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Ingredient | ATC Level 1 | ATC Level 2 | Year Of Switch | Country | Status | Additional Information |
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Miconazole (vaginal) | G Genito urinary system and sex hormones. Genito urinary system and sex hormones | G01. Gynecological antiinfectives and antiseptics | 1994 | Canada | OTC | — |
Diclofenac (topical) | M Musculo-skeletal system. Musculo-skeletal system | M02. Topical products for joint and muscular pain | 2008 | Canada | OTC | 1% topical switched in 2008, 2% topical switched in 2014. Schedule 3 (available without prescription but to be sold from the self-selection area of the pharmacy which is operated under the direct supervision of the pharmacist) when sold as a single medicinal ingredient for topical use on the skin for not more than 7 days, in concentrations greater than 1.16% and less than or equal to 2.32% - in package sizes containing no more than 2.6g of diclofenac diethylamine. General sale when sold as a single medicinal ingredient for topical use on the skin in concentrations of not more than 1.16% for not more than 7 days. |
Triamcinolone | D Dermatologicals. Dermatologicals | D07. Corticosteroids, dermatological preparations | 2015 | Canada | OTC | Topical use (ATC code D07): concentration of maximum 1% (as single medical ingredient or in combination). Nasal spray (ATC code R01): 55 microgram per spray for those 12 years of age and older. |
Clotrimazole (vaginal) | G Genito urinary system and sex hormones. Genito urinary system and sex hormones | G01. Gynecological antiinfectives and antiseptics | 1994 | Canada | OTC | Schedule 3 (available without prescription but to be sold from the self-selection area of the pharmacy which is operated under the direct supervision of the pharmacist) for human use in preparations for intra-vaginal use. |
Levonorgestrel | G Genito urinary system and sex hormones. Genito urinary system and sex hormones | G03. Sex hormones and modulators of the genital system | 2005 | Canada | OTC | The 0.75mg two-pill dose was first switched in 2005, the 1.5mg one-pill dose was switched in 2015. |
Bufexamac (topical) | M Musculo-skeletal system. Musculo-skeletal system | M01. Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products | 1998 | Canada | OTC | Schedule 2 (a prescription is not required but the medicine is only available from the pharmacist, no public access and no self-selection). |
Docosanol (topical) | D Dermatologicals. Dermatologicals | D06. Antibiotics and chemotherapeutics for dermatological use | 2002 | Canada | OTC | On 22 September 2002, the Nonprescription Drug Scheduling Advisory Committee agreed to support unscheduled (general sale) status for docosanol cream 10% if the products labelling and package insert could be amended to show that the maximum duration of treatment was 10 days. |
Hydrocortisone (topical) | D Dermatologicals. Dermatologicals | D07. Corticosteroids, dermatological preparations | 1986 | Canada | OTC | 0.5% topical switched in 1986, 1% topical switched in 2014. |
Triclosan | D Dermatologicals. Dermatologicals | D08. Antiseptics and disinfectants | — | Canada | OTC | Being phased out in Canada under the CEPA 1999 Chemicals Management Plan. |
Minoxidil (topical) | D Dermatologicals. Dermatologicals | D11. Other dermatological preparations | 2000 | Canada | OTC | 2% switched in 2000, 5% switched in 2014. |
Nicotine (nasal spray) | N Nervous system. Nervous system | N07. Other nervous system drugs | 2003 | Canada | OTC | — |
Fluoride (sodium) | A Alimentary tract and metabolism. Alimentary tract and metabolism | A01. Stomatological preparations | 1998 | Canada | OTC | Regulated as a natural health product. |
Omeprazole | A Alimentary tract and metabolism. Alimentary tract and metabolism | A02. Drugs for acid related disorders | 2014 | Canada | OTC | OTC when indicated for a 14-day treatment of frequent heartburn at a daily dose of 20mg. |
