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Codeine

Antitussive for night cough
Benylin, Delsym
Dextromethorphan (antitussive for nonproductive cough)
Benadryl
Diphenhydramine (Antihistamine/Antitussive)
Robitussin, Mucinex, Humibid
Guaifenesin (expectorant for productive cough)
Camphor and Menthol
Topical Antitussives/Volatile Oils
Chloraseptic or Cepacol Lozenges
Benzocaine for sore throat
Cepacol Spray
Dyclonine for sore throat
Chloraseptic Gargle
Phenol for sore throat
Halls
Menthol for sore throat
Chlor-Trimenton
Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine)
Lodrane
Brompheniramine (antihistamine)
Tavist
Clemastine (antihistamine)
Zymine
Triprolidine (antihistamine)
Claritin, Alavert
Loratadine (antihistamine)
Zyrtec
Cetirizine (antihistamine)
Sudafed
Pseudoephedrine (oral decongestants)
Sudafed PE
Phenylephrine (oral decongestant)
Antihistamines
H1 receptor antagonists

ADR: sedation, anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, dry eyes, urinary retention, constipation, tachycardia), paradoxical stimulation in children/elderly
Oral decongestants
Alpha-adrenergic agonists/ vasoconstrictors

ADR: nervousness, irritability, restlessness, insomnia, elevations in HR/ BP

DI: MAO-I in combo increase BP
Topical decongestants
Alpha-adrenergic agonists/vasconstrictors

ADR: burning, nasal irritation, nose bleeds, sneezing

Rebound congestion (rhinitis medicamentosa) if > 3-5 days
Neo-Synephrine, Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray
Phenylephrine (short-acting, topical decongestant)
Afrin, Mucinex Nasal Spray
Oxymetazoline (long-acting topical decongestant)
Benzedrex Inhaler
Propylhexedrine (topical decongestant) + camphor & menthol
Vicks Inhaler
Levodesoxyephedrine (topical decongestant) + camphor & menthol
Ayr, Ocean Nasal Spray, HuMist
Nasal Saline
Nasalcrom
Cromolyn (mast cell stabilizer for decongestion)
Metamucil
Psyllium seed (bulk-forming laxative)
Citrucel
Methylcellulose (bulk-forming laxative)
FiberCon
Calcium polycarbophil (bulk-forming laxative)
Colace, Correctol
Docusate sodium (emollient laxative)
Surfak
Docusate calcium (emollient laxative)
Dialose
Docusate potassium (emollient laxative)
Maltsupex
Barley malt extract (bulk-forming laxative)
Milk of Magnesia
Magnesium hydroxide (saline laxative)
Citroma
Magnesium citrate (saline laxative)
Epsom Salts
Magnesium sulfate (saline laxative)
Fleet Phospho-Soda
Sodium phosphate (saline laxative)
Perdiem
Senna + psyllium (combo laxative)
Senokot-S
Senna + docusate (combo laxative)
Onset of effect for bulk-forming laxatives
2-3 days
Onset of effect for emollient laxatives (stool softeners)
2-3 days
Senokot, Ex-Lax
Senna (anthraquinone stimulant laxative)

Onset: 6-12 hours
Dulcolax
Bisacodyl (diphenylmethane stimulant laxative)

Onset: 6-8 hours (oral), 15-60 minutes (rectal)
Castor Oil
Stimulant laxative oil

Induces fluid & electrolyte disturbances

May induce labor (CI: pregnancy)