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Prescribed Medications
| 1. | tegaserod(Zelnorm ) | ||
| 2. | hyoscyamine(Levsin , others...) | ||
| 3. | propantheline(Pro-Banthine , Propantheline Bromide) | ||
| 4. | amitriptyline(Elavil , others...) | ||
| 5. | imipramine(Tofranil , others...) | ||
| 6. | alosetron(Lotronex ) | ||
| 7. | loperamide(Imodium , others...) | ||
| 8. | dicyclomine(Bentyl , others...) | ||
| 9. | methylcellulose | ||
| 10. | diphenoxylate | ||
| 11. | atropine/hyoscyamine/PB/scopolamine(Donnatal , others...) | ||
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Over the Counter Medications
| 1. | psyllium(Metamucil , others...) | ||
| 2. | loperamide(Maalox Anti-Diarrheal , others...) | ||
| 3. | methylcellulose(Citrucel , others...) | ||
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Medications affect each child differently, and no one medication works for every child with IBS. The child and parent will need to work with the doctor to find the best combination of medicine, diet, counseling and support to manage symptoms. Stoo...
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Psyllium is a seed used for medicinal purposes taken from the common fleawort, Plantago psyllium . There are about 250 species of the genus Plantago found worldwide; they belong to the Plantaginaceae family.
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PSYLLIUM is a bulk-forming fiber laxative. This medicine is used to treat constipation.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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SIMETHICONE is used to decrease the discomfort caused by gas.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE relieves the symptoms of diarrhea, upset stomach, heartburn, acid indigestion, and nausea.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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CALCIUM CARBONATE is a calcium salt. It is used as an antacid to relieve the symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis, as a calcium supplement, and to treat high phosphate levels in patients with kidney disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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SIMETHICONE is used to decrease the discomfort caused by gas.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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SIMETHICONE is used to decrease the discomfort caused by gas.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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SIMETHICONE is used to decrease the discomfort caused by gas.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE; SIMETHICONE (a LOO mi num hye DROX ide; mag NEE zhum hye DROX ide; sye METH i kone) is an antacid and antigas medicine. It is used to relieve the symptoms of indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and the discomfort caused by gas.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE relieves the symptoms of diarrhea, upset stomach, heartburn, acid indigestion, and nausea.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE relieves the symptoms of diarrhea, upset stomach, heartburn, acid indigestion, and nausea.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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CALCIUM CARBONATE is a calcium salt. It is used as an antacid to relieve the symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis, as a calcium supplement, and to treat high phosphate levels in patients with kidney disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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CALCIUM CARBONATE is a calcium salt. It is used as an antacid to relieve the symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis, as a calcium supplement, and to treat high phosphate levels in patients with kidney disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE; SIMETHICONE (a LOO mi num hye DROX ide; mag NEE zhum hye DROX ide; sye METH i kone) is an antacid and antigas medicine. It is used to relieve the symptoms of indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and the discomfort caused by gas.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidiarrhea agent; antidyspepsia agent; internal deodorant. Antiulcer agent (as part of multiple-drug regimens for Helicobacter pylori infection).
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Antiflatulent; antifoaming agent.
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PSYLLIUM is a bulk-forming fiber laxative. This medicine is used to treat constipation.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PSYLLIUM is a bulk-forming fiber laxative. This medicine is used to treat constipation.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Cellulose derivatives (methylcellulose), calcium polycarbophil, malt soup extract, and psyllium preparations are bulk-forming laxatives.
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Partial type 4 serotonergic (5-HT 4 ) receptor agonist; modulates serotonin-sensitive GI processes.
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TEGASEROD is used to treat women who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation as their main problem. It may also be used for relief of chronic constipation in patients (men and women) less than 65 years of age.
