Probiotics (Lactobacillus) are live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. They are frequently used to restore the natural balance of gut flora, especially during or after a course of antibiotics or following an episode of diarrhoea.

Metronidazole is an antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication used to treat a wide variety of infections, including bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and certain gastrointestinal infections.

Macrogol, also known as polyethylene glycol (PEG), is an osmotic laxative used for the treatment of constipation and faecal impaction.

Bisacodyl is a stimulant laxative used for the short-term treatment of constipation and for bowel preparation before clinical procedures.

Senna is a stimulant laxative used to treat constipation and clear the bowel before medical procedures. It stimulates the bowel muscles to induce a bowel movement.

Lactulose is an osmotic laxative used to treat chronic constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It works by drawing water into the bowel to soften stools.

Calcium carbonate is a widely available dietary supplement used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency. Calcium is essential for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth, and it is frequently combined with vitamin D and osteoporosis medications to maximise bone health.

Mebeverine is an antispasmodic medication used primarily to relieve stomach cramps and spasms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other gastrointestinal disorders.

Hyoscine hydrobromide, also known as scopolamine, is an anticholinergic medication primarily used to prevent motion sickness and postoperative nausea and vomiting. It can also be used to reduce saliva production.

Simethicone is an anti-foaming agent used to relieve discomfort caused by excessive gas in the stomach and intestines. It is commonly used for bloating, belching, and flatulence.

Loperamide is a widely used antidiarrheal medication that helps to slow down the movement of the gut. It is effectively used to control acute episodes of diarrhoea and manage chronic diarrhoea in conditions like inflammatory bowel disease.

Prochlorperazine is a phenothiazine antiemetic and antipsychotic medication used to treat severe nausea and vomiting, as well as conditions like vertigo and schizophrenia.