Monday, 28 June 2010

Dycill


Generic Name: dicloxacillin (dye klox a SIL in)

Brand Names: Dycill, Dynapen


What is Dycill (dicloxacillin)?

Dicloxacillin is an antibiotic in the penicillin group of drugs. It fights bacteria in your body.


Dicloxacillin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria such as bronchitis, pneumonia, or staphylococcal (also called "staph") infections.


Dicloxacillin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about Dycill (dicloxacillin)?


Do not use this medication if you are allergic to dicloxacillin or to any other penicillin antibiotic, such as amoxicillin (Amoxil), ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen), carbenicillin (Geocillin), oxacillin (Bactocill), penicillin (Beepen-VK, Ledercillin VK, Pen-V, Pen-Vee K, Pfizerpen, V-Cillin K, Veetids), and others.

Before using dicloxacillin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to cephalosporins such as Ceclor, Ceftin, Duricef, Keflex, and others, or if you have asthma, liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of any type of allergy.


Dicloxacillin can make birth control pills less effective, which may result in pregnancy. Before taking dicloxacillin, tell your doctor if you use birth control pills. Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Dicloxacillin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. Do not share this medication with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.


What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Dycill (dicloxacillin)?


Do not use this medication if you are allergic to dicloxacillin or to any other penicillin antibiotic, such as:

  • amoxicillin (Amoxil, Amoxicot, Biomox, Dispermox, Trimox);




  • ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen);




  • carbenicillin (Geocillin);




  • oxacillin (Bactocill); or




  • penicillin (Beepen-VK, Ledercillin VK, Pen-V, Pen-Vee K, Pfizerpen, V-Cillin K, Veetids, and others).



Before using dicloxacillin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially cephalosporins such as Ceclor, Ceftin, Duricef, Keflex, and others), or if you have:



  • asthma;




  • liver disease;




  • kidney disease;




  • a bleeding or blood clotting disorder;




  • a history of diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics; or




  • a history of any type of allergy.



If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take dicloxacillin.


FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Dicloxacillin can make birth control pills less effective, which may result in pregnancy. Before taking dicloxacillin, tell your doctor if you use birth control pills. Dicloxacillin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Dycill (dicloxacillin)?


Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.


Take the medicine with a full glass of water. Dicloxacillin should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating a meal.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.


Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Dicloxacillin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. Do not share this medication with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.

This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using dicloxacillin.


Store dicloxacillin at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

What happens if I miss a dose?


Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.


What happens if I overdose?


Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include confusion, behavior changes, a severe skin rash, urinating less than usual, or seizure (black-out or convulsions).


What should I avoid while taking Dycill (dicloxacillin)?


Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.


Dycill (dicloxacillin) side effects


Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);




  • diarrhea that is watery or bloody;




  • fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;




  • easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;




  • urinating less than usual or not at all;




  • severe skin rash, itching, or peeling;




  • agitation, confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior; or




  • seizure (black-out or convulsions).



Less serious side effects may include:



  • nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;




  • vaginal itching or discharge;




  • headache;




  • swollen, black, or "hairy" tongue; or




  • thrush (white patches or inside your mouth or throat).



This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.


What other drugs will affect Dycill (dicloxacillin)?


Before taking dicloxacillin, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:



  • methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall); or




  • probenecid (Benemid).



This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with dicloxacillin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.



More Dycill resources


  • Dycill Side Effects (in more detail)
  • Dycill Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
  • Drug Images
  • Dycill Drug Interactions
  • Dycill Support Group
  • 0 Reviews for Dycill - Add your own review/rating


  • Dicloxacillin Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Dicloxacillin MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Dicloxacillin Sodium Monograph (AHFS DI)

  • Dynapen Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information



Compare Dycill with other medications


  • Bone infection
  • Bronchitis
  • Pharyngitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Skin Infection
  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infection


Where can I get more information?


  • Your pharmacist can provide more information about dicloxacillin.

See also: Dycill side effects (in more detail)


Sunday, 27 June 2010

OsmoPrep


Generic Name: sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate (SOE dee um bye FOS foe nate and SOE dee um FOS fate)

Brand Names: Fleet Enema, Fleet Enema for Children, OsmoPrep, Visicol


What is sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate?

Sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate are forms of phosphorus, which is a naturally occurring substance that is important in every cell in the body.


Sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate is used to treat constipation and to clean the bowel before surgery, x-rays, endoscopy, or other intestinal procedures. Sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate enemas are also used for general care after surgery and to help relieve impacted bowels.


Sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate?


You should not use this medication if you have used it within the past 7 days, or if you have kidney disease, dehydration, or an electrolyte imbalance (such as high or low levels of potassium, sodium, phosphorous, or magnesium in your blood).

If you have any these conditions, you could have dangerous or life-threatening side effects on your kidneys from taking sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate.


People with eating disorders (such as anorexia or bulimia) should not use this medication without the advice of a doctor.

Before using sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, especially heart disease, liver disease, recent stomach surgery, a bowel perforation or obstruction, colitis or inflammatory bowel disease, seizures, if you are older than 56 years, if you are on a low-salt diet, or if you have recently had a heart attack or recovered from drug or alcohol addiction.


Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Never use the medication in larger amounts, or for longer than recommended.


When using this medication in a child, use only the forms that are specially made for children.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate?


You should not use this medication if you have used it within the past 7 days, or if you have:
  • kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);


  • dehydration; or




  • an electrolyte imbalance (such as high or low levels of potassium, sodium, phosphorous, or magnesium in your blood).



If you have any these conditions, you could have dangerous or life-threatening side effects on your kidneys from taking sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate.


People with eating disorders (such as anorexia or bulimia) should not use this medication without the advice of a doctor.

To make sure you can safely use sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:



  • congestive heart failure;



  • liver problems such as cirrhosis, or ascites (fluid around your liver);


  • unstable angina (chest pain);




  • a heart rhythm disorder (such as "Long-QT syndrome");




  • a history of recent heart attack, heart surgery, or bypass surgery;




  • a history of gastric bypass surgery or stomach stapling;




  • a bowel obstruction or severe constipation;




  • trouble swallowing;




  • a perforated bowel;




  • inflammatory bowel disease, colitis or toxic megacolon;




  • epilepsy or other seizure disorder;




  • a recent history of drug or alcohol addiction withdrawal.




  • if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual;




  • if you are older than 56 years; or




  • if you are on a low-salt diet.




FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. It is not known whether sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate?


Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Never use this medication in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.


To keep from getting dehydrated, drink a full glass (8 ounces) of water or other clear liquid each time you use this medication. You may be instructed not to drink or eat anything before your medical test. Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink for at least 24 hours after using this medicine.

If you take the tablet form of this medicine, you will most likely start taking it the evening before your colonoscopy, and finish taking it on the day of your colonoscopy.


For best results, take the oral liquid on an empty stomach when you first get out of bed, at least 30 minutes before eating. You may also take the medicine at bedtime. In most cases, it will work overnight.

Measure the oral liquid and mix it with one-half glass (4 oz) of cool water. Stir this mixture and drink all of it right away. To make sure you get the entire dose, add a little more water to the same glass, swirl gently and drink right away.


When using this medication in a child, use only the forms that are specially made for children.

  • Fleet Enema For Children can be used in children from 2 to 11 years old.




  • Never use an adult-strength sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate enema in a child younger than 12 years old.




  • Do not use the enema to treat a child younger than 2 years of age without the advice of a doctor.




  • Fleet Phospho-Soda oral liquid can be given to children who are at least 5 years old.




  • Do not give the oral solution to a child younger than 5 years of age without the advice of a doctor.




  • Do not give the oral tablet (Visicol) to a child younger than 18 years old.




Do not take the rectal enema by mouth. It is for use only in your rectum.

To use the enema, lie down on your left side with your knees bent.


Remove the cap from the applicator tip and gently insert the tip into your rectum. Slowly squeeze the bottle to empty the contents into the rectum.


For best results, stay lying down until you feel the urge to have a bowel movement. This should occur within 2 to 15 minutes in most cases.


If you do not get any results after using sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate, call your doctor before using another dose. Using too much of this medication in 24 hours can be harmful. Do not use sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate for longer than 1 week unless your doctor has told you to. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Throw away any leftover medicine after your treatment ends.

To be sure this medication has not caused harmful effects, your doctor may want to test your blood and check your kidney function in the days after your colonoscopy. Do not miss any follow-up visits to your doctor.


What happens if I miss a dose?


Call your doctor for instructions if you miss a dose or do not finish all doses required before your colonoscopy.


Do not use more than the recommended dose of this medication in any 24-hour period.


What happens if I overdose?


Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose may cause dry mouth, increased thirst, drowsiness, restless feeling, confusion, nausea, vomiting, increased urination, muscle pain or weakness, fast heart rate, feeling light-headed, or fainting.


