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Medications for Osteoarthritis

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

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Depo-Medrol 10 4 reviews for Depo-Medrol to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N
Generic name:
methylprednisolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Dolobid 10 1 review for Dolobid to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N
Generic name:
diflunisal systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, salicylates
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Medrol Dosepak 10 2 reviews for Medrol Dosepak to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N
Generic name:
methylprednisolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Motrin 10 1 review for Motrin to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
tolmetin 10 1 review for tolmetin to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N X
Generic name:
tolmetin systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
diflunisal 9.7 3 reviews for diflunisal to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N
Generic name:
diflunisal systemic
Brand name:
Dolobid
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, salicylates
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Cataflam 9.5 2 reviews for Cataflam to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx D N X
Generic name:
diclofenac systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Indocin 9.5 2 reviews for Indocin to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N X
Generic name:
indomethacin systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Naprelan 9.4 5 reviews for Naprelan to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zorvolex 9.4 7 reviews for Zorvolex to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx D N X
Generic name:
diclofenac systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength Plus 9.0 1 review for Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength Plus to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Feldene 9.0 4 reviews for Feldene to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N X
Generic name:
piroxicam systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Sloan's Liniment Off-label 9.0 1 review for Sloan's Liniment to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
trolamine salicylate 9.0 7 reviews for trolamine salicylate to treat Osteoarthritis
OTC N N
Generic name:
trolamine salicylate topical
Brand names:
Arthricream, Asper-Flex, Myoflex
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Zostrix Off-label 9.0 3 reviews for Zostrix to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Excedrin 8.7 4 reviews for Excedrin to treat Osteoarthritis
OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine 8.5 7 reviews for acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine to treat Osteoarthritis
OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine systemic
Brand names:
Excedrin, Arthriten, Backaid Inflammatory Pain Formula, Genace, Goody's Extra Strength
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
aspirin 8.4 5 reviews for aspirin to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Brand names:
Arthritis Pain, Ecotrin, Aspergum, Aspiritab, Aspirtab, Bayer Aspirin, Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength Plus, Easprin, Ecpirin, Entercote, Genacote, Halfprin, Norwich Aspirin, Vazalore
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Arthrotec 8.3 24 reviews for Arthrotec to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx X N X
Generic name:
diclofenac / misoprostol systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
prednisone 8.3 16 reviews for prednisone to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N
Generic name:
prednisone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
chondroitin / glucosamine / methylsulfonylmethane 8.2 15 reviews for chondroitin / glucosamine / methylsulfonylmethane to treat Osteoarthritis
OTC N N
Generic name:
chondroitin / glucosamine / methylsulfonylmethane systemic
Brand name:
Osteo Bi-Flex Advanced
Drug class:
nutraceutical products
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
ketoprofen 8.2 5 reviews for ketoprofen to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ketoprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Mobic 8.1 57 reviews for Mobic to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N X
Generic name:
meloxicam systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Daypro 8.0 1 review for Daypro to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N X
Generic name:
oxaprozin systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
diclofenac / misoprostol 8.0 32 reviews for diclofenac / misoprostol to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx X N X
Generic name:
diclofenac / misoprostol systemic
Brand name:
Arthrotec
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
piroxicam 8.0 8 reviews for piroxicam to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N X
Generic name:
piroxicam systemic
Brand name:
Feldene
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
indomethacin 7.8 5 reviews for indomethacin to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N X
Generic name:
indomethacin systemic
Brand names:
Indocin, Indocin SR
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
methylprednisolone 7.8 15 reviews for methylprednisolone to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N
Generic name:
methylprednisolone systemic
Brand names:
Medrol Dosepak, Depo-Medrol, Medrol, MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack, Solu-Medrol
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
diclofenac 7.7 117 reviews for diclofenac to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx D N X
Generic name:
diclofenac systemic
Brand names:
Voltaren, Cataflam, Zorvolex, Lofena
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Pennsaid 7.6 49 reviews for Pennsaid to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N
Generic name:
diclofenac topical
Drug class:
topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
bioflavonoids 7.5 10 reviews for bioflavonoids to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
bioflavonoids systemic
Brand name:
Limbrel
Drug class:
vitamins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
ibuprofen 7.5 5 reviews for ibuprofen to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Brand names:
Advil, Motrin, Advil Liqui-Gels, Proprinal, A-G Profen, Addaprin, Genpril, IBU-200, Midol IB, Motrin IB, Nuprin
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Limbrel 7.5 9 reviews for Limbrel to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
bioflavonoids systemic
Drug class:
vitamins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Voltaren 7.4 41 reviews for Voltaren to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx D N X
