Information on Over-the-Counter Medications

A recent IRS ruling has made certain over-the-counter medications eligible under the FlexSave program. These medications include:

• Allergy medications such as Claritin and Benadryl
• Antacids such as Tagamet, Zantac and Pepcid AC
• Anti-diarrhea medications such as Imodium A-D
• Arthritis pain products such as BenGay
• Cough, cold and flu products such as Nyquil, Robitussin and PediaCare
• Eye lubricants such as Murine and Visine
• Hemorrhoidal suppositories and creams such as Preparation H
• Laxatives such as Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia
• Pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen and acetaminophen
• Psoriasis products such as Dermarest
• Sinus medications such as Sudafed
• Sleep aids such as Sominex and Unisom
• Smoking cessation products

This change is retroactive to January 1, 2003. This means that if you have receipts (dated on or after January 1) for any of these over-the-counter purchases, you can be reimbursed by completing a Request for Reimbursement form and sending it, along with your receipt, to:

FlexSave, LLC
28104 Orchard Lake Road
Suite #140
Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Please contact Susan Praski at x20503 if you have any questions.