Over the Counter Pharmaceutical Formulations

This book presents formulations for over-the-counter (OTC) or nonprescription drugs. The OTC drug formulations in this book are organized according to their therapeutic effect. There are 19 categories of OTC drugs included. Each category is presented in a single chapter that consists of two parts; Part I presents the composition of brand name products, and Part II presents starting or prototype formulations contributed by suppliers of raw materials for OTC drugs. The brand name products are listed alphabetically in Part I of each chapter, followed by the name of the manufacturer, the type and concentration of the active ingredient(s) and the product form(s). It is also customary, but not required, for the manufacturer to list the so-called ""inactive ingredients"" on the label of the product.

Part II of each chapter (except chapter 17) includes starting formulations developed by a number of raw material suppliers. Those formulations that are included contain not only the concentration of the active ingredients but also the concentration of the other ingredients and, in most cases, a recommended procedure for mixing the formulation. This book includes 559 brand name formulations of 63 manufacturers and 270 suppliers' suggested formulations for a total of 829 formulations.

Introduction
Acne Treatment Products
Antacid/Antigas Products
Antidiarrheal Products
Antiemetic Products
Antifungal and Antibacterial Products
Antiperspirants
Antipruritic Products
Asthma Treatment Products
Cold and Allergy Products
Contraceptive Products
Dandruff, Seborrhea, and Psoriasis Treatments
External Analgesics
Hemorrhoidal Treatments
Internal Analgesics, Antipyretics and Menstrual Products
Laxatives
Ophthalmic Products
Sedatives and Stimulants
Sunscreens
Vitamins and Minerals
Appendix A: OTC Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
Appendix B: Raw Material Suppliers
Index of Manufacturers, Suppliers, Brand Names, and Active Ingredients