Product classActive ingredients/availabilityBrand name(s)OTC indicationsUsual dosageCost*
AnalgesicsNaproxen sodium, 220-mg tablet or capletAleveTemporary relief of minor aches and pains and reduction of fever in persons age 12 years and over220 mg every eight to 12 hours$ 3.00 per 24
5.00 per 50
9.00 per 100
Ketoprofen, 12.5-mg tabletActronTemporary relief of minor aches and pains and reduction of fever in persons age 12 years and over12.5 mg every four to six hours3.00 per 24
5.00 per 50
8.00 per 100
Ketoprofen, 12.5-mg tabletOrudis KTTemporary relief of minor aches and pains and reduction of fever in persons age 12 years and over12.5 mg every four to six hours3.00 per 24
5.00 per 50
9.00 per 100
Ibuprofen, 100 mg per 5 mL suspensionChildren's MotrinRelief of signs and symptoms of juvenile arthritis, mild to moderate pain in children age 12 years and over and reduction of fever in children age 6 months and overBased on weight and age of patient4.00 per 2 oz
6.00 per 4 oz
Ibuprofen, 100 mg per 5 mL suspensionChildren's AdvilRelief of signs and symptoms of juvenile arthritis, mild to moderate pain in children age 12 years and over and reduction of fever in children age 6 months and overBased on weight and age of patient3.00 per 2 oz
5.00 per 4 oz
Ibuprofen, 200-mg tablet or capletAdvil, MotrinTemporary relief of minor aches and pain associated with the common cold, menstrual cramps, headache, toothache, backache and arthritis, and for the reduction of fever200 to 400 mg every 4 to six hours, not to exceed 1,200 mg in 24 hours3.00 per 24
5.50 per 50
9.00 per 100

Histamine antagonistsClemastine fumarate, 1.34-mg tabletTavist-1Relief of symptoms associated with perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, the common cold and allergic and nonallergic pruritus in persons age 12 years and over1.34 mg every 12 hours4.00 per 8
6.00 per 16
11.00 per 32
Cimetidine, 200-mg tabletTagamet HBPrevention of heartburn and acid indigestion in persons age 12 years and over200 mg one hour before a meal, up to twice daily3.00 per 8
6.00 per 32
10.00 per 64
Ranitidine, 75-mg tabletZantac 75Prevention of heartburn and acid indigestion in persons age 12 years and over75 mg one hour before a meal, up to twice daily4.00 per 10
7.00 per 20
Nizatidine, 75-mg tabletAxid ARPrevention of heartburn and acid indigestion in persons age 12 years and over75 mg one hour before a meal, up to twice daily3.00 per 6
7.00 per 12
9.00 per 18
Famotidine, 10-mg tabletPepcid ACPrevention and treatment of heartburn and acid indigestion in persons age 12 years and older10 mg one hour before a meal, up to twice daily3.00 per 6
5.00 per 10
7.00 per 18
9.00 per 30

Antifungal medicationsClotrimazole 1%, 100-mg vaginal tablet or applicatorful of creamGyne-LotriminTreatment of recurrent vaginal yeast infection in persons age 12 years and overOne vaginal tablet or one applicatorful of cream vaginally once daily12.00 per seven-day treatment regimen
Clotrimazole 1%, 200-mg vaginal tabletGyne-Lotrimin 3Treatment of recurrent vaginal yeast infection in persons age 12 years and overOne vaginal tablet once daily7.00 per three-day treatment regimen
Butoconazole 1% creamFemstat 3Treatment of recurrent vaginal yeast infection in persons age 12 years and overOne applicatorful of cream vaginally once daily$17.00 per three-day treatment regimen
Miconazole nitrate 1%, 100-mg vaginal suppository or applicatorful of creamMonistat 7Treatment of recurrent vaginal yeast infection in persons age 12 years and overOne vaginal suppository or one applicatorful of cream vaginally once daily13.00 per seven-day treatment regimen
Miconazole nitrate 1%, 200-mg vaginal suppositoryMonistat 3Treatment of recurrent vaginal yeast infection in persons age 12 years and overOne vaginal suppository once daily13.00 per three-day treatment regimen

Smoking deterrentsNicotine transdermal system, 7-mg patch, 14-mg patch, 21-mg patchNicoderm CQReduction of symptoms associated with smoking cessation, including nicotine craving, in adults age 18 years and overOne patch daily; taper dosage as recommended by manufacturer28.00 per seven-day supply in 7-mg dose
28.00 per seven-day supply in 14-mg dose
28.00 per seven-day supply in 21-mg dose
Nicotine transdermal system, 15-mg patchNicotrolReduction of symptoms associated with smoking cessation, including nicotine craving, in adults age 18 years and overOne patch daily25.00 per seven-day supply
Nicotine polacrilex gum, 2 mg and 4 mgNicoretteReduction of symptoms associated with smoking cessation, including nicotine craving, in adults age 18 years and overOne piece of gum every one to two hours for weeks one through six, every two to four hours for weeks seven through nine and every four to eight hours for weeks 10 through 1248.00 starter kit (108 pieces) 28.00 refill (48 pieces)

Mast cell stabilizerCromolyn sodium nasal spray, 5.2 mg pser sprayNasalcromPrevention and relief of nasal allergy symptoms in adults and children age 6 years and olderOne spray in each nostril three to four times daily as needed, up to six sprays daily9.00

Topical medicationsMinoxidil solution 2%RogaineHair regrowth1 mL applied to scalp twice daily30.00 per 2 oz
Hydrocortisone acetate 1%, creamMaximum Strength CortaidTemporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation and rashesApply to affected area three to four times daily3.00 per 0.5 oz
4.00 per 1 oz