Paregoric

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Paregoric Drug Index

Paregoric, or camphorated tincture of opium, also known as tinctura opii camphorata, is a traditional patent medicine known for its antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic properties. According to Goodman and Gilman's 1965 edition, "Paregoric is a 4% opium tincture in which there is also benzoic acid, camphor, and anise oil. ... Paregoric by tradition is used especially for children."[1] The term "paregoric" has also been used for boiled sweets which contained the substance,...

need paregoric liquid for diahhrea caused by cemo ## This site does not manufacture nor sell any medications, it is an information only website. Paregoric contains a tincture of opium and is well known for relieving diarrhea and coughing. As such, in the U.S. it is only available by doctor's prescription. Learn more: Has your doctor prescribed it or suggested you use it? ## I have a script for it, but where can I get it filled???

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have doctor prescription for this medication and cannot find it. Cleveland, OH. Only thing that works for IBS. Any pharmacy you can recommend would be extremely helpful. Nearby areas , Westlake, brooklyn, broadview heights, north olmsted, Berea. My RX is for 200 ml and a CVS has 65 ml and will transfer the RX for me if I can find a pharmacy that has the balance. Thanking you in advance. ## I was prescribed Paregoric liquid for stomach cramps and diarrhea associated with Microscopic Colitis. I am havings trouble locating a source for it. Could you please help me find where it is available. ## Call all the pharmacies in your area, because not every CVS, Walgreens, etc., carries the same drugs. I needed to find paragoric for my grandmother and wound up finding a CVS in the area that had ON...

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I found out Monday, November 11, 2013 Hi-Tech Pharmacal is now manufacturing Paregoric. There distribution company is ABC distribution and all you have to do is call your pharmacy and see if they can obtain it. I live in TX and was able to get a prescription from my gastroenterologist and picked up the first bottle since 2010! Good luck everyone, no one knows what a miracle drug this is for people like me with Crohn's Disease now short bowel syndrome, also IBS, Colitis, Diverticulitis, etc. ## Hi Cindy, Thanks for taking the time to share this information on the availability of Paregoric. While I personally haven't tried it, Paregoric is supposed to be great at relieving diarrhea and GI disorders. Apparently it works by decreasing stomach and GI movement during the digestive pro...

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My pharmacist said paregoric is backordered and don't know when or if it will come in. I've taken it for over 40 years for colon problems. I have a prescription for it. Is there any place I can purchase paregoric? ## It is not backordered, Paragoric has actually been withdrawn from the market, because it was actually an Opium based medication and is not considered safe by the FDA. The only thing I can suggest is asking your doctor for an alternative. Are there any questions or comments? ## My Doctors have advised that there is no replacement for Paragoric or any other drug that has the same results. ## Paregoric is the only medicine that even allows me to leave my home. I have such bad diarrhea and this medicine is the only one that helps. Is there any chance the manufacturer wi...

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have doc script 640mls but not able to fine it. could any tell where in Oregon or where? ## Your doctor may not be aware of it, but Paregoric has been removed from the market. It contained a tincture of Opium and had never been tested for safety and efficacy. The FDA has recently been cracking down on these old medications and, rather than undergoing the expense of testing, the manufacturers have just removed these products from the market. I can only suggest that you contact your doctor to ask for an alternative. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Have always had this in the med cabinet for occasional stomach cramps. Am finally running low. I'm 67 years old. Suggestions? ## I've seen many questions about this product recently and I can only inform you that it has been discontinued. The main problem with it is that it contained a tincture of Opium, which lead to severe abuse and addiction in some people. These dangers led to it being pulled from the market. From what I understand, it is now only available by prescription, in the U.S. You may want to ask your doctor or pharmacist for a product that can help with stomach cramping. Proper treatment requires discovering what is causing the cramping. ## I too are trying to figure out what they are doing with Paragoric. I have had a prescription for about 1 year. I used it if Lo...

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Need this fantastic medicine for stomach problems. Use to buy it many years ago at the drug store. Please let me know about its availability. ## Hello, Nikki! How are you? Paregoric actually contained a camphorated tincture of opium, which the FDA had never approved, so it is no longer available on the U.S. market. Opium tends to be highly addictive and caused many overdose deaths. Have you considered asking your doctor to recommend an alternative?

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I have ben using Paregoric for years abd it was taken off the American Market . I still am in need as it is the only thing that helps me. Where can I purchase it in Canada ## From what I could gather, The manufacturer "Ranbaxy" of India is the only source for this tincture of opium, but please correct me if I'm wrong. As another possible solution here in the U.S., there are specialized pharmacists called "compounding pharmacists" who know how to make things of this nature. If you have such a company in your area, I'd think it would be very simple for them to compound "tincture of opium" by merely diluting ordinary liquid morphine sulfate to the strength of the prepared tincture. Keep in mind that you'll want to make sure you find legal and legitimate ...

