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What drugs can a pharmacist in Ontario Prescribe

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Here you GO folks, a compiled list of what drugs can be prescribed/ recommended by yours truly MisterPharmacist in Ontario. I get this question a lot .  

Please note that the brand names and availability are based on the Canadian market, and the side effects listed are not exhaustive. Always consult MisterPharmacist for an initial assessment followed by your primary care physician if needed.  

Ontario Patients with an Valid OHIP Card-   Start your assessment HERE

Acne (mild): Skin & Mucous Membrane Agents
Adapalene (Differin)
– Indication: Mild to moderate acne
– Side Effects: Skin irritation, dryness, redness

Azelaic acid (Finacea)
– Indication: Mild to moderate acne, rosacea
– Side Effects: Burning, stinging, tingling

Benzoyl peroxide (Benzagel)
– Indication: Acne
– Side Effects: Dry skin, peeling, redness

Clindamycin (Dalacin T)
– Indication: Acne
– Side Effects: Dryness, burning, itching

Dapsone (Aczone)
– Indication: Acne
– Side Effects: Dryness, redness, oiliness

Erythromycin (Erysol)
– Indication: Acne
– Side Effects: Dryness, itching, burning

Glycolic acid (Reversa)
– Indication: Acne, skin aging
– Side Effects: Irritation, redness, peeling


Salicylic acid (Clean & Clear)
– Indication: Acne
– Side Effects: Peeling, dryness, irritation


Tazarotene (Tazorac) Manufacturer Discontinued
– Indication: Acne, psoriasis
– Side Effects: Skin irritation, dryness, redness


Tretinoin (Retin-A)
– Indication: Acne
– Side Effects: Dryness, peeling, redness


Trifarotene (Aklief)
– Indication: Acne
– Side Effects: Irritation, redness, dryness

A table listing medications for acne and related conditions, their indications, and side effects. Includes Adapalene, Azelaic acid, Benzoyl peroxide, Clindamycin, Dapsone, Erythromycin, Glycolic acid, Salicylic acid, Tazarotene, Tretinoin, and Trifarotene.


 Allergic rhinitis: Antihistamineszelastine (contained in Dymista)
– Indication: Allergic rhinitis
– Side Effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, headache


Bilastine (Blexten)
– Indication: Allergic rhinitis, urticaria
– Side Effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, fatigue


Cetirizine (Reactine)
– Indication: Allergic rhinitis, urticaria
– Side Effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness


Cyproheptadine (Periactin)
– Indication: Allergic rhinitis, urticaria, appetite increase
– Side Effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation


Desloratadine (Aerius)
– Indication: Allergic rhinitis, urticaria
– Side Effects: Fatigue, dry mouth, headache

Fexofenadine (Allegra)
– Indication: Allergic rhinitis, urticaria
– Side Effects: Headache, nausea, dizziness


Loratadine (Claritin)
– Indication: Allergic rhinitis, urticaria
– Side Effects: Headache, dry mouth, fatigue

Olopatadine (Pataday, Patanol)
– Indication: Allergic rhinitis
– Side Effects: Dry mouth, headache, bitter taste


Rupatadine (Rupall)
– Indication: Allergic rhinitis, urticaria
– Side Effects: Drowsiness, fatigue, dry mouth

A table listing medications with their indications and side effects. Medications include Azelastine, Bilastine, Cetirizine, Cyproheptadine, Desloratadine, Fexofenadine, Loratadine, Olopatadine, and Rupatadine. Indications are allergic rhinitis and urticaria. Side effects include drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, fatigue, nausea, and dizziness.

MisterPharmacist TIP: Obtaining a pharmacist prescription for OTC products like Allegra, Reactine, Claritin – although may not be covered by your insurance, will allow you to save 13% on HST. That can add up!!


 Allergic rhinitis: Corticosteroids

Beclomethasone (Beconase)
– Indication: Allergic rhinitis
– Side Effects: Nosebleeds, dry nose, headache


Budesonide (Rhinocort)
– Indication: Allergic rhinitis
– Side Effects: Nosebleeds, dry nose, sore throat


Ciclesonide (Omnaris)
– Indication: Allergic rhinitis
– Side Effects: Nosebleeds, headache, dry nose


Fluticasone (Flonase)
– Indication: Allergic rhinitis
– Side Effects: Nosebleeds, dry nose, headache


Mometasone (Nasonex)
– Indication: Allergic rhinitis
– Side Effects: Nosebleeds, headache, sore throat


Triamcinolone (Nasacort)
– Indication: Allergic rhinitis
– Side Effects: Nosebleeds, dry nose, headache

A table lists medications for allergic rhinitis, including Beclomethasone, Budesonide, Ciclesonide, Fluticasone, Mometasone, and Triamcinolone. Side effects: nosebleeds, dry nose, sore throat, headache.


