Dibelet

Dibelet may be available in the countries listed below.

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Glibenclamide

Glibenclamide is reported as an ingredient of Dibelet in the following countries:

• Singapore

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APC-Loperamide

APC-Loperamide may be available in the countries listed below.

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Loperamide

Loperamide hydrochloride (a derivative of Loperamide) is reported as an ingredient of APC-Loperamide in the following countries:

• Canada

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olsalazine

Generic Name: olsalazine (ole SAL a zeen)

Brand Names: Dipentum

What is olsalazine?

Olsalazine affects substances in the body that cause inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.

Olsalazine is used to treat ulcerative colitis.

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

What is the most important information I should know about olsalazine?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to olsalazine or to salicylates such as aspirin, Novasal, Doan's Extra Strength, Salflex, Tricosal, and others.

Before taking olsalazine, tell your doctor if you have asthma or other allergies, kidney disease, or liver disease.

Call your doctor at once if your colitis symptoms get worse, or if you have chest pain, shortness of breath, fast or pounding heartbeats, nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking olsalazine?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to olsalazine or to salicylates such as aspirin, Novasal, Doan's Extra Strength, Salflex, Tricosal, and others.

Before taking olsalazine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

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  asthma or other allergies;

  
  


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  kidney disease; or

  
  


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  liver disease.

  
  

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

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Olsalazine 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 olsalazine?

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

Take olsalazine with a full glass of water. Store olsalazine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

See also: Olsalazine dosage (in more detail)

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, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. 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 nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

What should I avoid while taking olsalazine?

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using olsalazine.

Avoid getting a varicella (chickenpox) vaccine within 6 weeks after you stop taking olsalazine.

Olsalazine 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 olsalazine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

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  worsening colitis (fever, stomach pain, cramping, or bloody diarrhea);

  
  


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  chest pain, shortness of breath, fast or pounding heartbeats; or

  
  


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  nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

  
  

Less serious side effects may include:

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  mild stomach discomfort;

  
  


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  nausea, heartburn;

  
  


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  skin rash, itching;

  
  


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  headache;

  
  


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  muscle or joint pain; or

  
  


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  urinating more often than usual.

  
  

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.

Olsalazine Dosing Information

Usual Adult Dose for Ulcerative Colitis -- Active:

500 mg - 1 g orally per day, given in 2 equally divided dosages. Alternatively, doses of 500 mg up to 4 times a day have been used in severe cases.

Usual Adult Dose for Ulcerative Colitis -- Maintenance:

500 mg orally twice a day.

Usual Adult Dose for Ankylosing Spondylitis:

Study (n=4)
500 mg 2 times daily for one week, increased by 500 mg weekly to a maximum of 1 g 3 times daily, for a total of 6 months.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Ulcerative Colitis:

Study (n=56)
Greater than or equal to 2 years: 30 mg/kg/day (maximum, 2 g/day), starting at 25% of calculated daily dose, and increasing by one dose every third day, to four doses per day.

What other drugs will affect olsalazine?

The following drugs can interact with olsalazine. Tell your doctor if you are using any of these:

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  a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);

  
  


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  thioguanine; or

  
  


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  mercaptopurine (Purinethol).

  
  

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

More olsalazine resources

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

• olsalazine Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information


• Olsalazine MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Dipentum Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Dipentum Monograph (AHFS DI)

Compare olsalazine with other medications

• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Ulcerative Colitis, Active
• Ulcerative Colitis, Maintenance

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about olsalazine.

See also: olsalazine side effects (in more detail)

Cisplamerck

Cisplamerck may be available in the countries listed below.

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Cisplatin

Cisplatin is reported as an ingredient of Cisplamerck in the following countries:

• Japan

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Diazossido

Diazossido may be available in the countries listed below.

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Diazoxide

Diazossido (DCIT) is known as Diazoxide in the US.

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Glossary

DCIT	Denominazione Comune Italiana

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bisacodyl and polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 with electrolytes

Generic Name: bisacodyl and polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 with electrolytes (bis a KOE dil and pol ee ETH il een GLYE kol)

Brand Names: Half Lytely and Bisacodyl Lemon Lime, HalfLytely and Bisacodyl, HalfLytely and Bisacodyl with Flavor Packs

What is bisacodyl and PEG-3350?

Bisacodyl and PEG-3350 is a laxative that stimulates bowel movements. This medication also contains potassium, sodium, and other minerals to replace electrolytes that are passed from the body in the stool.

Bisacodyl and PEG-3350 is used to clean the bowel before colonoscopy or other intestinal procedure.

Bisacodyl and PEG-3350 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about bisacodyl and PEG-3350?

On the day of your colonoscopy or bowel exam, do not eat solid food or drink anything other than clear liquids. Avoid drinking large amounts of water after taking this medication. You may be instructed not to drink or eat anything before your medical test or procedure. Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink for at least 24 hours before and after your test or procedure.

Avoid taking antacids within 1 hour before you take the bisacodyl tablets.

Do not use other laxatives while using bisacodyl and PEG-3350 unless your doctor has told you to.

Talk to your doctor if you cannot drink all of the medication prescribed for you. Your test or procedure may need to be rescheduled if your bowel is not completely cleansed.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking bisacodyl and PEG-3350?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to:

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  bisacodyl (Bisac-Evac, Carter's Little Pills, Dulcolax, Fleet, and others);

  
  


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  polyethylene glycol (GlycoLax, MiraLax); or

  
  


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  any other electrolyte solutions (such as Pedialyte or Gatorade).

