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Generic for Phenergan

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promethazine

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Strengths of promethazine

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12.5mg
25mg
50mg

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Frequency of promethazine

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q4-6h prn

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Indications for promethazine

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  • Prevents and treats nausea/vomiting
  • Motion sickness
  • Allergies
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Tips for promethazine

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  • Drowsiness/dizziness
  • Avoid alcohol
  • Sun sensitivity
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Generic for Zofran, Zofran ODT

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ondansetron

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Strengths of ondansetron

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4mg
8mg

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Frequency of ondansetron

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q8h prn

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Indications for ondansetron

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  • Prevent nausea/vomiting
  • Non-FDA approved for treatment of vomiting
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Tips for ondansetron

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  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Constipation or diarrhea
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Generic for Prilosec

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omeprazole (OTC)

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Strengths of omeprazole (OTC)

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10mg
20mg
40mg

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Frequency of omeprazole (OTC)

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daily

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Indications for omeprazole (OTC)

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  • Acid reflux/ indigestion
  • Prevention and treatment of ulcers
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Tips for omeprazole (OTC)

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  • Works in 1 day, up to 4 days for full effect
  • Food delays absorption so take >1 hour before food
  • Separate from antacids by 2 hours
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Generic for Pepcid AC

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famotidine (OTC)

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Strengths of famotidine (OTC)

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10mg
20mg
40mg

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Frequency of famotidine (OTC)

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BID

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Indications for famotidine (OTC)

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  • Acid reflux/ indigestion
  • Prevention and treatment of ulcers
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Tips for famotidine (OTC)

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  • Works in 1 hour, up to 1 day for full effect
  • Can be taken with antacids
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Generic for Maalox

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magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC)

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Strengths of magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC)

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200mg/200mg/20mg per 5 ml

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Frequency of magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC)

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2-4 tsp PO QID PRN

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Indications for magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC)

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magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide:
* Acid reflux/ indigestion

simethicone:
* Relief of gas pressure/ bloating

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Tips formagnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC)
* Shake well * Works within minutes * Many drug-drug interactions * Constipation from aluminum * Diarrhea from magnesium and simethicone
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Generic for Tums
calcium carbonate (OTC)
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Strengths of calcium carbonate (OTC)
500mg 750mg
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Frequency of calcium carbonate (OTC)
Chew 2-4 tablets prn MAX: 7500 mg/day if used for indigestion MAX: 2500 mg/day as supplement
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Indications for calcium carbonate (OTC)
* Calcium supplement * Acute acid reflux / indigestion
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Tips for calcium carbonate (OTC)
* Constipation * Chew before swallowing * Do not use > 2 weeks for indigestion
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Generic for Colace
docusate sodium (OTC)
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Strengths of docusate sodium (OTC)
50mg 100mg 250mg
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Frequency of docusate sodium (OTC)
daily
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Indications for docusate sodium (OTC)
* Stool softener to relieve constipation
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Tips for docusate sodium (OTC)
* Works in 1-3 days * Take with water * Diarrhea, cramps
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Generic for GoLYTELY, MiraLAX
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) (OTC)
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Strengths of Polyethylene glycol (PEG) (OTC)
17g
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Frequency of Polyethylene glycol (PEG) (OTC)
MiraLAX (laxative): 17g (1 capful) dissolved in 8 oz. of liquid PO once daily prn GoLYTELY (colonoscopy prep): Mix with water to make 1 gallon, drink 8oz every 10 minutes
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Indications for Polyethylene glycol (PEG) (OTC)
* Osmotic laxative to relieve constipation * Bowel evacuant for colonoscopy prep (Non-FDA approved)
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Tips for Polyethylene glycol (PEG) (OTC)
* Laxative works in 1-3 days * Do not take laxative longer than 1 week without MD approval * Colon prep works in 1 hr * Diarrhea, cramps, bloating
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Generic of Dulcolax
bisacodyl (OTC)
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Strengths of bisacodyl (OTC)
5mg 10mg
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Frequency of bisacodyl (OTC)
Laxative: 5-15mg PO daily, 10mg rectally daily Colonoscopy prep: 20-30mg dose MAX: 30mg/day
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Indications for bisacodyl (OTC)
* Stimulant laxative to relieve constipation * Bowel evacuant for colonoscopy prep
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Tips for bisacodyl (OTC)
* Oral dose works in 8 hrs * Suppository works within 15-60 minutes * Do not take longer than 1 week without MD approval * Diarrhea, cramps
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Generic of Imodium
loperamide (OTC)
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Strengths of loperamide (OTC)
2 mg
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Frequency of loperamide (OTC)
2 tablets PO after first loose stool, then 1 tablet after each subsequent loose stool MAX: 8mg/day (OTC) 16mg/day (Rx)
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Indications for loperamide (OTC)
* Slows peristalsis to treat diarrhea
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Tips for loperamide (OTC)
* Drowsiness * If diarrhea not improved in 2 days, call MD due to de- hydration risk

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