This Over-the-Counter (OTC) drug database contains a list of FDA approved OTC active ingredients with their therapeutic category.
- Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) – analgesic.
- Acetanilide – analgesic.
- Alcloxa – acne, antifungal.
- Alcohol (Ethanol) – analgesic, skin protectant.
- Alfalfa – weight control.
- Allantoin – analgesic, skin protectant.
- Allyl isothiocyanate – analgesic, nasal decongestant.
- Almadrate sulfate – antacid.
- Aloe ingredients (aloe, aloe extract, aloe flower extract) – stimulant laxative.
- Alum, ammonium – skin protectant.
- Alum, potassium – antifungal, oral health care.
- Alumina powder, hydrated – antidiarrheal.
- Aluminum carbonate gel (basic) – antacid.
- Aluminum chloride (alcoholic solutions) – antiperspirant.
- Aluminum hydroxide – acne, antacid, antidiarrheal.
- Aluminum hydroxide gel – protectant.
- Aluminum phosphate – antacid.
- Aluminum sulfate – antifungal, antiperspirant.
- Aminophylline – bronchodilator.
- Ascorbic acid – wart remover, weight control.
- Aspirin – cardiovascular, analgesic & anesthetic.
- Atropine – anticholinergic.
- Bacitracin – first aid antibiotic.
- Beeswax – skin protectant.
- Benzalkonium chloride – antimicrobial.
- Benzethonium chloride – antimicrobial.
- Benzocaine – anesthetic/analgesic.
- Benzoic acid – antifungal.
- Benzoyl peroxide – acne.
- Benzyl alcohol – analgesic & anesthetic.
- Bicarbonate – antacid.
- Bile salts/acids – laxative.
- Biotin – weight control.
- Bisacodyl – laxative.
- Bismuth aluminate – antacid.
- Bismuth carbonate – antacid.
- Bismuth subnitrate – antidiarrheal, antacid.
- Bismuth subsalicylate – antidiarrheal, antiemetic.
- Caffeine – analgesic, stimulant.
- Calcium – antacid.
- Calomel – stimulant laxative.
- Camphor – analgesic, anesthetic, antitussive.
- Castor oil – laxative.
- Charcoal, activated – poison treatment, digestive aid.
- Chlorobutanol – analgesic & anesthetic.
- Chloroxlyneol – antimicrobial.
- Chlorpheniramine maleate – antihistamine.
- Cholecalciferol – wound healing, weight control.
- Citric acid – relief of oral discomfort, digestive aid.
- Clotrimazole – antifungal.
- Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) – weight control.
- Dexbromopheniramine maleate – antihistamine.
- Dextromethorphan – antitussive.
- Dextrose – weight control.
- Dimenhydrinate – antiemetic.
- Dimethicone – skin protectant.
- Docusate calcium sulfosuccinate – laxative.
- Doxylamine succinate – antihistamine.
- Ephedrine – bronchodilator.
- Epinephrine – vasoconstrictor, bronchodilator.
- Fructose – weight control.
- Ginger – digestive aid.
- Ginseng – stimulant.
- Glycerin – laxative, skin protectant.
- Guaifenesin – expectorant.
- Honey – astringent.
- Hydrocortisone – external analgesic.
- Ibuprofen – internal analgesic.
- Iodine – oral health care.
- Lactic acid – wart remover.
- Lactose – digestive aid.
- Levmetamfetamine – nasal decongestant.
- Lidocaine – local anesthetic.
- Magaldrate – antacid.
- Magnesium hydroxide – antacid, digestive aid.
- Maltodextrin – weight control.
- Mannitol – digestive aid.
- Menthol – antifungal, antitussive.
- Miconazole nitrate – antifungal.
- Neomycin sulfate – first aid antibiotic.
- Niacinamide – nighttime sleep aid.
- Nystatin – antifungal.
- Oxymetazoline hydrochloride – nasal decongestant.
- Peppermint oil – nasal decongestant.
- Petrolatum – protectant, emollient.
- Phenylephrine hydrochloride – nasal decongestant.
- Povidone-iodine – antifungal, antimicrobial.
- Psyllium – laxative.
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride – vitamin.
- Pyrithione zinc – dandruff (wash-off).
- Quinine – antimalarial.
- Riboflavin – weight control.
- Simethicone – antiflatulent.
- Sodium bicarbonate – antacid.
- Sorbitol – laxative.
- Talc – skin protectant.
- Tetracycline hydrochloride – first aid antibiotic.
- Thaimine hydrochloride (vitamin B1) – weight control.
- Vitamin A – weight control, skin protectant.
- Vitamin E – stimulant, weight control.
- Xylometazoline hydrochloride – nasal decongestant.
- Zirconium oxide – skin protectant, external analgesic.
- Zyloxin – first aid antiseptic, skin protectant.
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