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I've used Paregoric for 15 years and can't find it. Is there anywhere in the U.S. or other countries where this can be purchased? ## I have been on paregoric therapy for at least 18 years myself. (not to mention Sandostatin, Lomotil & Pamine) Have had occasions the past few years when it was not available, and now I am told the manufacturer has discontinued it. (royal pain) so Dr has now RXd tincture of opium - much less to take, but the stuff tastes like cat s**t (not that I ever tasted cat s**t) - I was hoping to find paregoric again, maybe from Canada - I'm still looking - let me know if ya wanna chat more & / or if you find a source. Would be nice to get out of the house again! Thanks bud - Jim ## Thanks for your reply. I called Canada, and they don't have it...

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I need to know about the availability of Paregoric. It is the only help for IBS and I am unable to locate it. If anyone knows where we can locate this medicine please let us know. We are not dope heads, we are responsible adults trying to treat a problem which we have been treated for with no success. We are tired living isolated lives with no hope for help in sight and need Paregoric to start to live some sort of life again. Many patients in my doctors office feel this same way. There must be hope out there.

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Belladonna + Kaolin + Paregoric + Pectin Drug Index

Diphenoxylate is a centrally active opioid drug of the phenylpiperidine series that is used as a combination drug with atropine for the treatment of diarrhea. Diphenoxylate is an opioid and acts by slowing intestinal contractions; the atropine is present to prevent drug abuse and overdose. It should not be given to children due to the risk that they will stop breathing and should not be used in people with Clostridium difficile infection. Contents 1 Medical use 2 Adverse effects 3 Pharmaco...

ive got a gastro intestional problen,i need to find a site i can order some pareghoric`,its the only thing that takes the symptoms away.if anyone known antything help ## I'm sorry, but Paregoric is no longer available, it was removed from the market in the U.S. due to the fact that it contained a tincture of Opium and had never actually been tested and proven for efficacy and safety. Have you tried consulting your doctor for an alternative? What else have you tried? ## Can I order paregoric from Tech pharmacial,where are they locatied address to mail to.and what size are avaiable.paregoric ## You have no way of knowing exactly what you're getting. You would have to buy this from a foreign country and they don't have the standards that the U.S. does. It is illegal to purchase...

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Paregoric, Camphorated Opium Tincture Drug Index

Paregoric, or camphorated tincture of opium, also known as tinctura opii camphorata, is a traditional patent medicine known for its antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic properties. According to Goodman and Gilman's 1965 edition, "Paregoric is a 4% opium tincture in which there is also benzoic acid, camphor, and anise oil. ... Paregoric by tradition is used especially for children."[1] The term "paregoric" has also been used for boiled sweets which contained the substance,...

need paregoric liquid for diarhhea cause severly by cemo---after three weeks in the hospital that was the only thing that works I live n Posen, Ill. 60469 ## is there any one making paregoric liquid any more---Posen, Ill---just outside of Chicago, IllY ## Paregoric contains a tincture of Opium, it is still available, but it now requires a doctor's prescription to purchase it. Have you consulted with your doctor on what you can use? With the Opium in it, it isn't advisable to use with some medications and medical conditions. More details: ## were can I purchase paregoric liquid if it is still available---I have a Doctors Script for it---anywere in Chicago land area if possible if not were??????

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my doctor prescribed paregoric where in queens can I find it ## Hello Barry! How are you? I would suggest asking your pharmacy if they can order it in for you. I know this is back on the market, now, but many places don't stock it, since it's not commonly used, anymore. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and this medication may also be habit forming. Is there anything else I can help with?

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do you supply paregoric liquid to all pharmacies that contact you for purchase? My pharmacy is having a problem finding a supplier. ## My pharmacy has not be able to paregoric, which I have been taking for 40 years for colon problems. The pharmacist said it is backordered and has no idea when it will come in. Where or how can I go to purchase paregoric? I have a doctor's prescription.

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Where can I find Paregoric or another name fir it is Tincture of Opium please let me know due to chrohns and colitics disease.Thanks ## Hello, Katie! How are you? I'm sorry, but this is no longer available. Opium as a medication was actually never approved by the FDA and has been removed from the market. Have you consulted your doctor to see what other alternatives you can try? ## I realize its been awhile since this thread was written, but I've seen this "fact" in other forums as well, and feel compelled to respond. Tincture of Opium is still prescribed and is still available. I just filled a new prescription yesterday at the Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN, prescribed by a gastroenterologist there.

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whats in paragoric ## Paregoric is a camphorate opium tincture. It's used to treat diarrhea, pain and coughing. Learn more Paregoric details here. It does have the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as constipation, dizziness and nausea. Are there any questions or comments?

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coca cola syrup ## Does anyone know where you can buy Coca Cola Syrup or Paregoric? These are old remedies for stomach cramps and now you cannot find them anywhere! ## Paregoric has been discontinued and coca cola syrup is no longer considered proper for medical use. The first question is, do you know what is causing the stomach cramping? A proper diagnosis will lead to proper treatment. If it is due to certain foods or beverages, the afflicted person may be overindulging and/or they may suffer from conditions caused by excess stomach acids. If this is the case, there are several over the counter options that can help, such as: Or ## I always drank Coke when my stomach was a bit queasy, and gave it to my daughter for the same (She is now 45 and continues this also). You can still buy co...

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