  
  

You should not use bisacodyl and PEG-3350 with electrolytes if you have a perforated bowel, a bowel obstruction or severe constipation, or colitis or toxic megacolon. If you have any these conditions, you could have dangerous or life-threatening side effects from bisacodyl and PEG-3350.

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 this medication, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

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  kidney disease;

  
  


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  nausea, vomiting, or trouble swallowing;

  
  


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  a history of bowel obstruction, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, or other chronic bowel disease; or

  
  


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  if you are taking a diuretic ("water pill").

  
  

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether this medication 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 bisacodyl and PEG-3350 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. Do not give this medicine to a child unless your doctor has told you to.

How should I take bisacodyl and PEG-3350?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

This medicine comes in a kit containing 2 bisacodyl delayed-release tablets and a bottle of PEG-3350 with electrolytes in powder form. You will take the bisacodyl tablets first and then wait to have a bowel movement. Once you have a bowel movement, you will start using the PEG-3350 solution over a period of about 90 minutes.

Bisacodyl delayed-release tablets:

Do not crush, chew, or break the bisacodyl delayed-release tablets. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. Breaking the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.

You should have a bowel movement within 1 to 6 hours after taking the bisacodyl tablets. After your first bowel movement, start using the PEG-3350 and electrolyte solution.

Polyethylene glycol 3350 and electrolyte solution:

The PEG-3350 and electrolyte powder must be mixed with water before you take it. Fill the container with water up to the 2-liter mark. Place the cap on the bottle and shake it until the powder is completely dissolved.

A variety of flavor packs are provided with the PEG-3350 powder. Use only one pack to add flavor to the solution. You may also prepare the solution without a flavor pack. Do not add any extra flavorings such as sugar, honey, artificial sweetener, fruit juices, or other beverages.

Shake the liquid well just before you measure each dose. The usual dose of PEG-3350 solution is 8 ounces every 10 minutes. Drink the solution in the exact portions at the exact time intervals prescribed by your doctor.

Drink each portion as quickly as possible, rather than sipping it slowly. The first watery stool should appear within 1 hour after you start drinking the PEG-3350 and electrolyte solution.

You may store the mixed solution in a refrigerator but you must use it within 48 hours after mixing. Throw away any PEG-3350 solution you have not used within 48 hours after it was mixed.

PEG-3350 will produce watery diarrhea. Keep drinking the solution until you have consumed all 2 liters.

On the day of your colonoscopy or bowel exam, do not eat solid food or drink anything other than clear liquids. You may be instructed not to drink or eat anything before your medical test or procedure. Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink for at least 24 hours before and after your test or procedure.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Talk to your doctor if you cannot drink all of the medication prescribed for you. Your test or procedure may need to be rescheduled if your bowel is not completely cleansed.

What happens if I overdose?

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

What should I avoid while taking bisacodyl and PEG-3350?

Avoid drinking large amounts of water while you are using this medicine. Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink. Drinking too much liquid can be unsafe while you are using bisacodyl and PEG-3350.

Avoid taking antacids within 1 hour before you take the bisacodyl tablets.

Avoid taking other medications, vitamins, or mineral supplements within 1 hour before drinking the PEG-3350 electrolyte solution. Any medications you take just before a bowel cleansing will not be properly absorbed into your body.

Do not use other laxatives while using bisacodyl and PEG-3350 unless your doctor has told you to.

Bisacodyl and PEG-3350 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 if you have any of these serious side effects:

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  seizure (convulsions);

  
  


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  severe nausea, severe stomach pain or bloating;

  
  


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  coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;

  
  


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  rectal bleeding;

  
  


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  no bowel movement within 6 hours after use; or

  
  


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  gagging, choking, or vomiting.

  
  

Some of these side effects may be prevented by drinking the medication more slowly, or not using it for a short time. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Less serious side effects may include:

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  mild nausea or vomiting;

  
  


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  mild stomach cramps, or full feeling;

  
  


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  rectal pain or irritation;

  
  


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  passing gas; or

  
  


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  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.

Bisacodyl and polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 with electrolytes Dosing Information

Usual Adult Dose for Bowel Preparation:

Bisacodyl 20 mg (4 tablets) orally once. Following first bowel movement, or 6 hours after ingestion of bisacodyl tablets, begin PEG-ELS 240 mL every 10 minutes until 2 liters is totally consumed.

What other drugs will affect bisacodyl and PEG-3350?

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are also taking a diuretic (water pill), or any heart or blood pressure medication.

There may be other drugs that can interact with bisacodyl and PEG-3350.. 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 bisacodyl and polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 with electrolytes resources

• Bisacodyl and polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 with electrolytes Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
• Bisacodyl and polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 with electrolytes Drug Interactions
• Bisacodyl and polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 with electrolytes Support Group
• 2 Reviews for Bisacodyl and polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 with electrolytes - Add your own review/rating

Compare bisacodyl and polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 with electrolytes with other medications

• Bowel Preparation

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about bisacodyl and PEG-3350.

Himox-B

Himox-B may be available in the countries listed below.

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Amoxicillin

Amoxicillin is reported as an ingredient of Himox-B in the following countries:

• India

Bromhexine

Bromhexine is reported as an ingredient of Himox-B in the following countries:

• India

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Modificial

Modificial may be available in the countries listed below.

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Ondansetron

Ondansetron is reported as an ingredient of Modificial in the following countries:

• Colombia


• Ecuador


• Peru

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

• Brazil

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