Here are some over-the-counter items and whether they qualify for reimbursement under your pre-tax account.
Eligible Expenses
Antiseptics
- Antiseptic wash or ointment
- Boric acid powder
- First aid wipes
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Iodine tincture
- Rubbing alcohol
Asthma Medications
- Bronchodilator/Expectorant tablets
- Bronchial asthma inhalers
Cold, Flu, and Allergy Medications
- Allergy medications
- Cold relief syrup
- Cold relief tablets
- Cough drops
- Cough syrup
- Flu relief tablets or liquid
- Medicated chest rub
- Nasal decongestant inhaler
- Nasal decongestant spray or drops
- Nasal strips to improve congestion
- Sinus & allergy homeopathic nasal spray
- Sinus medications
- Vapor patch cough suppressant
Diabetes
- Diabetic supplies
- Glucose meters
Ear/Eye Care
- Airplane ear protection
- Ear drops for swimmers
- Ear water-drying aid
- Ear wax removal drops
- Contact lens solutions
Health Aids
- Antifungal treatments
- Blood pressure meter
- Denture adhesives
- Diuretics and water pills
- Gauze and tape
- Hemorrhoid relief
- Incontinence supplies
- Lice control
- Medicated, adhesive or elastic bandages
- Motion sickness tablets
- Sleeping aids
- Thermometers
Pain Relief
- Arthritis pain reliever
- Bunion and blister treatments
- Itch relief
- Orajel
- Pain relievers, aspirin and non-aspirin
- Throat pain medications
Personal Test Kits
- Cholesterol tests
- Colorectal cancer screening tests Home drug tests
- Ovulation indicators
- Pregnancy tests
Skin Care
- Acne medications
- Anti-itch lotion
- Bunion and blister treatments
- Cold sore and fever blister medications
- Corn and callus removal medications
- Diaper rash ointment
- Eczema cream
- Medicated bath products
- Wart removal medications
Stomach Care
- Antacids
- Anti-diarrhea medications
- Gas prevention food enzyme dietary supplement
- Gas relief drops for infants and children
- Ipecac syrup
- Laxatives
- Pinworm treatment
- Prilosec
- Upset stomach medications
Dual Use
(requires letter of medical necessity from doctor)
- Cold or hot compresses
- Eye drops
- Foot spa
- Gloves and masks
- Herbs
- Leg or arm braces
- Massagers
- Minerals
- Multivitamins
- Saline nose drops
- Special supplements
- Vitamins
Ineligible Expenses
- Baby Oil
- Baby wipes
- Bug Repellent
- Cosmetics
- Vitamins
- Dental Floss
- Denture Care
- Deodorant
- Face Cream
- Fragrances
- Hair Care Products
- Lip Balm
- Medicated Shampoos and Soaps
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Suntan Lotion
- Tooth Brush