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Daily OTC Pearl: Envive
Author(s)Saro Arakelians, PharmD
Envive reduces bloating, diarrhea, constipation, gas, and discomfort.
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OTC/Lifestyle Pearl of the Day: Envive
Indication: A daily
Insight:
- Directions to use: Follow all directions on the product package. Refer to the label directions for the specific product to see if the dose should be swallowed whole, chewed, sprinkled onto food, or mixed with liquid.
- If using the liquid form of Envive, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.
- Adverse effects: An increase in
stomach gas orbloating may occur. If this effect persists or worsens, notify a physician orpharmacist promptly. - Active ingredients: Contains chlorimuron ethyl, thifensulfuron methyl, and flumioxazin. It is both a Group 2 and a Group 14 herbicide based on the mode of action classification system of the Weed Science Society of America.
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