Excedrin. [Brand] Acetaminophenaspirin-caffeine [Generic] $6.99 $4.99 Ingredients: Ingredients: Acetaminophen 250mg Acetaminophen 250mg Aspirin 250 mg Aspirin 250 mg Caffiene 65 mg Caffiene 65 mg nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug Concerning education: Severe liver damage may occur if more than 8 pills are consumed in 24 hrs Concerning Education: Increased risk for stomach bleeding if you consume 3 or more drinks daily Dosage & Instructions Dosage &Instructions Take 2 (250 mg per tab) Tablets every six hours as needed with a full glass of water. Do not use more that directed. Adults and children 12 years and older take 2 gel tabs (250mg ea.) every 6 hours. Drink a full glass of water with each dose Would you purchase this medication /Why? Yes, I see myself giving the generic version a try. I typically use Excedrin however I never took the time to investigate the generic and after further research I have learned that the ingredients are identical with a slight price reduction which could save me money in the long run however it’s not a medication I take regularly due to its dosage limit. [Brand] Fexofenadine Hydrochloride [Generic] 18.79 $13.99 Allegra 50mg Ingredients: Ingredients: Fexofenadine HCI 60 MG Collotidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium,hypromellose,iron oxide blends,magnisum sterate,microcrystalline Concerning Education: Not to be taken with fruit juices Dosage and Instructions: 180mg PO qday or 60 mg PO BID before meal collodial silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypomellose,iron oxide black,iron oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, Concerning education: Do not take at the same time as aluminum or Magnesium. Dosage and Instructions: Take one 60 mg tablet with water every 12 hours. Do not take more than 2 tablets in 24hrs Would you purchase this medication/Why? I would buy either version of this medication due to the simple fact that I prefer Zyrtec (Cetirizine HCL) which promises a 24-hour relief while these products offer 12. Mucinex ingredients: $16.99 Guaifenesin 600 mg. Carbomer homopolymer type B; fd&c blue no.1, aluminum lake, hypromellose,USP; magnesium stearate,NF, microcrystalline celluse, NF; Concerning Education; sodium starch glycolate Ask a doctor before use if you have persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma,chronic bronchitis or emphysema; cough that occurs with too much phlegm Guaifenesin Extended- Release Bi-layer Tablets, 600mg $12.49 Ingredients: Guaifenesin 600 mg, carbomer homopolymer type B, FD&C #1 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline celluse, sodium starch gycolate. Concerning Education: Stop use and ask doctor if; cough lasts more than 7 dyas, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persisistentheadache. These could be signs of a serious illness Dosage & Instructions: Do not crush, chew or break tablet; take with a full glass of water; this product can be administered without regard for the timing of meals. 1 or 2 tablets every 12 hours Dosage &Instructions: Do not crush, chew or break tablet(600mg); take with a full glass of water Would you purchase this medication/why? I would purchase the Generic because although they are similar down to active ingredients, the generic eliminates some of those unknown ingredients that the brand possess. Ingredients: Corncerning Education: Acetaminophen 650 Mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 30 Mg, Doxylamine Succinate 12.5 MgInactive Ingredients: Alcohol, Citric Acid, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, Flavor, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Saccharin Sodium, Sodium This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 4 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this Benzoate Sodium Citrate, Sorbitol,NyQuil product, , Sucralose, Xanthan Gum [Brand] $9.99 Dosage & Instructions: Only use the dose cup provided. 30mL every 6 hours. Ingredients: (in each 30 mL): Acetaminophen 650 mg; Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg; Doxylamine succinate 12.5 mg; Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg. Inactive ingredients: anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum. Would you purchase this medication/Why? Yes. this brand has been aroung for years and is a household staple. Concering Education: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: skin reddening; blisters; rash. Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr [Generic] $10.49 Dosage & Instructions: only use the dose cup provided; do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours. Adults & children 12 years & over: 30 mL every 4 hours; Would you purchase this medication/Why? No. Its a generic but more expensive than the brand which is uncommon Ingredients: Omeprazole Delayed-Release Tablet 20 mg (Equivalent to 20.6 mg Omeprazole Magnesium) (Acid reducer)Inactive Ingredients: Glyceryl Monostearate, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Hypromellose, Iron Oxide, Magnesium Stearate, Methacrylic Acid Copolymer, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Paraffin, Polyethylene Glycol Concerning Education: Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs. Prilosec [Brand] Dosage & Instructions: $12.99 It may take 1 to 4 days for full effect; some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours. 14-Day Course of Treatment: Swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water before eating in the morning. Take every day for 14 days. Do not take more than 1 tablet a day. Would you purchase this medication/Why? No, personally this medication contains a surplus of ingredients i dont know of. Concerning Education: If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-2221222). ingredients: in each tablet): Omeprazole 20 mg. Inactive ingredients: carnauba wax, ferric oxide red, ferric oxide yellow, hypromellose, hypromellose acetate succinate, lactose monohydrate, monoethanolamine, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, sodium stearate, sodium stearyl fumarate, Omeprazole talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate. Delayed relase tablet [Generic] Dosage & Instructions: $23.49 for adults 18 years of age and older; this product is to be used once a day (every 24 hours), every day for 14 days; it may take 1 to 4 days for full effect; some people get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours Would you purchasethis medication/Why? No, the risk factors are greater than the benefits of this medication. I think this project opens our minds into being a bit more curios of the everyday medications were taking not just because there are often cheaper similar medications out there but also making us aware of the underlying ingredients we are consuming. The knowledge gained from this experience can be applied to my future nursing career in many ways, the biggest to me is being able to provide options for future patients. For example, if I have a patient with no insurance and little to no income who needs to continue a treat but can’t necessarily afford. prescribed or brand name medications, I can point them in the direction of generic medications which are just as good but a bit more obtainable. If a patient is suffering from migraines and has been prescribed Sumatriptan for example but can’t pay for their prescription I could recommend Excedrin as an alternative.
