General Health Topic - OTC Recommendations - Continued

Hello Everyone,

Where does the time go. I have been traveling so much, I have not had a chance to write very many articles. While preparing for today's post, I realized that it has almost been one month since my last post. I apologize for that.

With that said, here is the continuation of the Drug Topics article of the brand that are recommended most by pharmacists.

Today we are going to list the gastrointestinal medications:

Bulk Laxatives:
Metamucil
Citrucel

Fiber Supplements:
Metamucil
Benefiber....Note - my personal recommendation. No grit, no residue, mixes well with any fluid (except carbonated beverages) and can even be placed in foods.

Stimulant or Irritant Laxatives:
Bisacodyl
Senokot

Saline Laxatives:
Magnesium Citrate
Phillips Milk of Magnesia

Stool Softeners:
Docusate
Colace

Antacids:
Mylanta
Maalox

Antigas Products:
Gas-X
Mylicon

Antidiarrheals:
Imodium
Loperimide

H2 Antagonist:
Prilosec OTC
Pepcid

Hemorrhoidal Preps:
Preparation H
Anusol

Hopefully if you have any stomach ailments, this list will help.

Until next time. I won't be a month later....I promise!

Dr. Paul