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Replacement for paregoric?
Question posted by silvythecat on 11 Dec 2010 • 1 answer
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piperlu's comment: I would contact my gastroenterologist and he will find the right thing for your condition. You can suggest the use of opium tincture since he may not have thought of that. Other things are the type of foods you eat but you probably know that.Another ...
Where do you get tincture of opium? Paregoric also contains camphor, from what I have found out?
Question posted by peggyexton on 25 Feb 2011 • 1 answer
Related support groups: paregoric, camphor, opium, fda, prescription, diarrhea
piperlu's comment: Peggy, I am sorry for the confusion. I was talking about having your personal pharmacist compound Paragoric for you. If they can't, then they will be able to direct you to a pharmacist who can. You can also get a prescription for Tincture of Opium, ...
Where do you get tincture of opium? Paregoric also contains camphor, from what I have found out?
Question posted by peggyexton on 25 Feb 2011 • 1 answer
Related support groups: paregoric, camphor, opium, fda, prescription, diarrhea
piperlu's answer: You need to have a prescription from your doctor. I'm sure your doctor already knows what's happening with you and will write a prescription for you. The biggest hassel is that everyime you need a refill you need a new prescription as it is a ...
Can anyone tell me where I can find Paregoric?
Question posted by Capt. Shaw on 10 Oct 2010 • 4 answers
Related support groups: paregoric, diarrhea
piperlu's response: My parmacist has been manufacturing Paragoric for me the last 4 months. It works just as well. The only difference i find is in the taste, which isn't so great to begin with. I am slowly weaning myself off as it is hard on the liver. On the other ...
Can anyone tell me where I can find Paregoric?
Question posted by Capt. Shaw on 10 Oct 2010 • 4 answers
Related support groups: paregoric, diarrhea
piperlu's response: You have to have a prescription to obtain this drug. At this time the FDA has a hold on it but your pharmacist may be able to make you some. I have short bowell syndrome and have been taking paregoric for many years. Since it has been hard to get, ...
Replacement for paregoric?
Question posted by silvythecat on 11 Dec 2010 • 1 answer
Related support groups: paregoric
piperlu's answer: I have been taking paregoric for many years and my doctor has been having me change to tincture of opium. Tincture of opium does the same at slowing down the intestines. For now i do both, but am trying to quit paregoric since it is very high in ...
Paregoric options?
Question posted by MWH95 on 22 Oct 2010 • 2 answers
Related support groups: paregoric, pain
piperlu's comment: My pharmacist was able to compound Paregoric for me. You should be able to ask the same of your pharmacist. If they don't have a compounding lab they should be able to direct you to one in your area. Hope this works.
I have an illeostomy and a short bowel which constantly produces outflow Is prevalite helpful and?
Question posted by carsy on 14 Oct 2009 • 2 answers
Related support groups: prevalite, short bowel syndrome
piperlu's answer: I also have 4ft. small intestine, no large, and have the same symptoms as you describe. I have no knowledge of Prevalite but will ask my doctor. I use a medicaton called Paregoric and another, Tincture of Opium. You will need to talk with your ...
Paregoric options?
Question posted by MWH95 on 22 Oct 2010 • 2 answers
Related support groups: paregoric, pain
piperlu's comment: I also use paregoric on a daily basis and have not been able to find any. The FDA has put a hold on this drug for an indefinate amount of time. They are saying that it could be quite awhile . Another alternative that may help slow down the ...