Digestive Health
This category covers medicines for the stomach and gut, from acid reflux and nausea to inflammatory bowel disease and liver-related conditions. Because the conditions here range from short-lived reflux to lifelong inflammatory disease, the length and intensity of treatment differ sharply.
Medicines in the Digestive Health category
Azulfidine
500mg
Sulfasalazine 500mg tablets, used in the management of rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. A sulfonamide DMARD.
Misoprostol Tablets
100 · 200mcg
Misoprostol tablets, a prostaglandin E1 analogue, protect the stomach lining against ulcers caused by NSAID painkillers. They also make the womb contract, so doctors use them to complete an early miscarriage and, usually after mifepristone, for medical termination of pregnancy.
Ranitidine Tablets
150 · 300mg
Ranitidine 150mg and 300mg tablets, used for peptic ulcer disease and reflux disease. An H2-receptor antagonist that cuts stomach acid.
Key points
- This group spans several unrelated problems, from acid reflux and nausea to inflammatory bowel and bile-related disease.
- Acid reducers are intended for defined courses, and long-term use is reviewed rather than assumed.
- Persistent symptoms with weight loss, bleeding or difficulty swallowing need assessment rather than continued self-treatment.
Classes and ingredients in this category
- Acid reducers such as lansoprazole and rabeprazole treat reflux and ulcers.
- Anti-nausea options like metoclopramide and domperidone settle the stomach.
- Bowel and bile treatments include mesalazine and ursodeoxycholic acid.
Conditions it covers
These medicines are used for gastro oesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, ulcerative colitis and nausea. Because the causes differ so widely, matching medicine to a diagnosis is what makes the difference here.
Further reading
FAQ
What digestive medicines does AU Chemist sell?
AU Chemist lists 18 digestive medicines. They contain 15 different active ingredients, including metoclopramide, mesalazine and ursodeoxycholic acid. Examples include Motilium and Zofran.
What are digestive medicines used for?
The digestive medicines on AU Chemist are used for nausea, vomiting, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, ulcerative colitis and gastroparesis. Each product page lists the conditions for that medicine.
What forms do digestive medicines come in?
Mostly as tablets, with some capsules. The forms and strengths are listed on each product page.
Which of these digestive medicines is right for me?
Start with the active ingredient: there are 15 different ones in this range. Products that share an ingredient contain the same medicine. Compare their strength, form and price per tablet. Each product page's details table lists uses, onset, side effects and interactions. If you take other medicines, are pregnant or have a long-term condition, check with a doctor or pharmacist first.
Will I receive branded or generic digestive medicines?
A branded generic or a generic: AU Chemist supplies branded generics and generics only. Names such as Motilium and Zofran identify the medicine; you receive a generic with the same active ingredient and dose. The exact brand depends on stock.
What you will receive →What do digestive medicines cost on AU Chemist?
It depends on the medicine, strength and pack size. Each product page shows the price per tablet for every option. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.
Payment and discounts →Do I need a prescription to order digestive medicines online?
No. AU Chemist does not ask for a prescription to order digestive medicines online. We are an independent online store: we place your order with our pharmacy partners and arrange delivery to your door.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order digestive medicines online in Australia?
Choose a product, strength and pack on AU Chemist, then check out. Our pharmacy partners deliver to addresses across Australia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes 10 to 21 days; Express Tracked Courier takes 5 to 9 days.
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