Gas, hemmorrhoid, motion sickness Flashcards
not self treat gas
symptoms occur more than 3 days or several times a month, debilitating, new onset greater than 40, other severe GI symptoms
Non pharma for gas
probiotics(14 day trial), fermented food products, herbal carminitives(avoid in GERD, avoid fennel in pregnancy, lactation)
Prevention of gas
alpha-galactosidase, lactase
treatment of gas
simethicone, activated charchoal
Lactase enzyme dosing
3 caplets before food, extra strength: 2 caplets, ultra strength: 1(max 2)
Simethicone MOA
defoaming agent reduces surface tension of gas bubbles in GI tract mucus
Activated charcoal interactions
may absorb other drugs, take 1 hour after medication
No self treatment hemmeroids
ulcerative colitis or chronhs disease, history of colon cancer, anorectal disorder, onset of severe pain…
non pharma hemmeroids
dietary modifications, avoid lifting heavy objects, proper bowel habits
Vasoconstrictors dosing
4x/day
OTC treatments of motion sickness
first gen antihistamines
