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Paregoric
Paregoric, also known as Camphorated Opium tincture, is a medicine known for its anti-diarrheal[?] and systemic[?] properties.
The active ingredient of this mixture is opium, with other ingredients being benzoic acid, camphor[?] and anise oil.
The main effect of this preparation is to increase the muscular tone of the intestine, and also to inhibit normal peristalsis.
Its main use is as a cure for acute diarrhea.
Problems with its use include: possible opium dependency[?].
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