What should I avoid while using sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate?


Do not use other laxatives while using this medication, unless your doctor has told you to.

Sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate side effects


Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

  • rectal bleeding;




  • no bowel movement after use;




  • sores or ulcers around your rectum;




  • seizure (black-out or convulsions);




  • fast, slow, or uneven heart rate;




  • urinating less than usual or not at all;




  • drowsiness, confusion, mood changes, increased thirst, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting; or




  • swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath.



Less serious side effects may include:



  • bloating, stomach pain;




  • tightness in your throat;




  • dizziness; or




  • headache.



This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.


What other drugs will affect sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate?


Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially:



  • arsenic trioxide (Trisenox);




  • a diuretic (water pill);




  • droperidol (Inapsine);




  • narcotic medication such as fentanyl (Actiq, Duragesic, Ionsys), hydrocodone (Vicodin), hydromorphone (Dilaudid), levomethadyl (Orlaam), methadone (Dolophine, Methadose) methadone (Methadose), morphine (Kadian, MS Contin), oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet), propoxyphene (Darvocet, Darvon), and others;




  • an antibiotic such as clarithromycin (Biaxin), erythromycin (E.E.S., EryPed, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin), levofloxacin (Levaquin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), or pentamidine (NebuPent, Pentam);




  • an antidepressant such as amitriptylline (Elavil, Vanatrip), clomipramine (Anafranil), or desipramine (Norpramin);




  • anti-malaria medications such as chloroquine (Arelan), or mefloquine (Lariam);




  • an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), and others;




  • medicines to treat psychiatric disorders, such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), clozapine (FazaClo, Clozaril), haloperidol (Haldol), pimozide (Orap), thioridazine (Mellaril), or ziprasidone (Geodon);




  • medicine to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting, such as dolasetron (Anzemet) or ondansetron (Zofran);




  • migraine headache medicine such as sumatriptan (Imitrex) or zolmitriptan (Zomig);




  • heart or blood pressure medication such as benazepril (Lotensin), candesartan (Atacand), captopril (Capoten), eprosartan (Teveten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), irbesartan (Avapro, Avalide), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), losartan (Cozaar, Hyzaar), olmesartan (Benicar); quinapril (Accupril), telmisartan (Micardis), valsartan (Diovan), and others; or




  • heart rhythm medicine such as amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), dofetilide (Tikosyn), disopyramide (Norpace), procainamide (Procan, Pronestyl), quinidine (Cardioquin, Quinaglute), or sotalol (Betapace).



This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.



More OsmoPrep resources


  • OsmoPrep Side Effects (in more detail)
  • OsmoPrep Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
  • OsmoPrep Drug Interactions
  • OsmoPrep Support Group
  • 3 Reviews for OsmoPrep - Add your own review/rating


  • OsmoPrep Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • OsmoPrep Consumer Overview

  • OsmoPrep Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information

  • OsmoPrep MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Visicol Prescribing Information (FDA)



Compare OsmoPrep with other medications


  • Bowel Preparation
  • Constipation


Where can I get more information?


  • Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate.

See also: OsmoPrep side effects (in more detail)


Sunday, 20 June 2010

Dr. Amin




Dr. Amin may be available in the countries listed below.


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Dimenhydrinate

Dimenhydrinate is reported as an ingredient of Dr. Amin in the following countries:


  • Argentina

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Saturday, 19 June 2010

Cefraden




Cefraden may be available in the countries listed below.


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Ceftriaxone

Ceftriaxone disodium salt (a derivative of Ceftriaxone) is reported as an ingredient of Cefraden in the following countries:


  • Mexico

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Thursday, 17 June 2010

Hydrocortisone Upjohn




Hydrocortisone Upjohn may be available in the countries listed below.


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Hydrocortisone

Hydrocortisone 21-(sodium succinate) (a derivative of Hydrocortisone) is reported as an ingredient of Hydrocortisone Upjohn in the following countries:


  • France

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Pinloc




Pinloc may be available in the countries listed below.


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Pindolol

Pindolol is reported as an ingredient of Pinloc in the following countries:


  • Finland

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Monday, 14 June 2010

Uvitriam




Uvitriam may be available in the countries listed below.


In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

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Triamcinolone

Triamcinolone 16α,17α-acetonide (a derivative of Triamcinolone) is reported as an ingredient of Uvitriam in the following countries:


  • Italy

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Wednesday, 9 June 2010

Dolonex




Dolonex may be available in the countries listed below.


