Stomach/GI problems

  • Gastroesophageal reflux

    by Mr. Pharmacist
    Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), more commonly known as acid reflux, includes heartburn and the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus ...

  • What drug is safe to use for Nausea during pregnancy?

    by Mr. Pharmacist
    Doxylamine (ex Unisom®) Doxylamine/pyridoxine considered safe in pregnancy. Pyridoxine, or Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin found naturally in...
    Posted in nausea, pregnancy

  • Non Drug Treatment for Stomach Gas

    by Mr. Pharmacist
    The majority of people that have have symptoms that don't require any treatment, Typically, changes in diet and lifestyle leave quick corrections w...
    Posted in Bloating, Gas

  • How to treat diarrhea in babies and children? (Zinc can help!)

    by Mr. Pharmacist
    Treating diarrhea in children does not have to be scary.  Follow this Mister Pharmacist advice for a healthy outcome!

  • How to stop my diarrhea?

    by Mr. Pharmacist
    What to do to treat Diarrhea ( you need to know this!)
    Posted in diarrhea

  • Constipation Treatment Decision Flow Chart

    by Mr. Pharmacist
    Posted in constipationtreatment

  • How long can I use a laxative for?

    by Alexander Mihaila
    If you are like the majority of my patients suffering from constipation, you will self-medicate.  You will find something that helped you once and ...
    Posted in constipation

  • Can I give apple juice to treat diarrhea in my kid?

    by Alexander Mihaila
    Parents may ask about using apple juice for dehydration in kids. I would normally tell you to avoid using juice, sports drinks, water, broths, or s...
    Posted in diarrhea

  • Homemade Hydration Fluids (please do this right!)

    by Alexander Mihaila
    If commercially available oral electrolyte solutions are not available, you can make oral electrolyte solutions at home. However, these solutions s...
    Posted in diarrhea, rehydration homemade solution, rehydration salts

  • Constipation remedies (a 2021 pharmacist review)

    by Alexander Mihaila
    Make sense of over the counter remedies to treat constipation   Ok, so you’re constipated?  You decide to go to the pharmacy and you are looking at...
    Posted in constipation, Constipation Remedies

  • Am I constipated? (Explained in a way only your pharmacist can…)

    by Alexander Mihaila
    Am I Constipated?  Do I have Irritable bowel with constipation? Am I impacted? Pathophysiology of constipation.   “Pathophysiology” is just a fancy...
    Posted in constipation