Generic name:
diclofenac systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
celecoxib 7.3 97 reviews for celecoxib to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N
Generic name:
celecoxib systemic
Brand name:
Celebrex
Drug class:
cox-2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
oxaprozin 7.3 4 reviews for oxaprozin to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N X
Generic name:
oxaprozin systemic
Brand names:
Daypro, Coxanto
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Celebrex 7.2 84 reviews for Celebrex to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N
Generic name:
celecoxib systemic
Drug class:
cox-2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
diclofenac 7.2 176 reviews for diclofenac to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
diclofenac topical
Brand names:
Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel, Pennsaid, Aspercreme Arthritis Pain Relief Gel, Diclozor, Profinac, Xrylix
Drug class:
topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
acetaminophen / codeine 7.1 11 reviews for acetaminophen / codeine to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C M X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / codeine systemic
Drug class:
narcotic analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel 7.1 101 reviews for Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel to treat Osteoarthritis
OTC C N
Generic name:
diclofenac topical
Drug class:
topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
etodolac 7.0 25 reviews for etodolac to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N X
Generic name:
etodolac systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
famotidine / ibuprofen 7.0 30 reviews for famotidine / ibuprofen to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N X
Generic name:
famotidine / ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Cosamin DS 6.7 3 reviews for Cosamin DS to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
chondroitin / glucosamine systemic
Drug class:
nutraceutical products
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
meloxicam 6.7 205 reviews for meloxicam to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N X
Generic name:
meloxicam systemic
Brand name:
Mobic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
naproxen 6.7 54 reviews for naproxen to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Brand names:
Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan, All Day Pain Relief, Aflaxen, All Day Relief, Anaprox-DS, EC-Naprosyn, Flanax Pain Reliever, Midol Extended Relief
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Cymbalta 6.5 36 reviews for Cymbalta to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N X
Generic name:
duloxetine systemic
Drug class:
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Osteo Bi-Flex 6.5 11 reviews for Osteo Bi-Flex to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
chondroitin / glucosamine systemic
Drug class:
nutraceutical products
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Orthovisc 6.4 189 reviews for Orthovisc to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx N N
Generic name:
hyaluronan systemic
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Synvisc 6.4 64 reviews for Synvisc to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx N N
Generic name:
hylan g-f 20 systemic
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Capzasin-HP Off-label 6.3 4 reviews for Capzasin-HP to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
hylan g-f 20 6.2 238 reviews for hylan g-f 20 to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx N N
Generic name:
hylan g-f 20 systemic
Brand names:
Synvisc, Synvisc-One
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
methyl salicylate 6.2 39 reviews for methyl salicylate to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Brand names:
Arthricare Cream, Boroleum, Castiva Cooling, Deep Down Pain Relief, Duraflex Comfort, Eucalyptamint, Exocaine Plus, Gordogesic, Heet Triple Action, Mentholatum Deep Heating, Mentholatum Pain Gel, Mentholatum Pain Patch, Pain Stick Arthritis Formula, Pain Stick Sports Formula, PainZone, Salonpas Pain Patch, Satogesic, Satogesic Hot Gel, Satogesic Pad, Therapeutic Pain Relief
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
nabumetone 6.2 19 reviews for nabumetone to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N X
Generic name:
nabumetone systemic
Brand name:
Relafen DS
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Supartz 6.2 49 reviews for Supartz to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx N N
Generic name:
sodium hyaluronate systemic
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
duloxetine 6.1 42 reviews for duloxetine to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N X
Generic name:
duloxetine systemic
Brand name:
Cymbalta
Drug class:
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Euflexxa 6.1 259 reviews for Euflexxa to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx N N
Generic name:
sodium hyaluronate systemic
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
hyaluronan 6.1 289 reviews for hyaluronan to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx N N
Generic name:
hyaluronan systemic
Brand names:
Orthovisc, Hymovis, Monovisc
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Salonpas Pain Patch 6.1 38 reviews for Salonpas Pain Patch to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Goody's Extra Strength 6.0 1 review for Goody's Extra Strength to treat Osteoarthritis
OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Naprosyn 6.0 5 reviews for Naprosyn to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Synvisc-One 6.0 167 reviews for Synvisc-One to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx N N
Generic name:
hylan g-f 20 systemic
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Aleve 5.9 8 reviews for Aleve to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Supartz FX 5.9 8 reviews for Supartz FX to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx N N
Generic name:
sodium hyaluronate systemic
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
chondroitin / glucosamine 5.8 36 reviews for chondroitin / glucosamine to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
chondroitin / glucosamine systemic
Brand names:
Osteo Bi-Flex, Cosamin DS, Schiff Move Free, Cidaflex, Glucoten, OptiFlex Complete, Pryflex, Relamine
Drug class:
nutraceutical products
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Monovisc 5.8 64 reviews for Monovisc to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx N N
Generic name:
hyaluronan systemic
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
sulindac 5.8 4 reviews for sulindac to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N X