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Piroxicam

Piroxicam is reported as an ingredient of Dolonex in the following countries:


  • India

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Broncodex




Broncodex may be available in the countries listed below.


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Ambroxol

Ambroxol hydrochloride (a derivative of Ambroxol) is reported as an ingredient of Broncodex in the following countries:


  • Peru

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Monday, 7 June 2010

Lescol XL




In the US, Lescol XL (fluvastatin systemic) is a member of the drug class statins and is used to treat High Cholesterol, High Cholesterol - Familial Heterozygous, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa - Elevated LDL and Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIb - Elevated LDL VLDL.

US matches:

  • Lescol XL Extended-Release Tablets

  • Lescol XL

Ingredient matches for Lescol XL



Fluvastatin

Fluvastatin is reported as an ingredient of Lescol XL in the following countries:


  • Vietnam

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Sunday, 6 June 2010

Collirio Alfa Antistaminico




Collirio Alfa Antistaminico may be available in the countries listed below.


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Naphazoline

Naphazoline nitrate (a derivative of Naphazoline) is reported as an ingredient of Collirio Alfa Antistaminico in the following countries:


  • Italy

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Saturday, 5 June 2010

Prolisina




Prolisina may be available in the countries listed below.


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Dinoprostone

Dinoprostone is reported as an ingredient of Prolisina in the following countries:


  • Argentina

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Prevas




Prevas may be available in the countries listed below.


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Omeprazole

Omeprazole is reported as an ingredient of Prevas in the following countries:


  • Bangladesh

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Friday, 4 June 2010

Omsen




Omsen may be available in the countries listed below.


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Serrapeptase

Serrapeptase is reported as an ingredient of Omsen in the following countries:


  • Japan

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Wednesday, 2 June 2010

Bismuth Subsalicylate




In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.


In the US, Bismuth Subsalicylate (bismuth subsalicylate systemic) is a member of the drug class antidiarrheals and is used to treat Diarrhea, Diarrhea - Chronic, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Indigestion and Lymphocytic Colitis.

US matches:

  • Bismuth Subsalicylate

  • Bismuth Subsalicylate Chewable Tablets

  • Bismuth Subsalicylate Suspension

  • Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline Therapy Pack

  • Bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline

  • Bismuth Subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline

Scheme

USAN

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0014882-18-9

Chemical Formula

C7-H5-Bi-O4

Molecular Weight

362

Therapeutic Categories

Antacid

Astringent agent

Treatment of peptic ulcer

Antidiarrhoeal agent

Chemical Name

Bismuth, (2-hydroxybenzoato-O1,O2)oxo-

Foreign Names

  • Bismuthi Subsalicylas (Latin)
  • Bismutsalicylat (German)
  • Bismuth (sous-salicylate de) (French)

Generic Names

  • Bismuth Subsalicylate (OS: USAN, JAN)
  • Bismutoxidsalicylat (IS)
  • Wismutsalicylat, basisches (IS)
  • Wismutsubsalicylat (IS)
  • Bismuth (sous-salicylate de) (PH: Ph. Eur. 6)
  • Bismuth Subsalicylate (PH: BP 2010, Ph. Eur. 6, USP 32)
  • Bismuthi Subsalicylas (PH: Ph. Eur. 6, Ph. Int. 2)
  • Bismutsalicylat, basisches (PH: Ph. Eur. 6)

Brand Names

  • Amebismo
    O.P.V., Vietnam


  • Bisbacter
    Lafrancol, Colombia


  • Bismosan
    Roxfarma, Peru


  • Bismucar
    Refasa, Peru


  • Bismutol
    Elmor, Venezuela; Novafarma, Ecuador


  • Gastro-Bismol
    Farmaline, Thailand


  • Kalbeten
    Sam-On, Israel


  • Pepto-Bismol
    Procter & Gamble, United States


  • Peptosyl (Bismuth Subsalicylate andBentonite (veterinary use))
    Vetpharm, New Zealand


  • Peptosyl (veterinary use)
    Nature Vet, Australia


  • Scantoma
    Tempo Scan Pacific, Indonesia


  • Sesamoil
    Gezzi, Argentina


  • Subsalicilato de Bismuto
    LCG, Peru

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ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
USANUnited States Adopted Name

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Pantozole




Pantozole may be available in the countries listed below.


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Pantoprazole

Pantoprazole is reported as an ingredient of Pantozole in the following countries:


  • India

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