Some medicatoin switched from RX to OTC
Since 1975 morethan 100 RX has been swtched to OTC. Following are some samples.
–Psuedophedrine (Sudafed®) 1976: for nasal congestion
–Diphenhydramine (Benedryl®) 1981: for Allergy, insomnia
–Cimetidine (Tagamet®) 1999: for Peptic ulcer
–Ibuprofen (Motrin®) 2000: for pain
–Loratidine (Claritin®) 2002: for Allergy
–Omeprazole (Prilosec®) 2003: for acid reflux
–PEG (Miralax®) 2006: for constipation
–Levnorgestrel (Plan B®) 2009: for birth control
Rx-to-OTC Switch
