Over the Counter Medications

Acetaminophen

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Excedrin, Pandol, Tylenol (list is not inclusive, there are a variety of brand names available)

Use/Condition: Used to treat pain, inflammation and reduce fevers. (Used to treat other conditions)

Manufacturer: Multiple Manufacturers

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Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Aspirin

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Anacin, Bayer, Bufferin, Ecotrin, Excedrin (list is not inclusive, there are a variety of brand names available)

Use/Condition: Used to treat pain, inflammation and reduce fevers. (Used to treat other conditions)

Manufacturer: Multiple Manufacturers

Notes:

Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Ibuprofen

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Motrin, Advil, Nuprin (list is not inclusive, there are a variety of brand names available)

Use/Condition: Used to reduce pain, inflammation and stiffness by reducing hormones that cause inflammation, joint pain, and swelling. Can be used to treat symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. (Used to treat other conditions)

Manufacturer: Multiple Manufacturers

Notes:

Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Ketoprofen

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Actron, Orudis, Orudis KT, Oruvail

Use/Condition: Used to reduce pain, inflammation and stiffness by reducing hormones that cause inflammation, joint pain, and swelling. Can be used to treat symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. (Used to treat other conditions)

Manufacturer: Multiple Manufacturers

Notes:

Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Naproxen

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Aleve, Anaprox, Naproxen (list is not inclusive, there are a variety of brand names available)

Use/Condition: Used to reduce pain, inflammation and stiffness by reducing hormones that cause inflammation, joint pain, and swelling. Can be used to treat symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. (Used to treat other conditions)

Manufacturer: Multiple Manufacturers

Notes:

Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

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