Medication Reference List
Safe and Unsafe Medications - Alphabetically Organized
Generated: 12/12/2025
✓Safe to Take
11
medications
✕Cannot Take
8
medications
✓Safe to Take
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
acetaminophen (Acetaminophen (Paracetamol))
COMMON BRANDS
Tylenol, Tylenol Extra Strength, Tylenol Arthritis, Tylenol Rapid Release, Tylenol Muscle Aches & Body Pain, Tylenol Cold & Flu (acetaminophen component in combos), Panadol, Atasol, Tempra, Abenol, Life Brand Acetaminophen, Equate Acetaminophen
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
aluminum hydroxide / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone (Aluminum / Magnesium Hydroxide + Simethicone)
COMMON BRANDS
Maalox, Mylanta, Life Brand Antacid + Anti-Gas
MEDICATION / ACTIVE INGREDIENT
calcium carbonate
COMMON BRANDS
Tums, Rolaids (some formulations), Life Brand Antacid Tablets
MEDICATION / ACTIVE INGREDIENT
cetirizine
COMMON BRANDS
Reactine, Zyrtec, Life Brand Cetirizine
MEDICATION / ACTIVE INGREDIENT
dextromethorphan
COMMON BRANDS
Benylin DM, Robitussin DM, Delsym, Vicks DayQuil Cough (dextromethorphan component), Life Brand Cough DM
MEDICATION / ACTIVE INGREDIENT
fexofenadine
COMMON BRANDS
Allegra, Allegra Allergy, Life Brand Fexofenadine
MEDICATION / ACTIVE INGREDIENT
guaifenesin
COMMON BRANDS
Mucinex, Robitussin Chest Congestion, Benylin E, Life Brand Expectorant
MEDICATION / ACTIVE INGREDIENT
loratadine
COMMON BRANDS
Claritin, Claritin Allergy, Claritin Children, Reactine Allergy (some markets), Life Brand Loratadine
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
menthol / camphor (Topical Menthol / Camphor Rub)
COMMON BRANDS
Vicks VapoRub, Tiger Balm (some strengths), Life Brand Chest Rub
MEDICATION / ACTIVE INGREDIENT
simethicone
COMMON BRANDS
Gas-X, Ovol, Phazyme, Life Brand Anti-Gas
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
sodium chloride (saline) (Saline Nasal Spray)
COMMON BRANDS
Ocean Nasal Spray, Salinex, Life Brand Saline Nasal Spray
✕Cannot Take
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
acetylsalicylic acid (Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin))
COMMON BRANDS
Aspirin, Bayer, Bufferin, Excedrin (aspirin-containing products)
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
diclofenac (Diclofenac (Oral))
COMMON BRANDS
Voltaren (oral), Cataflam
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
diphenhydramine / chlorpheniramine / doxylamine (class) (First-Generation Sedating Antihistamines)
COMMON BRANDS
Benadryl (diphenhydramine), NyQuil (doxylamine component), Dimetapp (chlorpheniramine in some formulations), Sleep-eze, Unisom
MEDICATION / ACTIVE INGREDIENT
ibuprofen
COMMON BRANDS
Advil, Motrin, Nurofen, Life Brand Ibuprofen
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
ibuprofen + acetaminophen (class) (Combination NSAID + Acetaminophen Products)
COMMON BRANDS
Advil Dual Action, Some generic pain reliever combos
MEDICATION / ACTIVE INGREDIENT
naproxen
COMMON BRANDS
Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox, Life Brand Naproxen
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
phenylephrine (Phenylephrine (Systemic))
COMMON BRANDS
Sudafed PE, NeoCitran (some formulations), DayQuil (older phenylephrine-containing versions), Life Brand Cold & Sinus PE
MEDICATION / ACTIVE INGREDIENT
pseudoephedrine
COMMON BRANDS
Sudafed, Advil Cold & Sinus, Claritin-D, Reactine Allergy + Sinus, Life Brand Sinus Relief (pseudoephedrine-containing)
📋Combination Products (Combos)
PRODUCT NAME
Advil Cold & Sinus
Active Ingredients: ibuprofen, pseudoephedrine
Contains: ibuprofen, pseudoephedrine
NOTES
Contains ibuprofen (NSAID) and pseudoephedrine (systemic decongestant).
PRODUCT NAME
Claritin-D
Active Ingredients: loratadine, pseudoephedrine
Contains: pseudoephedrine
NOTES
Antihistamine + decongestant. Evaluate decongestant safety (pseudoephedrine).
PRODUCT NAME
DayQuil Cold & Flu (typical)
Active Ingredients: acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, phenylephrine
Contains: phenylephrine
NOTES
Common daytime cold/flu product. Check safety of decongestant component (phenylephrine) and watch total acetaminophen dose.
PRODUCT NAME
Excedrin Extra Strength (typical)
Active Ingredients: acetaminophen, aspirin, caffeine
NOTES
Migraine/headache combo with aspirin (salicylate). Avoid if aspirin/salicylates are contraindicated.
PRODUCT NAME
NeoCitran Cold & Flu (Hot Drink)
Active Ingredients: acetaminophen, pheniramine, phenylephrine
Contains: phenylephrine
NOTES
Hot drink cold/flu remedy. Contains decongestant and antihistamine; check both components for safety.
PRODUCT NAME
NyQuil Cold & Flu (typical)
Active Ingredients: acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, doxylamine
NOTES
Nighttime cold/flu product. Contains sedating antihistamine (doxylamine); avoid if first-generation antihistamines are not recommended.
PRODUCT NAME
Reactine Allergy + Sinus
Active Ingredients: cetirizine, pseudoephedrine
Contains: pseudoephedrine
NOTES
Second-generation antihistamine plus decongestant. Check pseudoephedrine risks.
PRODUCT NAME
Tylenol Cold & Sinus (typical)
Active Ingredients: acetaminophen, pseudoephedrine
Contains: pseudoephedrine
NOTES
Acetaminophen plus systemic decongestant. Evaluate decongestant safety and total acetaminophen.
PRODUCT NAME
Tylenol Complete Cold, Cough & Flu (typical)
Active Ingredients: acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, pseudoephedrine, guaifenesin
Contains: pseudoephedrine
NOTES
Multi-symptom product. Check decongestant suitability and avoid duplicate acetaminophen.
⚠️ Important Medical Disclaimer
Always consult with your healthcare provider or pharmacist before taking any medication. This list is for reference purposes only.