Table 1

Examples of ingredients in over-the-counter cough and cold medications, by category

CATEGORYEXAMPLES OF INGREDIENTS
AntihistaminesChlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine
AntipyreticsAcetaminophen, ibuprofen
AntitussivesDextromethorphan
DecongestantsPseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, phenylephrine
ExpectorantsGuaifenesin