NOTE: This drug is no longer available in the United States. Patients currently taking Tegaserod should contact their prescriber about stopping this medicine and finding alternative therapies. If you have questions about the discontinuation of Zelnorm you may call 1-888-669-6682.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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HYOSCYAMINE (hye oh SYE a meen) is used to treat stomach and bladder problems. This medicine is also used for rhinitis, to reduce some problems caused by Parkinson's disease, and as an antidote for certain drug overdoses. It is also used to treat infants with colic.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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HYOSCYAMINE (hye oh SYE a meen) is used to treat stomach and bladder problems. It is also used as an antidote for certain drug overdoses, to help diagnose certain problems of the gastrointestinal tract, to reduce pain and secretions caused by pancreatitis, and in some cases of heart block.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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HYOSCYAMINE (hye oh SYE a meen) is used to treat stomach and bladder problems. This medicine is also used for rhinitis, to reduce some problems caused by Parkinson's disease, and as an antidote for certain drug overdoses.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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HYOSCYAMINE is used to treat stomach and bladder problems. This medicine is also used for rhinitis, to reduce some problems caused by Parkinson's disease, and for the treatment of poisoning with drugs that are usually used to treat myasthenia gravis.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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HYOSCYAMINE is used to treat stomach and bladder problems. This medicine is also used for rhinitis, to reduce some problems caused by Parkinson's disease, and for the treatment of poisoning with drugs that are usually used to treat myasthenia gravis.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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HYOSCYAMINE is used to treat stomach and bladder problems. This medicine is used to treat infants with colic.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antimuscarinic; a naturally occurring tertiary amine; one of the optical isomers (the l -isomer) constituting atropine ( d , l -hyoscyamine).
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HYOSCYAMINE is used to treat stomach and bladder problems. This medicine is also used for rhinitis, to reduce some problems caused by Parkinson's disease, and for the treatment of poisoning with drugs that are usually used to treat myasthenia gravis.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PROPANTHELINE is used in combination with other medicines to treat peptic ulcer disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Synthetic quaternary ammonium antimuscarinic.
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Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
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Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression, pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. It is sold in the United States under the brand names Elavil and Endep.
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Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression , pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Elavil.
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AMITRIPTYLINE (a mee TRIP ti leen) is used to treat depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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IMIPRAMINE is used to treat depression. This medicine can also help children who have a nighttime bed wetting problem.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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IMIPRAMINE is used to treat depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Dibenzazapine-derivative tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
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Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant. It is sold under the brand name Tofranil in the United States.
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ALOSETRON is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women. It is reserved for those women who have severe diarrhea as the main symptom and who have not had success with other treatments. This medicine has not been shown to work in men with IBS. It is available only from health care providers who participate in a special Prescribing Program because this drug may cause serious side effects. Your health care provider will discuss your condition and these side effects with you prior to prescribing this drug.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Selective serotonergic type 3 (5-HT 3 ) receptor inhibitor; may modulate serotonin-sensitive GI processes.
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LOPERAMIDE is used to treat diarrhea.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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LOPERAMIDE is used to treat diarrhea.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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LOPERAMIDE is used to treat diarrhea.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antiperistaltic antidiarrhea agent; synthetic piperidine-derivative.
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DICYCLOMINE (dye SYE kloe meen) is used to treat bowel problems including irritable bowel syndrome.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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DICYCLOMINE is used to treat bowel problems including irritable bowel syndrome. It is believed to be effective in reducing spasm of the bowel.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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DICYCLOMINE is used to treat bowel problems including irritable bowel syndrome.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Dicyclomine hydrochloride is a synthetic tertiary amine antispasmodic.
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METHYLCELLULOSE is a bulk-forming laxative. This medicine is used to treat constipation.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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METHYLCELLULOSE is a bulk-forming laxative. This medicine is used to treat constipation.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antiperistaltic antidiarrhea agent; synthetic phenylpiperidine-derivative opiate agonist.
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Lomotil is a prescription medicine used to treat diarrhea. Lomotil overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.
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ATROPINE; HYOSCYAMINE; PHENOBARBITAL; SCOPOLAMINE (A troe peen; hye oh SYE a meen; fee noe BAR bi tal; skoe POL a meen) is used to treat different bowel problems including irritable bowel syndrome, acute enterocolitis, or duodenal ulcer.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ATROPINE; HYOSCYAMINE; PHENOBARBITAL; SCOPOLAMINE (A troe peen; hye oh SYE a meen; fee noe BAR bi tal; skoe POL a meen) is used to treat different bowel problems including irritable bowel syndrome, acute enterocolitis, or duodenal ulcer.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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