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The IB-Stim is a device approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for people between the ages of 11 and 18 for the management of abdominal pain from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The IB-Stim is… read more
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Metamucil is an over-the-counter fiber supplement. In people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fiber preparations can help treat constipation. The main ingredient in Metamucil is Psyllium fiber.
It is… read more
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Kaopectate is an over-the-counter product intended to control the symptoms of diarrhea. Kaopectate is also known by its drug name, Bismuth subsalicylate.
Kaopectate is an antacid and antidiarrheal. It is… read more
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Lomotil is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an adjunctive therapy for the treatment of diarrhea. Lomotil is a combination of the drugs Diphenoxylate and Atropine.
Diphenoxylate is an… read more
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Milk of Magnesia is an over-the-counter product intended to relieve occasional constipation. Milk of Magnesia is also known by its drug name, Magnesium hydroxide.
Milk of Magnesia is a laxative. It is… read more
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Linzess is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in adults. Linzess is also known by its drug name,… read more
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Although irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is not caused by the food you eat, your symptoms may be worse when you eat certain foods. Modifying your diet for your specific needs may help reduce IBS symptoms.… read more
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Pepto-Bismol is an over-the-counter product intended to control the symptoms of diarrhea. Pepto-Bismol is also known by its drug name, Bismuth subsalicylate.
Pepto-Bismol is an antacid and antidiarrheal. It… read more
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MiraLAX is an over-the-counter product intended to relieve occasional constipation. MiraLAX is also known by its drug name, Polyethylene glycol.
MiraLAX is a laxative. It is believed that MiraLAX works by… read more
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Prilosec is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) treat digestive complaints including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and duodenal ulcers. Prilosec may be… read more