 Candidal stomatitis: Antifungals


Nystatin (Mycostatin)
– Indication: Candidal infections
– Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea


 Conjunctivitis (bacterial, allergic or viral): Antiallergic Agents
– Antazoline (Vasocon)
– Indication: Allergic conjunctivitis
– Side Effects: Eye irritation, dry eyes, blurred vision
– Bepotastine (Bepreve)
– Indication: Allergic conjunctivitis
– Side Effects: Eye irritation, dry eyes, headache
– Cromolyn sodium (Opticrom)
– Indication: Allergic conjunctivitis
– Side Effects: Eye irritation, stinging, burning
– Ketotifen (Zaditen)
– Indication: Allergic conjunctivitis
– Side Effects: Eye irritation, dry eyes, headache
– Lodoxamide (Alomide)
– Indication: Allergic conjunctivitis
– Side Effects: Eye irritation, burning, stinging
– Olopatadine (Patanol/Pataday)
– Indication: Allergic conjunctivitis
– Side Effects: Eye irritation, dry eyes, blurred vision
– Pheniramine (Visine-A)
– Indication: Allergic conjunctivitis
– Side Effects: Eye irritation, dry eyes, stinging

A table listing medications with their indications and side effects. It includes Antazoline, Bepotastine, Cromolyn sodium, Ketotifen, Lodoxamide, Olopatadine, and Pheniramine, all indicated for allergic conjunctivitis. Side effects include eye irritation.



 Conjunctivitis (bacterial, allergic or viral): Antibacterials
– Erythromycin (Ilotycin or generic)
– Indication: Bacterial conjunctivitis
– Side Effects: Eye irritation, stinging, redness
– Fusidic acid (Fucithalmic)
– Indication: Bacterial conjunctivitis
– Side Effects: Eye irritation,stinging, redness
– Gramicidin (Neosporin)
– Indication: Bacterial conjunctivitis
– Side Effects: Eye irritation, stinging, redness
– Polymyxin B (Polytrim)
– Indication: Bacterial conjunctivitis
– Side Effects: Eye irritation, stinging, redness
– Tobramycin (Tobrex)
– Indication: Bacterial conjunctivitis
– Side Effects: Eye irritation, stinging, redness
– Trimethoprim (Polytrim)
– Indication: Bacterial conjunctivitis
– Side Effects: Eye irritation, stinging, redness

A table listing medications, indications, and side effects. Rows include Erythromycin, Fusidic acid, Gramicidin, Polymyxin B, Tobramycin, and Trimethoprim. All treat bacterial conjunctivitis with side effects like eye irritation, stinging, and redness.


 Conjunctivitis (bacterial, allergic or viral): Vasoconstrictors
– Naphazoline (Clear Eyes)
– Indication: Red eyes, allergic conjunctivitis
– Side Effects: Eye irritation, dry eyes, headache
– Oxymetazoline (Visine LR)
– Indication: Red eyes, allergic conjunctivitis
– Side Effects: Eye irritation, dry eyes, headache
– Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)
– Indication: Red eyes, allergic conjunctivitis
– Side Effects: Eye irritation, dry eyes, headache
– Tetrahydrozoline (Visine)
– Indication: Red eyes, allergic conjunctivitis
– Side Effects: Eye irritation, dry eyes, headache

Table listing medications: Naphazoline (Clear Eyes), Oxymetazoline (Visine LR), Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine), and Tetrahydrozoline (Visine). Indication: Red eyes, allergic conjunctivitis. Side effects: Eye irritation, dry eyes, headache.


