Milk of Magnesia has been used for more than 150 years. It was developed in the United States by Charles H. Phillips, an English-born pharmacist, who patented the original formulation with Lawrence Reid in 1873. The product later became widely known as Phillips' Milk of Magnesia. It is a popular medicine that is used to relieve indigestion, and it also is an effective laxative for treating constipation. The name Milk of Magnesia is used because the product comes as a white liquid that resembles milk and it contains magnesium (in the form of magnesium hydroxide).

Urinary tract infections (UTIs), including bladder infections, can cause burning or pain during urination, frequent or urgent urination, and discomfort in the lower abdomen. In the United States, over-the-counter products containing phenazopyridine are available to help relieve these urinary symptoms. Phenazopyridine can reduce pain, burning, urgency, and frequency, but it does not treat the underlying infection. Bacterial bladder infections often require antibiotics, so symptom relief should not delay appropriate medical evaluation or treatment.

Cystopurin is a medication designed to alleviate the symptoms of cystitis, an inflammation of the bladder commonly caused by a bacterial infection. This condition often presents with symptoms such as pain, a burning or stinging sensation during urination, increased urgency, and frequency of urination. While cystitis is more prevalent in women, men can also experience it, although less frequently. Cystopurin is available over the counter without a prescription and comes in a pack of six cranberry-flavored sachets.

Pepto Bismol is an over-the-counter liquid formulation that has been sold since 1900. Its formula hasn’t changed much to this day, and it is used to treat a wide range of common stomach-related conditions.

We are used to hearing about bacterial or viral infections, but fungal infections are maybe discussed a bit less commonly. Fungal skin infections are incredibly common and are caused by coming into contact with fungal spores, such as on wet surfaces, or through excessive growth of naturally occurring fungus that lives on the skin. It is unlikely to go away on its own and, if left untreated, can lead to some bothersome symptoms, such as itch and soreness. Miconazole is an antifungal medication for skin infections which comes as a cream, powder, and spray. Miconazole is also known by the brand name Lotrimin.