All Info 3. OTC Diarrhea, Constipation/Gas, Hemorrhoids (Wk 5)

Pepto-Bismol

bismuth subsalicylate

diarrhea, upset stomach, indigestion, heartburn, nausea

antidiarrheal

PO

Imodium A-D

loperamide

diarrhea

antidiarrheal

PO

Metamucil, Konsyl

psyllium fiber

constipation

bulk forming laxative

PO

Citrucel

methylcellulose

constipation

bulk forming laxative

PO

FiberCon

calcium polycarbophil

constipation

bulk forming laxative

PO

Colace

docusate sodium

constipation

stool softener (emollient laxative)

PO, rectal

Ex-Lax, Senokot

senna (sennosides)

constipation

stimulant laxative

PO

PeriColace, Senokot S

senna (sennosides)/docusate sodium

constipation

stimulant laxative/stool softener (emollient laxative)

PO

Dulcolax, Correctol

bisacodyl

constipation

stimulant laxative

PO, rectal

No brand name

glycerin

constipation

hyperosmotic laxative

rectal

MiraLAX

polyethylene glycol 3350

constipation

hyperosmotic laxative

PO

No brand name

mineral oil

constipation

lubricant laxative

PO, rectal

No brand name,

magnesium citrate

constipation

saline laxative

PO

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia

Magnesium hydroxide

constipation

saline laxative/antacid

PO

Fleet Enema

sodium phosphate

constipation

saline laxative

PO, rectal

Gas-X, Phazyme, Mylicon Drops

simethicone

intestinal gas

anti-flatulent

PO

no brand name

benzocaine

hemorrhoids

local anesthetic

rectal

No brand name

phenylephrine HCl

hemorrhoids

vasoconstrictor

rectal

no brand name

zinc oxide,

hemorrhoids

astringent

rectal

No brand name

hydrocortisone cream

hemorrhoids

corticosteroid

rectal

No brand name

witch hazel

hemorrhoids

astringent

rectal

No brand name

lidocaine

hemorrhoids

local anesthetic

rectal

No brand name

pramoxine

hemorrhoids

local anesthetic

rectal