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| Toxicities from Over-the-counter Drugs: Overview |  |
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| Human drugs or nutritional supplements available without a prescription are known as over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Exposures to OTC drugs in pets can be accidental or intentional. A valid client-patient-veterinarian relationship must exist for veterinarians to recommend extra-label use of these drugs to their clients. Safety of most OTC drugs has not been determined in animals, as most are not approved for veterinary use by the FDA. Veterinarians should understand the potential risks of using OTC medications and communicate them to their clients. |
| Cold and Cough Medications |
| Decongestants |
| Analgesics |
| Gastrointestinal Drugs |
| Topical Preparations |
| Nutritional Supplements |
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| See Also |
| Toxicities from Over-the-counter Drugs |
| Cold and Cough Medications |
| Antihistamines |
| Decongestants |
| Imidazoline Decongestants |
| Pseudoephedrine and Ephedrine |
| Analgesics |
| Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) |
| Gastrointestinal Drugs |
| H2 -Receptor Antagonists |
| Antacids |
| Multivitamins and Iron |
| Topical Preparations |
| Zinc Oxide |
| Nutritional Supplements |
| Ma Huang (Ephedrine) and Guarana (Caffeine) |
| 5-Hydroxytryptophan |
| Toxicities from Prescription Drugs |
| Overview |
| Cardiovascular medications |
| Overview |
| Angiotensin-converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors |
| Calcium Channel Blockers |
| β Blockers |
| Diuretics |
| Tranquilizers, Antidepressants, sleep Aids, and Anticonvulsants |
| Overview |
| Benzodiazepines |
| Antidepressants |
| Barbiturates |
| Sleep Aids |
| Phenothiazine Tranquilizers |
| Muscle Relaxants |
| Topical Agents |
| Overview |
| 5-Fluorouracil |
| Calcipotriene |
| Prescription nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs |
| Overview |
| Carprofen |
| Etodolac |
| Deracoxib |
| Toxicities from Illicit and Abused Drugs |
| Overview |
| Cocaine |
| Amphetamines and Related Drugs |
| Marijuana (Cannabis) |
| Opiates |
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