Methenamine | J Antiinfectives for systemic use. Antiinfectives for systemic use | J01. Antibacterials for systemic use | 1998 | Canada | OTC | Ethical OTC status (medicine which does not require a prescription but is generally prescribed by a medical practitioner). |
Tolnaftate | D Dermatologicals. Dermatologicals | D01. Antifungals for dermatological use | — | Canada | OTC | — |
Famotidine | A Alimentary tract and metabolism. Alimentary tract and metabolism | A02. Drugs for acid related disorders | 1996 | Canada | OTC | For the treatment & prevention of acid-related gastrointestinal symptoms in adults and children over 12 years of age. Dosage is 10mg per tablet, Maximum Daily Dose is 20mg (treatment should not exceed two weeks). 20 & 40mg dosages switched in 2007. |
Mupirocin (topical) | D Dermatologicals. Dermatologicals | D06. Antibiotics and chemotherapeutics for dermatological use | 1999 | Canada | OTC | — |
Clobetasone butyrate (topical) | D Dermatologicals. Dermatologicals | D07. Corticosteroids, dermatological preparations | 2006 | Canada | OTC | OTC up to 0.05% concentration in cream preparations for topical use on the skin. |
Oxiconazole | D Dermatologicals. Dermatologicals | D01. Antifungals for dermatological use | 1997 | Canada | OTC | Switched directly to OTC status in 1997, but no product currently marketed (discontinued since 2002). |
Benzalkonium chloride | D Dermatologicals. Dermatologicals | D08. Antiseptics and disinfectants | — | Canada | OTC | — |
Benzoyl peroxide | D Dermatologicals. Dermatologicals | D10. Anti-acne preparations | 1981 | Canada | OTC | OTC for preparations of 5% or less as a single ingredient. Rx in concentrations greater than 5% or when sold in combination with another medicinal ingredient. |
Selenium sulphide | D Dermatologicals. Dermatologicals | D01. Antifungals for dermatological use | 2003 | Canada | OTC | — |
Hyaluronic acid (topical) | D Dermatologicals. Dermatologicals | D03. Preparations for treatment of wounds and ulcers | 1998 | Canada | OTC | — |
Nizatidine | A Alimentary tract and metabolism. Alimentary tract and metabolism | A02. Drugs for acid related disorders | 1998 | Canada | OTC | Nizatidine 75mg, for the symptomatic treatment of heartburn and acid indigestion. |
Bisacodyl | A Alimentary tract and metabolism. Alimentary tract and metabolism | A06. Laxatives | 2014 | Canada | OTC | OTC in concentrations of 5mg or less per oral dosage unit or 10mg or less per rectal dosage unit/suppository, in package sizes containing no more than 50mg of bisacodyl . |
Lactitol | A Alimentary tract and metabolism. Alimentary tract and metabolism | A06. Laxatives | — | Canada | OTC | No product currently marketed. |
Lactulose | A Alimentary tract and metabolism. Alimentary tract and metabolism | A06. Laxatives | — | Canada | OTC | 667mg/ml. |
Macrogol (Polyethylene glycol 3350) | A Alimentary tract and metabolism. Alimentary tract and metabolism | A06. Laxatives | — | Canada | OTC | Macrogol is OTC in 15% lubricating nasal gel, 15% lubricating nasal mist and 160mg/ml nasal lubricant. |
Picosulfate (sodium) | A Alimentary tract and metabolism. Alimentary tract and metabolism | A06. Laxatives | — | Canada | OTC | Ethical OTC status (medicine which does not require a prescription but is generally prescribed by a medical practitioner). |
Loperamide | A Alimentary tract and metabolism. Alimentary tract and metabolism | A07. Antidiarrheals, intestinal antiinflammatory/antiinfective agents | 1986 | Canada | OTC | — |
Calcium carbonate | A Alimentary tract and metabolism. Alimentary tract and metabolism | A02. Drugs for acid related disorders | — | Canada | OTC | Regulated as a natural health product. |
Miconazole (topical) | D Dermatologicals. Dermatologicals | D01. Antifungals for dermatological use | 1994 | Canada | OTC | — |
