Imodium

• Therapeutic Classification: Gastrointestinal Tract
• Pharmacologic Classification: Opiod - Antidiarrheals
• Generic Description: Loperamide HCL 2mg
• Indications: Diarrhea
• Adults (Acute diarrhea) Initial dose of 4mg, then 2mg after each loose stool; maximum of 16mg per day. Stop after 48 hrs if ineffective.
• Children 48 -59 Ibs (6 – 8yrs): initial dose of 2mg, then 1mg after each loose stool; maximum of 4mg per day for 2y days. 60 -95 Ibs (9 – 11yrs): initial dose of 2mg, then 1mg after each loose stool; maximum of 6mg per day for 2 days.
• Contraindications: Patients in whom constipation must be avoided, abdominal pain of unknown cause, especially if associated with fever, alcohol intolerance (liquid only), acute dysentery.
• Precautions: Acute ulcerative colitis and antibiotic induced pseudomembranous colitis; discontinue if abdominal distention occurs. In dehydration, use fluid and electrolyte replacement. Hepatic dysfunction; monitor for CNS toxicity. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers.
• Interactions: Use with caution especially with drugs such as Clozapine, Gemfibrozil, Itraconazole, ketoconazole, quinidine.
• Side Effects: Abdominal Pain, distention, constipation, dry mouth, nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, rash.
• How Supplied: Capsules and Tablets- 2mg, Liquid 1mg/5mL, 1mg/7.5mL

Pepto-Bismol (aka KAOPECTATE)

• Therapeutic Classification: Gastrointestinal Tract
• Pharmacologic Classification: Antidiarrheals
• Generic Description: Bismuth subsalicylate 262mg/15mL; regular and peppermint ( contains Potassium 5mg, Soldium 10mg), cherry flavor (contains Soldium 10mg.)
• Indications: Diarrhea.
• Adults 30mL every 30 – 60 minutes if needed. Maximum of 8 doses per day.
• Children Not recommended.
• Contraindications: Varicella or influenza in children and teenagers, aspirin/salicylate allergy.
• Precautions: Coagulation disorders. Ulcer. Diabetes. Reye’s syndrome. Soldium-restricted diet. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
• Interactions: Potentiates oral anticoagulants, hypogycemics. Antagonizes uricosurics. Salicylism with asprin. Reduces tetracycline absorption.
• Side Effects: Darkened tongue and /or stool, ringing in the ears.
• How supplied: Suspension (regular, peppermint, cherry and extra strength liquid), chewable, caplets.

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Herbs and Supplements Alternatives for Skin Disorders.

Skin / Hair / Nails

• Best Hyaluronic acid with Chondroitin (By Doctor’s Best)
• Hair skin nails by (Natural Factors, Natrol, Nature’s Way)
• Vitamin E (By Nature’s bounty, Sundown)

Topical

• Skin external with DMAE cream (By Source Naturals)
• Blue-Emu
• Doctor Burt’s Res-Q ointment (By Burt’s Bees)
• Aloe gel skin relief (By All Terrain)
• Tea tree oil

Lips

• Tangerine SPF 18 Lip Balm (By Un-Petroleum)
• Burt’s Bees Beewax lip balm

Acne

• Acne Relief (By NatraBio)
• Pure and clear acne treatment (By Nelson Bach)
• Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel
• University Medical Acne free (Terminator)
• Loma Lux

Eczema

• Loma Lux

Psoriasis

• Loma Lux

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