Health Vending Machine
The UHS Health Vending Machine is located on the third floor of the Student Activity Center (SAC), 333 East Campus Mall. The vending machine is a collaboration between University Health Services and Associated Students of Madison who advocated for increased access to reduced-cost health products for students.
Available Products
Allergy relief | $3.50
Antihistamine pill to relieve hay fever, allergies, cold symptoms, and insomnia.
Manufacturer information for McKesson Allergy Relief Tablets.
Anti-diarrheal | $2.50
Anti-diarrheal caplets are taken by the mouth and help to stop loose, watery, and frequent bowel movements.
Manufacturer information for McKesson A-D anti-diarrheal caplets.
Band-Aids (adhesive bandages) | $4.00
Sterile bandages made with a breathable and flexible backing to cover most minor wounds.
Manufacturer information for BAND-AID® Brand TRU-STAY® Sheer Adhesive Bandages.
Condoms | $4.00
Condoms are a barrier contraceptive that protect you from unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
Cough drops | $5.00
A cough drop helps to reduce or prevent coughing and ease sore throat pain.
Decongestant nasal spray | $3.00
Nasal spray that provides fast relief for congestion caused by colds and allergies.
Deodorant | $2.00
Deodorant stick that provides odor protection and a fresh scent.
Dramamine (motion sickness relief) | $6.00
Oral medication that provides fast relief from motion sickness and prevents nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and queasiness.
Emergen-C (immune support) | $0.75
This is flavored powder containing nutrients and vitamins that is mixed with water and then drunk.
Manufacturer information for Emergen-C Raspberry Original Immune Support.
Emergency Contraception | $6.00
This form of emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy is an oral pill. Emergency contraception should be taken as soon as possible within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
Fentanyl test strips | FREE
Fentanyl is a highly potent synthetic opioid that increases the risk of overdose. Fentanyl is often found mixed into other drugs, and testing drugs can help prevent overdose. To receive free test strips in the vending machine, enter the item code for test strips.
Hydrocortisone cream (itch relief) | $5.00
A topical cream for the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes.
Ibuprofen (pain reliever/fever reducer) | $3.00
Ibuprofen is an oral pill that temporarily relieves minor aches and pains and reduces a fever.
Loratadine (allergy relief tablets) | $0.50
McKesson Loratadine tablets provide non-drowsy allergy relief. A single tablet works for 24 hours to help treat allergy symptoms, including allergies to pollen and dust.
Lubricating jelly | $6.50
Water-based personal lubricant.
Menstrual cups | $15.00
A menstrual cup is a reusable internal hygiene product used to collect period blood, similar to a tampon.
Monistat (yeast infection treatment) | $15.00
Monistat vaginal cream is used to relieve symptoms of a vaginal yeast infections, including itching and and irritation on the skin outside the vagina (vulva).
Mouthwash
Antiseptic mouth rinse to prevent cavities and bad breath.
Neosporin (antibiotic ointment) | $5.50
A triple antibiotic ointment to reduce the risk of infections following minor skin injuries.
Pepto Bismol (nausea medicine) | $3.50
Provides fast digestive relief from nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, and diarrhea.
Pregnancy test | $15.00
This is a self-administered pregnancy tests that requires a person to urinate on a test stick.
Robitussin (cough syrup) | $8.00
Oral cough syrup that soothes coughs and sore throats.
Manufacturer information for Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough and Chest Congestion DM.
Stool softener (constipation relief) | $6.00
Mix the powder with water and drink to relieve occasional constipation.
Thermometer | $7.50
Use this oral thermometer to determine if you have a fever.
Manufacturer information for McKesson’s digital stick thermometer.
Toothbrush and toothpaste | $4.00
Everything you need to freshen up your mouth on the go.
Tums (upset stomach, indigestion) | $3.00
Tums are chewable tablets to treat an upset stomach, indigestion, or heartburn.
Tylenol (pain reliever) | $3.50
Tylenol is a brand of pain reliever most commonly used to treat minor aches and pains. It can also reduce a fever.
Manufacturer information for Tylenol extra strength caplets.