# Over the Counter (OTC) Medications

Official OCEMS reference: SO-F-02.
Collection: Standing orders. Source topic: Fire Service ARN Standing Orders.
Population: All / see source. Scope: ARN.
Source index update: April 1, 2017. Source checked: 2026-09-16.

Independent OC Medic source briefing. The complete official document remains authoritative for exact requirements, exceptions, and clinical or administrative language.

## Document profile

- Document type: Clinical standing order
- Where it fits: Over the Counter (OTC) Medications is an official standing-order reference used to verify assessment, treatment authority, base-contact triggers, and transport direction.
- Document note: Use the complete official document for mandatory wording, exceptions, definitions, and requirements that cannot be reduced safely to directory metadata.

## Use this source safely

- Match the patient, age group, presentation, and provider scope before applying a standing-order pathway.
- Verify medication doses, repeat limits, base-contact requirements, and transport language in the complete current document.
- Check current OCEMS notices and agency direction before field use.
- When the source and a summary differ, follow the current official document and medical or operational direction.

## Related OC Medic guides

- [Acetaminophen](https://www.ocmedic.com/guides/acetaminophen/): OTC analgesic/antipyretic listed for the FS-ARN program.
- [Antacid preparations](https://www.ocmedic.com/guides/antacids/): Liquid or tablet OTC antacids under SO-F-02.
- [Antifungal powders & sprays](https://www.ocmedic.com/guides/antifungal-products/): OTC antifungal product categories listed for fire-service personnel.
- [Aspirin](https://www.ocmedic.com/guides/aspirin/): Adult suspected cardiac ischemia and the limits of pediatric and fire-service use.
- [Bacitracin ointment](https://www.ocmedic.com/guides/bacitracin/): Topical bacitracin listed in the FS-ARN OTC program.
- [Body & foot powders](https://www.ocmedic.com/guides/body-foot-powders/): Talcum/corn-starch body powders and foot powders in the FS-ARN list.
- [Caladryl or equivalent](https://www.ocmedic.com/guides/caladryl/): Topical OTC preparation listed for eligible firefighting personnel.
- [Claritin / OTC antihistamine](https://www.ocmedic.com/guides/claritin/): The non-prescription antihistamine example named in SO-F-02.
- [OTC cough preparations](https://www.ocmedic.com/guides/cough-products/): Alcohol-free liquid or tablet cough preparations in the FS-ARN list.
- [Moisturizing eye drops](https://www.ocmedic.com/guides/eye-drops/): OTC ocular-lubrication products listed in SO-F-02.
- [Ibuprofen](https://www.ocmedic.com/guides/ibuprofen/): OTC NSAID listed for the FS-ARN program.
- [Imodium A-D (loperamide)](https://www.ocmedic.com/guides/loperamide/): The OTC antidiarrheal product listed for eligible fire-service personnel.
- [Mouthwash preparations](https://www.ocmedic.com/guides/mouthwash/): Oral-care products listed in the fire-service OTC supply program.
- [Neosporin ointment](https://www.ocmedic.com/guides/neosporin/): The topical OTC ointment listed for eligible fire-service personnel.
- [Poison oak / sumac products](https://www.ocmedic.com/guides/poison-oak-products/): OTC poison oak and sumac product-category guidance under SO-F-02.

## Related official references

- [SO-F-06 - Carbon Monoxide Evaluation](https://www.ocmedic.com/reference/so-f-06-carbon-monoxide-evaluation/)
- [SO-F-01 - Diarrhea or Nausea/Vomiting](https://www.ocmedic.com/reference/so-f-01-diarrhea-or-nausea-vomiting/)
- [SO-F-04 - Eye Irrigation](https://www.ocmedic.com/reference/so-f-04-eye-irrigation/)
- [SO-F-03 - Rehabilitation / Rehydration](https://www.ocmedic.com/reference/so-f-03-rehabilitation-rehydration/)
- [SO-F-05 - Wound Irrigation](https://www.ocmedic.com/reference/so-f-05-wound-irrigation/)

## Official source

- [Open the official document](https://www.ochealthinfo.com/sites/hca/files/import/data/files/60122.pdf)
- [View the official source index](https://www.ochealthinfo.com/providers-partners/emergency-medical-services/ems-policies-procedures-standing-orders/ems-standing)
- [OCEMS notices and system updates](https://www.ochealthinfo.com/providers-partners/emergency-medical-services)