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Generic Name: magnesium citrate Drug Class: Laxatives, saline What is magnesium citrate, and what is it used for? Magnesium citrate is a laxative used to relieve constipation and acid indigestion, to clear the bowels before a colonoscopy procedure, and as a dietary supplement for magnesium deficiency. Magnesium citrate is derived from combining the mineral magnesium …

Generic Name: licorice Brand and Other Names: alcacuz, Chinese licorice, gan cao, gan zao, glycyrrhiza glabra, lakritze, Lakritzenwurzel, orozuz, regliz, Russian licorice, Spanish licorice, sweet root, yashtimadhu, yo jyo hen shi ko Drug Class: Herbals What is licorice, and what is it used for? Licorice is an herbal supplement extracted from the root of the plant Glycyrrhiza glabra which is cultivated …

Generic Name: ondansetron Brand Names: Zofran, Zofran ODT, Zuplenz Drug Class: Antiemetics, Selective 5-HT3 Antagonist What is ondansetron, and what is it used for? Ondansetron is an antiemetic medication prescribed to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation, and anesthetic medications used during surgeries. Ondansetron is also used to treat extreme and persistent nausea and …

Generic Name: Lidocaine Rectal Brand Names: Lidoderm, Ztlido, Lidocare Patch, Absorbine Jr, Aspercreme, Salonpas Drug Class: Anesthetics, Topical; Local Anesthetics, Amides What is lidocaine rectal, and what is it used for? Lidocaine rectal is a local anesthetic applied on the anal area to relieve pain, itching, and burning from hemorrhoids and other anorectal conditions. Lidocaine rectal is available over-the-counter in the …

Your digestive system can slow down as you get older, with muscles in the digestive tract becoming weaker and less efficient in breaking down foods Your digestive system can slow down as you get older, with muscles in the digestive tract becoming weaker and less efficient in breaking down foods. Because new cells are not developing as quickly as they used …

As you age, your digestive system can slow down and become less efficient, leading to constipation, heartburn, and other digestive problems As you age, your digestive system can slow down and become less efficient, leading to constipation, heartburn, and other digestive problems. It is estimated that approximately 40% of adults over 45 suffer from at least one age-related digestive disorder. …

Alcohol can cause a Crohn’s flare-up by disrupting the gut barrier function, which prevents toxins from penetrating the intestinal wall Alcohol can cause a Crohn’s flare-up by disrupting the gut barrier function, which prevents toxins from penetrating the intestinal wall, thereby triggering or worsening symptoms. Another reason why alcohol can trigger Crohn’s flare-ups is because cocktails often have high sugar …

Alcohol is one of the common causes of Crohn’s disease flare-ups. Alcohol is one of the common causes of Crohn’s disease flare-ups. It can aggravate the condition to a certain level where hospital admission may be required. Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). One mechanism that may play a role in its causation is an abnormal …

Generic Name: digestive enzymes Brand and Other Names: Creon, Pancreaze, Ultresa, Viokace, Pertyze, Zenpep Drug Class: Pancreatic/Digestive Enzymes What are digestive enzymes, and what are they used for? Digestive enzymes are natural substances produced by the digestive system to help digest food. Digestive enzymes are produced in the pancreas, stomach and intestines. Pancreas produces the enzymes lipase, protease and amylase …

Generic Name: hydrocortisone rectal Brand and Other Names: Anusol HC, Cortifoam, Anucort-HC, Peranex HC, Proctol, Proctomyxin, Proctosedyl, Proctosedyl Ointment, Xyralid RC, Cortenema Drug Class: Corticosteroids, Gastrointestinal What is hydrocortisone rectal, and what is it used for? Hydrocortisone is a synthetic formulation of cortisol, the natural steroid hormone produced in the cortex region of the adrenal glands, hence known as a corticosteroid. …