 Dermatitis (atopic/eczema, allergic or contact): Anti-inflammatory Agents
– Beclomethasone (Dermovate)
– Indication: Atopic dermatitis, eczema
– Side Effects: Skin thinning, irritation, redness
– Betamethasone valerate (Valisone)
– Indication: Atopic dermatitis, eczema
– Side Effects: Skin thinning, irritation, redness
– Clobetasone (Eumovate)
– Indication: Atopic dermatitis, eczema
– Side Effects: Skin thinning, irritation, redness
– Crisaborole (Eucrisa)
– Indication: Atopic dermatitis
– Side Effects: Burning, stinging, redness
– Desonide (Generic)
– Indication: Atopic dermatitis, eczema
– Side Effects: Skin thinning, irritation, redness
– Fluocinolone (Synalar)
– Indication: Atopic dermatitis, eczema
– Side Effects: Skin thinning, irritation, redness
– Hydrocortisone (Cortate)
– Indication: Atopic dermatitis, eczema
– Side Effects: Skin thinning, irritation, redness
– Prednicarbate (Dermatop)
– Indication: Atopic dermatitis, eczema
– Side Effects: Skin thinning, irritation, redness
– Triamcinolone (Kenalog)
– Indication: Atopic dermatitis, eczema
– Side Effects: Skin thinning, irritation, redness

A table listing medications, indications, and side effects. Medications include Beclomethasone, Betamethasone, Clobetasone, Crisaborole, Desonide, Fluocinonide, Hydrocortisone, Prednicarbate, and Triamcinolone, all for atopic dermatitis or eczema. Common side effects are skin thinning, irritation, and redness, with Crisaborole causing burning and stinging.



 Dermatitis (diaper): Antifungals
Ciclopirox (Loprox)
– Indication: Fungal infections, diaper dermatitis
– Side Effects: Irritation, redness, burning
Clotrimazole (Canesten)
– Indication: Fungal infections, diaper dermatitis
– Side Effects: Irritation, redness, burning
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
– Indication: Fungal infections, diaper dermatitis
– Side Effects: Irritation, redness, burning
Miconazole (Micatin)
– Indication: Fungal infections, diaper dermatitis
– Side Effects: Irritation, redness, burning
Nystatin (Mycostatin)
– Indication: Fungal infections, diaper dermatitis
– Side Effects: Irritation, redness, burning

Table listing medications (Ciclopirox, Clotrimazole, Ketoconazole, Miconazole, Nystatin) with indications (fungal infections, diaper dermatitis) and side effects (irritation, redness, burning).


 Dermatitis (diaper): Anti-inflammatory Agents
Desonide (Generic)
– Indication: Diaper dermatitis, eczema
– Side Effects: Skin thinning, irritation, redness
Hydrocortisone (Cortate/Poly 1%)
– Indication: Diaper dermatitis, eczema
– Side Effects: Skin thinning, irritation, redness


 Dysmenorrhea: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Agents
Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) (Aspirin)
– Indication: Pain relief, dysmenorrhea
– Side Effects: Stomach upset, bleeding, ulcers
– Celecoxib (Celebrex)
– Indication: Pain relief, dysmenorrhea
– Side Effects: Stomach upset, bleeding, ulcers
– Diclofenac (Voltaren)
– Indication: Pain relief, dysmenorrhea
– Side Effects: Stomach upset, bleeding, ulcers
– Flurbiprofen (Ansaid)Brand D/C
– Indication: Pain relief, dysmenorrhea
– Side Effects: Stomach upset, bleeding, ulcers
– Ibuprofen (Advil)
– Indication: Pain relief, dysmenorrhea
– Side Effects: Stomach upset, bleeding, ulcers
– Ketoprofen (Orudis) Brand D/C
– Indication: Pain relief, dysmenorrhea
– Side Effects: Stomach upset, bleeding, ulcers
– Mefenamic acid (Ponstan)
– Indication: Pain relief, dysmenorrhea
– Side Effects: Stomach upset, bleeding, ulcers
– Naproxen (Aleve)
– Indication: Pain relief, dysmenorrhea
– Side Effects: Stomach upset, bleeding, ulcers

Table listing medications with indications and side effects. Medications: ASA, Celebrex, Voltaren, Ansaid, Advil, Orudis, Ponstan, Aleve. Indication: Pain relief, dysmenorrhea. Side effects: Stomach upset, bleeding, ulcers.
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 Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): Antacids and Adsorbents
– Alginic acid (Gaviscon)
– Indication: GERD, heartburn
– Side Effects: Constipation, diarrhea, stomach cramps
– Aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel)
– Indication: GERD, heartburn
– Side Effects: Constipation, diarrhea, stomach cramps
– Calcium carbonate (Tums)
– Indication: GERD, heartburn
– Side Effects: Constipation, diarrhea, stomach cramps
– Magnesium salts (Milk of Magnesia)
– Indication: GERD, heartburn
– Side Effects: Diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea

A table listing medications for GERD and heartburn: Alginic acid, Aluminum hydroxide, Calcium carbonate, Magnesium salts. Side effects include constipation, diarrhea, stomach cramps, and nausea.



 Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): Histamine H2-Antagonists
– Cimetidine (Tagamet) Brand D/C
– Indication: GERD, heartburn
– Side Effects: Headache, diarrhea, dizziness
– Famotidine (Pepcid)
– Indication: GERD, heartburn
– Side Effects: Headache, diarrhea, dizziness
– Nizatidine (Axid) Brand D/C
– Indication: GERD, heartburn
– Side Effects: Headache, diarrhea, dizziness
– Ranitidine (Zantac) D/C
– Indication: GERD, heartburn
– Side Effects: Headache, diarrhea, dizziness

A table listing medications, indications, and side effects. Medications: Cimetidine, Famotidine, Nizatidine, Ranitidine. Indication: GERD, heartburn. Side effects: headache, diarrhea, dizziness.


 Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): Proton-Pump Inhibitors


– Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant)
– Indication: GERD, heartburn
– Side Effects: Headache, diarrhea, nausea
– Esomeprazole (Nexium)
– Indication: GERD, heartburn
– Side Effects: Headache, diarrhea, nausea
– Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
– Indication: GERD, heartburn
– Side Effects: Headache, diarrhea, nausea
– Omeprazole (Losec)
– Indication: GERD, heartburn
– Side Effects: Headache, diarrhea, nausea
– Pantoprazole (Pantoloc)
– Indication: GERD, heartburn
– Side Effects: Headache, diarrhea, nausea
– Rabeprazole (Pariet)
– Indication: GERD, heartburn
– Side Effects: Headache, diarrhea, nausea

A table lists medications for GERD and heartburn: Dexlansoprazole, Esomeprazole, Lansoprazole, Omeprazole, Pantoprazole, Rabeprazole. Side effects include headache, diarrhea, and nausea.


 Hemorrhoids: Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents
– Dibucaine (Cinchocaine) (Nupercainal)
– Indication: Hemorrhoids, anal fissures
– Side Effects: Burning, itching, irritation
– Esculin (Aesculin) (Venostasin)
– Indication: Hemorrhoids, varicose veins
– Side Effects: Skin irritation, itching, redness
– Framycetin (Neomycin B) (Soframycin)
– Indication: Hemorrhoids, skin infections
– Side Effects: Skin irritation, itching, redness
– Hydrocortisone (Anusol-HC)
– Indication: Hemorrhoids, anal itching
– Side Effects: Skin thinning, irritation, redness
– Phenylephrine (Preparation H)
– Indication: Hemorrhoids, anal fissures
– Side Effects: Burning, itching, irritation
– Pramoxine (Proctofoam) D/C Off the market
– Indication: Hemorrhoids, anal fissures
– Side Effects: Burning, itching, irritation
– Zinc sulfate (Zincofax)
– Indication: Hemorrhoids, skin protection
– Side Effects: Skin irritation, itching, redness

A table listing medications, indications, and side effects. Medications include Dibucaine, Esculin, Framycetin, Hydrocortisone, Phenylephrine, Pramoxine, and Zinc sulfate. Indications are mostly hemorrhoids. Side effects include burning, itching, and redness.


 Herpes labialis: Anti-inflammatory Agents
– Hydrocortisone (Cortate/Poly 1%)
– Indication: Herpes labialis, skin inflammation
– Side Effects: Skin thinning, irritation, redness

 Herpes labialis: Antivirals
– Acyclovir (Zovirax)
– Indication: Herpes labialis, cold sores
– Side Effects: Burning, stinging, redness
– Docosanol (Abreva)  OTC
– Indication: Herpes labialis, cold sores
– Side Effects: Burning, stinging, redness
– Famciclovir (Famvir)
– Indication: Herpes labialis, cold sores
– Side Effects: Headache, nausea, diarrhea
– Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
– Indication: Herpes labialis, cold sores
– Side Effects: Headache, nausea, diarrhea

A table lists cold sore medications: Acyclovir (Zovirax), Docosanol (Abreva), Famciclovir (Famvir), Valacyclovir (Valtrex). Indications: herpes labialis, cold sores. Side effects include burning, stinging, redness or headache, nausea, diarrhea.



