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