Tag: Laxative

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Senokot, ExLax Regular Strength, Lax Pills, Little Tummys Stimulant Laxative Drops, Senexon, SennaGen, Senna Smooth, ExLax Maximum Strength, SenokotXTRA Laxatives, Stimulant Description Intestinal irritant and stimulant Indications Indicated for treatment of Constipation Contraindications Hypersensitivity GI obstruction or perforation Ulcerative colitis Symptoms of appendicitis or acute surgical abdomen Acute…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Granulex, Xenaderm, Optase Protectants, Topical Description Prescription only topicals used in wound care; stimulates local circulation, reduce pain/odor, debride necrotic tissue, improve epithelization, and acts as barrier; approved for sunburn, varicose ulcers, dehiscent wounds, decubital ulcers, and debriding of eschar. Indications Indicated for treatment of Treatment of Skin…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Fleet Castor Oil, Emulsoil Laxatives, Other Description Irritant/stimulant laxative Indications Indicated for treatment of Constipation Colonic Evacuation Contraindications Hypersensitivity, GI obstruction or perforation, severe impaction, symptoms of appendicitis or acute surgical abdomen, ulcerative colitis, rectal fissures Adverse Effects Dizziness Abdominal cramps Diarrhea Nausea Electrolyte disturbance Hypotension Pelvic…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Dulcolax, Correctol, BisacEvac, Bisacolax, Codulax, Alophen, Feen A Mint, Fleet Stimulant Laxative, Laxit, Modane, Dulcolax for Women, Fleet Bisacodyl Enema, Fleet Bisacodyl Suppository  Laxatives, Stimulant Description Stimulant laxative often used to prepare patients for radiological GI procedures; administered orally or rectally; reclassified in 1996 as a Category III…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Citrucel  Laxatives, Bulk-Producing Description Bulk producing laxative Indications Indicated for Constipation Contraindications Hypersensitivity, bowel obstruction, symptoms of appendicitis or acute surgical abdomen, GI ulceration/adhesions, fecal impaction, dysphagia, rectal bleeding Adverse Effects Flatulence Impaction Excessive bowel activity Warnings Without taking adequate fluid the product may swell and block…