 Impetigo: Antibacterials
– Bacitracin (Baciguent)
– Indication: Impetigo, skin infections
– Side Effects: Skin irritation, itching, redness
– Fusidic acid (Sodium fusidate) (Fucidin)
– Indication: Impetigo, skin infections
– Side Effects: Skin irritation, itching, redness
– Gramicidin (Neosporin)
– Indication: Impetigo, skin infections
– Side Effects: Skin irritation, itching, redness
– Mupirocin (Bactroban)
– Indication: Impetigo, skin infections
– Side Effects: Skin irritation, itching, redness
– Ozenoxacin (Ozanex)
– Indication: Impetigo, skin infections
– Side Effects: Skin irritation, itching, redness
– Polymyxin B (Polysporin)
– Indication: Impetigo, skin infections
– Side Effects: Skin irritation, itching, redness

A table lists medications for impetigo and skin infections, including Bacitracin, Fusidic acid, Gramicidin, Mupirocin, Ozenoxacin, and Polymyxin B, with side effects such as skin irritation, itching, and redness.


 Insect bites and urticaria: Antihistamines
– Bilastine (Blexten)
– Indication: Insect bites, urticaria
– Side Effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, fatigue
– Cetirizine (Reactine)
– Indication: Insect bites, urticaria
– Side Effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness
– Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Tripolon)
– Indication: Insect bites, urticaria
– Side Effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness
– Cyproheptadine (Periactin)
– Indication: Insect bites, urticaria, appetite stimulant
– Side Effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation
– Desloratadine (Aerius)
– Indication: Insect bites, urticaria
– Side Effects: Fatigue, dry mouth, headache
– Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
– Indication: Insect bites, urticaria
– Side Effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness
– Fexofenadine (Allegra)
– Indication: Insect bites, urticaria
– Side Effects: Headache, nausea, dizziness
– Hydroxyzine (Atarax)
– Indication: Insect bites, urticaria
– Side Effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness
– Loratadine (Claritin)
– Indication: Insect bites, urticaria
– Side Effects: Headache, dry mouth, fatigue
– Rupatadine (Rupall)
– Indication: Insect bites, urticaria
– Side Effects: Drowsiness, fatigue, dry mouth

Table listing medications for insect bites and urticaria, with side effects: Bilastine, Cetirizine, Chlorpheniramine, Cyproheptadine, Desloratadine, Diphenhydramine, Fexofenadine, Hydroxyzine, Loratadine, Rupatadine. Common side effects include drowsiness and fatigue.


 Insect bites and urticaria: Antipruritics and Anti-inflammatory Agents
– Benzocaine (Orajel)
– Indication: Insect bites, skin irritation
– Side Effects: Skin irritation, redness, burning
– Calamine (Caladryl)
– Indication: Insect bites, skin irritation
– Side Effects: Skin irritation, redness, dryness
– Camphor (Tiger Balm)
– Indication: Insect bites, skin irritation
– Side Effects: Skin irritation, redness, burning
– Desonide (Generic)
– Indication: Insect bites, skin irritation
– Side Effects: Skin thinning, irritation, redness
– Hydrocortisone (Cortate)
– Indication: Insect bites, skin irritation
– Side Effects: Skin thinning, irritation, redness
– Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
– Indication: Insect bites, skin irritation
– Side Effects: Skin irritation, redness, burning
– Menthol (Biofreeze)
– Indication: Insect bites, skin irritation
– Side Effects: Skin irritation, redness, burning
– Pramoxine (Proctofoam) D/C
– Indication: Insect bites, skin irritation
– Side Effects: Skin irritation, redness, burning
– Zinc oxide (Desitin)
– Indication: Insect bites, skin irritation
– Side Effects: Skin irritation, redness, dryness

A table listing medications, indications, and side effects. Medications include Benzocaine, Calamine, Camphor, Desonide, Hydrocortisone, Lidocaine, Menthol, Pramoxine, and Zinc oxide. Indication: insect bites, skin irritation. Side effects: redness, burning, irritation, dryness.


