Anti-Diarrheal Tablet and Anu-Med rectal

• Generic Name: loperamide
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Diamode, Imodium A-D, Imodium A-D EZ Chews, Imodium A-D New Formula, Imodium, Maalox Anti-Diarrheal, Pepto Diarrhea Control, Imotil, Kao-Paverin, Kaopectate 1-D, Diar-Aid, Anti-Diarrheal [OTC]

Loperamide is used to treat diarrhea.

Loperamide is also used to reduce the amount of stool in people who have an ileostomy (re-routing of the bowel through a surgical opening in the stomach).

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

• Generic Name: phenylephrine topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Anu-Med, Formulation R, Hemorid, Hemorrhoidal, Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel, Medicone Hemorrhoidal, Preparation H Cooling Gel, Preparation H Suppositories, Prep-Hem, Preparation H, Hemorrhoidal Ointment, Anusert Ointment, Prompt Relief, Good Sense Hemorrhoidal, Avedana Hemorrhoidal

Anu-Med is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels. Dilated blood vessels can cause hemorrhoids.

Anu-Med is used on the rectum to relieve itching, burning, irritation, and swelling caused by hemorrhoids.

Anu-Med may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.