Germany, France. The following medicines are now available without prescription:

Germany

omoconazole cream up to 2.5% (Fungisan)

antifungal agent

ketoprofen gel up to 2.5% (Gabrilen Gel).

NSAID

ibuprofen single dose up to 400 mg and maximum daily dosage of 1200 mg

NSAID

Indication: Treatment of mild to moderate pain.

France

cromoglicic acid eye drops up to 2% and 0.2g per pack (Cromobak, Cromoptic)

collyre, Cromedil collyre, Opticron collyre (bottle or unidoses).

antiallergic agent.

References:

1) Pharmazeutische Zeitung Vol. 143, No. 27: 2399 (1998).
2) La Revue Prescrire, Vol. 18 No. 185 June 1998.