 Musculoskeletal sprains and strains: Analgesics
– Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
– Indication: Pain relief, musculoskeletal sprains
– Side Effects: Liver damage, nausea, headache



 Musculoskeletal sprains and strains: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Agents
– Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) (Aspirin)
– Indication: Pain relief, musculoskeletal sprains
– Side Effects: Stomach upset, bleeding, ulcers
– Celecoxib (Celebrex)
– Indication: Pain relief, musculoskeletal sprains
– Side Effects: Stomach upset, bleeding, ulcers
– Diclofenac (Voltaren)
– Indication: Pain relief, musculoskeletal sprains
– Side Effects: Stomach upset, bleeding, ulcers
– Flurbiprofen (Ansaid)
– Indication: Pain relief, musculoskeletal sprains
– Side Effects: Stomach upset, bleeding, ulcers
– Ibuprofen (Advil)
– Indication: Pain relief, musculoskeletal sprains
– Side Effects: Stomach upset, bleeding, ulcers
– Ketoprofen (Orudis)
– Indication: Pain relief, musculoskeletal sprains
– Side Effects: Stomach upset, bleeding, ulcers
– Mefenamic acid (Ponstel)
– Indication: Pain relief, musculoskeletal sprains
– Side Effects: Stomach upset, bleeding, ulcers
– Naproxen (Aleve)
– Indication: Pain relief, musculoskeletal sprains
– Side Effects: Stomach upset, bleeding, ulcers

A table listing medications, their indications, and side effects. Medications include Aspirin, Celebrex, Voltaren, and others. All are used for pain relief and musculoskeletal sprains. Side effects: stomach upset, bleeding, ulcers.


 Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy: Antiemetics and Antinauseants
– Dimenhydrinate (Gravol)
– Indication: Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy
– Side Effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness
– Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
– Indication: Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy
– Side Effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness
– Doxylamine (Unisom)
– Indication: Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy
– Side Effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness
– Promethazine (Phenergan)
– Indication: Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy
– Side Effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness
– Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)
– Indication: Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy
– Side Effects: Nausea, headache, numbness

A table lists medications for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, with side effects: Dimenhydrinate, Diphenhydramine, Doxy/Unisom, Promethazine (all cause drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness), and Pyridoxine/Vitamin B6 (causes nausea, headache, numbness).


 Oral aphthae: Anti-inflammatory Agents
– Triamcinolone (Kenalog)  Oracort brand
– Indication: Oral aphthae, mouth ulcers
– Side Effects: Mouth irritation, dry mouth, altered taste

 Pinworms/Threadworms: Anthelmintics
– Mebendazole (Vermox)
– Indication: Pinworms, threadworms
– Side Effects: Stomach pain, diarrhea, headache
– Pyrantel pamoate (Combantrin)
– Indication: Pinworms, threadworms
– Side Effects: Stomach pain, diarrhea, headache

A table showing two medications for pinworms and threadworms: Mebendazole (Vermox) and Pyrantel pamoate (Combantrin), with side effects including stomach pain, diarrhea, and headache.



 Tick bites, post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Lyme disease: Antibacterials
– Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
– Indication: Tick bites, Lyme disease prevention
– Side Effects: Nausea, diarrhea, sun sensitivity


 Urinary tract infection (uncomplicated): Urinary Anti-infectives
– Fosfomycin (Monurol)
– Indication: Uncomplicated UTI
– Side Effects: Diarrhea, nausea, headache
– Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)
– Indication: Uncomplicated UTI
– Side Effects: Nausea, diarrhea, headache
– Sulfamethoxazole (Septra)
– Indication: Uncomplicated UTI
– Side Effects: Nausea, diarrhea, rash
– Trimethoprim (Proloprim)
– Indication: Uncomplicated UTI
– Side Effects: Nausea, diarrhea, rash

A table listing medications, indications, and side effects for uncomplicated UTI: Fosfomycin (diarrhea, nausea, headache), Nitrofurantoin (nausea, diarrhea, headache), Sulfamethoxazole (nausea, diarrhea, rash), Trimethoprim (nausea, diarrhea, rash).
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 Vulvovaginal candidiasis: Antifungals
– Clotrimazole (Canesten)
– Indication: Vulvovaginal candidiasis
– Side Effects: Irritation, burning, itching
– Fluconazole (Diflucan)
– Indication: Vulvovaginal candidiasis
– Side Effects: Nausea, headache, dizziness
– Miconazole (Monistat)
– Indication: Vulvovaginal candidiasis
– Side Effects: Irritation, burning, itching
– Terconazole (Terazol)
– Indication: Vulvovaginal candidiasis
– Side Effects: Irritation, burning, itching

Table listing medications for vulvovaginal candidiasis with side effects. Medications: Clotrimazole, Fluconazole, Miconazole, Terconazole. Indications: all for vulvovaginal candidiasis. Side effects include irritation, burning, itching, nausea, headache.

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