Generic name:
sulindac systemic
Brand name:
Clinoril
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Zilretta 5.8 53 reviews for Zilretta to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
triamcinolone 5.7 81 reviews for triamcinolone to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Brand names:
Kenalog-40, Aristospan, Clinacort, Kenalog-10, Zilretta
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
salsalate 5.5 2 reviews for salsalate to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N X
Generic name:
salsalate systemic
Drug class:
salicylates
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
sodium hyaluronate 5.3 631 reviews for sodium hyaluronate to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx N N
Generic name:
sodium hyaluronate systemic
Brand names:
Euflexxa, Durolane, Gelsyn-3, Hyalgan, Supartz, Supartz FX
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Vimovo 5.3 29 reviews for Vimovo to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N X
Generic name:
esomeprazole / naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Kenalog-40 5.2 22 reviews for Kenalog-40 to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
capsaicin Off-label 5.1 32 reviews for capsaicin to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Brand names:
Zostrix, Axsain, Capsin, Capzasin, Capzasin-HP, Capzasin-P, Capzasin Back and Body, Castiva Warming, Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin, Sloan's Liniment, Zostrix Diabetic Foot Pain, Zostrix Neuropathy, Zostrix Sports
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Schiff Move Free 5.1 10 reviews for Schiff Move Free to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
chondroitin / glucosamine systemic
Drug class:
nutraceutical products
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
esomeprazole / naproxen 4.9 33 reviews for esomeprazole / naproxen to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N X
Generic name:
esomeprazole / naproxen systemic
Brand name:
Vimovo
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Hyalgan 4.9 10 reviews for Hyalgan to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx N N
Generic name:
sodium hyaluronate systemic
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack 4.5 2 reviews for MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N
Generic name:
methylprednisolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Durolane 4.4 247 reviews for Durolane to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx N N
Generic name:
sodium hyaluronate systemic
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Gelsyn-3 4.4 39 reviews for Gelsyn-3 to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx N N
Generic name:
sodium hyaluronate systemic
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Hymovis 4.3 17 reviews for Hymovis to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx N N
Generic name:
hyaluronan systemic
Drug class:
viscosupplementation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Advil 1.0 1 review for Advil to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Capzasin-P Off-label 1.0 2 reviews for Capzasin-P to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Kenalog-10 1.0 3 reviews for Kenalog-10 to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
A-G Profen Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
acetaminophen / aspirin Rate Add review
OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / aspirin systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
acetaminophen / caffeine Rate Add review
OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / caffeine systemic
Brand names:
Excedrin Quick Tab, Excedrin Tension Headache
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Addaprin Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Advil Liqui-Gels Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Aflaxen Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
All Day Pain Relief Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
All Day Relief Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Anaprox-DS Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Aristospan Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Arthricare Cream Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Arthricream Rate Add review
OTC N N
Generic name:
trolamine salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Arthriten Rate Add review
OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Arthritis Pain Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Asper-Flex Rate Add review
OTC N N
Generic name:
trolamine salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Aspercreme Arthritis Pain Relief Gel Rate Add review
OTC C N
Generic name:
diclofenac topical
Drug class:
topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Aspergum Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Aspiritab Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Aspirtab Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Axsain Off-label Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Backaid Inflammatory Pain Formula Rate Add review
OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Bayer Aspirin Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
betamethasone Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
betamethasone systemic
Brand name:
Celestone Soluspan
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Boroleum Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Capsin Off-label Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Capzasin Off-label Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Capzasin Back and Body Off-label Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Castiva Cooling Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Castiva Warming Off-label Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Celestone Soluspan Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
betamethasone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
choline salicylate / magnesium salicylate systemic
Drug class:
salicylates
For consumers:
interactions,
Cidaflex Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
chondroitin / glucosamine systemic
Drug class:
nutraceutical products
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Clinacort Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Clinoril Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
sulindac systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
cortisone 0.0 1 review for cortisone to treat Osteoarthritis
Rx N N
Generic name:
cortisone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Cosmegen Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
dactinomycin systemic
Drug class:
antibiotics/antineoplastics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Coxanto Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
