Tag: Laxative

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Tucks Hemorrhoidal Ointment Anesthetics, Topical Description Pramoxine: local anesthetic due to inhibition of conduction of nerve impulses from sensory nerves, resulting from an alteration of the cell membrane permeability to ions Zinc oxide: antiseptic and protectant properties Indications Indicated for symptomatic relief of the discomfort associated with hemorrhoids,…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Systane Nighttime Lubricant Eye Ointment Ophthalmic Lubricants Description Ocular lubricant Indications Indicated for treatment of Dry Eye Contraindications Hypersensitivity Adverse Effects Irritation Warnings Remove contact lenses before use Discontinue if eye pain, vision changes, or persistent irritation/redness occurs Discontinue if condition worsens or persists >72 hr Pregnancy…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Phillips’ M-O  Laxatives, Lubricant Description Oral and rectal lubricant laxative, and topically as a skin protectantOnly laxative recommended for fecal impactionMarketed prior to 1962, has not been evaluated formally by FDA for safety and efficacy. Indications Indicated for the relief of occasional constipation or fecal impaction. Contraindications…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Kondremul Plain Laxatives, Lubricant mineral oil rectal (OTC) Brand and Other Names: Fleet Mineral Oil Enema Classes: Laxatives, Lubricant mineral oil topical (OTC) Brand and Other Names: Nix Ultra Shampoo Classes: Antiparasitic Agents mineral oil otic (OTC) Brand and Other Names: Min-O-Ear Classes: Otics, Other petrolatum & mineral oil topical (Rx) Brand and Other…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Clear Eyes Cooling Comfort Itchy Eye Relief  Decongestants, Ophthalmic Description Naphazoline: May stimulate a-adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system; may produce mydriasis when applied to the conjunctiva, but this effect is usually minimal with the concentrations used as ocular decongestants Zinc sulfate: Astringent Glycerin: Lubricant Indications…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Clear Eyes Cooling Comfort Redness Relief Decongestants, Ophthalmic Description Naphazoline: May stimulate a-adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system; may produce mydriasis when applied to the conjunctiva, but this effect is usually minimal with the concentrations used as ocular decongestants Glycerin: Lubricant Indications Temporary relief of ocular…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names;  Laxatives, Osmotic glycerin rectal (OTC) Brand and Other Names: Fleet Glycerin Suppositories, Fleet Liquid Glycerin Suppositories, Pedia-Lax Glycerin Suppositories, Pedia-Lax Liquid Glycerin Suppositories Classes: Laxatives, Osmotic glycerin oropharyngeal (OTC) Brand and Other Names: Orajel Dry Mouth Classes: Saliva Substitutes Description Simple polyol compound that is colorless, odorless, and sweet-tastingCommonly used rectally as…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Colace, DSS, Albert Docusate, Docusate Calcium, docusate sodium, DulcoEase, Phillips Liqui Gels, Silace, Soflax Laxatives, Stool Softener Description Anionic surfactant used to treat constipationAvailable as calcium salt or as the sodium salt; no apparent clinical difference between the two saltsAt recommended doses, exhibits little stimulatory actions and thus…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Systane Gel Drops, Systane Preservative-Free, Systane Ultra Preservative-Free, Systane Lubricant Eye Drops, Systane Ultra Ophthalmic Lubricants Description Ocular lubricant Indications Indicated for Dry Eyes Contraindications Hypersensitivity Adverse Effects Irritation Warnings Discontinue if eye pain, vision changes, or persistent irritation/redness occurs Discontinue use if color changes or becomes cloudy…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC, Rx Common Brand Names; GoLytely, MiraLax, Glycolax, GoEvac, CoLav, CoLyte, GaviLyte-C, GaviLyte-G, GaviLyte-N, NuLYTELY, polyethylene glycol electrolyte soln, polyethylene glycol powder, TriLyte Laxatives, Osmotic;  Bowel Preps Description Used for bowel evacuation/cleaning prior to GI examOsmotic laxative that is not systemically absorbed; electrolytes maintain water/electrolyte balanceNuLYTELY contains 52% less sodium and may…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Milk of Magnesia Milk of Magnesia Description Magnesium hydroxide is an oral saline laxative; also known as milk of magnesiaUsed most commonly for occasional constipation in adult and pediatric patients 2 years and olderCan be used as an antacid although it is usually combined with an aluminum-…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Enulose, Kristalose, Constulose, Generlac Laxatives, Osmotic;  Ammonium Detoxicants Description Synthetic derivative of lactose; a disaccharide sugar containing one molecule of galactose and one molecule of fructose; used for hepatic encephalopathy and as a laxative. Indications Indicated for the treatment and prevention of hepatic encephalopathy. For the treatment of…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Metamucil, Konsyl, Reguloid Antidiarrheals;  Laxatives, Bulk-Producing Description Bulk-producing laxative Indications Indicated for fiber supplementation, occasional constipation, or to help promote and maintain regularity Indicated for daily fiber supplement Contraindications Hypersensitivity, GI obstruction, fecal impaction, symptoms of appendicitis or acute surgical abdomen, GI ulceration, dysphagia, rectal bleeding Adverse Effects…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; PeriColace, Senna Plus, Senna-S, Senokot-S Laxatives, Stimulant Description Senna: intestinal irritant/stimulant Docusate: surfactant laxative/stool softener Indications Indicated for treatment of Constipation Contraindications Hypersensitivity GI obstruction or perforation Ulcerative colitis Symptoms of appendicitis or acute surgical abdomen Fecal impaction Concurrent use of mineral oil GI bleeding Rectal bleeding Adverse…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Senna Prompt Laxatives, Stimulant Description Senna: Intestinal irritant/stimulant Psyllium: Bulk-producing laxative Indications Indicated for treatment of Constipation Contraindications Hypersensitivity GI obstruction or perforation Ulcerative colitis Symptoms of appendicitis or acute surgical abdomen Fecal impaction GI bleeding Rectal bleeding Adverse Effects Electrolyte imbalance Potassium loss Abdominal cramping Excessive…