In article 9>,
Wayne Boatwright <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote:

> Yes, it seems to be, but that may be due partly because paregoric is only
> availble by prescription today, while Immodium is OTC. One used to be able
> to simply sign for paregoric at a pharmacy. Paregoric soothed an upset
> stomach much more quickly than Immodium. It also worked wonders when
> swabbed on an aching tooth. Ya can't do that with Immodium. :-)

Very true!

I understand that it was used a lot for teething and colicy babies...
and was one of the most effective medications available.
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