol)
• aspirin (Bayer)
• ibuprofen (Advil)
• naproxen sodium (Aleve)

Fever

• acetaminophen (Tylenol)
• aspirin (Bayer)
• ibuprofen (Advil)

Pain

• acetaminophen (Tylenol)
• aspirin (Bayer)
• ibuprofen (Advil)
• naproxen sodium (Aleve)

Heartburn & Indigestion

• calcium carbonate (Tums)
• famotidine (Pepcid AC)
• ranitidine (Zantac)

Diarrhea

• bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)
• loperamide (Imodium)

Constipation

• bisacodyl (Dulcolax tablets)
• docusate sodium (Colace)

Allergies

• diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
• loratadine (Claritin)

Cough

• dextromethorphan (Robitussin, Vicks 44 Cough Relief)
• guaifenesin (Mucinex DM)

Fungal Skin Infections

• tolnaftate** not for nail infections (Tinactin)
• erbinafine** not for nail infections (Lamisil AT)

Cold

• acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, phenylephrine (Tylenol Cold)
• acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, phenylephrine (Sudafed PE)
• acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, doxylamine & pseudoephredrine (Nyquil)

** Please make sure to read the box/bottle for dosage instructions, side effects, and contraindications.

Choosing the Right Over-The-Counter Medication for Your Symptoms. (2015, April 9). Retrieved October 19, 2015, from health.iupui.edu