Vitamin A (Retinol) | A Alimentary tract and metabolism. Alimentary tract and metabolism | A11. Vitamins | — | Canada | OTC | Vitamin A is regulated as a natural health product, except in oral dosage forms containing more than 10,000 IU of Vitamin A, where the largest recommended daily dosage shown on the label would, if consumed by a person, result in the daily intake by that person of more than 10,000 IU of Vitamin A. |
Selenium | A Alimentary tract and metabolism. Alimentary tract and metabolism | A12. Mineral supplements | 2003 | Canada | OTC | Regulated as a natural health product. |
Ketoconazole (topical) | D Dermatologicals. Dermatologicals | D01. Antifungals for dermatological use | 1994 | Canada | OTC | — |
Adenosine | C Cardiovascular system. Cardiovascular system | C01. Cardiac therapy | 2013 | Canada | OTC | Unless sold or recommended for administration by IV injection, Adenoside-containing products are regulated as natural health products. |
Nitro-glycerine | C Cardiovascular system. Cardiovascular system | C01. Cardiac therapy | — | Canada | OTC | Ethical OTC status (medicine which does not require a prescription but is generally prescribed by a medical practitioner). |
Hyoscine butylbromide | A Alimentary tract and metabolism. Alimentary tract and metabolism | A03. Drugs for functional gastrointestinal disorders | 2016 | Canada | OTC | Injectable hyoscine butylbromide has been reverse-switched to prescription status from ethical OTC status (medicine which does not require a prescription but is generally prescribed by a medical practitioner). Oral hyoscine butylbromide remains ethical OTC status. |
Lovastatin | C Cardiovascular system. Cardiovascular system | C10. Lipid modifying agents | 2014 | Canada | OTC | Maximum daily dose 1mg. |
Dicyclomine (Dicycloverine) | A Alimentary tract and metabolism. Alimentary tract and metabolism | A03. Drugs for functional gastrointestinal disorders | 1998 | Canada | OTC | Ethical OTC status (medicine which does not require a prescription but is generally prescribed by a medical practitioner). |
Nystatin | D Dermatologicals. Dermatologicals | D01. Antifungals for dermatological use | 1998 | Canada | OTC | For topical use on the skin. |
Tioconazole | D Dermatologicals. Dermatologicals | D01. Antifungals for dermatological use | 1995 | Canada | OTC | No OTC product currently marketed (discontinued since 2002). |
Butenafine | D Dermatologicals. Dermatologicals | D01. Antifungals for dermatological use | 1999 | Canada | OTC | 1% cream. |
Ranitidine | A Alimentary tract and metabolism. Alimentary tract and metabolism | A02. Drugs for acid related disorders | 1997 | Canada | OTC | 75mg or less per dosage unit, for symptomatic treatment of heartburn and acid indigestion. 150mg dosage switched in 2007. |
Clotrimazole (topical) | D Dermatologicals. Dermatologicals | D01. Antifungals for dermatological use | 1994 | Canada | OTC | General sale. |
Dimenhydrinate (diphenhydramine and 8-chlorotheophylline) | A Alimentary tract and metabolism. Alimentary tract and metabolism | A04. Antiemetics and antinauseants | 1999 | Canada | OTC | — |
Hyoscine (Scopolamine) | A Alimentary tract and metabolism. Alimentary tract and metabolism | A04. Antiemetics and antinauseants | 2016 | Canada | OTC | Ethical OTC status (medicine which does not require a prescription but is generally prescribed by a medical practitioner). |
Cimetidine | A Alimentary tract and metabolism. Alimentary tract and metabolism | A02. Drugs for acid related disorders | 1997 | Canada | OTC | When sold in concentrations of 200 mg or less per oral dosage unit and indicated for the treatment of heartburn. 100mg switched in 1997, 200mg switched in 2000. |
Fluconazole | D Dermatologicals. Dermatologicals | D01. Antifungals for dermatological use | 2010 | Canada | OTC | Non-prescription status for 150mg of fluconazole for oral use in the treatment of vaginal candidiasis. |
Glucosamine | M Musculo-skeletal system. Musculo-skeletal system | M01. Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products | — | Canada | OTC | Regulated as a natural health product. |
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