oxaprozin systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
dactinomycin Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
dactinomycin systemic
Brand name:
Cosmegen
Drug class:
antibiotics/antineoplastics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Deep Down Pain Relief Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
diclofenac / menthol Rate Add review
Rx N
Generic name:
diclofenac / menthol topical
Brand name:
DicloStream
Drug class:
topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
DicloPR Rate Add review
Rx U
Generic name:
diclofenac / menthol / methyl salicylate topical
For consumers:
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
DicloStream Rate Add review
Rx N
Generic name:
diclofenac / menthol topical
Drug class:
topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Diclozor Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
diclofenac topical
Drug class:
topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Duraflex Comfort Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Easprin Rate Add review
Rx N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
EC-Naprosyn Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Ecotrin Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Ecpirin Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Entercote Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Eucalyptamint Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Excedrin Quick Tab Rate Add review
OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / caffeine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Excedrin Tension Headache Rate Add review
OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / caffeine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Exocaine Plus Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
fenoprofen Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
fenoprofen systemic
Brand names:
Fenortho, Nalfon
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Fenortho Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
fenoprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Fenovar Rate Add review
Rx U
Generic name:
diclofenac / menthol / methyl salicylate topical
For consumers:
dosage,
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Flanax Pain Reliever Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
flurbiprofen Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
flurbiprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Genace Rate Add review
OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Genacote Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Genpril Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Glucoten Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
chondroitin / glucosamine systemic
Drug class:
nutraceutical products
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Gordogesic Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Halfprin Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Heet Triple Action Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
IBU-200 Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Indocin SR Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
indomethacin systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Lofena Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
diclofenac systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
meclofenamate Rate Add review
Rx N N X
Generic name:
meclofenamate systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Medrol Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
methylprednisolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin Off-label Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Mentholatum Deep Heating Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Mentholatum Pain Gel Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Mentholatum Pain Patch Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Midol Extended Relief Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
naproxen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Midol IB Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Motrin IB Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Myoflex Rate Add review
OTC N N
Generic name:
trolamine salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Nalfon Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
fenoprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Norwich Aspirin Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Nuprin Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
OptiFlex Complete Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
chondroitin / glucosamine systemic
Drug class:
nutraceutical products
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Osteo Bi-Flex Advanced Rate Add review
OTC N N
Generic name:
chondroitin / glucosamine / methylsulfonylmethane systemic
Drug class:
nutraceutical products
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Pain Stick Arthritis Formula Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Pain Stick Sports Formula Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
PainZone Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Profinac Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
diclofenac topical
Drug class:
topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Proprinal Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
ibuprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Pryflex Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
chondroitin / glucosamine systemic
Drug class:
nutraceutical products
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Relafen DS Rate Add review
Rx C N X
Generic name:
nabumetone systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Relamine Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
chondroitin / glucosamine systemic
Drug class:
nutraceutical products
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Satogesic Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Satogesic Hot Gel Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Satogesic Pad Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Solu-Medrol Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
methylprednisolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Therapeutic Pain Relief Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
methyl salicylate topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Vazalore Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Xrylix Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
diclofenac topical
Drug class:
topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zostrix Diabetic Foot Pain Off-label Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Zostrix Neuropathy Off-label Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Zostrix Sports Off-label Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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